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Kim So Hyun and Choo Young Woo have talked about their upcoming drama “Between Steps” ahead of its premiere!
“Between Steps” is a romance drama by the late director Ahn Pan Seok, who helmed the hit dramas “Something in the Rain,” “One Spring Night,” and “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon.” The drama tells the love story of Park Min Jae (Choo Young Woo), a former swimmer who lost his right leg due to illness, and Im Yoo Jin (Kim So Hyun), a graduate student who finds a new path after losing her way.
Citing the “joy and despair of doctors who know little about romance” as the show’s unique selling point, writer Min Hyo Jung emphasized, “It is a romance centered on extremely realistic everyday stories, but that is precisely why viewers will be able to empathize more deeply with the characters’ situations and emotions and laugh and cry along with them.”
The actors also expressed their deep trust in director Ahn Pan Seok. Choo Young Woo shared, “Rather than having actors make up something in order to perform a scene, the director placed great importance on what we saw, heard, and felt within the context of the set and the situation. I’m grateful for the moments when he gave me the freedom to portray things the way I wanted. It was a truly valuable experience as an actor.”
Kim So Hyun remarked, “I was impressed by how he would always sit together with the staff on set and discuss the work. While giving us creative freedom, he taught us a great deal about how to understand and explore the essence of our roles. I’m deeply grateful and have great respect for him for helping me open the doors that had been closed within me.”
The actors also highlighted what viewers can look forward to in the drama. Choo Young Woo shared, “I think you will be able to become more immersed in the drama if you follow the romance that blossoms when two young people, who are inexperienced when it comes to love, meet as well as the process of how the two characters change through their relationship.” He added, “I hope the drama will be remembered in viewers’ hearts as a source of warm comfort and excitement.”
Kim So Hyun commented, “It will be fun to follow the complex and nuanced emotional journeys of the unique characters. It is a drama that realistically captures the bittersweet journey of youth, so I sincerely hope it can offer viewers a little comfort as they watch it.”
“Between Steps” will premiere on October 5 at 10 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Kim So Hyun in “Serendipity’s Embrace” on Viki:
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The director of the upcoming drama “kiDnap GAME” has shared more insights into the series.
“kiDnap GAME” is a thriller centered on an unprecedented kidnapping case that unfolds simultaneously across seven Asian cities—Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Naha, and Manila. The story follows seven individuals who are each given different missions and forced into a deadly survival game, where they must complete their assignments before anyone else in order to save their loved ones and survive.
Ahead of the drama’s premiere, director Yusuke Kato, who helmed the series, personally introduced the project, from its starting point to the chemistry between its two leads.
Director Yusuke Kato explained, “Kidnappings occur simultaneously in seven Asian cities, and mysterious messages are sent to the victims’ families, marking the beginning of a brutal survival game.” He continued, “The question of ‘How far would you go to save someone you love?’ runs throughout the entire series.”
The choices made by the participants are also a key element that drives the story. Director Yusuke Kato explained that even seemingly insignificant choices can lead to irreversible consequences in unexpected ways, adding that the series captures the choices and beliefs of people pushed into extreme situations.
He also expressed satisfaction with Sakaguchi Kentaro and Lee Joon Gi’s chemistry. “Their chemistry was excellent,” he said. “Both actors genuinely care about the set and have an incredible passion for acting, so they openly exchanged ideas and shared positive energy with each other.”
He added, “Because the two of them worked well together and enjoyed immersing themselves in their roles, their incredible emotional scenes and the intense tension between them came through on screen.”
Another defining feature of the series is that its story unfolds simultaneously across different Asian cities, from Seoul and Tokyo to Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Naha, and Manila. A key point to watch will be how the kidnapping cases occurring in different locations are ultimately connected as part of a single game.
Director Yusuke Kato said, “As the series progresses, the answers to who designed this brutal game, what its true purpose is, and whether the choices made by the participants were actually the right ones will gradually be revealed.”
“kiDnap GAME” will premiere on October 6 at 10 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Lee Joon Gi in “Flower of Evil” with subtitles below!
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TWICE’s Dahyun and actor Cha Woo Min will star together in the upcoming film “Clouds Roll Like Gureumi” (literal title).
On September 22, Ilgan Sports reported that Dahyun and Cha Woo Min have been cast as the leads of “Clouds Roll Like Gureumi” and recently completed the script reading.
In response to the report, the film’s production company npio Entertainment confirmed, “It is true that Dahyun and Cha Woo Min have been cast as the leads in the film ‘Clouds Roll Like Gureumi.’”
The film is a youth romance about a man and woman who constantly bicker before eventually becoming a place of comfort for each other.
Dahyun will play Oh Gu Reum, an art major who responds to rude people with even sharper wit, while Cha Woo Min will play Kim Jun San, a physical education student specializing in swimming.
The film will be directed by Choi Sun Min, who previously co-directed JTBC dramas including “King the Land,” “Miss Night and Day,” and “Surely Tomorrow.”
Stay tuned for more updates on the film!
In the meantime, watch Cha Woo Min in his most recent drama “My Bias, My Boss”:
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Mun Ka Young may be reuniting with Cha Eun Woo in a new drama!
On September 8, MyDaily reported that Mun Ka Young has been cast as the lead in the upcoming tvN drama “Seorabeol Knife” (literal title).
In response to the report, a representative from Mun Ka Young’s agency Fantagio shared, “She has received an offer to star in the new drama ‘Seorabeol Knife’ and is currently reviewing it.”
“Seorabeol Knife” is a cooking-themed romance drama about an Italian chef known as the “temptation of the Mediterranean” and a princess destined to become the sun of Seorabeol. The story follows the owner and head chef of a one-Michelin-star restaurant who time-slips to Silla after following a 1,000-year-old prophecy contained within a gold-plated honey box. There, he encounters a demanding gourmet princess who is the only seonggol )the highest social class in the Silla period) member of the royal family, and the two embark on a journey to discover the finest flavors in the land.
The drama will be directed by Jang Tae Yoo, who also helmed last year’s hit drama “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” which recorded a peak viewership rating of 17.1 percent.
Mun Ka Young has reportedly been offered the role of Princess Deokyeong, a seonggol member of the Silla royal family who dreams of becoming the kingdom’s first queen. Born into the pure royal bloodline, she is deeply religious and highly curious, with exceptional sensibilities for incense and cuisine as well as an unparalleled eye for calligraphy and painting.
Cha Eun Woo is currently in talks to star as the Italian chef who runs a one-Michelin-star restaurant.
If both actors confirm their appearances, Mun Ka Young and Cha Eun Woo will reunite seven years after starring together in the hit drama “True Beauty.”
“Seorabeol Knife” is currently in talks to air on tvN.
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SBS’s upcoming medical drama “Doctor X” has unveiled the first glimpse of Son Hyun Joo’s character!
Based on the hit Japanese series of the same name, “Doctor X” is a medical noir that follows “Doctor X” Gye Soo Jung (Kim Ji Won), a genius surgeon who proves what it truly means to be a doctor through pure skill alone as she operates on a corruption-ridden establishment.
Son Hyun Joo stars as Boo Seung Kwon, the director of the Guseo University Hospital branch who struggles to rebuild the crumbling institution and restore its former standing.
Although he compromises with a corruption-ridden organization in order to save the hospital, deep down, he still harbors a dream of upholding his sense of duty as a doctor. However, everything begins to change when Gye Soo Jung, a “dark hero” genius doctor, enters his life.
In the newly released stills, Boo Seung Kwon exudes the cold authority of a powerful figure who holds the fate of the hospital in his hands as he sits at a table with a sharp, piercing gaze.
On the other hand, when dressed in a doctor’s coat and standing at a podium or walking through the hospital corridors, he radiates the dignity of a leader while also conveying the lonely charisma of a hospital director burdened with immense responsibility.
The newly released stills also raise anticipation for the intense conflict between Boo Seung Kwon, who has upheld the hospital’s order while carrying the weight of loneliness and seemingly punitive responsibility, and Gye Soo Jung, who is determined to tear that order down completely.
The production team commented, “Son Hyun Joo brought Boo Seung Kwon’s desperate sense of responsibility and complex inner world to life through his deeply immersive performance.” They continued, “Viewers will be able to witness the caliber of a true ‘acting master’ through Son Hyun Joo’s captivating performance, which radiates an overwhelming presence in every scene. The intense tension created through his confrontation with Kim Ji Won will also be one of the highlights of ‘Doctor X.’ Please look forward to it.”
“Doctor X” is set to premiere on October 9 at 9:50 p.m. KST. Stay tuned!
In the meantime, watch Son Hyun Joo in “Reborn Rookie” below:
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“Possible Love” director Lee Chang Dong will be receiving an award at the Mill Valley Film Festival!
On September 3, Netflix released a new poster for the upcoming film “Possible Love” alongside the announcement that director Lee Chang Dong will receive the Auteur Award at the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival. The film has also been invited to screen through the festival’s Spotlight program.
“Possible Love” tells the story of two married couples—a laid-off worker and his wife, along with a documentary filmmaker and her husband—whose lives become intertwined. As they meet to film a documentary, they are forced to confront their contrasting lives and hidden desires.
Organized by the California Film Institute, the Mill Valley Film Festival showcases new films by filmmakers who have established distinctive artistic visions through its Spotlight program. Meanwhile, the Auteur Award honors a filmmaker’s body of work and cinematic achievements.
The recognition at Mill Valley adds to Lee Chang Dong’s growing presence in the international film festival circuit. He was previously named the recipient of the Ebert Director Award at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Tribute Awards. “Possible Love” has also been invited to major film festivals around the world, including the Venice Film Festival’s Competition section and festivals in Toronto, New York, San Sebastián, Zurich, and Vancouver. The film has also been selected as South Korea’s entry in the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
The newly released poster for “Possible Love” shows Mi Ok (Jeon Do Yeon), Ho Seok (Sul Kyung Gu), Sang Woo (Zo In Sung), and Ye Ji (Cho Yeo Jeong) positioned at varying distances from one another on a beach at dawn. Ye Ji is seen looking at the other characters while holding a camera, building anticipation for what stories they will tell.
After premiering in theaters on September 23, “Possible Love” will be released on Netflix on November 6.
In the meantime, watch Cho Yeo Jeong’s currently airing drama “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” on Viki below:
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Actresses Moon Geun Young, Ko A Seong, and Kim Si Ah have finished filming for the upcoming film “Yeto” (literal title)!
“Yeto” tells the story of two influencer sisters who go on a camping trip, only for the younger sister to disappear at the site of a mysterious, defunct cult. The film is co-directed by Yeon Sang Ho, known for the films “Train to Busan” and “Colony” and the drama “Hellbound,” and director Yoon Young Woo, who previously served on the production teams for “Train to Busan” and “Parasite.”
Moon Geun Young returns to the big screen as a lead for the first time in nine years, playing the role of Su Ah, an influencer who puts her life with her younger sister Min Ah on display. She reunites with director Yeon Sang Ho following her appearance in Season 2 of the “Hellbound” series, where she received acclaim for her unconventional acting transformation.
Ko A Seong transforms into Deok Hee, who encounters the two sisters after they enter a mysterious world. This project marks Go Ah Sung’s first collaboration with director Yeon Sang Ho, and she is expected to showcase a new side of herself on screen.
Kim Si Ah plays Min Ah, the younger sister who experiences confusion while living alongside her influencer older sister Su Ah.
Director Yeon Sang Ho shared his thoughts, saying, “‘Yeto’ is a project that combines original visual effects with drama. I was personally amazed during filming by the explosive performances delivered by Moon Geun Young, Ko A Seong, and Kim Si Ah as they took on these unique characters. As this is a film that requires a significant amount of post-production work, we will do our best in the remaining stages. Please look forward to it.”
“Yeto” has wrapped up filming and is currently in the post-production phase. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Director Ahn Pan Seok has passed away after battling a cerebral hemorrhage.
On August 12, the production team of ENA’s upcoming drama “Romance Expert” (literal title), which Ahn Pan Seok directed, released an official statement saying, “We are heartbroken to share this tragic news. Director Ahn Pan Seok passed away on August 12, 2026, at the age of 64.”
They continued, “We are sharing this news at the request of the bereaved family. As the family is currently in deep grief and wishes to have a quiet farewell with the deceased, we sincerely ask for your cooperation in keeping the funeral proceedings private from the press.”
They concluded, “Once again, we express our deepest condolences. May he rest in peace.”
It was previously reported last month that Ahn Pan Seok had collapsed due to a cerebral hemorrhage and was hospitalized for treatment. At the time, the production company stated, “He is currently recovering. Following the completion of filming, the editing work has also been completed.”
Ahn Pan Seok began his career in the entertainment industry in 1987 as a producer in MBC’s drama department. He made his official directorial debut in 1994 with MBC Best Theater’s “Greetings of Love.”
He went on to direct acclaimed romance dramas including “Behind the White Tower,” “Something in the Rain,” “One Spring Night,” and “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon.” Most recently, he directed the upcoming drama “Romance Expert,” starring Choo Young Woo and Kim So Hyun, which is scheduled to premiere in October. The drama will mark his final directorial work.
We express our condolences to Ahn Pan Seok’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.
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KBS2’s upcoming drama “A Love Other Than Yours” has released new stills of Ahn Eun Jin!
“A Love Other Than Yours” is a realistic romance drama that follows a couple in their 10th year of dating as they experience unexpected emotional changes in a relationship that once felt familiar.
Ahn Eun Jin plays Lee Mi Do, a film director and Namgoong Ho’s (Seo Kang Jun) girlfriend of 10 years. Lee Mi Do is a rising film director who once drew attention with her short films but has reached the lowest point in her life as her next projects have fallen through one after another. She achieved her dream earlier than anyone else but now finds herself unable to move on to the next stage, repeatedly treading water as she confronts reality head-on.
By Mi Do’s side is Namgoong Ho, who has been with her since they were 7 years old. He is her oldest friend and the boyfriend who has stood by her for 10 years. However, with both her career and love life making it difficult to confidently look toward what comes next, Mi Do finds herself deep in thought about her present and future. Then, as unexpected unfamiliar emotions begin to penetrate her once-familiar daily life, complicated changes also begin to take place in her heart.
The stills capture the realistic side of film director Lee Mi Do. As she moves between the spaces of her everyday life, including filming locations and work cafes, she shows both her determination to hold on to her dream until the end and her uncertainty as she struggles with a reality that does not unfold as she wishes.
Ahn Eun Jin’s vivid performance is expected to realistically portray the everyday concerns and inner conflicts that everyone inevitably encounters in life.
The production team said, “Mi Do is a character anyone who has ever felt torn between dreams and reality can deeply relate to. From the first day of filming, Ahn Eun Jin delicately captured Mi Do’s sense of realism and strength, as well as the subtle emotions hidden within her. This fall, many viewers will laugh and cry alongside Mi Do as they follow her love and growth.”
“A Love Other Than Yours” will premiere on September 12 at 9:20 p.m. KST.
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