Apple TV+ Pachinko Season 2

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"Don't forget who you are

How could I?"

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‍Based on the epic novel by Korean-American author Min Jin Lee, the Apple TV+ series Pachinko tells the story of a Korean immigrant family striving to live with dignity in a foreign land. Spanning from early 1900s Korea to 1980s Japan, it follows four generations as they put down roots and build lives for themselves.

Season 1 of Pachinko, produced in Korean, Japanese and English, received critical acclaim and numerous awards.
The original novel also saw a resurgence, climbing to the top of bestseller lists.

Given the grand scope of the novel, the drama's scale is equally impressive.
As soon as Season 1 concluded, Season 2 was officially announced, with fans eagerly awaiting news of its release. It will finally premiere in August 2024.

The main cast from Season 1, including Youn Yuh-jung, Lee Min-ho, Kim Min-ha, and Jung Eun-chae, will return. Kim Sung-kyu joins as a new face.
The story of Korean immigrant families who left their homeland in an era of oppression will continue to unfold chronologically over four generations.

Pachinko Season 2, which received worldwide acclaim for its quintessentially Korean story, will consist of 8 episodes. It will be released weekly on Apple TV+, starting Friday, August 23rd.

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Netflix's The Frog

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A large tree fell in the forest

Where no one was around

Instead of a chilling summer special, let's cool off with a mysterious crime thriller!

Netflix's upcoming K-series "The Frog" is directed by Mo Wan-il, known for "The World of the Married," and marks Kim Yun-seok's return to drama series after 18 years.

The cast includes reliable actors Yoon Kye-sang, Ko Min-si (the lovable intern from "Seo Jin's"), Lee Jung-eun (the woman with two faces from "Day and Night"), Ha Yun-kyung (the spring sunshine from "Extraordinary Attorney Woo"), and EXO's Chanyeol, returning after his military service.

The story unfolds as the present-day pension owner (Kim Yun-seok) and the past motel owner (Yoon Kye-sang), living in different time periods, face similar life-changing events.

The plot revolves around a pension owner whose life begins to unravel when a suspicious woman (Ko Min-si) appears one summer, and the people who get caught up in an uncontrollable series of events.

Netflix's original Korean suspense thriller "The Frog" will be released as an 8-part series on Friday, August 23rd.

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Coupang Play's Cinderella at 2 AM

A fairy tale-free, ultra-realistic Cinderella

In this cliché-busting romantic comedy

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A popular web novel and webtoon is now becoming a drama.

The script is written by Oh Eun-ji, known for "Rude Miss Young Ae" and directed by Seo Min-jung, who helmed ENA's "True To Love"

The chaebol Cinderella theme has been a consistently popular yet addictive story, loved by many despite its predictability.

In "Cinderella at 2 AM," Ha Yoon-seo (Shin Hyun-bin) discovers that her boyfriend of three years, Seo Joo-won (Moon Sang-min), is the youngest son of a chaebol family.

Armed with her practical sense, she decides to break up in exchange for money. To actually end the relationship, she starts behaving in off-putting ways. However, the fairytale prince from the chaebol family, a true romantic, has no intention of breaking up.

This office romantic comedy, featuring a perfect younger chaebol man who only has eyes for one woman and a realistic Cinderella trying to break up with him, is a 10-episode pre-produced drama.

"Cinderella at 2 AM" will be available on Coupang Play from Saturday, August 24th at 9 PM, followed by broadcasts on Channel A at 9:20 PM.

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tvN's No Gain No Love

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"No, who gets a husband from a second-hand market?"

Because the wedding gifts given so far are too precious to waste?

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This woman, who doesn't want to lose out in life or love,

Finds a short-term husband for a fake wedding.

The drama "No Gain No Love" is a zero-sum romance between Son-hye (Shin Min-ah), who dislikes losses in both life and love, and Kim Ji-wook (Kim Young-dae), a convenience store part-timer who marries a customer to avoid causing trouble.

Initially, Lee Jong-won was considered for the male lead, but due to scheduling conflicts, Kim Young-dae took over the role. Both actors have similar looks and images.

The chemistry between Shin Min-ah and Kim Young-dae will be crucial for this drama.
It brings together director Kim Jung-sik, who showed witty direction in "Work Later, Drink Now," and writer Kim Hye-young, who penned "Her Private Life."

The romantic comedy chemistry between Shin Min-ah and Kim Young-dae, who go from convenience store worker and customer to a suspicious corporate couple, can be seen on tvN starting Monday, August 26th.

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TVING's The Queen 'Woo'

Power or survival?!

A Goguryeo action historical drama for the throne

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Starring Jun Jong-seo, this Goguryeo action historical drama marks her first appearance in a period piece.

Following the sudden death of the king, Queen Woo (Jun Jong-seo) becomes the target of princes vying for the throne and five tribes seeking power.
The drama follows her struggles to crown a new king within 24 hours in this action-packed historical chase.

Queen Woo (Jun Jong-seo) is a character with strategy and drive who, after the king's death, tries to protect her family and tribe by marrying one of her husband's brothers.

Ji Chang-wook plays the role of her husband, King Gokgukcheon, who led 5,000 soldiers to defeat 30,000 Han troops.

Other main cast members include Kim Moo-yeol, Jung Yu-mi, and Lee Soo-hyuk, all with impressive historical drama credentials.

Notably, Jung Yu-mi, known as Kang Ta's partner, is returning to a leading role after 4 years. This marks her 7th historical drama, following "Hwang Jin Yi," "Dong Yi," and "Six Flying Dragons."

Jung Yu-mi plays Queen Woo's (Jun Jong-seo) older sister, the most beautiful woman in the north, which produces royal consorts.
Due to a momentary choice, she loses the queen's position to her younger sister and enters the palace as her lady-in-waiting.

The intense struggle for the Goguryeo throne among the royal family and tribes is already generating excitement.
It's been a while since we've had a powerful historical drama!

TVING's original series "The Queen 'Woo' " will be released on August 29th.

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MBN's Bad Memory Eraser
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A man who erased his bad memories

"I... still don't remember?"

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Starring Kim Jae-joong, former member of TVXQ, and Jin Se-yeon, returning after a long hiatus, MBN presents "Bad Memory Eraser."

The drama "Bad Memory Eraser" is a pre-produced series that has finally been scheduled for broadcast 2 years and 6 months after filming wrapped.

In the meantime, the stock of Lee Jong-won, the supporting male lead, has risen significantly! He has firmly established himself as a leading actor in "The Golden Spoon" and "The Midnight Romance."

In MBN's first Friday-Saturday drama "Bad Memory Eraser," Lee Jong-won plays Lee Shin, a world No. 1 tennis player and the successful younger brother of the protagonist Lee Gun (Kim Jae-joong).

This illusion-observing romance about a man whose life changes due to a memory eraser and a woman who holds his fate, becoming his first love, will also be available on major OTT platforms including Netflix, TVING, and Wavve.

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Lifetime's Love's Andante

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A bittersweet romance comedy

Between a man from the South and a woman from the North

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"Love's Andante" is an 8-episode romantic comedy series about a fateful encounter between a man from South Korea and a woman from North Korea.

It's expected to showcase fantastic chemistry like Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin in "Crash Landing on You."
Perhaps because of this, it has already been pre-sold to 88 countries worldwide.

The lead roles are played by Kwon Hyun-bin, from Produce 101, and Song Ji-woo, who played the young Hye-jeong in Netflix's hit "The Glory."
There's high anticipation for these two rising stars' performances.

Although it was originally prepared for release in late December last year, it was suddenly postponed and is now finally being released.

"Love's Andante," a South-North hostile romance set in a fictional peace village where people from South and North Korea live together for a year and gradually warm up to each other, will premiere on the Lifetime channel on August 7th and will also be available on the OTT platform TVING.

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JTBC's Romance in the House
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A suspicious nouveau riche ex-husband,

Can they become a family again?‍

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JTBC's new drama for August is "Romance in the House"

Ji Jin-hee plays a father who divorced 11 years ago when his business failed, now returning as a multi-millionaire. And he's the landlord of the building where his ex-wife and daughter live!

Ji Jin-hee and Kim Ji-soo, representative middle-aged actors known for their solid acting skills and good looks, play the divorced couple.
Son Na-eun, former member of girl group Apink and known for her perfect visuals, plays the eldest daughter of the divorced couple, a character with extraordinary survival skills.

This bloody family melodrama, written by Kim Young-yoon (known for "Aching Hearts") and directed by Kim Da-ye (who directed JTBC's Drama Festa "Hello, Dracula"), brings together a formidable team.

"Romance in the House" will premiere as JTBC's new weekend drama on Saturday night, August 10th.

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ENA's Your Honor
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A judge who must hide his son's murder

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An absolute power holder chasing his son's killer

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The popular American TV series "Your Honor" is being remade in Korea, based on the original Israeli drama "Kvodo."

Pyo Min-soo, the creator recognized for his sensational direction in "The World They Live In" and "The Producers," is participating in this Genie TV original series, ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama "Your Honor."

With a perfect lineup of characters including Son Hyun-joo, Kim Myung-min, Kim Do-hoon, Heo Nam-joon, and Jung Eun-chae, the story unfolds in the fictional Woowon City by the sea.

Centered around the Woowon Group headquarters, it tells the story of Judge Song Pan-ho, who comforts citizens seeking justice amidst the cartel of inherited wealth and the port gang controlling the lawless areas.

What's going on? A judge (Son Hyun-joo) trying to cover up his son's murder and a power holder (Kim Myung-min) chasing his son's killer.

Those who hide, those who chase, and a prosecutor who digs into it all... A tight legal thriller!

This paternal instinct showdown between two fathers who decide to become monsters for their children, "Your Honor," is a 10-episode series that will air on ENA channel every Monday and Tuesday from August 12th.

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KBS2's Perfect Family
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"Mom... I killed someone"

Based on the popular Naver webtoon "Perfect Family."‍

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It's directed by Japanese director Yukisada Isao. Director Yukisada Isao met with Korean audiences at last year's Busan International Film Festival as the director of the film "Revolver Lily."
What will a Korean webtoon-based drama directed by a Japanese director feel like?

It's a mystery drama where the seemingly happy and perfect family of the protagonist Seon-hee begins to suspect each other after the death of Seon-hee's friend Gyeong-ho.

Initially, Jung Ji-so was mentioned for the role of protagonist Seon-hee, but due to scheduling conflicts, Park Joo-hyun took over the role.

In "Perfect Family," Kim Byung-chul and Yoon Se-ah reunite as a couple for the first time since "Sky Castle" to play the roles of mom and dad.
Kim Young-dae, who plays the mysteriously killed Gyeong-ho, and the protagonist Park Joo-hyun are reuniting a year after "Joseon Exorcist."

As the actors' chemistry has deepened, this lingering August mystery drama, KBS2TV's "Perfect Family," will premiere on Wednesday, August 14th.

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Disney+ The Tyrant

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Finally, they're coming!!

Will they seize or eliminate?

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A spin-off of the movie "The Witch," this drama is a serialized version of the feature film.

Originally planned for theatrical release, it changed to a 4-episode series on Disney+ after post-production.

The story unfolds as people with different motives gather to seize the last sample of the Tyrant program, which disappeared due to a delivery accident, leading to a chase.

As director Park Hoon-jung's first drama direction, known for the movie "The Witch," it's expected to feel like a movie-like drama.

The cast of "Tyrant" includes Kim Kang-woo and Kim Seon-ho, who previously appeared together in the movie "The Prince," and Cha Seung-won, who worked with director Park Hoon-jung in the movie "Night in Paradise."

Disney+'s August new release "Tyrant," featuring the full mobilization of director Park Hoon-jung's noir-specialized film team, will be released as a 4-part series on August 14th.

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MBC's Black Out
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There's a secret hidden in this village

The truth behind a murder case without a body

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Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by German author Nele Neuhaus.

The tense and densely mysterious novel "Snow White Must Die" is the fourth book in Nele Neuhaus's Taunus series. It was so popular in Korea that this work was translated and published first.

Initially, director Lee Kyu-nam, who made the movie "Children" based on the frog boys incident, was scheduled to direct, but for various reasons, it became director Byun Young-joo's first drama direction.

The drama "Snow White Must Die" is a crime thriller genre that follows a young man, who becomes an ex-convict after being identified as the culprit in a mysterious murder case where no body was found, as he tries to uncover the truth 10 years later. It's said to delve into a series of incidents in a closed basin village and the ugly inner nature of humans hidden within.

Starring Byun Yo-han, Go Bo-gyeol, Go Joon, and Kim Bo-ra, "Snow White Must Die" is MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama starting August 16th.

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tvN's Love Next Door

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"Don't develop feelings for me"

A tumultuous neighborhood romance
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A romance starring Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min... It's already heart-fluttering.

Moreover, director Yu Je-won, who directed tvN's drama "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha," and writer Shin Ha-eun have teamed up again, raising expectations.

Director Yu Je-won is a master of healing romances, having consecutively hit with dramas like "One Hit Scandal."

tvN's new drama "Love Next Door" is a warm and cheerful drama set in a friendly neighborhood, featuring love, friendship, and family affection as childhood friends Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min, who are each other's dark history records, reunite at a crossroads in their youth.

This neighborhood romance, full of twists and turns, between a woman (Jung So-min) trying to reboot her glitched life and her living dark history, her mom's friend's son (Jung Hae-in), will premiere on tvN on Saturday, August 17th.

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‍TV Chosun's DNA Lover
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A sense-stimulating romantic comedy

Where couples are matched through genes

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Originally scheduled to air in June, it was postponed and will now start in August. This is TV Chosun's drama "DNA Lover."

"DNA Lover" is a work by director Sung Chi-wook, who directed "Tomorrow" and "Kairos," and writer Jung Su-mi, who wrote "Born Again," set to air on TV Chosun in August.

In "DNA Lover," Choi Si-won plays a gynecologist with high social intelligence rather than high IQ or EQ.
He will be paired with Jung In-sun, who plays a geneticist obsessed with finding her perfect genetic match after numerous failed relationships.

In addition to Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun, the cast includes Jung Yu-jin as Choi Si-won's cool ex-girlfriend, and Lee Tae-hwan as a handsome firefighter who always answers Jung In-sun's calls.

This romantic comedy, "DNA Lover," featuring four distinct actors, will air on TV Chosun.

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