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Kim Hye-yoon courted for fantasy-historical drama Ok Taec-yeon is in talks for

Indoor Enthusiast April 6, 2021

Kim Hye-yoon might star in a historical drama soon! The young actress’ label Sidus HQ confirmed that she had been offered a role in the upcoming drama Tale of the Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi (literal title). Previously, Ok Taec-yeon, who…

‘Vincenzo’s’ Ok Taec-yeon courted for tvN’s upcoming historical drama

KangCenter-nim March 22, 2021

Idol-actor Ok Taec-yeon is in talks to star in tvN’s new historical series Tale of the Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi. On March 19, 51K, Ok’s management company, shared, “Tale of the Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi is one of…

Ji Soo and Park Hye-soo are among the actors accused of bullying

School violence allegations rock Korean drama industry

Indoor Enthusiast March 15, 2021

Plots involving school violence are no strangers to K-dramas. From Solomon’s Perjury (2016) to A Beautiful World (2019), we have often related to and sympathized with characters fighting against school violence. This time, however, reel life has merged with real in disturbing…

Jung So-min in talks along with Jo Byung-gyu to star in new historical drama

KangCenter-nim January 27, 2021

Jung So-min is being courted to headline a new historical series tentatively titled Tale of the Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi. In response to news reports that the actress will be taking on a new project, Blossom Entertainment, Jung’s agency, clarified,…

‘The Uncanny Counter’ confirms production of season 2

Luna January 25, 2021

OCN’s highest-rated series The Uncanny Counter has confirmed the production of another season! The record-breaking drama revolves around demon hunters called “Counters,” who each possess unique abilities that aid them in hunting and capturing evil spirits who have come down to Earth…

OCN hit drama ‘The Uncanny Counter’ announces exit of screenwriter

Aurora Bae January 18, 2021

OCN’s ongoing fantasy-action series The Uncanny Counter recently faced a major production adjustment following the departure of screenwriter Yeo Ji-na just three episodes before the show’s highly anticipated finale. On January 17, the cable network announced, “Writer Yeo Ji-na had different plans…

Jo Byung-gyu courted to star in new historical drama

Luna January 15, 2021

It has only been six weeks into The Uncanny Counter (2020), but lead star Jo Byung-gyu is reportedly already receiving proposals for his next television project, industry representatives revealed on January 13. Jo’s agency HB Entertainment responded to the reports, saying, “Jo…

‘The Uncanny Counter’ surpasses 10 percent, makes OCN history

KangCenter-nim January 11, 2021

The hit superhero series The Uncanny Counter marked a special spot in Orion Cinema Network (OCN)’s history as it recorded 10.6 percent viewership rating for its 12th episode. This rating translates to an estimated 3.2 million viewers, according to Nielsen Korea. With…

‘The Uncanny Counter’ prod team discusses creation of season 2

KangCenter-nim December 23, 2020

OCN’s action-packed fantasy series The Uncanny Counter is reportedly gearing up for the production of a new season. According to news reports on December 23, an official from the drama bureau revealed that the team behind the ongoing drama is contacting the…

Webtoon-based drama ‘The Uncanny Counter’ sets new record in OCN

KangCenter-nim December 14, 2020

Ongoing fantasy series The Uncanny Counter has made its mark in OCN history for logging in the highest single-episode rating ever for the network. According to Nielsen Korea, The Uncanny Counter’s sixth episode, which aired on December 13, booked a viewership rating…