News bites: February 13, 2025
by tccolb
Go Soo, Seo Ji-hye, Kim Jae-kyung
- In a remake of the heralded audio movie (i.e. radio drama) Reverse (voiced by Lee Sun-bin and Lee Jun-hyuk), the 8-episode series has confirmed casting with Go Soo (Parole Examiner Lee), Seo Ji-hye (Red Balloon), and Kim Jae-kyung (Grand Shining Hotel) as our leads. Aiming to release in 2025, production for the mystery-thriller has both writing and directing by the original source’s PD Im Geon-joong. [Xports News]
- Speaking of Lee Sun-bin (Boyhood), it’s an opposites-attract mash-up on tvN’s upcoming The Potato Lab, with Lee and Kang Tae-oh (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) mixing spicy with salty in the latest tater celebration. Also releasing new stills of our main pair, the rom-com’s feast is set to begin on March 1 in the weekend slot. [MBC]
- Woo Do-hwan (Mr. Plankton) is becoming Hyun Bin’s (Crash Landing on You) younger brother in Disney+’s Made in Korea, joining Jung Woo-sung (Tell Me That You Love Me), Won Ji-ahn (Squid Game 2) and others in the lineup. Set in 1970s South Korea, the period crime series is currently in filming and is expected to launch later this year. [JTBC]
- Yoon Kyun-sang (Rose Mansion) has been added to the cast of JTBC’s new sageuk Marble of God (previously God’s Beads). Starring Ahn Bo-hyun (Flex x Cop), Lee Sung-min (The Queen Who Crowns), Soo-hyun (Gyeongseong Creature 2), and Ha Yoon-kyung (Gangnam B-Side), the Goryeo-era action-melo has PD Jung Dae-yoon (Reborn Rich) at the helm with writing by Jung Hyun-min (Nokdu Flower). [JTBC]
- The promos continue on ENA’s Riding Life with a new poster and teaser, where everyday is a battle for working mom Jeon Hye-jin (Not Others) and granny Jo Min-soo (The Cursed) gets roped in to help, but the two inevitably clash on how to parent the young Kim Sa-rang. The family comedy unfolds on March 3 in the Monday-Tuesday slot. [Newsen]
- On KBS, the first script reading stills have dropped for Villains Everywhere (previously Villain’s Country), showcasing our sister leads Oh Nara (The Judge From Hell) and So Yoo-jin (My Dearest) at the head of the ensemble cast. The family sitcom is slated to premiere in March, following Kick Kick Kick Kick in the Wednesday-Thursday slot. [10 Asia]
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1 jerrykuvira
February 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I learnt the saguek Marble of God is centered around some 30-year Mongol interaction with Goryeo. I just want this to be full of some sweet politics. With the writer of Nokdu Flower penning the script, I expect some excellent work.
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2 Procrasti-NationFirstCitizen
February 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I don't know why, but the Potato show is giving me the same vibes as the just-concluded Brewing show... which leads me to think that this is not a show that I'll be watching, unless recaps convince me otherwise.
The previews seem quite a sch"malt"zy mash- starchy ML visits down-to-earth FL, wherein his life gets uprooted. Oh well, I'll see where the chips fall- will be a spectater until then.
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Unaspirated
February 14, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I was thinking that the potato show was reminding me of the brewing show also… but that was a pretty good reason to put it on my “definitely give this a try” list!
More than usual these days, I need to believe that most issues can be fixed through cute hijinks and just the right potato innovation.
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Seon-ha
February 14, 2025 at 5:57 AM
@nivar Your string of excellent spud-puns gives me the chance to say something I've been wanting to shout for a while:
Kang (Po)Tae-(t)oh!!!
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Procrasti-NationFirstCitizen
February 14, 2025 at 6:17 AM
OMG that's a winner!! 🏆🏆🏆
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3 Gikata
February 14, 2025 at 4:38 AM
4 - I know that YKS didn't have well-received dramas (or any dramas) in a while, but damn, is he already being downgraded to supporting roles? Wild. Idk how it'll work for ABH if everyone in the cast seems to be more sageuk-experienced than him.
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keiru
February 14, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Whether it's a main role or supporting role, I'll be happy to be able to see Yoon Kyun Sang in a drama again (and it's a sageuk!)
*Happy dance*
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4 welh
February 14, 2025 at 5:01 AM
3. I found it odd with the news of Woo Do-hwan casting in Disney+’s short series (6 episodes) Made in Korea, which started filming late last year. Why the last minute add? Script changes?
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5 🌸 Seeker 🌸
February 14, 2025 at 6:02 AM
1. Mystery Thrillers generally have my interest but let us see exactly how mysterious and thrilling this one is. 🤷♀️
2. I am loving all the potato talk surrounding this drama. Hope the drama is as filling as a roasted potato.
3. Binnie's dongsaeng is Woo Do-hwan!! 😂 Now I want to know who are their (in-drama) parents. Great genes. 🧬
4. Okay both titles are head scratchingly befuddling. I didn't know what but thought God’s Beads means something but what in dramaland is Marble of God. Er, were the beads made of marble!?
5. It takes a village to raise a child.
6. Gosh they even look like sisters. 👭 Family sitcom means makjang, right!?
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6 Diana Hansen
February 14, 2025 at 7:42 AM
All of them have caught my interest and I'm woefully behind on watching dramas. Time to catch up I say! (and drop one or two) to make room for all the new ones flooding down on us!
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