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Ko Kyung Pyo Has A Change Of Heart Ahead Of His Engagement In "Undercover Miss Hong"
Will Ko Kyung Pyo’s impending engagement to Choi Ji Su go off without a hitch? 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 Previously on “Undercover Miss Hong,” Hong Geum Bo and her new team picked Oh Deok Gyu (Kim Hyung Mook) as the first target of their secret operation. Despite being aware of the risk to his father’s position within the company, Albert Oh (Cho Han Gyul) still chose to team up with Hong Geum Bo and join her mission. Meanwhile, newly released stills from the drama’s next episode capture Hong Geum Bo talking to Shin Jung Woo (Ko Kyung Pyo) in her work uniform. Up until now, the two exes have held differing views on the future direction of Hanmin Securities, so it remains to be seen what sort of conversation will take place between them. Another set of stills shows Shin Jung Woo speaking to Kang No Ra (Choi Ji Su), who appears startled by a sudden change in his attitude. The final set of photos offers a glimpse of Shin Jung Woo and Kang No Ra’s engagement party. Notably, a chilling silence has descended over the table where the Hanmin Securities family and their closest associates are seated, including Albert Oh, Kang Pil Beom (Lee Deok Hwa), Oh Deok Gyu, and Song Joo Ran (Park Mi Hyun). As Choi In Ja (Byun Jung Soo) is dead set on her daughter No Ra marrying Shin Jung Woo so that she can win the ongoing succession battle, she is absolutely determined to make sure the engagement goes smoothly. To find out what happens at the engagement party, catch the next episode of “Undercover Miss Hong” on February 28 at 9:10 p.m. KST!
Lee Si Woo Makes A Chilling Transformation In "No Tail To Tell"
SBS’s “No Tail to Tell” has unveiled a sneak peek of Lee Si Woo’s dark transformation! “No Tail to Tell” is a fantasy romance drama starring Kim Hye Yoon as Eun Ho, a quirky Gen Z gumiho (magical nine-tailed fox) who is determined not to become human, and Lomon as Kang Si Yeol, an overly confident world-class soccer player. The drama will follow their chaotic journey as the two attempt to save one another. Spoilers Previously on “No Tail to Tell,” Hyun Woo Seok learned that he had only six months to live due to heart cancer. Meanwhile, Eun Ho turned down the chance to return to being a gumiho by stabbing Si Yeol, declaring that she would find a way to protect him on her own. Newly released stills from the drama’s next episode offer a troubling glimpse of an unexpected change in Palmiho (Lee Si Woo), the only being capable of changing Eun Ho and Si Yeol’s fates. On the latest episode, Jang Do Cheol set his sights on Palmiho, putting her in danger—and it appears that he may have succeeded in bewitching her. As Palmiho faces Eun Ho and Si Yeol, there is an empty coldness to her gaze that ominously suggests she is not the Palmiho they know. Meanwhile, the preview that aired at the end of the latest episode showed Palmiho approaching Eun Ho as Geum Ho in search of her fox bead. The “No Tail to Tell” production team revealed, “In Episode 11, which airs today, Lee Yoon will approach Eun Ho as the owner of Kang Si Yeol’s team, and Jang Do Cheol will manipulate Palmiho in order to find the fox bead.” They went on to tease, “Please stay tuned until the end to find out what choice Eun Ho will make to protect Kang Si Yeol amidst the worst of crises.” The next episode of “No Tail to Tell” will air on February 27 at 9:50 p.m. KST.
5 BLs That Have No Business Being This Funny
Some BLs don’t tip you off about how funny they’re going to be, and suddenly you’re pressing pause to get your laugh out. The humor shows up in the timing, the situations, and the characters who end up being unintentionally hilarious. They might not market themselves as a comedy series, but boy, could they. Here are five BLs that’ll seriously make you giggle: Warning: light spoilers ahead! 1. “Love Is A Poison” “Love Is A Poison” follows Shiba Ryoma (Hama Shogo), a sharp and cynical lawyer who’s so intense and self-righteous about his job that people call him the Ice Lord of Law. He’s great at what he does, and he knows it. His goal is to become the very best and nothing less. On the outside, he’s cold and blunt, and he’s so obsessed with becoming the best lawyer out there that he doesn’t quite realize how others perceive him. But on the inside, he’s the total opposite: an awkward guy who hyper-analyzes everything and has a constant internal monologue. The only people he can openly talk to aren’t people at all: they’re his plants. Thanks to his reputation, no one wants to work with him anymore. He’s already gone through 99 partners that he’s let go because they didn’t live up to his standards, and people have nicknamed them his “victims.” He’s tasked with finding his 100th partner all on his own, but no one is interested. Not until he runs into Haruto (Hyodo Katsumi). At a bar one night, Ryoma meets Haruto during what seems like a chance encounter, and he’s struck with an unfamiliar feeling. Whatever it is, it isn’t law, so he goes to clear his head only to run into Haruto again. These chance meetings lead to a totally unanticipated situation: Ryoma returns home to find Haruto there, who proceeds to casually blackmail him. With his career on the line, Ryoma is forced to make Haruto his 100th partner and let him live with him. Ryoma might act all high and mighty, but he is ironically tricked by a cute face, putting his meticulous path to the top in jeopardy. Why it’s worth the watch:Ryoma’s internal commentary turns everyday moments into low‑key comedy gold, and the reluctant relationship between an introvert overthinking his way through life and a very persistent extrovert who likes to play jokes is the perfectly unexpected pair. Their accidental slip into domestic married life is the icing on the cake. Start watching “Love Is A Poison” now: 2. “Eccentric Romance” In “Eccentric Romance,” a Thai exchange student named Jay (Save Saisawat) decides he wants to become fit like his Korean best friend Sung Hoon (Yoon Jun Won). Since they’re both enrolled in a Health and Happiness class, he figures it’s the perfect time to start hitting the gym. The only problem is Jay has no idea how to work out, so he fumbles behind, basically fighting with the workout gear instead of using it. He start personal training with a gym trainer, but the trainer is a little too nice to Jay, which makes Sung Hoon overly observant and more than mildly annoyed by how much time they’re spending together. And that’s not the only thing bothering Sung Hoon. There’s something off about the trainer that no one else has seemed to notice except for him. Jay likes to be friends with everyone and easily trusts new people, so Sung Hoon has always kept an eye out for him. He starts picking up on little things that feel off about Jay’s new trainer, so he convinces Jay to join him in investigating him. At the same time, Jay and Sung Hoon get paired with a quirky group of classmates for a semester project (one of whom is Lee Geon U from JUST B, for you K-pop fans), and a student murder case is being investigated on campus. It might sound like a bunch of side quests all jumbled together, but it all connects. Why it’s worth the watch:It’s a classic case of best friends with unspoken feelings; all it takes is a new person and jealousy to get things moving. Even with the murder mystery thrown in, it’s entirely unserious and still low-stakes. This BL is one you can just appreciate for its silly cheesiness and have a good laugh. Start watching “Eccentric Romance” now: 3. “Jun & Jun” “Jun & Jun” is about an ex-idol named Lee Jun (Yang Jun Mo) who just wants to start a fresh, normal life out of the spotlight. He’s super optimistic and excited about his first-ever 9-to-5 office job, but it doesn’t really go as normally as he had hoped. His first day immediately goes off-course when he meets his new boss, Choi Jun (Ki Hyun Woo), who is oddly friendly and flirtatious in a way that definitely doesn’t feel fit for coworkers. Lee Jun doesn’t recognize him at first, but he eventually figures out that Choi Jun is a childhood friend he was once very close to. But clearly, things have changed. While Lee Jun tries to adjust to his new life and keep his idol era behind him, his boss keeps throwing him curveballs. Granted, it’s Lee Jun’s first office job, so he tries to play it safe by finding reasonable explanations for his boss’s behavior, but drunken house visits and other questionable situations have him deeply confused. When two other men start fighting for Lee Jun’s attention, Choi Jun only gets bolder with his feelings. Why it’s worth the watch:This show is full of unhinged office and co-worker situations that would never do in real life, but that’s what makes it so hilarious. Choi Jun doesn’t bother pretending or hiding his feelings and puts it all out there, while Lee Jun is left trying to make sense of it all. Start watching “Jun & Jun” now: 4. “Be Mine Superstar” “Be Mine Superstar” is the story of Punn (Ja Phachara Suansri), a college student who’s been obsessed with actor Achi (First Chalongrat Novsamrong) for years. It’s only ever been a one-sided crush until Punn gets to intern at Achi’s film set thanks to a lucky connection through a friend. Right away, being an intern turns out to be less glamorous than Punn imagined and a whole lot of work. While he struggles to learn the job, he takes every chance to see Achi and take care of him, but it’s going to take a lot to get noticed. He’s just an assistant that barely gets the chance to say a couple words to Achi. But help is on the way! Achi’s closest friend and co-star on set figures out Punn’s not-so-little crush, and he decides to help him get Achi’s attention. But even he has his own troubles with love going on behind the scenes. Punn starts with only being able to watch Achi from afar, but a rare chance lands him right in Achi’s house. Truly, what could go wrong? Why it’s worth the watch:The comedy genius of this show comes from the fact that Punn is absolutely terrible at hiding his feelings for Achi. He’s just a goofy fanboy who doesn’t know how to be normal around his crush, but at the same time, he’s so desperate to spend time with him. This one is a true rom-com where the sappy romance hits just as hard as the outlandish comedy. There are some genuinely sweet moments to gush over in this drama. Start watching “Be Mine Superstar” now: 5. “Me and Thee” In “Me and Thee,” Thee (Pond Naravit Lertratkosum) is a business heir whose wealth and security detail make him look extremely intimidating, but underneath all of it is someone who is just looking for love. Different from his outward appearance, Thee is actually a hopeless romantic who lacks real experience in relationships and sincerely believes romance works like it does in the Thai soap operas he constantly watches. Things shift in his life when he meets Peach (Phuwin Tangsakyuen), an introverted photographer who doesn’t react to him the way most people do. After Peach steps in to protect his friend Ran (Santa Pongsapak) during a situation, Thee becomes interested in Peach. Thee initially asks Peach for help pursuing Ran, but the more time they spend together, the more Thee’s attention moves toward Peach instead. However, no matter how many times Thee tries making a move on Peach, Peach doesn’t budge. In fact, Peach is usually either at a loss for words or laughs. He isn’t afraid to point out the comedy in Thee’s elaborate lifestyle and ideas of romance. Thee finds out the hard (and awkward) way that the grand gestures and cheesy lines he’s studied on TV don’t really work on everyone in real life. Grand gestures and super lavish meals won’t woo Peach, so Thee is struck with a new challenge: figure out what actually matters to someone who isn’t impressed by money or theatrics. But change is never that quick or easy. Why it’s worth the watch:“Me and Thee” is just so unexpectedly funny and feels refreshingly new (even though it plays on classic rom-com tropes). It’s almost like this show is making fun of itself and the clichés that rule the genre, but at the same time, it still believes in real romance and love. The clear contrast between the leads makes their slow-burn romance super fun to watch. Watch Pond and Phuwin in “We Are” too: Asya’s a BL-biased Soompi writer with a love of K-pop and all types of Asian dramas. Some of her favorite shows are “Psychopath Diary,” “Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!,” “Light On Me,” “The Untamed,” “Go Go Squid!,” and “Cherry Magic!” Currently watching: “Our Universe,” “Positively Yours,” “Undercover Miss Hong,” “Countdown to Yes,” “Dare You to Death,” “Peach Lover,” and “Duang with You.”Looking forward to: “Love Class 3,” “Magic Lover,” “Mr. Fanboy,” “The Love Matter,” and “Be My Player Two.”
"Our Universe" Ratings Hold Steady Ahead Of Final 2 Weeks
Viewership ratings for tvN’s “Our Universe” remain relatively stable. According to Nielsen Korea, the February 26 episode of “Our Universe” scored an average nationwide rating of 1.4 percent—the same figure that the drama achieved last Thursday. “Our Universe,” which has just two weeks left in its run, is a romance drama starring Bae In Hyuk and Roh Jeong Eui as in-laws who unexpectedly wind up raising their young nephew Woo Joo together. Despite initially harboring deep misunderstandings about one another, after they move in together, they embark on a journey of personal growth and blossoming romance.
“Phantom Lawyer” Teases Distinct Personalities And Teamwork Through Animal Symbolism
“Phantom Lawyer” has introduced its characters by comparing them to animals, reflecting the drama’s Eastern-inspired worldview. “Phantom Lawyer” is a quirky yet heartwarming legal drama that follows the adventures of Shin I Rang (Yoo Yeon Seok), a lawyer who can see ghosts, and elite attorney Han Na Hyun (Esom) as they resolve the lingering grievances of their very unusual clients—ghosts—through the law. Ahead of its premiere, the drama interprets the instincts and personalities of its characters, including the two lawyers and those around them, through animal traits. The production team explained, “We used animal comparisons to present each character’s traits more intuitively. Watching characters with completely different personalities clash and grow together will be one of the drama’s biggest charms.” First, the “possessed lawyer” Shin I Rang resembles a squirrel—warm-hearted and deeply empathetic. Unable to ignore the resentment of the dead, he lets emotion guide him more than calculation when faced with injustice. Though usually cheerful, he springs into action in moments of crisis, overflowing with curiosity, responsibility, and energy. Treating cases as matters of people rather than work, his unwavering dedication becomes a driving force of the story. In contrast, Taebaek Law Firm’s star attorney Han Na Hyun is an eagle who reads the bigger picture from above. She prioritizes data over emotion and strategy over instinct. Once she sets a goal, she pursues it with sharp focus and relentless determination. The evolving relationship between impulsive Shin I Rang and strategic Han Na Hyun—who clash before ultimately becoming partners—is a key point to watch. Yang Do Kyung (Kim Kyung Nam), who leads Taebaek Law Firm, is likened to a raccoon who enjoys competition. Behind his easy smile lies careful calculation, and while he appears spontaneous, he has a sharp sense for timing, creating tension with his clever maneuvering. Yoon Bong Soo (Jeon Seok Ho), Shin I Rang’s brother-in-law and office manager, is a bee—constantly busy and keeping the firm running through practical work and organization. Not a flashy hero, but someone whose absence would quickly disrupt balance. Father Matteo (Jung Seung Gil) is compared to a sheep with claws—gentle yet firm at his core. Though calm and observant, he reveals strong convictions when necessary, serving as another pillar connected to Shin I Rang’s worldview. Newly released stills also show Shin I Rang, Yoon Bong Soo, and Father Matteo working together to solve a case, raising anticipation for how their teamwork will shape the story. Lastly, Shin I Rang’s mother Park Kyung Hwa (Kim Mi Kyung) is a tiger—unshaken by emotion and fiercely strong. Having raised her son while running a butcher shop with unwavering toughness, she commands attention with her blunt honesty and resolute personality. Beneath her tough exterior, however, lies deep kindness and devoted love, leaving viewers curious about how she will react upon learning that her son works alongside ghosts. SBS’s new Friday–Saturday drama “Phantom Lawyer” will premiere on March 13 at 9:50 p.m. KST.
15 High School Dramas Of 2025 (K-Drama Masterlist)
If you’re a fan of high school dramas—this list is for you! In continuation of Soompi’s K-drama masterlists, which listed all the Korean dramas that aired in 2025 and sorted them by genre from romance to rom-coms, fantasy, historical, action, mystery, and comedy, we’ve prepared a list of all the high school dramas that aired in 2025! Includes dramas that premiered in 2024 and ended in 2025 as well as dramas that premiered in 2025 and are set to end in 2026. “Namib” Korean Title: “나미브” Cast: Go Hyun Jung, Ryeoun, Yoon Sang Hyun, Lee Jin Woo Broadcast Period: December 23, 2024 – January 28 Number of Episodes: 12 “Namib” depicts the meeting of former entertainment agency CEO Kang Soo Hyun (Go Hyun Jung) and longtime trainee Yoo Jin Woo (Ryeoun), who gets kicked out of his agency, as they each head toward their own goals. “Study Group” Korean Title: “스터디그룹” Cast: Hwang Minhyun, Han Ji Eun, Cha Woo Min Broadcast Period: January 23 – February 20 Number of Episodes: 10 “Study Group” is an action comedy drama about Youn Ga Min (Hwang Minhyun), a student who dreams of excelling academically but is only gifted in fighting. At a high school notorious for being one of the worst, he forms a study group and dives into the ruthless world of college entrance exams. “Friendly Rivalry” Korean Title: “선의의 경쟁” Cast: Hyeri, Chung Su Bin, Kang Hye Won, Oh Woo Ri Broadcast Period: February 10 – March 6 Number of Episodes: 16 Set at the elite Chaehwa Girls’ High School, “Friendly Rivalry” is a mystery thriller about wealthy and top-ranked student Yoo Je Yi (Hyeri) and the transfer student Woo Seul Gi (Chung Su Bin) who becomes entangled in her classmates’ hidden ambitions. “Undercover High School” Korean Title: “언더커버 하이스쿨” Cast: Seo Kang Jun, Jin Ki Joo, Kim Shin Rok Broadcast Period: February 21 – March 29 Number of Episodes: 12 “Undercover High School” is a comedy action drama that follows Jeong Hae Seong (Seo Kang Jun), a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who goes undercover as a high school student to track down missing gold. “First Love” Korean Title: “퍼스트 러브” Cast: Eunchan, Jeong Ji Soo, Cha Jun Ho, Hwang Jia, Lee Hyo Je, Chun Ye Ju, Lim Sung Jun, Kim Do Yeon, Park Sang Hoon, Kim Seon Kyoung, Bak Do Ha, Han Se Jin, Jane, Bong Jae Hyun, Lee Chae Eun Broadcast Period: April 18 – May 23 Number of Episodes: 6 “First Love” is an omnibus music drama with six different stories of first love that take place within the same high school. “Weak Hero Class 2” Korean Title: “약한영웅 Class 2” Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Ryeoun, Choi Min Yeong, Lee Min Jae, Yoo Su Bin, Bae Na Ra, Lee Jun Young Broadcast Period: April 25 Number of Episodes: 8 The sequel to “Weak Hero Class 1,” “Weak Hero Class 2” continues to follow the journey of model student Yeon Si Eun (Park Ji Hoon), who transfers to Eunjang High School, as he struggles to survive in his new environment. “ONE : High School Heroes” Korean Title: “ONE : 하이스쿨 히어로즈” Cast: Lee Jung Ha, Kim Do Wan Broadcast Period: May 30 – June 13 Number of Episodes: 8 “ONE : High School Heroes” is an action drama that follows Kim Ui Gyeom (Lee Jung Ha), a top student who has long suffered under his father’s oppression, and Kang Yoon Gi (Kim Do Wan), who seeks to use Ui Gyeom’s fighting prowess for his own purpose, as they form the masked vigilante group “High School Heroes.” “I Am a Running Mate” Korean Title: “러닝메이트” Cast: Yoon Hyun Soo, Lee Jung Sic, Choi Woo Sung, Hong Hwa Yeon, Lee Bong Joon, Kim Ji Woo Broadcast Period: June 19 Number of Episodes: 8 “I Am a Running Mate” is a teen political drama that follows Noh Se Hoon (Yoon Hyun Soo), a student who becomes a laughingstock of his school after an unfortunate incident. However, his life takes a sharp turn when he is suddenly nominated as a candidate for vice president in the student council election. “Head Over Heels” Korean Title: “견우와 선녀” Cast: Cho Yi Hyun, Choo Young Woo, Cha Kang Yoon, Chu Ja Hyun Broadcast Period: June 23 – July 29 Number of Episodes: 12 “Head Over Heels” is a fantasy romance about Park Seong A, a high school student who leads a double life as a shaman by night, who tries to rescue her first love Bae Gyeon U (Choo Young Woo) from his predestined death. “BITCH X RICH 2” Korean Title: “청담국제고등학교 2” Cast: Lee Eun Saem, Kim Ye Rim, Kim Min Kyu, Lee Jong Hyuk, Park Si Woo, Won Gyu Binhw Broadcast Period: July 3 – August 1 Number of Episodes: 10 A high school thriller drama, Season 1 of “BITCH X RICH” followed Kim Hye In (Lee Eun Saem) as she transferred to an elite high school and met Baek Jena (Kim Ye Rim), the queen of the school’s most powerful clique Diamond 6. New characters shake up the hierarchy in Season 2, igniting an even fiercer power struggle within Diamond 6. “The Winning Try” Korean Title: “트라이:우리는 기적이 된다” Cast: Yoon Kye Sang, Im Se Mi, Kim Yo Han Broadcast Period: July 25 – August 30 Number of Episodes: 12 “The Winning Try” tells the story of Joo Ga Ram (Yoon Kye Sang), a former rugby star who falls from grace due to a doping scandal. Years later, he returns to his alma mater as the new coach of its bottom-ranked high school rugby team and leads the underdog squad on a quest to win the National Sports Festival. “Spirit Fingers” Korean Title: “스피릿 핑거스” Cast: Park Ji Hu, Cho Jun Young, Choi Bomin, Park You Na, Kwon So Hyun, Kim Seul Gi, Lee Jin Hyuk, Im Chul Soo, Cha Woo Min, Kang Hye Won Broadcast Period: October 29 – November 26 Number of Episodes: 12 “Spirit Fingers” is a webtoon-based healing youth romance drama that follows members of a drawing club as they embark on a colorful journey to discover their true colors. “Will You Be My Manager?” Korean Title: “되어줄래? 나의 매니저” Cast: Nonomura Kanon, Ahn Jun Won, Yoon Do Jin, Yang Jun Beom, Nam Min Su Broadcast Period: December 12 – December 26 Number of Episodes: 6 “Will You Be My Manager?” is about Hirose Hana (Nonomura Kanon), a Japanese exchange student hiding a secret who transfers to an arts high school and becomes entangled with a quartet of heartthrobs from the Acting Department. “When We Were Wired” Korean Title: “첫사랑은 줄이어폰” Cast: Ong Seong Wu, Han Ji Hyeon Broadcast Period: December 14 Number of Episodes: 1 Part of KBS’s romance anthology “Love Track,” “When We Were Wired” tells the story of Han Young Seo (Han Ji Hyeon), a high school senior ranked first in her class, who comes to face her dreams and love as she meets a student named Ki Hyun Ha (Ong Seong Wu). “Minji, Minji, Minji” Korean Title: “민지 민지 민지” Cast: Kim Hyang Gi, Jin Ho Eun, Kwon Eun Bin Broadcast Period: December 24 Number of Episodes: 1 Part of KBS’s romance anthology “Love Track,” “Minji, Minji, Minji” is about a class with three students named Minji and the confusion that occurs when a note that says, “I like you Minji -From Minji,” is discovered. 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