Before “Parasite”: Actor Choi Woo-Shik
It’ll be a while before Choi Woo-Shik’s “Past Lives” hits the movie theatres. In the meantime, let’s get to know the “Parasite” actor a little better.
Category: Korean Dramas
“Jung Hae-In’s Travel Log”
Jung Hae-In’s adventures in New York are delightful to watch. Here’s hoping he does another season. I know his international fans would love to travel with him vicariously to explore South Korea next.
“Tunnel” (터널)
Like many of the characters in this series, Gwang-ho is a bit of an idiot. Instead of quietly sneaking up to nab the various culprits, he constantly yells out his plans to catch the 새끼/saekki (or son of a bitch), giving the aforementioned 새끼 plenty of time to escape.
Who is in Season 2 of “Kingdom”?
Before tucking into the new episodes of “Kingdom: Season 2,” let’s take a look at the roles that got Ju Ji-hoon and his co-stars to this point in their careers.
V Sings “Sweet Night” for Park Seo-joon’s “Itaewon Class”
BTS’ Kim Tae-hyung wrote, produced and sang “Sweet Night” for the “Itaewon Class” soundtrack.
International Women’s Day: The Actresses of “Parasite”
In honor of International Women’s Day, I wanted to give a shout out to the amazing actresses in Bong Joon-Ho’s film “Parasite.”
Suga, Bong Joon-Ho & Other Korean Celebs Donate to Fight Against Coronavirus
In an attempt to remain anonymous, Gong Yoo donated money to help fight coronavirus under his real name of Gong Ji-cheol. The star of the film “Train To Busan” was among a slew of Korean celebrities (including Suga from BTS) who gave money to help medical workers and those afflicted by the disease.
Team Dream vs. Handsome Tigers
There have been some really great K-Dramas that had baseball arcs in their storyline. Yoo Yeon-seok had the second male lead role in “Reply 1994,” where he played a baseball player. And Jung Hae-in played a college baseball player who was so handsome that Gong Yoo’s character was jealous of him in “Goblin.”
All About BTS’ “Map of the Soul: 7”
“BTS at this point is much more than a pop band,” songwriter Ellis Miah said. “They are a force of nature. Their energy brings smiles and excitement everywhere they go. To be involved in writing a song with them is a huge honor.”
The Big News of 2020 You Shouldn’t Miss
“E-news Exclusive” follows BTS to the Grammys, covers “Parasite” at the Oscars and also nabs the first interview with Ku Hye-Sun since her very public split from Ahn Jae-Hyun.