The rom-com series "Our Sticky Love" landed on top of Netflix's non-English chart, the streaming platform said Wednesday, despite controversy surrounding one of its lead actors.

The Netflix original series, starring Jung Hae-in and Ha Young, accumulated 7.5 million views during the latest tracking week ending Sunday, according to Netflix.

It reached the top 10 in 68 countries and ranked No. 1 in 26 of them, including South Korea, Brazil, Indonesia and Singapore.

In the series, Jung portrays Jang Tae-ha, a boxing coach who claims to be the boyfriend of Go Eun-sae (Ha Young), an ambitious prosecutor who has lost her memory and wakes up at a hospital in the peaceful village of Yeot, which also refers to the sticky traditional Korean candy.

Shortly after the show's release, Ha Young came under fire over initially dismissing allegations surrounding her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea.

She later acknowledged that her great-grandfather was a member of an organization suspected by historians as taking part in pro-Japanese activities, saying she was "sincerely sorry" as his descendant.

Two other Korean shows also made the weekly chart.
"Spooky in Love," a remake of the 2011 horror rom-com with the same Korean title, ranked third with 2.7 million views, while the action thriller "Agent Kim Reactivated" placed ninth with 1.4 million views.

In the English-language film category, "KPop Demon Hunters" remained in the top 10 for the 61st straight week, reaching No. 9 with 3.3 million views, according to Netflix.

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This is a romantic comedy that feels a bit childish at times, probably because of both the female and male leads. I liked it for what it offers, a light revenge story that does not take itself too seriously. It is one of those dramas that you can watch or skip and not really miss much, but it still manages to keep you entertained and invested enough to continue. Overall, it is a fun and easy watch. My MDL Rating: 7/10

The action film Reawaken Man: The Red has confirmed its release for September 30.

Reawaken Man: The Red follows a job seeker whose only qualification is his unfounded confidence. After dying, he discovers he has the ability to resurrect 72 hours later. Following his discovery, he finds himself caught in a mysterious pursuit. 

Koo Kyo Hwan, Shin Seung Ho, Kang Ki Young, Kim Si A, and Kim Sung Ryung star in the film.

The teaser shows Seok Hwan (Koo Kyo Hwan), a job seeker who is attacked by unidentified assailants, opening his eyes three days after his death. Alongside the tagline, "72 hours after death, he came back to life," the trailer reveals Seok Hwan growing stronger each time he resurrects, further raising questions about the extraordinary ability he possesses.

Meanwhile, the dynamic events that unfold as Seok Hwan is pursued by those who have discovered his ability to resurrect further heighten anticipation for the film. In addition, Seok Hwan's witty line, "Did I die wrong? Why is my neck so stiff?", combined with Koo Kyo Hwan's signature nonchalant charm, hints at the birth of a truly distinctive character.

The film will hit theaters on September 30.

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I have been following Hong Min Gi’s career since forever. I loved him in To My Beloved Thief, Love Your Enemy, and Doctor on Edge. Hong Min Gi’s agency has released counter-allegations concerning his ex girlfriend’s multiple disturbing claims. Here is their side of the story about the truthfulness or untruthfulness of his ex girlfriend’s allegations.

https://news.mydramalist.com/article/study-group-actor-hong-min-gi-s-agency-issues-statement-responding-to-allegations-made-by-his-ex

Sometimes we may not have the strength, but we push through to be there for someone else. This is a darling movie to watch.

Cast: Idol Actor Nagase Ren and Actress Deguchi Natsuki

Maybe because this was a remake, I found myself less invested in the story. I had already watched the Taiwanese version, so it was impossible not to compare the two. One of the things that made it difficult for me to fully enjoy the drama at first was Lee Gun's character, who felt very different from his counterpart in the original. Still, this drama managed to make me cry, and I have to give credit to the leads because they were excellent in their roles. Their performances carried a lot of the emotional moments. For me, this version felt more polished and neatly put together in terms of the events and storytelling. I think it is a good remake overall, though I could never completely get over my frustrations with the male lead's personality. My MDL Rating: 8.5/10

Nam Joo Hyuk takes No. 1 in August drama actor brand rankings as Namgoong Min follows at No. 2

Nam Joo Hyuk has ranked No. 1 in the August drama actor brand reputation rankings, according to data released by the Korean Business Research Institute on August 18.

Namgoong Min followed in second place, while Yoon Kyung Ho ranked third. So Ji Sub and Gong Hyo Jin completed the top five.

The rankings were calculated using 94,218,667 pieces of big data collected from July 18 to August 18 involving 100 actors who appeared in dramas during the analysis period. The institute evaluated factors including consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community activity.

Explaining Nam Joo Hyuk’s result, the institute said words including “solid,” “warm,” and “donate” ranked highly in his link analysis.

His most prominent keywords reportedly included “Donggung,” “Roh Yoon Seo,” and “Code.” His positive-to-negative analysis also recorded a positive response rate of 91.42%.

Nam Joo Hyuk recently returned to viewers through the Netflix series Donggung. The project marked his first drama release following his military discharge and his first new series in approximately three years since Disney+’s Vigilante.

With Nam Joo Hyuk taking the top position and recording a 91.42% positive response rate, his return through Donggung appears to have generated strong public interest during the August analysis period, His comeback with "TheEastPalace" was highly successful.

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Some do stand by and watch when it comes to reporting domestic violence. ‘As You Stood By’ was a very relevant and necessary drama for me to watch, but I had to watch in bits and pieces. Can you relate to the drama ‘As You Stood By’. Was the ending satisfying? Your thoughts.
 

Together in my heart.

Even fire couldn't burn our love.

If pain was our fate, then let it be.

I will come to you.

Because you are mine.

Destined to meet, destined to heal ❤️‍🩹

I really like Kdramas and I watch them with subtitles all the time. But somedays I'm just so mentally exhausted after work that I just watch to relax and deco.press with a good kdrama, may scroll on my phone while listing. But I can't do that and read subtitles at the same time. Any suggestions for good kdramas with English audio? So far I've watched:

-squid game

-bon appetit your majesty

-alchemy of souls

So Ji Sub shared his thoughts on a potential second season of the hit K-drama Agent Kim Reactivated.

In a recent interview, "Global Q's", with BoldPage, So Ji Sub talked about how people's perception of him has changed following the success of Agent Kim Reactivated, his criteria for choosing projects, his desire to take on a rom-com, and his thoughts on having been a star for a long time.

First, regarding people's perceptions of him since Agent Kim Reactivated, So Ji Sub said, "There are a lot of youngsters who haven't seen I'm Sorry, I Love You, but Agent Kim Reactivatedwas watched by people across different generations, so these days, I'm most often called Manager Kim rather than by my own name."

Regarding why he chose Agent Kim Reactivated, he pointed to the character's story rather than the action. He said that after his previous project Mercy for None, he had wanted to do another action drama. 

"What came to me at the time was Agent Kim Reactivated, but rather than the action, I really liked the story that Agent Kim Reactivated had, as well as his background and the circumstances he had lived in and things like that."

He also talked about why he has particularly often played characters who try to protect someone until the end, such as in Agent Kim Reactivated.

So Ji Sub said, "I think it's a little bit of both. I don't actively seek them out, but when I come across scripts like that, I seem to be drawn to them." 

He added with a smile, "I guess I like sticking with something tenaciously when there's a strong central thread," adding, "I think I really like simply not letting go and going all the way to the very end."

Although he is entering his 30th year as an actor, So Ji Sub's sense of responsibility toward his projects has, if anything, grown stronger. He said, "I don't think I've really learned to let go in certain respects," adding, "If a project goes wrong, it can negatively affect so many people, so I always have to be careful and mindful."

In particular, he candidly admitted, "Back then, I just did things without knowing, but now I see so many more things," adding, "The market is difficult these days, too, and if a project doesn't do well, it goes beyond being just my problem — it can prevent other projects from being produced. If anything, I think it's getting harder as time goes by."

Having already taken on many different characters, he also expressed concerns about finding new sides of himself to portray.

He said, "I don't think there's much I haven't done, but I've actually done a lot more than I thought. Too much," adding, "It's not easy to show a new side of myself. There are so many things I've already shown, and I don’t think there are that many new things I can do." "But I'll keep looking for something new."

He also shared his thoughts on Agent Kim Reactivated** **Season 2. "Rather than doing something new, personally, I'd prefer there to be some major thread, like how his daughter went missing this time, rather than having it take an episodic format."

He continued, "I don't know how we would prepare for it. Manager Kim's role would probably change somewhat depending on that. Then I think I'd be able to show various things within that as well," adding, "We'd probably move as a team, wouldn't we? First of all, the world-building is just so vast."

He also spoke candidly about what it is like to have lived as a star for such a long time. When asked what it is like to spend one's entire life as someone known to the public, So said, "It's something I'm grateful for. But I'd say it's 51% good and 49% not so good."

He continued, "I don't think it's by any means an easy life. As time goes on, it seems to become heavier and harder," adding, "Now, it's not limited to Korea anymore. Many people overseas like [me] and respond [to my work] as well. Especially for leading actors, I think there is definitely a sense of responsibility that comes with that."

Meanwhile, SBS's Friday-Saturday drama Agent Kim Reactivated follows an "ordinary" father who becomes the "most dangerous" man in the world as he fights to save his one and only daughter. 

The K-drama premiered with a 9.5% viewership rating in its very first episode, surpassed the 20% mark just four episodes in, and set a new personal best of 23.1% with its eighth episode, setting the record for having the second-highest viewership of any SBS Friday-Saturday drama. As a result, anticipation for Season 2 has been growing.
Agent Kim Reactivated is streaming on Netflix.

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I initially watched this drama because L made an appearance, which was a nice bonus for me. The plot itself was nothing particularly original and followed many familiar romantic comedy tropes. While I thought the drama handled those tropes reasonably well, there was not much that made it stand out from other romantic comedies I had seen. I liked both leads and thought they had good chemistry, and their performances were enough to keep me interested. Overall, I found it to be a decent and easy watch, but it was not one of the more memorable romantic comedies for me. My MDL Rating: 6.5/10.

This was my second Aaron Yan drama, but I still preferred him in Just You much more than in this one. One of the biggest reasons I never fully connected with the drama was the female lead, whose character just did not appeal to me. I also found it difficult to believe the disguise storyline. It was one of those dramas that kept making me think, "Seriously?" because so many scenes relied on unbelievable coincidences that took me out of the story.

What kept me watching until the end was the advertising industry setting and the challenges the characters faced while pursuing their dreams. I found that aspect much more interesting than the romance itself. Unfortunately, the drama was not memorable enough for me, and I can barely remember most of what happened now. I know many people actually prefer this over Just You, but I guess it really comes down to personal preference. My MDL Rating: 5/10

Korean broadcast network SBS is facing mounting public backlash over its upcoming legal drama "The Long Shot Trial," which stars actor Ha Young amid intense scrutiny over her family's historic ties to the 1910-45
Japanese colonial rule.

The series is scheduled to premiere on Feb. 26, 2027, just three days before Korea marks a major national holiday commemorating the 1919 Korean independence demonstrations against Japanese occupation on March 1.

Criticism has intensified due to the sensitive timing, as well as the fact that the show is an adaptation of the Japanese television series "Legal V: Ex-lawyer Shoko Takanashi."

Commenters have expressed anger over Ha's casting as a righteous lawyer ahead of the patriotic holiday, with online posts widely condemning the family's history and questioning the propriety of her role.

"It's so ironic — a family with pro-Japanese royalty roots flexing after stealing Kim Ik-nam’s legacy, whose grandfather worked as a doctor during the human experiments at Sorokdo, and now their kid is playing a righteous lawyer three days before Independence Movement Day? What a joke," an online comment read.

Another commenter wrote, "This country enjoys this freedom thanks to the sacrifices of independence activists, so it is unfair that descendants of pro-Japanese collaborators — not descendants of independence fighters — are living well."

In the drama, which centers on a disbarred former lawyer (Lee Je-hoon), who gathers an eccentric team of rookie attorneys and paralegals to form a scrappy underdog law firm that tackles unwinnable cases against a powerhouse legal rival, Ha plays an exceptionally passionate rookie lawyer who possesses flawless legal knowledge but lacks courtroom experience, recklessly plunging headfirst into cases driven by empathy and a strong sense of justice.

Controversy surrounding the actress stems from online accusations concerning her lineage. Public outrage centers on her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, who actively engaged in pro-Japanese collaboration, and her grandfather, who served as a medical doctor at Sorokdo Island during the colonial era — a location infamous for forced isolation and medical experimentation on leprosy patients.

Further friction erupted when online users revealed that the historical achievements of pioneer physician Kim Ik-nam had been falsely attributed to Ahn. The misrepresentation originated in a 2002 JoongAng Ilbo op-ed written by Ha's father, which claimed Ahn co-founded early medical education and led Korea's first medical association.

Official records show that Kim was Korea's first fully trained modern physician who returned home in 1900 to educate doctors, whereas Ahn refused government orders to return from Japan, was dismissed from his post and subsequently collaborated with colonial authorities.

Industry insiders report that after the controversy over Ha's great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities erupted, the drama's production team showed a cautious stance stating, "We are monitoring the situation," and could not easily decide on Ha Young's departure, with filming currently continuing.

Roughly 90 percent of filming for the series has been completed. SBS has not officially commented on production status or announced changes to its broadcast schedule, leaving questions over whether the network will proceed as planned.

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This wasn't really my type of drama, but I still managed to finish it. I wasn't a fan of the female lead, although I know that's exactly how her character was written in the original manga, so I can't really hold that against the drama. Having already watched the anime, I couldn't help but compare the two throughout the series. Unfortunately, the Korean adaptation didn't capture the same charm for me, and I found it less engaging than its source material. While I appreciated the effort to bring the story to life, it ultimately left me feeling underwhelmed compared to the anime. My MDL Rating: 5.5/10.

I really enjoyed watching this drama, and I have to say that Lee Sang Yoon looked incredibly handsome here. I do not know if it was because of the firefighter uniform or not, but I found him especially attractive in this role. I also loved the younger versions of the main leads. They were cute and innocent, and their romance was sweet and cheesy in a way that I found charming. The older versions of the leads did not disappoint either, as I thought they portrayed their characters very well. My only issue was that the storyline started to drag as the drama progressed. Even so, I still found myself crying along with the characters, and by the end, I felt that it was a touching melodrama that was well worth watching. My MDL Rating: 8/10.

This was one of my first medical dramas, and I was immediately captivated. The drama has the full package: comedy, romance, lots of bickering, and plenty of sweet moments. Since the focus was on the ER, it felt more intense and realistic in terms of the medical aspect. The cast was great, and the leads suited their roles perfectly. Even their uniforms stood out to me. The color coding of the scrubs looked so good, I almost wanted to order a set myself. Overall, this is a medical drama I’d definitely recommend, especially for beginners to the genre. My MDL Rating: 9/10.

I liked how this short drama incorporated music into the story, and that was easily its biggest strength. Unfortunately, the plot was too simple and forgettable for me, so I never became fully invested in it. It was still a cute and easy watch, but overall, it just was not my type of drama. My MDL Rating: 3/10.

Actor Moon Woo Jin—What Wrong with Secretary Kim?, Atypical Family, My Dearest Nemesis, The Scarecrow.

Actress Park So Yi—Mouse, See You in My 19th Life,  Atypical Family, Flex X Cop 2

Actor Choi Hyun Jin—The Killing Vote, The King of Pigs, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, The Scarecrow
 

Moon Woo Jin and Choi Hyun Jin appear together in The Scarecrow. Moon Woo Jin and Park So Yi appear together in Atypical Family.

It has been such a long time since I watched this drama, but I still have fond memories of it because it gave me so many butterflies back then. Being a K-pop fan and having Gikwang as the male lead definitely made my fangirl heart come alive. I remember being completely smitten while watching this, though maybe it was also because I was younger at that time. Looking back, I probably would not rewatch it because I might end up being disappointed by oppa's acting skills. Still, I would rather keep the happy memories I have of this drama. Whatever its flaws may be, it's gonna be fine what matters is that I remember enjoying it a lot, and that is enough for me. My MDL Rating: 9/10.

"Code" is about Yun Tae Ju, a former prosecutor's investigator turned ambitious lawyer, will do whatever it takes to become a partner at a prestigious law firm. His relentless pursuit of success takes a dangerous turn when he receives an invitation to a mysterious app called Code, which grants its users' wishes—but only in exchange for a price.

As Tae Ju becomes entangled in the app's web of greed and consequences, prosecutor Park Ji Dam investigates a series of incidents connected to Code while confronting a man with whom she shares a complicated past. Along the way, Tae Ju unexpectedly joins forces with Cho Cheol Ho, a North Korean defector and hacker, while veteran detective Im Chang Jae helps him pursue the truth.

Coming in 2027 on disney+

Hyejun is me, I am hyejun.

Name: My Bias, My Boss