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Suga for Valentino

This is for all the Suga fans in the house (hi MC!).

Please enjoy him strutting his stuff for Valentino. 😎

KFG ❤️

Subbed clip: Bong Joon Ho leading his colleagues to demand change after Lee Sun Kyun's death

I know that some of you have already seen articles related to this, but I thought this would be a good clip to share, particularly for those who might have missed the earlier articles you guys have shared among yourselves.

It's sad to think on what happened to Lee Sun Kyun, but poignantly heartening, to see that his colleagues are working to effect change.

I join all of you, in expr...

Kim Mi Kyung playing drums! 🤯

This is courtesy of MC - thanks MC!!

I am in awe that our favorite ahjumma, Kim Mi Kyung plays drums!! I would've never imagined, and now I am in awe, and I thought I couldn't love her more, but now I do! 😍😍😍

Click on the link above, or go here to enjoy the awesome!

Subbed clip: Kim Jae Wook on Death's Game

A Kim Jae Wook sighting feels like such a rare event, that I just had to share. 😁

Please enjoy - just be sure to enable cc for English subs!

KFG ❤️

Subbed clip: Behind-the-scenes with Park Seo Joon

If you enjoyed Gyeongseong Creature, perhaps you'd enjoy this glimpse of Park Seo Joon on the set of the show, chatting vlog-style with the camera.

Just be sure to enable cc for English subs!

KFG ❤️

Ask Me Anything: Lee Dong Wook & Kim Hye Jun for Elle Korea

Haha. Immediately, I feel enlightened that Lee Dong Wook has a deadpan, droll sense of humor, which somehow suits my mental image of him.

Please enjoy - just be sure to enable cc for English subs!

KFG ❤️

Another trailer for cdrama "Blossoms Shanghai"

Gosh, this looks epic, doesn't it? 

I sure hope subs become available soon!

Meanwhile, please enjoy the pretty. 🥲

KFG ❤️

Trailer for cdrama "Blossoms Shanghai"

We don't have subs for this yet, but.. that doesn't mean we can't enjoy some of Show's beauty, in the trailers?

Please enjoy.

KFG ❤️

Trailer for just-premiered cdrama "Frozen Surface"

This doesn't look like my kind of show, but if thriller mysteries are your thing, this might be worth a look?

Show's synopsis on MDL reads:

"Guan Yu, who was a soldier, has a meticulous mind, rigorous style, and extremely hard physical and mental quality. He has solved numerous major and small cases. From a simple and fierce little white criminal policeman, he has grown all the way ...

Subbed trailer for just-premiered cdrama "Different Princess"

For some reason, I'd expected this one to be lighthearted, but the trailer seems pretty intense. But if could be a case of a trailer not accurately reflecting the tone of a show. 😅 You can check out a different trailer (unsubbed) here.

Show's synopsis on MDL reads:

"Writer Hua Qing Ge transforms i...

Subbed trailer for just-premiered cdrama "Born To Run"

So.. the first half of the trailer is kinda shouty, but overall, this looks like it could be a really heartwarming, stirring sort of story? Also, Show's enjoying a rating of 8.6 on MDL as I type this. Very solid.

Show's synopsis on MDL reads:

""Born to Run" tells the inspirational family ethics story of two mothers and daughters who rebuild their souls and ignite their lives after a...

E1-2 preview for upcoming kdrama "A Shop for Killers"

If you've been looking forward to this one, here's a glimpse at some highlights from E1 & 2.

Show will be 8 eps, and will start airing on 17 Jan, on Disney+ and Hulu.

KFG ❤️

Subbed trailer for upcoming kdrama "A Killer Paradox"

So.. I'm not super keen on the vigilante-serial killer premise, but HEY. Son Seok Koo is looking mighty fine, in this trailer. Ahem. 🔥

Show will be 8 eps, and will drop on Netflix, on 9 Feb 2024.

Mark your calendars?

KFG ❤️

New teaser for upcoming kdrama "Queen of Divorce"

Well, this is looking more chaotic than I'd expected. I still don't feel particularly drawn to it, but it might be your cup of tea?

Show will be 12 eps and will air on Wed & Thu, from 31 Jan to 7 Mar, on jTBC. Word on the street is that this one is likely to be on Viu &/or Viki.

KFG ❤️

Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 announcement

If you enjoyed Season 1 and are looking forward to Season 2 (not to be confused with Part 2 of Season 1), here's a glimpse at what's to come. 

No firm date just yet, though, on when Season 2 will drop.

KFG ❤️

Subbed trailer for upcoming kdrama "Captivating the King"

So, this looks beautiful, and I am drawn to the intensity of emotion here, but also, I'm wary of what looks like a tragic story. 😅 It'll boil down to execution, but also, my mood.

Are you guys planning to check this one out?

Show will be 16 eps and will air on Sat and Sun, from 21 Jan to 10 Mar, on TVING, tvN and Netflix.

KFG ❤️

Latest teaser for just-premiered kdrama "Knight Flower"

This one just premiered on Friday night, so if you've already taken a look, do share how you like it so far?

I'm going to check it out very soon myself, coz I'm hoping this could be a replacement show for Park's Marriage Contract.

Show will be 12 eps, and will air on Fri & Sat, from 12 Jan to 17 Feb, on MBC and Viki.

KFG ❤️

New trailer for upcoming kdrama "Flex x Cop"

Y'know, this looks like it could be fun, in a chaotic, heist-like sort of way?

Show will be 16 eps, and will air on Fri and Sat, from 26 Jan, on SBS. No word yet on which streaming platforms will carry this one.

KFG ❤️

New trailer for upcoming kdrama "Doctor Slump"

Hee hee. I'm feeling super into this one already, based on this trailer. I'm shortlisting this for coverage here on Patreon, just so you guys know. 😁

Show will be 16 eps and will air on Sat and Sun, from 27 Jan to 17 March, on jTBC and Netflix.

KFG ❤️

Weekly update + announcements

Hi everyone!!

I hope you all have been well, drama-wise or otherwise.. here are this week's updates!

1. EOY posts

This week, we'll be seeing two more EOY posts, this time, from ABV and Martina - thank you both, for taking time to write!

ABV's post will be out tomorrow, 15 Jan, while Martina's post will be out on Saturday, 20 Jan.

You can also check...

Group Watch: I Know I Love You E5-8

E5-8. Before I say anything else, I wanted to mention that the chapter titles are back.

Episode 6: "I'm sorry, I want to be that bad person."

Episode 7: "I don't want to lie to myself."

Episode 8: "Breaking up is the matter of one person."

Y'know, I am cognizant of the fact that this show doesn't work for everyone, but I...

PSA: You can attend Junho's concert this weekend!

Hi everyone!

Normally, I'd reserve this for the Entertainment Drop, but I just found out about this, and because the concert is this weekend, I need to let you know now.

Junho's "The Day We Meet Again" concert will be streaming on Beyond Live, and you can buy a ticket for just the concert, or you can buy a ticket for the concert and the re-stream.

Streaming date: 14 Jan 2024 (...

Wu Lei cutely talking about his dog

Calling all our Wu Lei fan club members!

Again, this is not new, but I just came across it, and I am so tickled that I have to share.

Here's another cute video of Wu Lei, talking passionately about how cute his dog is. 

SHO CUTE, OMIGOSH. 😍🤩😂😂😍🤩😂😂

Please enjoy.

KFG ❤️

Gong Yoo for Discovery Korea

Just another precious glimpse of Gong Yoo being charming for the camera, for Discovery Korea. 😍

Please enjoy.

KFG ❤️

Subbed clip: "This is Me" highlights and BTS

Remember how we all loved the performance of "This is Me" at the 2022 Baeksang Awards? (You can revisit the performance here)

Well, this is a glimpse at what went on behind the scenes, as they prepared to give us that very stirring, epic performance, so I thought you all would like this too.

Please e...

Lee Min Ho's short vlog-film

Heh. I honestly didn't know how to title this post, because this is clearly supposed to be a vlog, but it's also being handled like a short film, with Lee Min Ho listing himself as Executive Producer and Creative Director.

Plus, you can tell that this has been filmed with more care and flair than the average vlog.

I hope you guys enjoy.

KFG ❤️

Subbed clip: Lee Jae Wook for Cosmopolitan Korea

..just be sure to enable cc for English subs!

I have to admit that I'm quite distracted by the way Lee Jae Wook's hair is styled in this clip; I must not be hip enough to appreciate "messy chic" oops! 😅

Please enjoy.

KFG ❤️

Info on Wong Kar Wai's debut TV show, "Blossoms Shanghai"

This is courtesy of Elaine - thanks Elaine!

I'd had no idea that Wong Kar Wai was filming a drama series, but now it's done, and it's apparently a big hit in China.

Show's synopsis on MDL reads:

"Set against the backdrop of massive economic growth in the 1990s, it follows A Bao, a self-made millionaire and his journey from being a young opportunist with a troubled past to accu...

Trailer for upcoming cdrama "Our Interpreter"

Y'know, I wasn't really into the written synopsis, but I do like the vibe of the trailer. It gives me simple, feel-good kind of vibes, and suddenly I'm thinking, maybe?

Show's synopsis on MDL reads:

"Lin Xi, who's known as the "witch" in the translation industry, reunites with ex-boyfriend Xia Yi Cheng. Eight years ago, she broke up with him for the sake of fulfilling her mother's w...

Subbed trailer for upcoming cdrama "The Immortal Ascension"

Well, I don't know whether I'm into the story, but I can't help admiring the beautiful scenery in this trailer! Gorgeous. 🤩

Show's synopsis on MDL reads:

"A poor and ordinary boy from a village joins a minor sect in Jiang Hu and becomes an Unofficial Disciple by chance. How will Han Li, a commoner by birth, establish a foothold for himself in his sect? With his mediocre aptitude,...