K-drama The Tale of Lady Ok midseason recap: Lim Ji-yeon matures in sweeping period saga

K-drama The Tale of Lady Ok midseason recap: Lim Ji-yeon matures in sweeping period saga

This article contains spoilers. Lead cast: Lim Ji-yeon, Choo Young-woo Latest Nielsen rating: 9.46 per cent Korean period dramas set in the Joseon era (1392-1897) typically invite us to revel in tales of palace scheming, with people either trying to take over the throne or maintain their ill-gotten grip on power. It is an effective … Read more

K-drama The Tale of Lady Ok: Lim Ji-yeon transforms herself in period rags-to-riches tale

K-drama The Tale of Lady Ok: Lim Ji-yeon transforms herself in period rags-to-riches tale

Lead cast: Lim Ji-yeon, Choo Young-woo Latest Nielsen rating: 6.8 per cent In a country where appearance and status mean everything, sometimes the only way to get ahead is to pretend to be something or someone you’re not. It’s an idea that has produced several gripping screen stories, such as the rich drama Anna with … Read more

In K-drama casting news, Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon eyed to lead Petty Love, and more

In K-drama casting news, Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon eyed to lead Petty Love, and more

Stars of Netflix hits Squid Game and The Glory may come together to collaborate on a major romcom, while a period drama with a novel fantasy twist, a legal drama and a period office drama are also sending casting offers. Here’s the latest news from the Korean scene. 1. Petty Love Lee Jung-jae, who is … Read more