News bites: July 31, 2023

18 July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

by tccolb

The promos continue for KBS’s My Lovely Boxer, this time releasing character posters of our main cast: Lee Sang-yub (Eve), Kim So-hye (How to Buy a Friend), Park Ji-hwan (Our Blues), and Kim Jin-woo (Love for a Thousand More) among others. Slated to air on August 21, the sports drama is set to follow Heartbeat in the Monday-Tuesday slot. [KBS]

New stills have dropped for Netflix’s upcoming Mask Girl, featuring the black comedy’s mother-son duo: Yeom Hye-ran (The Glory) and Ahn Jae-hong (Be Melodramatic). With Go Hyun-jung (Reflection of You) and Nana (Glitch) co-playing the central role – along with a ~mysteriously~ unknown rookie actress – the suspense-thriller will be launching in just a few weeks on August 18. [Sports Kyunghyang]

Jung Eun-ji (Work Later, Drink Now 2), Lee Jung-eun (Missing: The Other Side 2), and Choi Jin-hyuk (Numbers) have reportedly been cast in a new fantasy rom-com called The Woman Who Is Different by Day and Night (roughly translated). PD Lee Hyung-min (Showtime Begins, Strong Woman Do Bong-soon) is attached to direct with scripts penned by Park Ji-ha (Good Casting). [Star News]
With The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch kicking off this past weekend, Jo Byung-kyu is reviewing offers for his next project and may be heading to Joseon in A Bird’s Eye (roughly translated). The romance is still in the planning stages with Kim Mi-hui writing and PD Noh Jong-chan (IDOL: The Coup, Cruel Palace – War of the Flowers) at the helm. [Sedaily]

A new poster has come out for SBS’s The Killing Vote, showcasing our crime-thriller’s leads, Park Sung-woong (Bloodhounds), Im Ji-yeon (Lies Hidden in My Garden), and Park Hae-jin (Showtime Begins). Coming to our screens on August 10, the series will be broadcasting in SBS’s new Thursday slot. [Sports Chosun]
Over on JTBC, more stills have been released of our bickering duo Han Ji-min (Yonder) and Lee Min-ki (My Liberation Notes) in the upcoming Behind Your Touch. The fantasy rom-com also stars Suho (Rich Man) and will be taking over the weekend slot after King the Land, premiering on August 12. [News1]

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1 kiara

July 31, 2023 at 7:22 PM

@marcusnyc20 bong-soo.
Another sageuk to add to your list.

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bong-soo

July 31, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Thanks for the heads up Kiara.

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kiara

July 31, 2023 at 9:37 PM

Thank you for keeping track of all the upcoming sageuks. :)

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bong-soo

August 1, 2023 at 7:56 AM

Already I have a concern. MDL is going with the title SAERAENADAE.
https://mydramalist.com/755951-saeraenadae
MDL synopsis:

“Set in a virtual Joseon and it will tell the romance story of the prince of Joseon who wants to escape from the nation and find happiness, and a maiden who came from a poor family, who aims to be happy by becoming successful in the country. “

Really? Virtual Joseon?
O/T. Thinking about it could an argument be made that JOY OF LIFE (2019) is set in a sort of virtual Southern Qing era?

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kiara

August 1, 2023 at 2:41 PM

@marcusnyc20
Yea, I hope the writer is capable. I'm not a fan of Tvn's dress-up sageuks TBH. "Joseon X-files" was one of a kind, but it was produced by MBC.
"JOY of LIFE" is in a league of its own. While waiting for the 2nd part, I've been watching Ruo Yun's older dramas.

Believe it or not, I've been watching more C-dramas this year, mostly older ones.

bong-soo

August 1, 2023 at 7:59 AM

On No. 4 A BIRD’S EYE.

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2 Seon-ha

July 31, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Lee Min-ki’s jawline is so sharp in that top photo that it could easily cut diamonds…

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Anne18

July 31, 2023 at 11:01 PM

LoL 🤣

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Minka

August 1, 2023 at 5:23 AM

One of his best features, along with his high cheekbones… and his pouty lips… and his honey eyes… and his…

Kidding. I’ll stop. 🤭

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Diana Hansen

August 1, 2023 at 2:39 PM

No! Don't stop!

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Minka

August 5, 2023 at 1:52 AM

Haha… thank you for indulging me.

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Diana Hansen

August 5, 2023 at 8:19 AM

No problem! I share your devoted admiration of Lee Min-ki!

3 jerrykuvira

July 31, 2023 at 11:08 PM

I don't know how Go Hyun-jung attached to Mask Girl. This had better be good.

I'm suspiciously looking at Mystery Woman at Day and Night. Its good to have Choi Jin-hyuk back in a rom-com.

August 12 should be here quickly so I can know what prompted that last screenie.

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4 Blue (@mayhemf)

August 1, 2023 at 5:44 AM

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5 Unaspirated

August 1, 2023 at 6:16 AM

I’m tentatively interested in Mask Girl, and always interested in a new fantasy rom com. I’d also love to see Jo Byung-kyu in a sageuk, that could be really fun, and everything I see about The Killing Vote makes me more intrigued by it. Try as I might though, I have trouble feeling anything but trepidation for Touch Your Behind.

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Seon-ha

August 1, 2023 at 8:06 AM

Han Ji-min won’t have trouble feeling other things besides trepidation…heh heh

Oh god I’m so sorry. Truly. I have a problem.

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6 Ruhi

August 1, 2023 at 7:42 AM

Interested in Arthdal Chronicles season 2 starting from Sep 9.
The season 1 execution was messed up despite an interesting story. This time around looks like they have different production teams, actors and even the streaming station. Hopefully things work out.