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Global Short-Form Drama "The Devil's Kiss" Announces Cast Lineup
Plus X ENM’s upcoming short-form drama “The Devil’s Kiss” has revealed its casting lineup! A strategic production aimed at the short-form platform market, “The Devil’s Kiss” combines the star power of rookie actors from different parts of the world with global fandoms. Thai actor Kongthap Peak is set to play the male lead Lucien. A multi-entertainer with an international background, Kongthap Peak is fluent in Thai, English, Korean, and Chinese. He drew attention across Asia through his appearance on Mnet’s “Produce X 101” and has also established himself as an actor through Thailand’s Channel 3 and Netflix’s Thai dramas such as “Dare to Love” and “Money, My Love.” Kim Seung Hye will take on the female lead role of Lee Sara. Kim Seung Hye debuted through the short-form content “Nonexistent Movie” and made her presence known by taking the lead role in the short-form drama “Devilish Girlfriend.” She is set to showcase a new acting transformation that expresses both purity and cold ruthlessness at the same time. The second male lead Jung Ha Joon will be played by Park Eun Sung, who has demonstrated steady acting skills in the commercial film “Amor Fati” and the short film “Soul Button Machine.” He will portray a character symbolizing deep love and sacrifice, presenting a different kind of emotional trajectory. The second female lead Bella will be played by Ogawa Mizuki (Léa), formerly a member of the K-pop girl group SECRET NUMBER. Building on the stage presence and expressiveness she developed as an idol, she has recently continued acting in various short-form dramas. In this project, she is set to bring to life a devilish character in a multi-dimensional way—one in which allure and threat coexist. Shin Jaewon, formerly a member of the K-pop group The Wind, will play a supporting role named Tae El. Having built stage experience through JTBC’s boy group survival show “PROJECT 7” and “Sing Again 4,” he is expanding his activities from music into acting. A representative of Plus X ENM stated, “Through Kongthap Peak’s global fandom combined with the fresh energy of Korean actors, we are expecting strong impact on short-form platforms. We plan to maximize synergy between content and music through a strategy that links the drama and its OST.” The release schedule for “The Devil’s Kiss” will be announced at a later date. Stay tuned!
Park Shin Hye's Team Faces A Major Crisis In "Undercover Miss Hong"
Is Kim Do Hyun leaving his team on “Undercover Miss Hong”? Set in the late 1990s, tvN’s “Undercover Miss Hong” is a comedy starring Park Shin Hye as Hong Geum Bo, an elite financial supervisory officer in her 30s who goes undercover as a 20-year-old entry-level employee at a securities firm where suspicious financial transactions have been detected. Spoilers On the previous episode of “Undercover Miss Hong,” Hong Geum Bo foiled Hanmin Securities’ plans to obtain government aid through fraudulent accounting. As a result, Hanmin Securities found itself in peril amidst the unfolding IMF crisis. Meanwhile, Hong Geum Bo and her boss Bang Jin Mok (Kim Do Hyun)—whom she had previously discovered to be the anonymous whistleblower “Yeppi”—clashed over their conflicting values and perspectives. Due to their differing beliefs, Bang Jin Mok turned his back on her, saying that he could no longer assist her with her mission. In newly released stills from the drama’s next episode, the typically relaxed risk management team looks unusually serious as they say their goodbyes after work. Albert Oh (Cho Han Gyul) wears a solemn expression as he looks at Bang Jin Mok, while Lee Yong Gi (Jang Do Ha)’s eyes well up with tears. The emotional hug shared by Bang Jin Mok and Lee Yong Gi also seems to hint at a farewell, piquing curiosity as to the crisis faced by the close-knit risk management team. To find out what lies in store for the risk management team, catch the next episode of “Undercover Miss Hong” on February 14 at 9:10 p.m. KST!
Kim Jung Hyun Talks About His Dynamic With Park Min Young In New Romance Thriller "Siren's Kiss"
Kim Jung Hyun has shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “Siren’s Kiss”! tvN’s “Siren’s Kiss” is a romance thriller about a man who investigates an insurance fraud case involving people who all died after falling in love with an irresistibly captivating woman. Wi Ha Joon stars as Cha Woo Seok, the inspector relentlessly investigating the mysterious deaths, while Park Min Young plays Han Seol Ah, the woman suspected of standing at the center of the case. Kim Jung Hyun will play Baek Joon Beom, an enigmatic startup CEO whose identity is shrouded in mystery except for his name and occupation. By buying expensive artwork through Royal Auction, the country’s top auction house, Baek Joon Beom becomes a VIP there—and he also makes no secret of his interest in chief auctioneer Han Seol Ah, with whom he builds a close relationship. When asked about why he had decided to take on the role, Kim Jung Hyun shared, “I chose the drama because I was drawn to Baek Joon Beom’s mysterious and goal-oriented nature.” He added, “I worked hard to try to convey to viewers the emotions I felt like while reading the script.” Describing the character of Baek Joon Beom, Kim Jung Hyun noted, “His manner of speech and attitude when interacting with other people change significantly depending on the situation. At times, he treats other people like objects; at others, he can be overly warm. I tried to portray that difference in temperature according to the character and the situation.” “Baek Joon Beom is someone who has a very clear goal, so I focused only on that goal while acting,” he continued. Kim Jung Hyun went on to describe the relationship between Baek Joon Beom and Han Seol Ah by saying, “Han Seol Ah is the sun, and Baek Joon Beom is Icarus.” He also summed up the way the goal-oriented Baek Joon Beom approaches Han Seol Ah as a “cold obsession.” “Siren’s Kiss” will premiere on March 2 at 8:50 p.m. KST.
"Crash 2" Confirms Cast Lineup And Broadcast Plans
ENA’s hit drama “Crash” is gearing up for its return with Season 2! On February 13, ENA announced the cast lineup for “Crash 2” including Lee Min Ki, Kwak Sun Young, Heo Sung Tae, Lee Ho Chul, and Moon Hee—who will reprise their roles—as well as NCT’s Jisung, a new face in Season 2. “Crash” is the first Korean drama to tackle traffic crime investigations that told the story of the Traffic Crime Investigation (TCI) team as they relentlessly pursue villains on the road. The drama showed a steady increase in ratings, with its final episode achieving an average nationwide viewership rating of 6.6 percent, which is the second-highest viewership rating in ENA’s history. “Crash 2: Road of Rage” (literal title) returns with the Namgang Police Station Traffic Crime Investigation Team reborn as a regional investigation unit under the National Police Agency’s National Investigation Headquarters (NIH), taking on traffic-crime cases on a nationwide scale. Lee Min Ki returns as Chief Cha Yeon Ho, who pinpoints causes even more precisely than AI and solves cases with a tenacity that doesn’t miss a single tiny clue. Lee Min Ki stated, “I’m happy to meet Yeon Ho again after a long time, and as expected, the teamwork and chemistry are great, so I’m looking forward to it. Now that all of us are back together, we’ll do our best to deliver a great project.” Kwak Sun Young once again hard-carries as Min So Hee, who solves cases with martial arts skills honed in real-life situations and a relentless investigative instinct. Kwak Sun Young shared, “I’d been hoping to greet viewers all again through Season 2, and I’m truly happy and excited that wish has become reality. We’ll return with even tighter teamwork and even hotter stories on the road.” Heo Sung Tae embarks on the chase of new cases as Team Leader Jung Chae Man, the reliable pillar of T.C.I who carries the grief of having lost his wife in a hit-and-run. Heo Sung Tae remarked, “In a world where criminals run rampant—committing illegal acts and wrongdoing, leaving other people’s lives with blood-and-tears wounds and yet brazenly turning it around on others and remaining consistent only in their hypocritical ‘double standards’—’Crash 2′ is a meaningful project that exposes the reality of today, where those same people abuse the law to prosper and live comfortably, and that can deliver a pointed message, however small. I’m sincerely grateful to be able to be part of this project once again.” He added, “I’m hoping we’ll be able to unravel the clues to Chae Man’s wife’s hit-and-run case,” further heightening anticipation. Lee Ho Chul reprises his role as Woo Dong Gi, an analyst in the world of traffic crimes—someone with a gentle heart, outstanding observation and data-analysis skills. Lee Ho Chul said, “I’m happy to be joining T.C.I again for Season 2,” adding, “I’ll work hard on filming so I can show Woo Dong Gi’s further growth and a story with deepened teamwork.” Moon Hee will once again impress as Eo Hyun Kyung, a character with exceptional intelligence-gathering skills and flashy martial arts abilities. Moon Hee said, “I think we’ll be able to show T.C.I’s unique tight-knit, solid teamwork once again. Not only will the investigative process of solving even more cunning traffic crimes be featured, but new characters will also appear, making it even more fun—so please show lots of interest.” Anticipation is also running high for Jisung, who is returning to the small screen for the first time since the drama “Tree With Deep Roots” in which he starred as a child actor. Jisung joins the T.C.I team as a rookie patrol officer Ji Dae Se—an “idol” in the traffic division at Namgang Police Station. Ji Sung shared, “I’m truly happy to be joining ‘Crash 2.’ I want to impress viewers who will be seeing my acting for the first time,” adding, “I’ll learn step by step alongside the great production team and senior actors. Please show lots of interest and support.” “Crash 2” will air every Monday and Tuesday on ENA in the second half of 2026. Stay tuned for more updates! While you wait, watch Lee Min Ki in “Because This Is My First Life”:
Park Jinyoung And Kim Min Ju Go From Teenage First Loves To Exes In Their 30s In "Shining"
JTBC’s upcoming drama “Shining” has unveiled glimpses of the three stages of Park Jinyoung and Kim Min Ju’s relationship. Starring GOT7’s Park Jinyoung and IZ*ONE’s Kim Min Ju, “Shining” tells the story of young people who once shared a world of their own and gradually become the light in one another’s lives. Yeon Tae Seo (Park Jinyoung) first meets Mo Eun Ah (Kim Min Ju) during the summer vacation of his senior year of high school, when he suddenly transfers to another school. The two hardworking teenagers, each struggling with their own problems and stories, wind up rooting for one another and becoming each other’s first loves. Despite being extremely realistic, Yeon Tae Seo is entirely idealistic when it comes to his love for Mo Eun Ah—who, in turn, dreams of her future with greater clarity because of Yeon Tae Seo. In the first of several newly released stills from the upcoming drama, the two teenagers study side by side in the school library during their high school days. However, the bliss of their first love is short-lived, and the next stills capture the uncomfortable tension of an impending breakup. Yeon Tae Seo attempts to remain composed while staring at something on his phone, and Mo Eun Ah, who is always cheerful and smiling, is seen shedding tears. A final photo captures the former couple’s unexpected reunion many years later, when Yeon Tae Seo and Mo Eun Ah run into one another again by chance in their thirties. The first two episodes of “Shining” will air consecutively on March 6 at 8:50 p.m. KST.
Ji Sung And Oh Se Young Share An Emotional Kiss In "The Judge Returns"
Ji Sung and Oh Se Young’s second-chance love story will take a new turn on the next episode of “The Judge Returns”! MBC’s “The Judge Returns” is a drama starring Ji Sung as corrupt judge Lee Han Young, who lives as a slave to a powerful law firm before unexpectedly traveling back 10 years into the past. Given a second chance, he decides to seek justice by punishing great evils. Spoilers On the previous episode of “The Judge Returns,” Lee Han Young discouraged Yoo Se Hee (Oh Se Young) from taking Jang Tae Sik’s case in order to protect her. Although Lee Han Young and Yoo Se Hee were nothing more than a “show-window couple” in his first life, with no love lost between the two spouses, they wound up developing real feelings for one another in his second life—to the extent where Lee Han Young couldn’t help taking action to save her. In newly released stills from the upcoming episode of the drama, Yoo Se Hee visits an injured Lee Han Young at the hospital, her eyes full of worry. Although Lee Han Young initially greets her with a cheerful smile, they soon wind up sharing a kiss that fills the room with a sense of longing and heartache. The next episode of “The Judge Returns,” which has been extended by 10 minutes, will air on February 13 at 9:40 p.m. KST.