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3 Elements We’re Waiting To See Play Out After Episodes 7-8 Of “Our Universe”
The bumpy journey of accidental co-parents figuring out adulthood (and maybe love) continues for Tae Hyung (Bae In Hyuk) and Hyun Jin (Roh Jeong Eui) in “Our Universe,” and the drama of this K-drama has definitely been turned up a notch. A long-awaited confession, another health scare with baby Woo Joo (Park Yu Ho), and a surprise guest with suspicious intentions aren’t making it any easier for them, but they’ve gotten this far. Here are the three biggest questions on our minds after episodes 7 and 8: Warning: episodes 7-8 spoilers ahead! 1. Who will Hyun Jin choose? The stage for a love triangle between Hyun Jin, Tae Hyung, and her manager, Yoon Seong (Park Seo Ham), has already been set. While Tae Hyung has made his feelings clear with a simple and sweet confession, Yoon Seong has been more openly pursuing Hyun Jin ever since he stumbled upon the secret of her living with another guy. In last week’s episodes, Yoon Seong finally makes a confession after years of liking Hyun Jin in secret. Since college, there’s always been something more than friends between them, but they never got the timing right. Now, as a superior and subordinate at work, the timing isn’t exactly better, but Yoon Seong takes a leap anyway. Tae Hyung certainly beat Yoon Seong to it though, and he and Hyun Jin have been steadily growing closer and sharing more moments together since. However, they haven’t talked about being something more than platonic co-parents yet, so their moments are stuck in that awkward, undefined middle ground. Everyone’s feelings have been put out in the open; it’s only Hyun Jin who hasn’t responded to her two confessions. It’s only a matter of time before she’ll have to make things clear and choose. 2. Is Hyun Jin going to keep her job? Another big thing on the line outside of Hyun Jin’s love life is her job. This is arguably more important at the moment, given she has to provide for a child now. Nonetheless, Hyun Jin has both a win and a setback at work, either of which could determine whether she is kept on as a full-time employee. The setback comes when someone leaks company information about an upcoming project. It’s suspected to be someone on her team, so the blame falls on her since she is the newest hire and a temporary employee. Rumors quickly circulate around the office, and she’s getting side eyes and glares from coworkers who believe it was her. It’s also being said that she’s getting special treatment from her manager because they’re from the same school. At the same time this is all going on, Hyun Jin is asked by Yoon Seong to prepare the pitch presentation for a project that their team has been working on, which has now become the company’s main project. This too comes with a snag though, because the higher-ups say they want someone with more seniority and experience to present, so they come up with a solution: have Hyun Jin and a senior employee compete with their presentations. The higher-ups will choose which is better, fair and square. As hardworking and good at her job as she is (and with a little help from Tae Hyung), Hyun Jin easily succeeds. And the good news comes: her best friend (Choi Gyu Ri), who also works at the company, hears from an HR connection that Hyun Jin is in the running for a full-time position, and her name is at the top of the list. As it is now, it looks like it could go either way for Hyun Jin, but to take care of Woo Joo in the long run, she really needs this full-time job. 3. What is Tae Hyung’s father up to? In episodes 7 and 8, Tae Hyung’s father appears, and there’s a lot to unpack. When Hyun Jin returns to the apartment and finds the door ajar and all the lights off, she fears it might be the perpetrator who has been targeting women in the neighborhood, but it ends up being Tae Hyung’s estranged father. His father claims that after seeing someone lurking outside their door for some time, he just went in because the door was already unlocked. He says all he was doing was looking for his son. Initially, Tae Hyung wants nothing to do with him. After all, he was abandoned as a child while his father got into trouble chasing money. But his father says he is done with all that and wants nothing but to be able to see his son. Tae Hyung tells him to leave them alone, but his father doesn’t give up. He continues to show up outside his apartment, he becomes friends with the neighbors, and he even offers to babysit Woo Joo. It’s during another Woo Joo health scare that he saves the day, quickly recognizing and treating Woo Joo’s allergic reaction because his oldest son had the same allergy. He’s checking off all the right boxes for a rehabilitated dad who wants to do good. Tae Hyung slowly starts warming up to him after he helps during Woo Joo’s allergic reaction, despite being the only one in the beginning who is suspicious of his father’s intentions. Hyun Jin and their neighbors even end up encouraging him to forgive and reconnect. But things start getting weird. It’s actually the co-parent’s goofy neighbor Bae Du Sik (Kim In Kwon) from the heater fiasco in a previous episode that picks up on it first. He has a chat with some police officer friends and finds out that though the neighborhood perpetrator has been caught, he denied ever having touched Hyun Jin and Tae Hyung’s apartment to the very end. Du Sik puts together that something is off about the father and his story about the night he showed up. At about the same time Tae Hyung’s father shows up, Hyun Jin happens to be dealing with her sister’s and brother-in-law’s life insurance policy. It’s clearly hard revisiting their passing, but it’s time to handle the death benefit payout. When Hyun Jin is doing the insurance paperwork, she learns that another “guardian” has been inquiring about the policy, but the insurance worker describes him as a middle-aged man. While the father’s return seemed innocent enough at first, the tone shifts to something sinister by the end of episode 8. All signs point to his father being up to something, but what? Only this week will tell! Catch up on “Our Universe” now: 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,” “Undercover Miss Hong,” “Positively Yours,” “Dare You to Death,” “Peach Lover,” and “Duang with You.”Looking forward to: “Don’t Be Too Emotional,” “Magic Lover,” “Mr. Fanboy,” “The Love Matter,” and “Be My Player Two.”
Lee Soo Hyuk, Yoo In Na, Gong Min Jung, And More Spark Life Into Jisoo’s Virtual and Real Worlds In New Drama “Boyfriend On Demand”
Netflix’s upcoming drama “Boyfriend on Demand” has unveiled new stills! Helmed by director Kim Jung Sik of “Work Later, Drink Now” and “Not Others,” “Boyfriend on Demand” is a romantic comedy that follows Seo Mi Rae (BLACKPINK’s Jisoo), an overworked webtoon producer who subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service to experience the dates of her dreams. The stills offer a preview of Mi Rae’s future virtual dates, which are sure to raise dopamine levels. When Mi Rae enters the virtual world for the first time, she is greeted by the “Boyfriend on Demand” themes laid out before her. Once the date begins, heart-throbbing moments follow one after another. Being close to her dream first love, and the dazzling, romantic scenes reminiscent of a fantasy webtoon, make her heart race. It remains to be seen what kinds of dates will unfold and how Mi Rae’s reality might change after trying the virtual romance subscription service. The excitement is further boosted by a special guest lineup of actors transformed into virtual lovers, including Seo Kang Jun, Lee Soo Hyuk, Ong Seong Wu, Lee Jae Wook, Lee Hyun Wook, Kim Young Dae, Jay Park, and Lee Sang Yi. The stills also feature characters who exist in the drama’s virtual world and in reality. Gong Min Jung, Ha Young, Jo Han Chul, Lee Hak Joo, Kim Ah Young, Ko Kyu Phil, and Yoo In Na are expected to bring depth to the drama’s universe with their nuanced performances. Gong Min Jung plays Yoon Song, a famous webtoon artist who has been making headlines for years, while Jo Han Chul takes on Byung Hak, a powerful figure in the webtoon studio who shakes up office worker Mi Rae’s daily life. Ha Young plays Ji Yeon, Mi Rae’s best friend who constantly longs for romance, and Lee Hak Joo portrays Team Leader Min, who introduces Mi Rae to the virtual romance subscription service, making an impact at just the right moments. Meanwhile, Kim Ah Young, Ko Kyu Phil, and Yoo In Na bring Mi Rae’s virtual world to life. Yoo In Na plays a date matching manager in the virtual world, while Kim Ah Young and Ko Kyu Phil take on a variety of roles that promise plenty of laughs. “Boyfriend on Demand” will air on March 6 via Netflix.
Ha Jung Woo, Im Soo Jung, Kim Jun Han, And More Capture Intense Gazes In “Mad Concrete Dreams” Poster
Upcoming drama “Mad Concrete Dreams” has unveiled a new poster! “Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama that follows Ki Soo Jong (Ha Jung Woo), a struggling landlord who becomes entangled in crime to protect his family and property. While he achieves the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to participate in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real. Ki Soo Jong, a landlord who secured his building by taking out loans to the limit, clings to the hope of redevelopment while walking a financial tightrope. As the ambitions of those connected to the building collide and tensions rise, the situation spirals, and an unpredictable storyline unfolds. The newly released poster captures the hidden desires behind the crossed gazes of the main characters. It shows the anxious look of Ki Soo Jong, the building owner pushed to the edge, and the secretive gaze of his wife Kim Sun (Im Soo Jung), marked by quiet determination. It also highlights the ambitious expression of his friend Min Hwal Seong (Kim Jun Han), who reaches out with a risky offer, the sharp stare of Min Hwal Seong’s wife Jeon Yi Kyung (Krystal), who is swept into storm-like events, and the cold gaze of the villain Yo Na (Shim Eun Kyung), who watches them all. Together, they signal a clash of competing desires. Each look points in a different direction, building tension and raising curiosity about the story that will unfold within their complex relationships. “Mad Concrete Dreams” is set to premiere on March 14 at 9:10 p.m. KST.
Cha Joo Young In Talks To Join Jun Ji Hyun And Ji Chang Wook's New Fantasy Rom-Com Drama
Actress Cha Joo Young may star in the new fantasy rom-com drama “Human X Gumiho” (working title)! On March 3, a media outlet reported that Cha Joo Young will star in the new drama “Human X Gumiho” alongside Jun Ji Hyun and Ji Chang Wook. In response to the report, her agency GHOST STUDIO shared, “Cha Joo Young is positively reviewing her casting offer for JTBC’s new drama ‘Human X Gumiho.’” “Human X Gumiho” is a fantasy rom-com about a seductive being named Gu Ja Hong (Jun Ji Hyun) who bewitches humans and a human named Choi Seok (Ji Chang Wook) who irresistibly attracts mythical creatures as the two cross paths at the intersection of fate. The drama is a collaboration between director Kim Jung Sik of “No Gain No Love” and “Strong Girl Namsoon” and scriptwriter Im Meari, who is known for her rom-coms including “Beauty Inside” and “Doom at Your Service.” Cha Joo Young was reportedly offered to play the role of Ji Woo Gyeong, the only daughter of a chaebol family and the CEO of Woo Gyeong Entertainment. She is also the agency head of top star—and a 2,000-year-old gumiho—Gu Ja Hong. “Human X Gumiho” is scheduled to begin filming in mid-March. Stay tuned for more updates! While waiting, watch Cha Joo Young in “The Real Has Come!”:
Yoon Jong Hoon And Uhm Hyun Kyung Get Caught Up In Each Other’s Contrasting Charms In New Drama “Our Happy Days”
KBS1’s new weekday drama “Our Happy Days” has teased the chemistry between Yoon Jong Hoon and Uhm Hyun Kyung! “Our Happy Days” is a warm family series filled with stories from multiple generations, centering on a tense clash between the world’s most perfect man and an endearingly clumsy woman—each striving to become the main character of their own life. Yoon Jong Hoon plays Go Gyeol, a skilled architect and team leader of the Strategic Planning Team at Kang Soo Construction, while Uhm Hyun Kyung plays Jo Eun Ae, a developer at the AI startup Lucky Joy. Go Gyeol, a flawless man with a chic, cold demeanor, meets Jo Eun Ae, who is a bit clumsy but full of bright energy. Their opposite personalities clash in ways that promise plenty of unexpected fun. In the stills, Go Gyeol and Jo Eun Ae are startled by each other, creating a playful atmosphere, while striking poses as if they are waltzing. In other stills, they show frozen expressions, portraying a completely different situation and raising anticipation for an unpredictable turn of events. The production team said, “Yoon Jong Hoon and Uhm Hyun Kyung show off their synergy with perfect acting chemistry. Please show a lot of interest in how their relationship develops amid the nonstop flow of events.” “Our Happy Days” is scheduled to premiere on March 30.
Jung E Chan, Baek Seo Ra, An Woo Yeon, And More Are Entangled In Hidden Truths And Erased Memories In Poster For “Doctor Shin”
TV CHOSUN’s upcoming weekend miniseries “Doctor Shin” has unveiled a poster featuring its main cast! “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. The newly released poster features the eight main characters—Shin Ju Shin (Jung E Chan), Momo (Baek Seo Ra), Ha Yong Joong (An Woo Yeon), Geum Ba Ra (Joo Se Bin), Kim Jin Joo (Cheon Young Min), Hyun Ran Hee (Song Ji In), James (Jeon No Min), and Paul Kim (Ji Young San). The silhouettes of the eight characters, all gazing in the same direction with eyes reflecting their respective desires, leave a powerful impression. At the center of the pitch-black background stands Shin Ju Shin, a renowned brain surgeon. Surrounding him are Momo, Ha Yong Joong, Geum Ba Ra, Kim Jin Joo, Hyun Ran Hee, James, and Paul Kim. The words “A love you can never have,” placed above the eight expressionless characters—with no one looking directly at the camera—hint at the turbulent storm to come. Adding to the tension, the shadows of Shin Ju Shin and the others appear to flicker and split as if refracted by a prism of light. Beneath the characters, the shocking line, “Memories were edited, and the truth was deleted,” is engraved, foreshadowing a cruel fate in which human memory, existence, and even the essence of love are shaken to their core. The eight characters’ eyes, each concealing a secret, heighten curiosity about their forbidden desires and build anticipation for the drama’s unpredictable and daring storyline. The production team shared, “The main poster symbolically captures the intertwined stories of the key characters in ‘Doctor Shin,’ who move back and forth between love, desire, taboo, and sacrifice.” They added, “As this is writer Phoebe’s first medical thriller, the story will unfold in ways that go far beyond expectations. Please look forward to Phoebe’s signature bold and sensational storytelling.” “Doctor Shin” will premiere on March 14 at 10:30 p.m. KST.