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Ju Ji Hoon Aims For The Top In New Poster For "Climax"
ENA has released a special poster for its upcoming drama “Climax”! “Climax” follows the fierce survival story of prosecutor Bang Tae Seob (Ju Ji Hoon), who dives into a power-driven cartel in order to rise to the top of South Korea’s power ladder. The new poster features Bang Tae Seob standing at the center and gazing upward, hinting at his lofty ambitions and his unwavering determination to reach the top. Surrounding Bang Tae Seob are his wife Chu Sang Ah (Ha Ji Won), informant Hwang Jung Won (Nana), hotelier Lee Yang Mi (Cha Joo Young), and chaebol heir Kwon Jong Wook (Oh Jung Se). Notably, the gazes of these four characters all point in different directions, symbolizing the conflicting interests and desires within the power cartel. The poster’s tagline reads, “The more corrupt you get, the higher you go; the more you thirst for it, the closer you get to the climax.”
Park Shin Hye And Her Colleagues Face A Tense Standoff Against Kim Min Hyuk's Gang In "Undercover Miss Hong"
Park Shin Hye faces a major threat in the upcoming episode of “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 In the previous episode, Hong Geum Bo and Shin Jung Woo (Ko Kyung Pyo), Go Bok Hee (Ha Yun Kyung), Albert Oh (Cho Han Gyul), and Lee Yong Gi (Jang Do Ha)—who banded together under the name “The Yeouido Pirates”—launched their full-fledged operation. After formally establishing a corporation and declaring war on Hanmin Securities Chairman Kang Pil Beom (Lee Deok Hwa), they carried out an elaborate plan to secure stock shares and even get their hands on hidden slush funds within Korea, gradually closing in on their ultimate goal. The newly released stills offer a glimpse of Hong Geum Bo—who had been charging ahead without hesitation—facing yet another obstacle. While spending a warm, family-like moment with her colleague Go Bok Hee, Kang No Ra (Choi Ji Su), Kim Mi Sook (Kang Chae Young), and her family at her family’s chicken restaurant, Hong Geum Bo is confronted by an uninvited guest. Bong Dal Soo (Kim Roe Ha), the right-hand man of Song Ju Ran (Park Mi Hyun), chief secretary to Hanmin Securities, comes looking for them with a sharp, hostile facial expression. Adding to the already ominous atmosphere, Go Bok Hee’s biological older brother Go Bok Cheol (Kim Min Hyuk) also joins in, making the tension even more volatile. Go Bok Hee and Kim Mi Sook fall into panic, and Kang Nora clutches Kim Mi Sook’s daughter Kim Bom (Kim Sea) while trembling in fear, conveying how the mood instantly freezes over. At that moment, Kim Soon Jung (Lee Soo Mi) and Hong Chun Seop (Kim Young Woong) are seen bravely stepping in to block Bong Dal Soo, drawing attention. With suffocating tension in the standoff, all eyes are on whether they will be able to keep their daughter Hong Geum Bo safe and how Hong Geum Bo will overcome the crisis. The second to final episode of “Undercover Miss Hong” will air on March 7 at 10 p.m. KST.
First Impressions: "The Practical Guide To Love" Is A Surprisingly Honest Take On Modern Dating
After “Love Scout,” “Queen of Tears,” and “Namib,” Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon, and Lee Ki Taek return to the small screen. The JTBC Saturday-Sunday romantic comedy “The Practical Guide to Love” follows Lee Ui Yeong, played by Han Ji Min, as she embarks on a journey to find her one true love through blind dates. Warning: spoilers ahead! “The Practical Guide to Love” wastes no time in setting the tone of the K-drama. In the very first scene, the female lead, Ui Yeong, walks down the street while addressing the audience directly and describing the current dating market. She explains that although love stories in the past often began with a fateful meeting where a man and woman organically fell in love, modern adults have taken matters into their own hands. Nowadays, men and women do not have the time to wait for fate to work its magic. Instead, with the help of dating apps, they choose who they are drawn to, when to begin, and when to stop pursuing a relationship. After Lee Ui Yeong’s monologue ends, the camera pans to the opposite side of the street, where her first blind date in years, Song Tae Seop (Park Sung Hoon), is waiting. But why does a beautiful and successful woman in her late 20s to early 30s not have a boyfriend, let alone go on blind dates every once in a while? This question is answered almost immediately when the K-drama rewinds one month into the past to reveal what led to this particular blind date. While speaking with her mother, it becomes clear that, contrary to what the audience might initially assume about a career-oriented woman like Lee Ui Yeong, she is not against marriage, love, or dating. In fact, she could even be considered a romantic. Unfortunately, after breaking up with her boyfriend four years ago, she was both heartbroken and busy, and she simply pushed the concept of dating out of her life. Now, four years later, although she is not actively going on blind dates, she does have her eye on her former high school junior-turned-coworker. She believes he is interested in her, only to discover that the signals were a complete misunderstanding. Embarrassed and disheartened, she decides to give blind dating a try. That is how she ends up standing across from Song Tae Seop on the street and later sitting opposite Shin Ji Su (Lee Ki Taek) in a cafe, unable to decide which man might be better suited for her. Love triangles in K-dramas are nothing new. Some might even argue that the trope has been overused to the point of making audiences groan every time a second male lead is introduced. However, in “The Practical Guide to Love,” the love triangle feels not only justifiable but necessary. For a K-drama centered on adult dating culture and one literally titled “The Practical Guide to Love,” it makes perfect sense for the main character to encounter multiple types of potential partners. It reflects the reality of dating. The first person you meet on a blind date might turn out to be the love of your life, but you might also have to meet dozens more before finding the right match. Blind date No. 1, Song Tae Seop: This date is arranged by Lee Ui Yeong’s superior at her request, and Tae Seop seems like a nice guy who likes volunteering. The date initially goes smoothly until Song Tae Seop drops the M-bomb and asks whether she would be comfortable dating with marriage in mind. While Ui Yeong is not opposed to marriage, how can someone decide within half an hour that they want to date for the purpose of marriage? On top of that, despite his apparent eagerness, he fails to follow up with a message afterward, which makes him seem less like a clear green flag and more like an average man who lacks basic dating etiquette. Blind date No. 2, Shin Ji Su: Unlike her first blind date, Shin Ji Su appears to be the complete package. He is attractive, studied at Y University, and works at S Electronics, which means he is good-looking, intelligent, and financially stable. The only catch is that this turns into a total “A Business Proposal” moment, as Shin Ji Su is merely attending the blind date as a proxy for his friend, who did not want to go himself. Despite the strong chemistry between Lee Ui Yeong and Shin Ji Su, the circumstances make it difficult for them to naturally progress to a second date. The most compelling aspect of the drama is that, after episodes 1 and 2, it is genuinely impossible to predict which man Ui Yeong will ultimately choose. In other words, it creates the perfect opportunity for viewers to analyze each character and theorize about the ending. Although the teaser may suggest that Song Tae Seop is the stereotypical nice guy and Shin Ji Su is the handsome bad boy, neither man fully fits into those categories. Both are imperfect individuals with their own flaws and personal issues, problems they would need to confront and work through if they hope to build a meaningful relationship. Start watching “The Practical Guide to Love”: Javeria is a binge-watching specialist who loves devouring entire K-dramas in one sitting. Good screenwriting, beautiful cinematography, and a lack of clichés are the way to her heart. As a music fanatic, she listens to multiple artists across different genres and stans the self-producing idol group SEVENTEEN. You can talk to her on Instagram @javeriayousufs. Currently watching: “Our Universe,” The Practical Guide to Love” and “Sniper Butterfly“Looking forward to: “Still Shining,” “Four Hands,” and “Boyfriend on Demand.”
Jung Yu Mi Joins Lee Dong Wook In Talks For New Romance Drama
Actress Jung Yu Mi may star in a new romance drama alongside Lee Dong Wook! On March 6, Jung Yu Mi’s agency Management SOOP stated, “Jung Yu Mi received a casting offer for ‘Love Affair’ (literal title) and is reviewing it positively.” A new project by director Mo Wan Il who helmed “The World of the Married,” “Love Affair” tells the story of someone who enjoys a happy marriage and a stable job, only to be driven to ruin by a fatal love that arrives suddenly, like a traffic accident. Lee Dong Wook has previously been offered the male lead role of Kim Ji Hoon, and Jung Yu Mi has reportedly been offered the role of Kim Ji Hoon’s wife. “Love Affair” is scheduled to begin filming in the first half of this year. Stay tuned for more updates!
Park Jinyoung And Kim Min Ju Share A Fateful First Encounter In High School In "Still Shining"
JTBC’s upcoming drama “Still Shining” has revealed a new glimpse of GOT7’s Park Jinyoung and Kim Min Ju meeting as teenagers! “Still Shining” is a new drama about young people who once shared a world of their own and gradually become the light in one another’s lives. The newly released stills capture a fateful encounter between Yeon Tae Seo (Park Jinyoung) and Mo Eun Ah (Kim Min Ju), who meet during the summer vacation of their senior year of high school. After becoming one another’s first loves and leaving a lasting mark on each other’s lives, the two go through a painful breakup at the age of 20 before reuniting a decade later at 30. In the photos, Yeon Tae Seo, who has just transferred to Mo Eun Ah’s school, enters the school building without a uniform. Meanwhile, Mo Eun Ah is wearing her uniform as she studies alone in the library. When the two students lock eyes through a glass window, Yeon Tae Seo gazes at Mo Eun Ah with a blank expression, while Mo Eun Ah seems to recognize Yeon Tae Seo. What is the hidden connection between these two teenagers, who are seemingly meeting for the first time, and what changes will this encounter bring to their previously tranquil lives? The first two episodes of “Still Shining” will air consecutively on March 6 starting at 8:50 p.m. KST.
Song Ji In, Ji Young San, And Jeon No Min Make Bold Transformations In New Drama “Doctor Shin”
TV CHOSUN’s upcoming weekend miniseries “Doctor Shin” has unveiled new stills featuring Song Ji In, Jeon No Min, and Ji Young San! “Doctor Shin” is a medical thriller that follows a brilliant doctor who pushes medicine beyond limits once considered the domain of God, alongside a woman whose brain is suddenly damaged overnight, causing her to gradually lose her soul. Centered on the unusual romance surrounding a top star who falls into a coma after a tragic accident—along with the man who once loved her and the man who still loves her—the drama explores a bold story of love and desire, taboo, and sacrifice. Song Ji In makes a bold transformation as Hyun Ran Hee, the mother of Momo (Baek Seo Ra) and the director of a gallery. With a voluminous perm hairstyle, stylish outfits, and glamorous makeup, she immediately draws attention with a visual transformation that is completely different from her previous roles. In the drama, Hyun Ran Hee heightens the tension by displaying extreme maternal love for her beloved daughter Momo. Jeon No Min takes on the role of James, the older brother of Ha Yong Joong (An Woo Yeon) and a famous stylist, challenging himself with a character unlike any he has played before. James is the CEO of the company where Momo’s stylist Kim Jin Joo (Cheon Young Min) works. His glamorous fashion and dandy attitude befit the industry’s top stylist. Viewers are looking forward to the character of James, who will add energy to the drama with his neat pomade hairstyle and unique way of speaking. Ji Young San plays Paul Kim, a painter who returns to Korea after working in Germany. Ji Young San will showcase an upgraded acting transformation that is completely different from his performances in “Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) 3” and “Durian’s Affair.” With his long hair tied back and a sorrowful gaze, Ji Young San perfectly embodies Paul Kim, a character with a deep and complex backstory. The production team stated, “Song Ji In, Jeon No Min, and Ji Young San, whose casting was personally requested by writer Phoebe, transform the atmosphere of the drama with their strong acting skills and commanding presence whenever they appear. The explosive scenes created by these three actors will serve as key highlights of ‘Doctor Shin.’” “Doctor Shin” will premiere on March 14 at 10:30 p.m. KST.