With Qixi and Chilseok Valentine’s Day approaching (August 4), have you found yourself a date yet? Well, fret no further, for you will definitely enjoy the festive mood when paired with these 4 costume idol dramas that you just can’t miss. What differentiates costume idol dramas like Untamed, Word of Honor and The King’s Affection, is their romance-filled plot and good-looking leads who appeal to audiences’ aesthetics. The actions of the lead characters might be a tad bit exaggerated, but … [Read more...] about 4 costume idol dramas to binge ahead of Qixi and Chilseok on iQiyi
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Disney+ unveils cast of highly-anticipated K-drama ‘Big Bet’
In anticipation of the upcoming release of the long-awaited Korean drama Big Bet (formerly known as King of Savvy), Disney+ has unveiled a number of stars who are set to feature in the upcoming Disney+ original series. Slated for release later this year, Big Bet tells the unforgettable tale of a man who struggles to become a casino mogul but soon after hits rock bottom due to a chain of unfortunate events. Determined not to let life beat him down yet again, the man risks … [Read more...] about Disney+ unveils cast of highly-anticipated K-drama ‘Big Bet’
Song Hye-Kyo reunites with ‘Descendants of the Sun’ writer Kim Eun-Sook in upcoming Netflix series ‘The Glory’
The screenwriter and lead actress of the wildly popular K-drama Descendants of the Sun are pairing up again for The Glory, a Netflix series about a woman who lives for absolute revenge against the childhood bullies who destroyed her life. Screenwriter Kim Eun-sook – known for an impressive body of work that includes The King: Eternal Monarch, Mr. Sunshine, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Inheritors, and Secret Garden – has turned her hand to this revenge saga about a girl who had to … [Read more...] about Song Hye-Kyo reunites with ‘Descendants of the Sun’ writer Kim Eun-Sook in upcoming Netflix series ‘The Glory’
‘If You Wish Upon Me’ starring Ji Chang-Wook and Choi Soo-Young to be aired exclusively on Viu
Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, is proud to announce that the highly anticipated Korean drama series If You Wish Upon Me <당신이 소원을 말하면> will be premiering on 10 August, with the series available exclusively on Viu across its 16 markets. The Viu Original stars Korean drama sensations Ji Chang-wook and Choi Soo-young in a tug-at-your-heartstrings storyline, directed by Kim Yong-wan, written by Jo Ryeong-su and produced by … [Read more...] about ‘If You Wish Upon Me’ starring Ji Chang-Wook and Choi Soo-Young to be aired exclusively on Viu
Noir series ‘Big Mouth’ starring Lee Jong-Suk and Lim Yoona heads to Disney+
When incompetent lawyer Park Chang-Ho agrees to take on a mysterious murder case, he will be thrown through the wringer when his lifelong streak of misfortune combines with powerful enemies to result in him being imprisoned after being named as one of the biggest conmen. Starring Lee Jong-Suk and Lim Yoona, Big Mouth is an exciting new 16-part Korean series coming to Disney+ on July 29. Park Chang-ho is one of Korea’s most incompetent and unfortunate lawyers. … [Read more...] about Noir series ‘Big Mouth’ starring Lee Jong-Suk and Lim Yoona heads to Disney+
Viu unveils exciting new releases including ‘Why Her?’ and ‘Today’s Webtoon’
The first half of 2022 saw several titles on Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, generating buzz among viewers across markets. This included Korean dramas such as Shooting Star, Woori the Virgin and Again My Life. From June to August 2022, Viu’s upcoming titles include nine highly anticipated Viu Original series from Korea, Thailand and Malaysia, continuing the platform’s commitment to producing and delivering quality content from Asia, for … [Read more...] about Viu unveils exciting new releases including ‘Why Her?’ and ‘Today’s Webtoon’
