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Time of India
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee Yoo Mi exits 'Dreaming of You'; Hyeri in talks to join drama with Hwang In Yeop - Here's what we know so far
As actress Lee Yoo Mi , known for her roles in 'Squid Game', 'All of Us Are Dead', 'Mr. Plankton', and 'Strong Girl Nam-soon', exits the upcoming drama 'Dreaming of You', a search for a new lead has already begun. A new lead for 'Dreaming of You' is being considered Hyeri, whose recent drama 'Friendly Rivalry' brought her a lot of attention, is now in talks to join the show. The idol-turned-actress is reportedly reviewing the script positively, according to a report from Korean media outlet Sports World. If she accepts the role, Hyeri will star in the romantic drama opposite actor Hwang In Yeop, who rose to fame with his performance in 'True Beauty'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo What is 'Dreaming of You' about? 'Dreaming of You' is an upcoming Korean drama about two people whose lives are linked despite being at very different stages. The first main character is Lee Jae , a reporter whose story is told through three periods in her life – her teenage years, her 20s, and the present day as she turns 30. The second lead, Su Bin , is a film director, and his story also unfolds across these three stages. The contrast in their stories lies in their growth. Lee Jae was full of spark and curiosity when she was younger, but by the time she turns 30, she finds herself stuck in a dull and monotonous life. Su Bin, on the other hand, spent most of his youth buried under other people's expectations. But later, he finds the courage to pursue the dream he always wanted. Lee Yoo Mi was first offered the role of Lee Jae alongside Hwang In Yeop earlier this year. However, she had to step away from the project due to unknown reasons, leaving the lead female role open. The writer behind the drama The buzz around 'Dreaming of You' is not just about its cast. A lot of the excitement also comes from its writer, Im Me Ri. She has worked on well-loved shows such as 'Doom at Your Service', 'The Beauty Inside', and 'Human X Gumiho'. Her involvement has added to the anticipation for the drama, especially among fans of romantic K-dramas.
Pink Villa
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Hyeri in talks for romance drama Dreaming of You with Hwang In Yeop after Lee Yoo Mi exits, know plot and character details
Actress Lee Hyeri may soon return to the small screen in a new romance drama. On July 24, Korean media outlet Sports World revealed that the Reply 1988 star is currently reviewing an offer to lead the upcoming series Dreaming of You. If she accepts, this will be her next project following her appearance in Friendly Rivalry, which wrapped up earlier this year. Dreaming of You plot Dreaming of You is a romantic comedy that delicately intertwines the journeys of two individuals navigating different stages of life. At the heart of the story is Lee Jae, a reporter whose life unfolds across three pivotal decades. In her teenage years, she was bold and brimming with ambition, fearlessly chasing a dream that once defined her. However, as she stepped into her twenties, reality began to weigh heavily. Ambitions clashed with limitations, and idealism gave way to disillusionment. Now in her thirties, Lee Jae finds herself in a life that feels quietly unremarkable. She settled into a routine that lacks the spark she once had, prompting her to question whether she's truly living or merely surviving. In contrast stands Su Bin, a film director whose younger years were carefully orchestrated by his parents. As a teenager, he lived under the expectations and plans of others, never truly knowing what he wanted for himself. But in his twenties, Su Bin began to carve his own path. He broke free from the life others designed for him and pursued a dream of his own. By the time he reached his thirties, he had accomplished the very goal that once seemed distant. The drama is written by Im Me Ri, the screenwriter known for crafting emotionally resonant stories, such as The Beauty Inside and Doom at Your Service. Her works often focus on characters grappling with their inner worlds. And Dreaming of You appears to be continuing in that vein. About Hyeri and Hwang In Yeop's offered roles Hyeri has been offered the role of Lee Jae, a reporter in her 30s. Once someone who was filled with passion and fearlessness in her youth, she now navigates adulthood with a sense of stagnation. Reports suggest that actor Hwang In Yeop is being considered for the role of Su Bin, a young film director. Meanwhile, actress Lee Yoo Mi was initially eyed for the female lead role but has stepped away from the project for unspecified reasons. This opened the door for Hyeri, who is now the top contender for the role of Lee Jae. Hyeri and Hwang In Yeop yet to confirm roles Despite the buzz surrounding the potential cast, no official confirmations have been made by either Hyeri's or Hwang In Yeop's agencies. Both stars are still reviewing their respective offers. The production team has yet to release a finalized cast list.
Perth Now
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
The Coral are releasing 8-bit video game version of iconic debut album
The Coral have re-recorded their debut album in an 8-bit video game format. The Dreaming of You indie rockers have reworked their entire 2002 self-titled record with bassist Paul Duffy using the miniBit platform to put a nostalgic, lo-fi twist on the LP. The Coral Caves Of Illusion – Debut Album Celebration will be officially released on September 5 via AV8 Records, and is available now for pre-order. Revealing his motivation for the album, Paul said: "How do I make it sound like my favourite level on Sonic or Mickey Mouse's Castle Of Illusion?' The band were in the midst of working with director James Slater on documentary Dreaming of You, which focuses on the band's formation and experiences recording their first album. Paul recalled: "We were in the process of filming the documentary and James asked Nick Power (keyboards) if anyone could make an 8-bit version of Shadows Fall for a short scene in which we were depicted as pixel characters. 'Nick said: 'Duffy's your man'. I've always been a bit of a gamer, so it was perfect for me. "Everyone loved it so much that they said do the whole first album in 8-bit. Now it's featured throughout the documentary.' The Coral's most recent collection of new material was 2023's Sea of Mirrors - their 11th studio album - which featured actor Cillian Murphy on closing track Oceans Apart. The Peaky Blinders star had a spoken word part, a role originally intended for Frank Nero and Terence Hill, who turned down the offer. Frontman James Skelly previously told NME: "Sean was like, 'Oh I know someone. I did his first film. He might be good - Cillian Murphy.' and I was like, 'What? One of the best actors in the world?' "And then Cillian Murphy just emailed and was like, 'Ah, yeah I love the band, I'm up for helping you out.' "Then we just had a conversation about what it was going to be, because we needed help with it. We were speaking about books we liked and films and how you build a character. He went away and thought about the character and tried different things. 'He just sent what he did for the album and said it should be like an old sort of American actor like Bella Lugosi or Buster Keaton. The idea was these massive stars ended up in these B-movies. "And they were like, 'Where is my life?' That's the idea, this internal thing of, 'How did I get here?' He just nailed it and we put it in the track and put some reverb on it. We were like 'Nice one Cillian, thanks a lot, you put the cherry on top.' "
Los Angeles Times
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Selena's family says decision to deny her killer parole ‘reaffirms that justice continues to stand'
Selena's family is 'grateful' that the young singer's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, was denied parole Thursday in Texas. Saldívar, 64, is serving a life sentence for the March 31, 1995, murder that took place at a Corpus Christi hotel after the singer, whose last name was Quintanilla-Pérez, accused friend Saldívar of embezzling $30,000. The older woman had been president of the Selena fan club and manager of the singer's Selena Etc. boutiques. The Quintanilla family and Chris Pérez, the guitarist who secretly married Selena in 1992, seemed pleased with the decision to deny parole, writing on social media, 'Today, we are grateful.' They said they were celebrating Selena's life, rather than remembering her murder. The parole board said in documents obtained Thursday by The Times that the killing had 'elements of brutality, violence, assaultive behavior or conscious selection of victim's vulnerability indicating a conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others, such that the offender poses a continuing threat to public safety.' 'While nothing can bring Selena back,' the family continued, 'this decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans around the world far too soon.' Saldívar's case is eligible for another parole review — in Texas, a comprehensive evaluation involving interviews and behavioral reviews — in 2030. 'Selena's legacy is one of love, music, and inspiration. She lived with joy, gave selflessly, and continues to uplift generations with her voice and her spirit,' the Quintanillas and Pérez wrote. 'As her family and loved ones, we remain committed to preserving her memory and ensuring that her story is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves.' Fans' support, they said, had been a source of strength and healing over the years. The Tejana pop superstar was about to record her first English-language crossover album when she was shot in the back by Saldívar at a Corpus Christi Days Inn. 'Dreaming of You' was released posthumously in July 1995. Jennifer Lopez starred in 'Selena,' the 1997 film about the singer, and in 2020, Netflix debuted 'Selena: The Series,' a two-season, 18-episode series looking at her rise to fame with the family band, Los Dinos, and her murder. In 2024, the Oxygen network released 'Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them,' a two-part documentary incorporating Saldívar's version of events. The latter was done without the family's OK. Most recently, the documentary 'Selena y Los Dinos,' featuring home movies shot by older sister Suzette Quintanilla, impressed audiences at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Selena fans weren't happy about 'Selena & Yolanda.' 'It's very clear to me that [the filmmakers are] giving a lot of weight to Yolanda's allegations,' 'Anything for Selena' podcast host Maria Elena Garcia told The Times in 2024. referencing promotions for the documentary. 'Empty allegations that she has been making for literally decades. To me, that's incredibly irresponsible, unethical and, frankly, just distasteful.' Earlier this month, a Saldívar family member told the New York Post that Saldívar knows what she did was wrong but maintains that Selena came at her 'really aggressively.' 'She was so thrown off with how forceful Selena was being; everything happened so fast,' the family member said. 'If Selena had confronted her differently, this never would have happened.' Saldívar's defense team alleged at trial in October 1995 that she shot Selena by accident and that Corpus Christi police who questioned her never mentioned that claim. During a nine-hour standoff at the hotel where Selena was shot, Saldívar told police negotiators that she told the singer she had bought a .38-caliber revolver to kill herself, the Associated Press reported in 1995. 'She told me: 'Yolanda, I don't want you to kill yourself.' She opened the door. When I told her to close it, the gun went off,' Saldívar said. The taped conversation was played at trial. Saldívar did not testify at trial after a judge denied a request that she testify only about her interactions with police. However, several hotel employees testified that they saw a calm Saldívar with the gun pursuing a screaming, bleeding Selena, the AP said. Times staff writer Clara Harter contributed to this report.
Los Angeles Times
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Remember This Banger: Selena's ‘Dreaming of You'
Before Selena Quintanilla was murdered on March 31, 1995, she was on the precipice of something big — the culmination of all her grinding and hustling in the Tejano music scene was about to send her into another stratosphere. The 23-year-old Grammy winner had already accomplished so much in her short life, becoming a beloved figure among those who wore Stetson hats and frequented rodeos. But just when the promise of more was on the horizon, Selena's light was snuffed out. In the 30 years since her death, Latinos (and beyond) have elevated the late singer to sainthood. Hers is a tragic story of a life cut too soon to realize her fullest potential. And no song in her catalog encapsulates that more than 'Dreaming of You.' Released on Aug. 14, 1995, 'Dreaming of You' was the posthumous lead single from the Corpus Christi-bred singer's fifth and final studio album of the same name. It was the first Spanish-language album to debut at no. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 331,000 copies in its first week, and would go on to become the best-selling Latin music album for the next 20 years. Selena's memory has far outlasted the number of years she was alive — and her legacy has become her best-selling product. The Quintanilla family has continuously capitalized on Selena's memory, making millions upon millions on her image, story and music. It doesn't always sit well with fans. But back in 1995, the album was a welcome opportunity to honor Selena's talent, grieve her loss and mourn what a long life could have given her and her fans. Given that her death happened in the midst of recording, songwriters, producers and her family had to finish the album without her, filling the void of not just an artist, but a loved one. In E News' oral history of the making of 'Dreaming of You,' Selena's husband Chris Perez recalls how difficult it was to continue work on the album so soon after her death. 'To be around the voice at that particular time was really painful,' he explained. 'To the point to where I just would ask to not even have that vocal going on, you know, just pop it in here and there so I knew where I was in the song. It wasn't fun.' The album was to be Selena's big anglophone crossover attempt, with 'Dreaming of You' leading the charge. Originally written by Franne Golde and Tom Snow for Minneapolis pop R&B group The Jets, 'Dreaming of You' is a sweet, longing ballad of a girl sitting in her room dreaming of the boy she loves. It reads and sounds like a starry-eyed teenager's diary entry: Late at night when all the world is sleeping / I stay up and think of you / And I wish on a star / that somewhere you are / thinking of me too… 'Dreaming of You' was Selena's highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 22 on the chart. The song had captured the very essence of Selena and her life to that point: a young girl who had fallen in love with a boy her parents didn't approve of, but compelled by her passion, decided to run away and marry him despite their dismay. The song also reads like an allegory for a young Mexican American woman who is caught between two cultures, struggling with the confining nature of being enough for both sides of her identity. Selena was a predominantly Spanish-language artist who modeled herself after divas like Donna Summer, Jody Watley and Paula Abdul, within a primarily Mexican genre. She wanted to be an American R&B-pop singer, but had been cordoned off from that path — a business decision made by her father when she was too young to fully possess her own voice. And it became the primary goal of her artistry to create a space that fit her fullest self, as she was and as she wanted to be. This is most evident on 'Dreaming of You.' On the sentimental banger, she taps into the same heart-wrenching, ranchera balladeering she performs on 'Tú Solo Tú' and 'No Me Queda Más' and transfers it to English-language pop. And to fully emphasize the crossover, she does an interlude in Spanish. It serves as a connective bridge between two periods of her career that would allow her fans to cross over with her. Although it's the ultimate story of what could have been, the truth is that Selena did accomplish the career she dreamed of. As she crossed over into the afterlife, she also crossed over into the American pop mainstream, just as she had hoped for in her time on Earth. And in sharing her music from generation to generation, fans continue to fulfill that dream.
