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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…

Two upcoming K-dramas temporarily stop filming as background actor gets tested for COVID-19

UPDATE: Two upcoming K-dramas temporarily stop filming; background actor tests positive for COVID-19

Aurora Bae November 24, 2020

UPDATED November 24: The diagnostic test performed on a background talent from the upcoming drama The Moon Rising River has turned out positive for COVID-19. An official from the series stated, “After learning all the facts about the suspected case, we immediately…

Jo Byung-gyu transforms into superhero for ‘The Uncanny Counter’

Indoor Enthusiast November 17, 2020

OCN’s upcoming fantasy thriller The Uncanny Counter has dropped an action-packed trailer featuring lead actor Jo Byung-gyu. Based on the Daum webtoon “Amazing Rumor” by Jang Yi, The Uncanny Counter follows demon hunters called “Counters” whose job is to hunt evil spirits…

Demon hunters wreak havoc in OCN’s upcoming fantasy drama

Indoor Enthusiast November 6, 2020

OCN’s upcoming drama The Uncanny Counter has dropped an action-packed main trailer! The Uncanny Counter tells the story of a group of demon hunters called Counters. They are people with special powers who disguise themselves as workers at a noodle restaurant. Combining…

‘The Uncanny Counter’ drops two main posters, highlights main characters as powerful demon hunters

Luna November 4, 2020

Ahead of its upcoming premiere on November 28, The Uncanny Counter has been busy dropping posters and stills to feed the viewers’ curiosity on what’s in store for them. The new OCN drama is a fantasy-comedy thriller that follows a group of…

Jo Byung-gyu, Kim Se-jeong show contrasting personalities in new stills from ‘The Uncanny Counter’

Luna October 28, 2020

OCN’s new Saturday and Sunday drama The Uncanny Counter has released new stills on October 26, featuring two of its lead stars, Jo Byung-gyu and Kim Se-jeong. The Uncanny Counter is based on the popular webtoon “Amazing Rumor” written by Jang Yi.…

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

Jo Byung-gyu courted to star in new historical drama

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

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

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

UPDATE: Two upcoming K-dramas temporarily stop filming; background actor tests positive for COVID-19

Jo Byung-gyu transforms into superhero for ‘The Uncanny Counter’

Demon hunters wreak havoc in OCN’s upcoming fantasy drama

‘The Uncanny Counter’ drops two main posters, highlights main characters as powerful demon hunters

Jo Byung-gyu, Kim Se-jeong show contrasting personalities in new stills from ‘The Uncanny Counter’

Shin Ha-kyun suits up as intriguing detective in first stills from new JTBC drama ‘Beyond Evil’

Cho Seung-woo, Park Shin-hye stand behind the gate of doom in main poster for ‘Sisyphus: The Myth’

Lovestruck in the City Episode 10: A glimpse at Kim Ji-won’s heart-breaking past