tvN's Overwhelming Victory Over Netflix…500 Billion Won Space Romance 'Ask the Stars'
tvN, which swept the conversation with 'Tears of the Queen' and 'Jumping with Seonjae' last year, will present its new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Ask the Stars' starting at 9:20 PM on the 4th. This is a space office drama set in a space station, a first in Korea.
Gong Hyo-jin plays Eve Kim, a perfectionist and the best astronaut who tolerates no mistakes, while Lee Min-ho plays a gynecologist named Gongryong, who visits space as a space tourist after paying an astronomical amount.
Gong Hyo-jin previously stated at the production presentation, "I believe this drama will make a significant contribution to Korean diversity. It will be very new and full of surprises."
tvN is also set to release a legal office drama 'Seochodong' starring Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young in 2025, as well as 'Typhoon Company' starring Lee Junho, which depicts the growth of a young CEO amid the IMF bankruptcy crisis, and 'Divorce Insurance' featuring Lee Dong-wook and Lee Joo-bin. Additionally, Park Bo-young will challenge her first dual role in 'Unknown Seoul.' Plans are also in place to establish a new Wednesday-Thursday drama lineup starting in the second half of the year.
Impressive Lineup from Disney+… Kim Hye-soo in 'Trigger'→Jun Ji-hyun·Kang Dong-won in 'Polaris'
Set to premiere on the 15th, 'Trigger' on Disney+ is a work that is expected to showcase Kim Hye-soo's unique character transformation. The drama tells the story of relentless investigative reporters who aim to rescue villains in a flower-like world, with a total of 12 episodes released at a rate of two per week.
Kim Hye-soo plays the team leader and charismatic 'Oh So-ryong,' while Jung Sung-il plays the rude parachute newcomer 'Han Do,' and Joo Jong-hyuk plays the passionate assistant director 'Kang Ki-ho,' showcasing a unique teamwork.
The Disney+ original series 'Polaris,' set to be released in 2025, features a new combination of Jun Ji-hyun and Kang Dong-won. The story follows Jun Ji-hyun (Moon Joo), a diplomat and former UN ambassador who has built an international reputation, as she chases the truth behind a massive incident alongside the nationality-unknown special agent Kang Dong-won (San-ho).
Jun Ji-hyun plays 'Moon Joo,' a diplomat and former UN ambassador who has gained strong trust in the international community, while Kang Dong-won plays 'San-ho,' a mysterious figure with a hidden nationality and past, who is the best ace among international mercenaries. Joining them are Kim Hae-sook, Lee Mi-sook, Yoo Jae-myung, Park Hae-joon, Oh Jung-se, and Korean-American actor John Cho, who has worked in Hollywood.
The direction is handled by Kim Hee-won, who has shown delicate yet heavy direction through dramas like 'Tears of the Queen,' 'Little Women,' and 'Vincenzo.'
The drama 'Made in Korea' starring Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung is also drawing attention. It tells the story of Baek Gi-tae (played by Hyun Bin), who has ambitions for wealth and power during the tumultuous 1970s, and prosecutor Jang Geon-young (played by Jung Woo-sung), who throws everything away to stop him, as they face a massive incident that transcends the era.
Anticipated works with impressive casts, such as 'Hyperknife' starring Park Eun-bin and Seol Kyung-gu, 'Knock Off' starring Kim Soo-hyun and Jo Bo-ah, and 'Nine Puzzle' starring Kim Da-mi and Son Seok-gu, are also set to launch.
Netflix Desperately Needs a Strong Hit… Will Kim Eun-sook's New Work 'Everything Will Be Achieved' Surpass 'The Glory'?
Netflix will kick off with the release of 'Squid Game' Season 2 on the day after Christmas, followed by Kim Eun-sook's new work 'Everything Will Be Achieved,' IU's 'I Was Deceived,' and 'Weak Hero Class 2.'
In particular, Kim Eun-sook's new work 'Everything Will Be Achieved,' which brought a huge success to Netflix with 'The Glory,' is a romantic comedy about a genie (Kim Woo-bin) awakened after a thousand years and a human named Kayoung (Suzy) who has no emotions. Kim Woo-bin has previously collaborated with writer Kim Eun-sook in 'The Heirs' and with director Lee Byung-hun in 'Twenty,' and this marks his reunion with Suzy after seven years since 'Uncontrollably Fond.'
The production company Hwa & Dam Pictures stated, "With a storyline beyond Kim Eun-sook's imagination and the delightful imagination that director Lee Byung-hun will portray, along with the perfect chemistry between Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, you can expect the birth of a new fantasy rom-com."
Netflix's medical drama 'Severe Trauma Center' realistically depicts the story of trauma surgeon Baek Kang-hyuk (Joo Ji-hoon) leading the severe trauma team. It is based on a web novel that has also been adapted into a webtoon and is said to be inspired by the director of the National Defense Medical Center, Lee Guk-jong. Joo Ji-hoon plays the role of genius trauma surgeon Baek Kang-hyuk.
IU's 'I Was Deceived' tells the story of 'the rebellious girl' Aesoon, born in Jeju in the 1950s, and her adventurous life with 'the foolish iron' Gwan-sik, unfolding through the four seasons. The script is written by Lim Sang-chun, known for 'When the Camellia Blooms' and 'Fight for My Way,' and directed by Kim Won-seok, known for 'Misaeng,' 'Signal,' and 'My Mister.' IU and director Kim Won-seok are collaborating for the second time after 'My Mister.'
TVING's Royal Romance 'Chunhwa Love Story'→Coupang Play's 'Newtopia'
TVING, which has boldly attempted to break existing box office formulas with works like 'Pyramid Game,' 'LTNS,' 'Body Value,' and 'Drunk City Women,' will present the royal romance 'Chunhwa Love Story.' The story depicts Princess Hwa-ri (played by Go Ara) who goes out into the world to choose her husband and enjoys a free romance.
Additionally, we are looking forward to 'Dear X,' the next project by director Lee Eung-bok, known for 'Sweet Home,' 'Mr. Sunshine,' 'Goblin,' and 'Descendants of the Sun.' It tells the desperate love story of actor Baek Ah-jin (Kim Yoo-jung), who rises from the bottom of life to the top, and Yoon Jun-seo (Kim Young-dae), who chooses hell to protect her.
Coupang Play will present 'Newtopia,' which combines apocalypse and romance, on February 7. The story follows soldier Jae-yoon (Park Jung-min) and his girlfriend 'Rubber Shoes' Young-joo (Jisoo) as they run towards each other across a zombie-infested Seoul. The meeting of popular actor Park Jung-min and BLACKPINK's Jisoo, directed by Yoon Sung-hyun, who gained attention with films like 'The Guard' and 'Time to Hunt,' is generating excitement.
MBN Welcomes Byun Woo-seok and IU…Kim Hye-ja·Son Seok-gu·Kim Seok-yoon's JTBC 'More Beautiful Than Heaven'
Han Ji-min and Lee Jun-hyuk will start a romantic relationship in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'My Perfect Secretary,' which premieres on the 3rd. Han Ji-min plays Ji-yoon, the CEO of a headhunting company who excels at 'work,' while Lee Jun-hyuk transforms into Eun-ho, a perfect secretary, hinting at a 'super close' love.
Byun Woo-seok and IU will reunite after nine years through the MBN drama '21st Century Great Lady.' Attention is focused on how Byun Woo-seok, who has risen to global stardom through 'Jumping with Seonjae,' will showcase his charm as the modern-day royal 'Lee An-daegun.'
JTBC is preparing 'More Beautiful Than Heaven,' a new work by director Kim Seok-yoon, who has been loved for 'Dazzling' and 'My Liberation Notes.' It is a transcendent romance where the protagonist, who faces death, meets their loved one again in heaven, and viewers can also see the romance between Kim Hye-ja and Son Seok-gu.
Song Joong-ki, who played a significant role in JTBC with 'Reborn Rich,' will return to a romance drama 'My Youth' after a long time. The co-star is Jeon Woo-hee. The story depicts the poignant and thrilling love of two people who reunite after ten years and find hope again.
The next project by director Shim Na-yeon, who directed 'Monster' and 'Bad Mom,' featuring Park Bo-gum, 'Good Boy' will also be released. Park Bo-gum plays a police officer with natural resilience and boxing skills, showcasing 'Park Bo-gum-style' action.
