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Mint
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who was Choi Jung Woo? K-drama actor know for roles in City Hunter, Legend of the Blue Sea, Doctor Stranger passes away
Popular South Korean actor Choi Jung Woo, who has appeared in several hit K-Dramas such as City Hunter, Doctor Stranger, and The Legend of the Blue Sea, passed away, as confirmed by multiple Korean outlets. As per Koreaboo, he was 68. Soompi quoted his agency, Bless ENT, confirming the loss of the veteran actor. A representative said, 'Actor Choi Jung Woo has passed away.' However, the cause of his death is yet to be disclosed. The agency speaker also added, "The exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed.' Born in 1957, Choi Jung Woo is best known for his supporting roles in several Korean shows. He made his debut in 1975 with the play titled, The Life of an Actor. He began his acting career in theatre and worked for companies like Shinsi. Besides stage acting, he was also a voice actor who showcased a wide range of talent. He starred in several K-Dramas, including God's Quiz, Two Cops, Public Enemy 2, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, The Chaser, Brilliant Legacy, Prosecutor Princess, Gumiho: Tale of the Fox's Child, Midas, My Daughter Seo Young, Master's Sun, Call It Love, Tyrant, Who Is She! and The Tale of Lady Ok. He rose to fame for starring in K-dramas like Lee Min Ho's City Hunter and The Legend Of The Blue Sea. He was also a part of So Ji Sub and Gong Hy Jin's Master's Sun and Lee Jong Suk-starrer Doctor Stranger. Meanwhile, Choi Jung Woo's funeral will take place at the Gimpo Woori Hospital Funeral Home. The procession is scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 29.
India Today
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
5 best K-dramas to watch in one night
5 best K-dramas to watch in one night May 26, 2025 Looking for K-Dramas you can binge in one night? These short series and web dramas deliver gripping stories and a satisfying ending—no all-nighters required. Tastefully Yours is a kitchen romance that is like a war between Han Beom-woo, the successor to a large food company, and Mo Yeon-joo, who only values taste in food. The Sound of Magic - 6 episodes The series follows Private Ahn Jun-ho and Corporal Han Ho-yeol, members of the Deserter Pursuit unit tasked with capturing soldiers who have gone AWOL. D.P. - 6 episodes This tragic love story is based on the tragic true story of Korea's first soprano, Yun Sim-deok, and her lover Kim Woo-jin, set in 1920s Japanese-occupied Korea. Hymn of Death - 6 episodes With intense action, suspense, and a gripping revenge plot, this fast-paced series keeps you hooked — powered by a standout performance from Han So-hee. My Name - 8 episodes Two lifelong friends—a lyricist and a photographer—live together for two weeks to collaborate on a music project, where friendship slowly begins to blur into romance. Soundtrack #1 - 4 episodes Which of these shows do you plan to binge-watch tonight?
GMA Network
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Song Joong Ki surprised at Filipinos' love for 'Vincenzo,' says he'll call the writer for Season 2
Song Joong Ki was stunned to learn that Filipinos are huge fans of 'Vincenzo.' During the press conference ahead of his first fan meet in Manila on Saturday, the Hallyu icon was asked by GMA News Online what role he had in K-Dramas does he think Filipinos love the most, and was shocked to learn that it was Vincenzo. ''Vincenzo?' Really? Wow. I think I have to call my writer of 'Vincenzo' and director. They should make a season two of 'Vincenzo,' I think. Wow, I had no idea about that.' He added, 'So okay, I will call to my writer. He has to write a 'Vincenzo' Season 2. And shooting in Philippines, right?' Song Joong Ki said that he too enjoyed portraying the title character. 'I love my 'Vincenzo' character so much, deeply,' he said. 'And I don't know why, because just when I shot 'Vincenzo' in Korea, I felt something like, [I] feel free. And I really enjoyed that.' The actor added that the character having to kill others was an exciting trait, and that 'the comedy was very funny.' Song Joong Ki also said that if he could switch lives with any of the characters he portrayed, it would be Vincenzo. 'I think that this would be the refreshing character that I want to try living in, the Vincenzo character,' he said. Aside from 'Vincenzo,' Song Joong Ki is best known for his roles in 'Reborn Rich,' 'Werewolf Boy,' and 'Space Sweepers,' among many others. Previously, he had a cameo appearance in the hit series "Queen of Tears" as Vincenzo. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
Gulf News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
5 K-Dramas that took dream leads and ruined them with ice-cold chemistry: K2 to Forecasting Love and Weather
K-Dramas are usually on point with the leads and the chemistry. Not often, does it miss the mark even if the storytelling does. But then there are some that build up the hype: You see actors, who have had stunning chemistry with every other actor before, and you are sure it can't go wrong. But sigh, when it does, you're left with rather dull, lifeless and soulless chemistry between two otherwise very charismatic leads. 1) Forecasting Love And Weather *Grumbles* This one still singes. How do you go wrong with Song Kang and Park Min-young, who have had practically sizzling chemistry with everyone other lead character in their shows? Set in a weather forecasting agency, the story sees their characters fall in love early on, only to spiral into a storm of work stress and emotional baggage. Even the reunion and love confession lacked warmth. What should've been heart-fluttering felt like… a drizzle. 2) Love Next Door It was almost there. We felt the tension rising slightly between Jung Hae-in and Jung Som-in, till…we didn't. Jung Hae-in's character quickly devolved into a man-child who threw tantrums over So-min's career decisions—including a major one where she considered going abroad. The romance drowned in ego and immaturity. 3) Memories of the Alhambra If you thought Forecasting was a dull disappointment, you should see what happens to the pairing between Hyun Bin and Park Shin-ye in this fantastical drama. We're talking about two actors who practically reshaped the K-entertainment industry, instead we got a very awkward romance between the two of them, or barely anything at all. Not to mention that the story itself went off the rails by the last episode. 4) The K2 Ji Chang-wook, another lead actor who could have chemistry with a stone, if he wants. And there's the stunning Yoona, in this action-packed thriller, where Ji Chang-wook is just busy flexing muscles, beating up people as he suffers from bullet wounds. Yoona plays a traumatised woman, trapped by her devious stepmother, who ironically seemed to have had more chemistry with Chang-wook. That's right, we said it. You know what you had to do, K2 writers. 5) Doctor Stranger So much chaos, so little chemistry. Between political conspiracies, North Korean escape plots, and absurd medical drama, Lee Jong-suk and Jin Se-yeon's love story never found its pulse. The emotional beats felt forced, the reunion lacked spark, and honestly? Jong-suk had much more chemistry with the second lead. But in true K-Drama fashion, the second lead never stood a chance.
