News bites: November 12, 2022

20 November 12, 2022

by tccolb

Our darling mages have undergone moody makeovers for tvN’s Alchemy of Souls 2 and while I’m loving Yoo In-soo’s darker locks in the new poster, I mourn the loss of Yoo Joon-sang’s mane of glory. RIP. Together with Lee Jae-wook, Go Yoon-jung, Hwang Min-hyun, Shin Seung-ho, Oh Nara, and Arin, the second installment will be placing our characters three years after the finale of Part 1. Part 2 will be coming to our screens next month on December 10. [News1]

Over on KBS, plans are underway for their next family drama The Real Deal Has Come (roughly translated), and casting offers have been made to Baek Jin-hee (Happy to Die) and Kwak Shi-yang (Cafe Minamdang) to headline the series. Taking over the weekend slot following Three Brave Siblings, filming is set to begin once casting has been finalized, with PD Han Joon-seo directing and scripts by Jo Jung-joo. [Star News]

Baek Jin-hee, Kwak Shi-yang

A new video teaser has dropped for Netflix’s upcoming Somebody, which stars Kim Young-kwang (Hello? It’s Me!) and Kang Hae-rim (Live On). Written and directed by filmmaker Jung Ji-woo (Tune in for Love) – with Han Ji-wan (The Killer’s Shopping List) co-writing – the suspense thriller will be releasing on November 18. [News]

Also premiering on November 18 is the long-awaited Reborn Rich, and JTBC has been pushing out their last round of promos, including a third teaser. Starring Song Joong-ki (Vincenzo), Lee Sung-min (Juvenile Justice), and Shin Hyun-bin (Monstrous), the fantasy melo has PD Jung Dae-yoon (I’m Not a Robot) at the helm with scripts penned by Kim Tae-hee (Designated Survivor: 60 Days) and Jang Eun-jae. [JTBC]

Kim So-hyun (Love Alarm 2) will be starring in a new mystery romance called Useless Lies (roughly translated), which is aiming to broadcast in 2023. Taking on the part of Mok Sol-hee (a play on the word “voice” in Korean), the character is known as a “liar hunter” owing to her special ability to sense when someone is lying. [JTBC]
In more casting news for SBS’s Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3, reports confirmed that Orthopedic specialist Shin Dong-wook (Woori the Virgin) and Nurse Bora (The One and Only) will also be reprising their roles for the third season. Aiming to broadcast in the early half of next year, the story continues the theme of previous seasons, exploring what it means to be a real doctor. [Star News (1), (2)]
The first posters have come out for KBS’s new time-slip drama You, Whom I Met By Chance. Starring Kim Dong-wook (King of Pigs) and Jin Ki-joo (Showtime Begins), the fantasy will have writing by Baek So-yeon (Tale of Nokdu) with PD Kang Soo-yeon (Tale of Nokdu, Ghost Detective) and PD Lee Woong-hee co-directing. Slated to air in KBS’s Wednesday-Thursday slot, the premiere is being planned for January 2023. [News1]

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I wonder what kind of occupation Liar Hunter is supposed to be? Is she a cop or a vigilante? Either ways the idea of KSH kicking ass and tracking down baddies with her supernatural powers sounds like a hoot.

Reborn Rich promos are looking amazing. I’m convinced SJK never ages and SHB is grabbing my attention these days so I’m stoked for this pair.

I’m glad to see the writer and PD of Tale of Nokdu making a comeback after 3 years. With another strong cast it looks like You, Whom I Met by chance is going to be a great production.

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2 Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️

November 12, 2022 at 10:02 PM

I like the idea of Useless lies and hope when more info comes out it is on a level that I can handle because I am not sure about the mystery romance genre. If it is a Find me in your memory style drama that was too tension filled for me to continue watching but was one I needed to read a recap on to find out the story. However, if it is a Cheer up style drama which I am unhappily in it for the bean watching I would be ok watching it tension wise. The story has the potential to be really interesting so I could watch and enjoy it.

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Jeffery Rolland

November 12, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Totally agree with your point

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musa

November 12, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Useless Lies has the potential to be great actually. Somewhat getting ICHYV vibes without the noona romance. It could also be quirky like Link. Not sure which route this will end up taking but between KSH and Minhyun the visuals are guaranteed. So if nothing else I’ll watch for the pretty.

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3 Kim

November 12, 2022 at 11:49 PM

Finally we are getting two kim so hyun drama. I hope 2023 will be her year to shine. Useless lies sound like a good premise but lot of it depends on writing too so hope they won't mess it up. I am still wary about male lead tho.

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Comeback

November 13, 2022 at 12:17 AM

After 2 years even 2 dramas feels like too little. Coincidence is just 8 episodes which is not enough for all the cute I’m expecting from it. I’m hoping for another drama or movie announcement soon. Ideally with Lee Dohyun or Lee Jaewook.

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Kim

November 13, 2022 at 1:25 AM

Yup. Also, looking at the leaked pics from is it fate drama. I can already sense their chemistry. So, just 8 epi definitely won't be enough. Yayy for movie. Her last movie was in 2016 so hopefully she will sign movie too.

And yeah I really wanna see her with Lee do hyun, Kwak Dong yeon and Kim min Jae mostly.

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Comeback

November 13, 2022 at 3:30 AM

The chemistry is going to be solidly good without a doubt which is why 8 episodes won’t be enough. Lee Dohyun is always a big yes. When they finally get a drama together I pray the writing doesn’t wasted them.

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Kim

November 13, 2022 at 4:57 AM

I am sucker for friends to lovers trope so, I am really excited for their chemistry. And yeah sohyun with dohyun will be treat to our eyes🤩. I hope they will team up soon.

4 Yin

November 12, 2022 at 11:49 PM

Does this mean Kim So Hyun will be in 2 dramas next year? She has that drama with Chae Jung Hyeop doesn’t she?

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Comeback

November 13, 2022 at 12:19 AM

Yes she’s doing Coincidence with CJH and Lies with HMH. Both will be released next year in 2023. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

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5 jerrykuvira

November 13, 2022 at 12:22 AM

I'll miss Yoo Jun-sang's hair as well. R.I.P Long Hair. Goodbye.

A liar hunter? That's a good one. A human polygraph is an ingredient for a good story.

6. Shin Dong-wook. Okay and noted. More reason to watch sighted.

7. Jan 2023. Okay. Count down begins.

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6 sooyi

November 13, 2022 at 12:31 AM

Skimming through the news, I first thought Useless Lies was Coincidence due to their similar premise of a heroine who can decipher lying. Coincidence, anyone?

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Comeback

November 13, 2022 at 12:59 AM

Coincidence is about first loves reuniting. The premises have nothing in common. 🤔

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sooyi

November 13, 2022 at 1:42 AM

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sooyi

November 13, 2022 at 1:44 AM

Oh my bad, I thought the lie-detecting heroine of Useless Lies also featured in Coincidence 🤐 I was confused because it looked like Useless Lies was going back and forth with Kim So-hyun's leading man. Thank you for the head-up.

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Comeback

November 13, 2022 at 3:25 AM

No problem. It’s confusing because both dramas got announced at the same time and Coincide didn’t announce a male lead for the longest time and Lies had Minhyun attached to it. Everyone got confused and thought it was the same drama with a different name.

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Comeback

November 13, 2022 at 3:26 AM

Coincidence. Typo.

7 blink

November 13, 2022 at 1:06 AM

Is Mok sol-hee a play on “moksori” because she can hear lying voices? Huh? How is this different from hearing peoples thoughts? Kim So Hyun with a superpower sounds cool.