News bites: December 27, 2023
by tccolb
- Comforting our weary souls with ice cream and childhood nostalgia, a new poster has dropped for JTBC’s Doctor Slump, where Park Shin-hye (Sisyphus) and Park Hyung-shik (Our Blooming Youth) unexpectedly find solace in each other’s company. Slated to air on January 27, the rivals-to-lovers rom-com has PD Oh Hyun-jong (The One and Only, Find Me in Your Memory) at the helm with scripts by Baek Sun-woo (My Roommate Is a Gumiho, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim). [News1]
- Disney+ released a new poster for their action series A Shop for Killers, showcasing our fierce uncle-niece duo, played by Lee Dong-wook (Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938) and Kim Hye-joon (Connect). Also starring Seo Hyun-woo (Celebrity), Jo Han-seon (Stove League), Park Ji-bin (Blind), and Geum Hae-na (Cannonball), the novel adaptation will be launching next month on January 17. [News1]
- Over on TVING, the chilling tale of Death’s Game is set to continue in the upcoming Part 2 and the latest teaser prepares us for the showdown that Seo In-gook (Cafe Minamdang) et al. is determined to win. Facing off against Death – played by Park So-dam (Record of Youth) – and now Kim Ji-hoon (Love to Hate You) as well, the dark fantasy returns next week on January 5. [News1]
- tvN’s Marry My Husband released another trailer as well, setting the stage for our heroine Park Min-young (Love in Contract) to re-do her life and get rid of the trash for good. Signaling a fresh start with a January 1 premiere, the revenge rom-com also stars Na In-woo (Longing for You), Lee Yi-kyung (Critical X), and Song Ha-yoon (Oh! Young-shim). [Newsen]
- In the meantime, TV Chosun’s My Happy Ending is just days away and it’s hard not to be fooled by the adorable stills of doting dad Sohn Ho-joon (The First Responders 2) and darling daughter Choi So-yul (A Good Day to Be a Dog. However, the new teaser makes it clear that Jang Nara’s (Family: The Unbreakable Bond) happiness is about to be shattered when the thriller series begins this week on December 30. [Star News]
- New character stills have come out for TVING’s LTNS (a.k.a. Long Time No Sex), featuring our comedy’s dispassionately married pair, Esom (Black Knight) and Ahn Jae-hong (Mask Girl). With filmmakers Im Dae-hyung (Moonlit Winter) and Jeon Go-woon (Persona) co-leading production in both writing and directing, the 6-episode series will be coming to our screens on January 19. [Sports Donga (1), (2)]
RELATED POSTS
Tags: Ahn Jae-hong, Esom, Jang Nara, Jo Han-seon, Kim Hye-joon, Kim Ji-hoon, Lee Dong-wook, Lee Yi-kyung, Na In-woo, news bites, Park Hyung-shik, Park Ji-bin, Park Min-young, Park Shin-hye, Park So-dam, Seo Hyun-woo, Seo In-gook, Sohn Ho-joon, Song Ha-yoon
![[Beanie Recs] Feel-good fantasy?](https://d263ao8qih4miy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BeanieRecs.jpg)
![[Beanie Review] A Virtuous Business](https://d263ao8qih4miy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AVirtuousBusiness_reviewb.jpg)
Required fields are marked *
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
1 Gikata
December 27, 2023 at 11:26 AM
1 - I'm suing this poster for trying to give me diabetes.
2 - guys, it's a NOVEL adaptation for once, can you believe it? Also I didn't recognize LDW at first glance, damn.
Required fields are marked *
bomibeans
December 27, 2023 at 12:17 PM
Some of the best adaptation in dramaland were actually based on novels. Maybe because novels actually strive to develop the characters and how they change through a series of harships/obstacles they encounter, ahem. Let's see.
Required fields are marked *
Gikata
December 27, 2023 at 2:06 PM
As long as we're not talking about web c-novels, one can hope)))
Required fields are marked *
Dylan [Suffering from Judge from Hell brainrot]
December 27, 2023 at 9:52 PM
idk why I'm so prejudiced against web novels. some books published online are masterpieces while traditionally published books are... not. still doesn't stop me from raising an eyebrow when I even hear the term web novel.
Required fields are marked *
Gikata
December 28, 2023 at 1:47 AM
Lack of professional editing is the most likely culprit tbh. Like even the greatest and most experienced authors out there usually need some external help to polish their manuscripts properly, but these web-novels are just... dumped into the world as they are. They're basically commercialized fanfics, and I don't think I need to explain to anyone the average quality of that stuff.
2 Unaspirated
December 27, 2023 at 11:45 AM
Beyond excited for Doctor Slump, and making sure I clear out my drama schedule for the premiere!
I’m intrigued by A Shop for Killers, but part of me wonders how much Lee Dong-wook there will actually be if he’s supposed to die early on?
I definitely want to watch Death’s Game but I’m waiting for the rest to come out (and maybe skim some Beanie feedback) before I give it a go.
Marry My Husband and My Happy Ending aren’t doing much for me at this point, but I’m interested to see how LTNS shapes up. It’s a full January!
Required fields are marked *
🌸 Seeker 🌸
December 27, 2023 at 12:44 PM
2. I'm taking comfort from the fact that mdl cast mentions LDW at the topmost and he is listed as having the "main role".
Required fields are marked *
jillian
December 27, 2023 at 1:41 PM
I am hoping that LDW faked his death to make sense of his main role. I have not read the novel so I am just speculating.
Required fields are marked *
🌸 Seeker 🌸
December 27, 2023 at 6:42 PM
That makes sense of course.
My nonsense speculation is that he's a ghost who can't move on till he passes the mantle and the niece is capable of running the shop. 🤣
Required fields are marked *
3 Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
December 27, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Dr Slump and Long time no sex are on the long list but as I am already watching Between him and her two dramas with failing relationships may be too much like hard work.
Required fields are marked *
4 Kitsune Moon
December 27, 2023 at 12:37 PM
I just found out Lee Sun-kyun is dead! :(
possible su1cide due to the recent drug "scandal"
heartbroken for him and his family!
Required fields are marked *
🌸 Seeker 🌸
December 27, 2023 at 12:48 PM
I kept on hoping it was a misunderstanding or a mis-translation and that actually it was only an "attempt" from which he survived.
Required fields are marked *
Kitsune Moon
December 27, 2023 at 1:01 PM
:(
Required fields are marked *
wapz
December 27, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Same. Even though his funeral picture is set, I still can't accept it.
Required fields are marked *
et865
December 27, 2023 at 2:12 PM
So sad. :(
I didn't want to believe it was true either as I first read it on a blog so I googled his name and it was on all the major news website.
Required fields are marked *
Emperor
December 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM
Since he's a huge actor, and My Mister is (arguably) the most beloved K-drama I think Dramabeans should do at least an obituary or memorial post for him, probably to pay a little bit of respect?
Actually I've been waiting for that post/announcement about him since yesterday, probably some coverage of his best dramas? just throwing ideas here @db-staff
Required fields are marked *
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
December 27, 2023 at 10:56 PM
I think it’s hard for a site like this to write posts influenced by the real life of actors whatever the circumstances. It’s outside of their area of expertise and moves away from the main focus of the site which is the fictional world shown in drama and films and occasionally variety shows.
Required fields are marked *
PYC
December 27, 2023 at 11:52 PM
Perhaps a hangout for talking LSK’s dramas and there are so many favorites such as Coffee Prince, Miss Korea, Pasta, and the best ever My Ajusshi.
(There are many good LSK movies too.
)
Required fields are marked *
wapz
December 28, 2023 at 12:02 AM
DB used to discuss actor's related news and scandals quite a while ago but then they become way too rampant and I guess it was a good decision on their part to keep this site solely for dramas and drama related news. But yes I guess we're all feeling a need to discuss him more considering how well-liked he was here.
Required fields are marked *
Kitsune Moon
December 28, 2023 at 3:45 AM
I understand this decision bc the media puts celebrities under a microscope and everything is a THING. I don't care about actors etc personal lives, I don't even like seeing behind-the-scenes bc it kills the illusion, you know? But I'm in shock :( I think maybe a post honoring someone that we lose might be nice :(
Required fields are marked *
KDramaJoy
December 28, 2023 at 12:52 PM
Lee Sun-kyun’s performances have so especially touched me that I would like to be able to exchange appreciative remembrances with others. A Beanie hangout on the work of Lee Sun-kyun would be a great way for me and like-minded others to celebrate his work. I am glad that Dramabeans’ focus lies elsewhere than sensitive personal issues in actors’ private lives. Because discussions might veer into personal circumstances of the sort Dramabeans successfully mostly avoids, if Dramabeans chooses not offer a remembrance feature, I accept it.
Required fields are marked *
et865
December 28, 2023 at 4:27 PM
It could simply be a post asking people to share what their favorite LSK drama or movie is. They've written these type of posts for other actors.
Required fields are marked *
vongole
December 28, 2023 at 8:26 AM
I am heartbroken. Pasta was my first ever K-drama and LSK my ‘first love’ in K-dramas. He is my favourite actor in the K-world, and I have followed him for the longest time. I am a fan of his wife’s as well. It’s hard to process this.
Required fields are marked *
Diana Hansen
December 28, 2023 at 12:38 PM
Oh I know! I just saw the news and my heart dropped with disbelief that he is gone. What a tragedy for his family and for his fans. (I'm one). It will take me a while to really believe he is gone.
Required fields are marked *
5 jillian
December 27, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Its time for me to start on Death's Game with part2 being released soon
Required fields are marked *
6 Flix_Crusin
December 27, 2023 at 2:08 PM
A Shop for Killers looks exciting - and the kind of show you should binge
Required fields are marked *
🌸 Seeker 🌸
December 27, 2023 at 7:02 PM
IKR? It does seem like it would be too difficult to wait.
Required fields are marked *
Flix_Crusin
December 31, 2023 at 3:23 PM
It's made easier by disney+ app being so aweful I put away the want to handle any of their content hshaha
Required fields are marked *
7 Koalatown
December 27, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Getting healing vibes from the coloring of the Doctor Slump poster. I am crossing fingers that the comedy part won’t be primarily due to drunken antics like other current shows. Story wise enemies to lovers usually lends itself well to comedy.
Required fields are marked *
8 CasualDramaFan
December 28, 2023 at 2:35 AM
So many drama and so little time...
Required fields are marked *
Kitsune Moon
December 28, 2023 at 3:38 AM
so hard to choose!!
Required fields are marked *
9 Minnie🫘👩🏻🚀Pioneer and Teacher 👩🏻🏫🌱🏹
December 28, 2023 at 5:04 AM
#1 Can you get more sweeter than all that pink in #1? And the pair looks good. It's build so much expectations that I hope it holds up. After Squid Game 2 this is generating the most heat. Truly can't wait.
#2 This one has my interest right off the bat.
Marry My husband has left me lukewarm though.
Required fields are marked *
10 Samdong
December 28, 2023 at 7:19 AM
Probably unrelated but I don't know where to ask - is dramabeans not covering My Man is Cupid - with Jang Dong Yoon and Nana, at all? Can't seem to find any article for it
Required fields are marked *
Kurama
December 28, 2023 at 8:06 AM
It seems that Dramabeans only aknowledges this drama on Instagram because they never put it in the list of airing dramas 😅
Required fields are marked *
Samdong
December 28, 2023 at 11:27 AM
ah, that's a shame.. i can't even find the news or preview here.. would like to know what they think about it here haha i had fun watching it..
Required fields are marked *
Kurama
December 28, 2023 at 11:46 AM
People talks a little about it in What Are We Watching post.
Required fields are marked *
11 The Kdrama Enthusiast
December 28, 2023 at 10:53 PM
A Shop for Killers. Might be worth checking out.
Does Kim Ji-hoon have long hair in Death's Game? Here's hoping.
Looking forward to LTNS. Hopefully it won't be a hot mess, because it feels like the potential for that is HIGH.
Required fields are marked *