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NewJeans to sing OST for Netflix’s ‘A Time Called You’

NewJeans shares photo from their Bunnies Camp. Credit: Facebook/NewJeans

A Time Called You, the Netflix series starring Ahn Yeo Seop and Jeon Yeo Been, has given fans another reason to look forward to their drama as it announced that rising rookie group NewJeans will be involved in the show’s original soundtrack. 

What we know so far about ‘A Time Called You’ 

Based on the hit Taiwanese series Some day or One Day, A Time Called You is a romance drama involving time-travel. 

Jeon Yeo Been will portray Jun Hee, a girl who’s grieving the death of her boyfriend Yeon Jun, played by Ahn Hyo Seop. 

 

Mysteriously, Jun Hee will be transported to the year 1998 as a different person. There, she’ll meet a fellow high school student who has a striking resemblance to her late boyfriend. 

In the trailer released on Thursday, August 24, it showed Jun Hee trying to grapple with her past emotions and current feelings. A budding love triangle with Kang Hoon’s character In Gyu was also revealed.

Moreover, the poster also featured the three main characters in two different timelines. “One past, one chance to save you,” it read. 

In addition to the mystery romance themes, viewers are also looking forward to Ahn Hyo Seop and Jeon Yeo Been’s chemistry. 

Ahn Hyo Seop is best known for his roles in Business Proposal and Dr. Romantic 2. Meanwhile, Jeon Yeo Been starred in Vicenzo and Night in Paradise. 

Additionally, A Time With You will premiere on Netflix on September 8. 

NewJeans’ involvement 

While the acting and story alone are already promising, the anticipation for the series rose after it was confirmed that NewJeans will be lending their voices for the show. 

According to representatives from Netflix, the quintet will sing a remake of Kim Jong Seo’s 1996 song “Beautiful Restriction.” 

Also, this will serve as NewJeans’ first time to sing an OST for a drama. 

 

Interestingly, a snippet of NewJeans’ OST was featured in the trailer. Fans were quick to pinpoint how it sounded like the group even before Netflix confirmed the news. 

On top of that, fans are curious as to how NewJeans’ rendition of the hit ballad can further elevate the storytelling in the drama. 

The OST is also the group’s next project after the release of their second EP Get Up. Said album gave NewJeans’ their first entry to the Billboard 200 chart. 

Get Up, which has six songs, was released on July 21. “ETA,” “Super Shy,” and “Cool With You” are the album’s triple title tracks. 

Composed of Minji, Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, and Danielle, NewJeans made their debut in July 2022. 

Featured image: NewJeans shares photo from their Bunnies Camp. Credit: Facebook/NewJeans

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Kim Tae-Ri, Hong Kyung Cast as Voice Actors in Animated Film ‘Lost in Starlight’

Kim Taeri and Hong Kyung will dub Netflix's 'Lost in Starlight.' Credit: Twitter/Netflix

Actors Kim Tae-ri and Hong Kyung are lending their voices for Lost in Starlight, Netflix’s first Korean-language animated film. 

On Wednesday, August 16, Netflix confirmed the news by sharing a video of the two stars. Said video saw Kim Tae-ri and Hong Kyung’s goofy moments being animated. 

 

As for the plot, Lost in Starlight will tell the story of a long-distance relationship of an astronaut and a musician. 

Additionally, Kim Tae-ri, whose acting credits include Twenty Five Twenty One and Alienoid, will make her voice acting debut. She will give life to scientist Nanyoung. 

In the film, Nanyoung will go to Mars to look for a closure on her mother’s well-being and disappearance. Also an astronaut, Nanyoung’s mother failed to return to Earth after a mishap on her Mars probe. 

During this time, Nanyoung will meet Jay, voiced by Innocence star Hong Kyung. Jay is a musician who’s known for fixing retro audio equipment. 

After their accidental meeting, the two will meet again because of a turntable. It’s a memento of Nanyoung’s mother. 

Even though it’s only an animated film, fans are already anticipating the chemistry between the two lead stars. Given that   Kim Tae-ri and Hong Kyung have previously worked together in the series Revenant. 

As of now, Netflix has yet to announce a premiere date for Lost in Starlight. 

Featured image: Kim Taeri and Hong Kyung will dub Netflix’s ‘Lost in Starlight.’ Credit: Twitter/Netflix

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Watch: Netflix’s ‘Hellbound’ Season 2 Starts Production

Hellbound is a fantasy-thriller series from Netlfix. Credit: Twitter/What's On Netflix

More chaos awaits as hit supernatural-thriller series Hellbound has kicked off production for its second season. 

Netflix released on Friday, August 4, a 31-second video featuring the cast and crew during the show’s script reading. 

As of writing, plot details about the second season is still kept under wraps. But the teaser revealed that actor Kim Sung Cheol will now headline the upcoming season. 

Kim has replaced Yoo Ah In following the latter’s scandal on illegal drug use. In the first season, Yoo portrayed cult leader Jung Jin Soo. 

Currently, Yoo is embroiled in a high-profile drug scandal after testing positive for cocaine, ketamine, and marijuana. 

Based on a popular webtoon of the same name, Hellbound revolves around supernatural beings that descend upon Earth to drag sinners to Hell. 

The series was helmed by Train to Busan director Yeon Sang Ho. It debuted at the No. 1 spot on Netflix, following its November 2021 release. 

For the second season, Kim Hyun Joo, Kim Shin Rok, Lee Dong Hee, and Yang Ik Joon are reprising the roles. Meanwhile, Yang Dong Guen and Moon Geun Young are added to the cast members. 

Netflix has yet to announce the premiere date of Hellbound season two. 

Featured image: Hellbound is a fantasy-thriller series from Netflix. Credit: Twitter/What’s On Netflix

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Watch: Netflix Releases Trailer for ‘The Uncanny Counter 2’

Netflix released on Wednesday, July 19, the official trailer for the second season of the fantasy-action series The Uncanny Counter. 

“Armed with new powers and fresh recruits, the Counters continue their battle against evil demons who feed on humans,” the trailer’s description read. 

 

The Uncanny Counter, which aired its first season in November 2020, follows the story of four people who run a noodle shop by day and hunt demons when they’re not working. It is based on the hit webtoon titled Amazing Rumor. 

Jo Byeong Gyu, Yoo Jun Sang, Kim Sejeong, and Yeom Hye Ran are set to reprise their roles as members of the Counters. Counters are a group of people with special abilities who perform various activities as paranormal hunters. They try to search for evil spirits who came back from the afterlife to prey on humans.

Meanwhile, Extraordinary Attorney Woo’s Kang Ki Young, The Glory’s Kim Hieora, and All of Us Are Dead’s Yoo In-soo are the new additional cast members for the second season. Yoo’s character will be the latest recruit to the Counters, while Kang and Kim will be playing demon characters. 

“In order to beat them, we’ll have to be much faster and stronger,” the Counters said in the trailer. “Let’s rid this world of evil spirits.” 

The Uncanny Counter season 2 will premiere on Netflix on July 29. 

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SEVENTEEN’S Boo Seungkwan Joins Cast of Netflix’s “The Devil’s Plan”

Netflix unveiled on Wednesday, July 26, the participants for its upcoming survival game show The Devil’s Plan. 

The Devil’s Plan will follow 12 contestants – ranging from celebrities, athletes to non-showbiz personalities – as they go against each other in various mind-boggling games while staying in a camp for a week. The brainiest player who will survive all games will be declared the winner and win a prize of P500 million Korean won. 

The contestants include Ha Seok Jin from The Problematic Men series, comedian-host Park Kyung Lim, Boo Seungkwan of K-pop idol group SEVENTEEN, professional go player Cho Yeon Woo, actress and inventor Lee Si Won, announcer Lee Hye Sung, lawyer Seo Dong Joo, Canadian gamer and professional poker player Guillaume Patry, former Blue House policy advisor turned science YouTuber Kwedo, and travel vlogger Kwak Joon Bin. 

 

The Devil’s Plan also introduced two non-celebrity contestants: American orthopedic surgeon Seo Yoo Min and college student turned professional poker player Kim Dong Jae. The two were chosen through an open recruitment that the show held. 

The show will be directed by Jung Jong Yeon, who is already known for his hit mystery and survival shows such as Great Escape, The Genius, and High School Mystery Club. The Devil’s Plan is his first collaboration with Netflix. 

Additional details such as the number of episodes and release date for The Devil’s Plan have yet to be announced. 

The Devil’s Plan is the latest of Netflix’s survival game shows. They also have a zombie-themed survival variety series titled Zombieverse, that will premiere on April 8. 

Featured image: Netflix Korea’s Twitter

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Kim Woo Bin, Kim Sung Kyun to Star in Netflix’s “Officer Black Belt”

South Korean actors Kim Woo Bin and Kim Sung Kyun are teaming up for the first time for the upcoming action-comedy film from Netflix titled Officer Black Belt. 

In a press release on Wednesday, July 26, Netflix shared that the film will follow the lives of a probation officer and a martial arts officer as they attempt to fight crimes together. 

Woo Bin, who is best known for his roles in Black Knight and The Heirs, will portray Lee Jung Do, an easygoing and ordinary man who is also a martial arts prodigy. His character has nine dans (or ranks) in taekwondo, kendo, and judo. 

Meanwhile,  Sung Kyun, who starred in D.P. and Reply 1998, will play probation officer Kim Seon Min. 

The story will kick off with Woo Bin’s character saving a martial arts officer from being attacked by a criminal. As a result of his heroic behavior, he was made to become a substitute martial arts officer for five weeks. 

The film will be helmed by Jason Kim, whose works also include Midnight Runners and Bloodhounds. 

Netflix has yet to announce a release date for Officer Black Belt. 

Meanwhile, aside from Officer Black Belt, Woo Bin is also confirmed to star in a new variety show from renowned PD Na Young Seok, alongside Lee Kwang Soo, EXO’s DO, and Kim Ki Bang. 

Featured image: Netflix Korea’s Twitter

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Song Hye Kyo Wins Daesang at the 2023 Blue Dragon Series Awards

South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo won the Grand Prize at the 2023 Blue Dragon Series Awards held at Incheon Paradise City on Wednesday, July 19. 

Song was recognized for her portrayal as Moon Dong-eun in the hit Netflix series The Glory. 

“I can’t believe I’d receive this award. I want to praise myself for the first time. Good job, Hye Kyo,” she said in her acceptance speech. 

 

This served as her third Daesang (Grand Prize) in her acting career. Her previous Daesang were from the 2013 series That Winter, The Wind Blows and the 2016 series Descendants of the Sun. 

Meanwhile, Ha Jung Woo of Narco-Saints and Anna’s Bae Suzy won the Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively. 

The Disney+ series Big Bet won the Best Drama award, beating nominees The Glory, Narco-Saints, Weak Hero Class 1, and Bargain. 

The rest of the winners in the drama category are: 

  • Best Supporting Actor: Lee Dong Hwi, Big Bet 
  • Best Supporting Actress: Lim Ji Yeon, The Glory 
  • Best Rookie Actor: Park Ji Hoon, Weak Hero Class 1
  • Best Rookie Actress: Shin Ye Eun, Revenge of Others 
  • OST Popularity Award: Jaechan of DKZ, Our Season 
  • Why Not Award: Choi Hyun Wook, Weak Hero Class 1

For the variety category, Siren: Survive the Island took home the Best Variety Program award. 

Yoo Jae Suk was named Best Male Entertainer for his show PLAYou Level Up, while Joo Hyung Young of  SNL Korea was named Best Female Entertainer. 

The 2023 ceremony marked the second edition of the Blue Dragon Series Awards. This year, the award-giving body added new awards: a Daesang (grand prize), OST Popularity Award, and Why Not Award. 

Blue Dragon Series Awards honors the excellent individuals and projects produced by streaming services. 

Featured image: Song Hye Kyo’s Instagram

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‘Squid Game 2’ Issues Apology for Airport Filming Issue

Netflix reveals new cast members for 'Squid Game' season 2. Photo from Netflix's Twitter

Filming for the second season of the hit thriller series Squid Game has only started but it’s already met with controversy. 

On Tuesday, July 11, an anonymous user made a complaint on an online community about their encounter with a Squid Game 2 staff the previous day. 

The individual shared that during the show’s filming at the Incheon International Airport, a staff member had aggressively prevented bypassers from using the public escalator. They continued that the staff member was rude when instructing them to move to a different place, instead of giving them an explanation as to why they’re not allowed to use the elevator. 

In response to the post, the producers of Squid Game 2 issued a statement to apologize about the incident. 

The creators shared that they’re aware of the social media post wherein a person expressed their discomfort during the filming encounter, and while they attempted to inform the people present in the shooting area about the ongoing filming, they still apologize for making other people uncomfortable. 

“We sincerely thank the citizens who understood [our situation during] the shoot, and we will be even more careful during filming in the future,” they said, according to a Soompi report. 

Netflix first announced in January 2022 that Squid Game will be getting a second season, but it’s only in June when they announced the cast members for the sequel. 

Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Wi Ha Jun, and Gong Yoo are confirmed to reprise their roles, while Yim Siwan, Park Sung Hoon, Kang Ha Neul, and Yang Dong Geun will join the second season. 

Other new additions include Cho Seung Hyun (also known as BIGBANG’s T.O.P), Jo Yur, Park Gyu Young, Lee Jin Uk, Won Ji An, Roh Jae Won, Lee David, and Kang Ae Shim. 

However, T.O.P’s involvement was met with mixed reactions that Lee Jung Jae’s agency even had to clarify that he has no involvement in the idol-actor’s casting. “The casting of a project is the authority of the director and the production company,” Lee’s agency Artist Company said.  

Squid Game 2 is expected to air in 2024, but a final release date has yet to be announced. 

Featured image: Netflix’s Twitter

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Watch: Netflix Releases Teaser for Variety Series ‘Zombieverse’

Will you be able to survive a zombie apocalypse? Netflix’s upcoming survival variety series Zombieverse will put that to a test! 

On Monday, July 10, Netflix released a 40-second teaser, showing the cast running across the streets of Seoul, South Korea as they try to survive against a throng of zombies. 

Think of it as a mix of Netflix’s previous zombie-themed series such as Kingdom and All of Us Are Dead and reality survival shows Physical 100 and Siren: Survive the Island.

 

In the teaser, a voiceover is heard saying that “multiple patients” are coming down with an “unknown infection” and they are showing “unusual, violent symptoms.” 

The contestants will then try to work through a variety of challenges while trying to avoid being bitten by the undead attackers. 

The teaser also provided a first look at some of the contestants, which include comedian Park Na Rae, rapper DinDin, former baseball pitcher Yoo Hee Kwan, Kim Jin Young from Single’s Inferno 2, Tsuki of girl group Billie, television personalities Jonathan and Patricia Yiombi. 

Park Jin-kyung of My Little Television and Hey! First Time in Korea?’s Moon Sang-don are in charge of helming Zombieverse. 

“There will be new zombies, survivors and unique scenes, which have not been seen in the existing zombie-themed projects,” Park said about the project in a press release.

Zombieverse will have eight episodes and will premiere on August 8. 

Meanwhile, Netflix also recently confirmed that the second season for the hit survival thriller series Squid Game is in the works.

Featured image: Netflix News’ Facebook

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BIGBANG’s T.O.P, IZ*ONE’s Jo Yuri Join Squid Game Season 2

Netflix reveals new cast members for 'Squid Game' season 2. Photo from Netflix's Twitter

The stakes are higher as Netflix unveiled on Thursday, June 29 the additional actors joining the star-studded cast of the second season of Squid Game. 

Cho Seung-hyun, also known as T.O.P, and Jo Yuri are among the confirmed cast members. T.O.P was a former member of the K-pop boy group BIGBANG while Yuri was part of the Korean-Japanese temporary girl group IZ*ONE. 

The new additions also include Sweet Home stars Park Gyu-young and Lee Jin-uk, D.P. actress Won Ji-an, Roh Jae-won from Ditto, Itaewon Class actor Lee David, and Kang Ae-shim of Tell Me What You Saw. 

 

However, additional details about their characters have yet to be disclosed. 

They will be joining earlier announced cast members Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-guen. In the cast announcement video, the four actors were introduced as new players, but detailed descriptions of their roles are still undisclosed. 

Only Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo were the familiar faces from the first season who are confirmed to reprise their roles for the second installment. 

Byung-hun will be returning as The Frontman, Jung-jae as Gi-hun, and Ha-jun as the police detective Jun-ho. 

Following the announcement on the new cast members, Netflix also released photos of the actors during a table reading session for the dystopian-thriller series. 

 

The Emmy Award-winning show, which premiered in September 2021, follows hundreds of contestants compete for cash in various childhood games with deadly consequences. 

The second season of Squid Game is expected to premiere in 2024, but a final release date has yet to be announced.

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