KDRAMA WATCH OCTOBER

A Tree with Deep Roots

I’m really looking forward to this drama. Based on Lee Jeong-myeong’s novel “Deep-rooted Tree”. Work that highlights the serial killings during the 7 days before the announcement of the Korean script. A series of murder occurred during the reign of King Sejong. As Kang Chae Yoon who is investigating these cases gets closer to the root of the truth, he finds himself embroiled in a massive conspiracy behind the serial killings which involves a group of genius who are willing to risked their lives towards their cause/goals and secret powers who will interfere with the course of his investigations. The plot itself is completely unique- I’m not sure something like this has been done before. And its very fitting it start in October….maybe they will have a totally scary scene on Halloween! Its set to start on the 5th taking over the place of Protect the Boss.

Mr. Idol

Entertainment mogul Sa Hee-Moon (Kim Su-Ro) runs top talent agency “Star Music.” Oh Goo-Joo (Park Ye-Jin) is a former music producer who quit the business after the death of one of her clients. One day, Oh Goo-Joo runs into Lee Yoo-Jin (Ji Hyun-Woo). Lee Yoo-Jin was a former client of “Star Music” but was kicked out after years of training. Goo-Joo believes Yoo-Jin has star potential and helps produce new idol band “Mr. Children” featuring Yoo-Jin on lead vocals. As the group grows in popularity, Sa Hee-Moon from “Star Music” works to sabotage the groups chances for success … A simple enough plot but with a killer cast I ‘d dub this much anticipated.

KDRAMA WATCH SEPTEMBER

The Musical

‘The Musical’ will be the first-ever Korean drama with a setting of a musical and will begin airing September 2nd on Fridays. Goo Hye Sun will play the character of ‘Go Eun Bi’, a medical student who dreams of becoming a musical actor, and Choi Daniel will portray the character of ‘Hong Jae Yi’, the best musical composer from Broadway. I’m looking forward to seeing Goo Hye Sun in her first role since Boy’s Over Flowers. Also since SBS has pretty much taken up my Monday/Tuesday, Wednesday/Thursday, and Saturday drama watching time I might as well go all in and give them my Fridays too.

 

A Thousand Day’s Promise

A story about a woman who’s slowly losing her memory and a man who takes responsibility for loving her. That alone is enough t endear me to it. I really wonder how the writers are going to make this work. It’s set to air September 26th Monday & Tuesday- replacing Warrior Baek Dong Soo.

The Crucible

Kang In-Ho (Gong Yoo) is a newly appointed teacher at a school for hearing-impaired people in Moojin city. Seo Yoo-Jin (Jung Yu-Mi) works at the Moojin human rights center. They work together to reveal to the public the violence and other horrors that are secretly committed at the school. It premiers September 22nd and though I wont be able to see it immediately I will absolutely be renting this on Netflix.

KDRAMA WATCH: AUGUST

Every good drama comes to an end and with that end is left a empty space. A void to be filled by the next drama aspiring to win the viewers hearts and claim the title of “Best Drama of the Year.”I can not say I am a K-Drama expert but I can definitely aspire to be called a genius. because of this I’ve decided to get a bit more serious and each month I will see if I can keep my streak.

Protect the Boss

Every drama I have had my eye on so far have turned into viewing gold. We have City Hunter as a prime example of that. Before the drama even had a release date I was itching at the seems to see it. Boy was I blown away! I knew it would be amazing but…OMG WAS IT EVER!!! Sadly all great things come to an end but its only a new beginning for something else. In the case of City Hunter we will see it replaced by Protect the Boss. A K-Drama that I ‘m sure I’m not the only one anticipating. I’d like to say that the storyline was what drew me in but I would be lying out my ass. It had like 90% to do with the fact that Hero will be co-starring. Yes, Hero, formally of DBSK now of JYJ, and always one of the prettiest boys of the Hallyu Wave. Set to air August 3rd the story centers around No Eun Seol who finally gets a job as a secretary at a law firm after struggling with unemployment, only to fall in love with her boss, Cha Ji Heon, the immature youngest son of a chaebol family. Storyline seems simple but I’m sure it will be filled with shenanigans!

Can’t Live With Losing

Conversely, another drama that has garnered my interest because of its cast is Can’t Live With Losing . Coming off his success in Secret Garden we have Yoon Sang Hyun. His quirky character in that drama as well as his past role in Take Care of the Young Lady has made him one of my favorite actors-enough for me to follow his work. The drama will be airing its pilot episode on August 24th and is slated to take the place of Heartstrings. For now the official title and air date are tentative and the only thing released about the storyline is that it will follow the lives of 2 divorce lawyers coming out of bad marriages themselves. I’m curious to find out if Yoon Sang Hyun will once again be playing the goofy role.

Blind

The uniqueness of this movies plot really caught my attention. Premiering on the 11th Blind  is a human thriller were in the only witness to a heinous crime is a blind person. I’ve never been one for thrillers but my curiosity has been seriously peaked. How in the world will a blind person be able to help solve a crime?

SOON!

Quite a bit of interesting stuff is scheduled to air soon. Normally I don’t find my attention drawn to so many dramas at a time but these have really sparked my interest.

You’ve Fallen For Me

You’ve Fallen For Me aka Heartstrings will broadcast after The Greatest Love on June 29th and revolves around an art’s university. Its said to incorporate theater, dance, pop culture, and music in order to showcase the romance and friendships of the young students on campus. It stars Jung Yong Hwa of CN Blue, Park Shin Hye of Your Beautiful, and many others. I’m particularly interested in this drama because unlike in Yu Beautiful Yong Hwa’s character and Shin Hye’s get together!

Spy Myung Wol

Spy Myung Wol will broadcast in place of Babyface Beauty on July 4th. The story is about a North Korean spy and a Hallyu wave star who get tangled into a rocky romance. It’s stars Han Ye Seul and Eric- in his 1st role since the end of his military service. This drama seems quirky and fun! I’m really looking forward to see the shenanigans the characters get into!

 

 

Sector 7

Sector 7 is set to premier in theaters August 4th. It’s simple plot about a group of oil rig workers forced to fight a sea monster. Being a huge fan of Ha Ji Won I’m sure this is going to be one heck of and action packed film.