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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Sets Korean Comedy Thriller ‘Husbands in Action'
Netflix is commencing production on new Korean action comedy thriller, 'Husbands in Action,' featuring an unconventional rescue mission with a comedic twist. The film follows Chung-sik, a dedicated Drug Squad detective, who must team up with his ex-wife's current husband, Min-seok, a veterinarian, to rescue her from a dangerous criminal organization. Director Park Gyu-tae, known for his recent comedy hit '6/45,' will bring his characteristic wit and humor to the project. More from Variety ADVERTISEMENT Jin Sun-kyu ('Uprising,' 'The Uncanny Counter Season 2: Counter Punch') will portray Chung-sik, while Gong Myoung ('Way Back Love,' 'Citizen of a Kind') takes on the role of Min-seok. Both actors previously worked together in the film 'Extreme Job.' The cast also includes Kim Ji-suk ('Recruit' Season 2, 'When the Camellia Blooms') as Do-joon, the tech-savvy drug gang leader; Yoon Kyung-ho ('The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call') as rival gang leader Yong-gang; Kang Han-na ('About Family,' 'Start-Up') as Si-nae, who actively fights against her captors; and Lee Da-hee ('Single's Inferno,' 'The Divorce Insurance') as Hye-ran, Do-joon's wife and key player in the drug world. 'Husbands in Action' will be produced by TPS Company, the production house behind '6/45,' 'Hard Hit,' 'Seobok,' and 'Fabricated City,' with Netflix handling distribution. The film will premiere exclusively on the streaming platform. Netflix's upcoming Korea slate includes 'Lost in Starlight,' the platform's first Korean animated feature; 'Wall to Wall' (also known as '84 Square Meters'), which explores housing anxieties central to contemporary Korean society; 1998 Busan-set youth romance 'Love Untangled'; 'Mantis,' a spinoff from the hit 'Kill Boksoon'; 'Good News,' a 1970s-set hijacking drama; and 'Great Flood,' a sci-fi disaster film. Best of Variety Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Tatler Asia
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
11 new K-dramas to binge-watch this month: Watch for these thrillers, rom-coms and star comebacks
'Second Shot at Love' Above Sooyoung and Gong Myoung takes a second shot at love in their latest K-drama. (Photo: tvN) Premieres on Viki (selected regions), May 12 Han Geum-joo (Girls' Generation's Sooyoung) is a talented car mechanic with a love for drinks—and no patience for being labelled an alcoholic. Just as she swears off booze to prove her critics wrong, her first love, Seo Ui-joon (Gong Myoung), reappears. He's a doctor with a strong aversion to alcohol. What could possibly go wrong? 'Spring of Youth' Above In their spring of youth (Photo: SBS) When K-pop idol Sa Gye (Ha Yoo-joon of AxMxP) is kicked out of his band, he gives college a try. At Hanju University, he falls for music student Kim Bom ( All of Us Are Dead' s Park Ji-hu); together they form a band with med student Seo Tae-yang (Lee Seung-hyub from Lovely Runner) , drummer Gong Jin-gu (Kim Sun-min) and superfan Bae Gyu-ri (Seo Hye-won). See also: The breakout stars of 'Weak Hero Class': Meet the next generation of K-drama talent 'Shark: The Storm' Above 'Shark: The Storm' is coming. (Photo: IMDb) Premieres May 15 Kim Min-seok reprises his role as Cha Woo-sol in this sequel to Shark: The Beginning . Out of prison and seeking redemption through MMA, Woo-sol faces off against Hyun Woo-yong (Lee Hyun-wook), a brutal underground fight league boss. This time, it's not about glory—it's about survival. 'Dear Hongrang' Premieres on Netflix, May 15 Lee Jae-wook (Alchemy of Souls) stars as Hongrang, the long-lost heir of a merchant empire, who vanished at age eight and resurfaces 12 years later with no memory of his past. Jo Bo-ah (Destined With You) plays his devoted step-sister Jae-yi, who must navigate the mystery of his return—and her growing feelings for him. Don't miss: Star-studded K-dramas with next-level casting and unforgettable cameos 'Nine Puzzles' Premieres on Disney+, May 21 Yoon I-na (Kim Da-mi, who you might recognise from Our Beloved Summer ) was once the prime suspect in her uncle's murder. Now a profiler, she's drawn into a series of copycat killings that echo the unsolved case. Forced to work with profiler Kim Sae-han (Seon Suk-ku), who once doubted her, she must confront the puzzle of her own past to find the killer. 'The Director's Hater' Above This two-episode K-drama is dropping this month. (Photo: IMDb) Premieres on May 23 To save his career and team, professional basketball coach Maeng Gong (Park Sung-woong) is forced to work with his harshest critic, notorious online troll Hwa Jin (Park Soo-oh). Together, they embark on a mission to rejuvenate the team's dynamics, blending Maeng Gong's experience with Hwa-jin's unconventional insights. 'Our Unwritten Seoul' Above Park Bo-young plays twins in her latest K-drama (Photo: tvN) Premieres on Netflix on May 24 Park Bo-young plays identical twin sisters Yoo Mi-ji and Yoo Mi-rae, who are polar opposites in every way and lead vastly different lives. Yoo Mi-ji is a free-spirit, once a promising track athlete whose sprinting days are now over. Yoo Mi-rae, on the other hand, is an uptight type A who works at a public corporation. When circumstances—largely of their own making—force the sisters to swap identities, they go on a journey of self discovery, second chances and unexpected romance. GOT7's Jin Young costars as Lee Ho-su, a lawyer with a heart of gold. 'ONE: High School Heroes' Above Your newest school-bullying thriller has arrived (Photo: Wavve) Premieres May 30 Lee Jung-ha (Moving) stars as Ui-gyeom, a quiet, brilliant student with a hidden fighting talent. Teaming up with the charismatic Kang Yoon Gi (Kim Do Wan) , they form the High School Heroes, a masked vigilante group battling bullies and school corruption. 'Oh My Ghost Clients' Above Defender of the dead (Photo: MBC) Premieres on May 30 In this supernatural comedy K-drama, Jung Kyung-ho (Hospital Playlist) plays Noh Moo-jin, a labor attorney more interested in paychecks than principles—at least at first. When he suddenly gains the ability to see ghosts, he teams up with his sister-in-law, the passionate rookie lawyer Han Seo-yeon (Seol In-ah of Business Proposal ), to help their deceased clients find justice. Despite himself, he slowly learns to become the kind of lawyer he was always meant to be. 'Good Boy' Premieres on Prime on May 31 Fresh off his Baeksang-nominated role in When Life Gives You Tangerines , Park Bo-gum returns in the action-comedy K-drama Good Boy . He plays Yoon Dong-ju, a former Olympic boxing gold medalist who, after an early retirement brought on by personal setbacks, finds himself recruited into a special police unit. Joining him is Kim So-hyun as Ji Han-na, a sharp-shooting Olympic gold medalist facing a similar fate. Together, they put their elite athletic skills to use in a fight against crime and corruption.
Korea Herald
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
'Way Back Love' to explore human life with kind-hearted grim reaper
'Extreme Job' star Gong Myoung and 'Light Shop' star Kim Min-ha join hands for a fantasy romance drama Tving's upcoming original series, "Way Back Love," delves into love and the human experience through the story of a compassionate grim reaper guiding souls to their final moments, the cast shared Tuesday. The six-episode fantasy romance follows Hee-wan (Kim Min-ha) and her first love, Ram-woo (Gong Myoung), who mysteriously reappears — not as the boy she once knew, but as a supernatural being tasked with leading the deceased to the afterlife. Last year, "Way Back Love" was invited to the Busan International Film Festival's On Screen section, which spotlights highly anticipated series set for streaming release. Gong Myoung, known for his endearing performances in "Be Melodramatic" and his comedic turn as a detective in box-office hit "Extreme Job," said he drew inspiration from iconic grim reaper portrayals in Korean media. "I had many discussions with the director about how I could be portrayed as a grim reaper. While referencing the characters of my seniors, I thought about how I could bring a different feel to the role. Since the grim reaper in 'Way Back Love' is different from existing characters, I studied the script extensively," Gong said during a press conference in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. He cited the performances of Ha Jung-woo ("Along with the Gods") and Lee Dong-wook ("Guardian: The Lonely and Great God") as key references. Director Kim Hye-yeong described Ram-woo as a reaper unlike any seen before. "Kim Ram-woo is a grim reaper who gives people a chance. Our story features a kind-hearted grim reaper who provides an opportunity to fulfill unfinished memories and love while being with them for a week," he explained. Kim Min-ha spoke about capturing the emotional complexity of Hee-wan, a once-outgoing woman whose personality shifts drastically after Ram-woo's departure. "The character has both bright aspects and deep, dark extremes coexisting. I wondered how to portray this naturally, but since I also have those extremes within me, I was able to relate to Hee-wan more," she shared. Kim, whose latest projects included blockbuster Disney+ series "Light Shop," also reflected on her tendency to choose work centered around love. "The projects I want to work on always seem to have 'love' as their foundation. 'Light Shop' explores crossroads and the courage of making choices in the afterlife. It was a story I had been contemplating and wanted to express, so I was grateful when it came to me in script form."
