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Tatler Asia
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
19 K-drama doctors who stole the show (and saved lives)
Dr Yang Jae-won from 'Trauma Code: Doctors on Call' Above Dr Yang Jae-won can't deny his mentor's surgical brilliance. (Photo: screencap from 'Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,' Netflix) Dr Yang Jae-won (Choo Yeong-woo) was a general surgery resident until trauma expert Dr Baek Kang-hyuk saw his potential and took him under his wing. And although Baek's unorthodox methods often leave him frazzled, Yang can't deny his mentor's surgical brilliance. As Baek's reluctant protégé, he gradually comes into his own, growing into a skilled trauma doctor who would make even prickly Dr Baek proud. Dr Lee Ik-joon from 'Hospital Playlist' Above Resident matchmaker and mischief maker Lee Ik-joon (Photo: tvN) The assistant professor of general surgery at Yulje Medical Center, Ik-joon is known as the resident matchmaker and mischief maker. Always effortlessly top of his class, his playfulness hides his exceptional surgical skills. Beyond the operating room, his wit, warmth and ability to connect with patients make him a beloved and well-respected doctor at Yulje Medical Centre. Dr Ahn Jeong-won from 'Hospital Playlist' Above Yulje Medical Centre's 'Buddha' (Photo: tvN) Paediatric surgeon Ahn Jeong-won's (Yoo Yeon-seok) devotion to his Catholic faith almost made him give up his white coat for a priest's robe. But in the end, his heart chose the right path forward. Nicknamed 'Buddha', he is warm and patient, constantly winning the trust and adoration of not just his young patients but the rest of the medical staff as well. See also: 5 best Yoo Yeon Seok K-dramas to watch after 'When the Phone Rings' Dr Kim Jun-wan from 'Hospital Playlist' Above Don't get on his bad side. (Photo: tvN) Dr Kim Jun-wan (Jung Kyung-ho), thoracic surgeon at Yulje Medical Centre, has a reputation for being surly and brusque. Uncompromising and meticulous, his juniors see him as a terror professor. But beneath his gruff exterior lies a true softy. To his close friends, he can be silly and—unintentionally—funny. Dr Yang Seok-hyung from 'Hospital Playlist' Above Shy mama's boy Yang Seok-hyung (Photo: tvN) Yulje Medical Centre's OB-GYN professor Dr Yang Seok-hyung is a quiet homebody and mama's boy who would rather watch his favourite variety shows than socialise. Shy and gentle, it can be hard for his junior to get a read on him, but he always treats his patients with care and sensitivity. The one other thing that he enjoys aside from his job and his shows is band practice with his fellow Yulje doctors. Dr Chae Song-hwa from 'Hospital Playlist' Above The heart of the 99s (Photo: tvN) The saying 'all good things come in small packages' perfectly sums up Yulje's top neurosurgeon, Chae Song-hwa. Hardworking to a fault, she is beloved and respected by patients and peers. She's always open for professional—and often personal—consultations. She may be petite, but she also keeps the 99s in line by bossing them around. She also has a legendary appetite rivalled only by Jun-wan's. Dr Oh Yi-young from 'Resident Playbook' Above Thinking of quitting again? (Photo: tvN) Oh Yi-young (Go Youn-jung) has no interest in becoming a doctor, or working any job for that matter. But family circumstances and a mounting debt have forced her to return as a first-year resident at Jongno Yulje Medical Centre. Constantly on the verge of quitting a second time, she somehow resists the urge. And although she may not be aware yet, she is gradually becoming a competent and compassionate doctor, despite herself. Pyo Nam-kyung from 'Resident Playbook' Above Ready for a break (Photo: tvN) Going from always well put together to constantly dishevelled may not have been on Pyo Nam-kyung's (Shin Shi-A) bingo card when she joined the OB-GYN department at Jongno Yulje Medical Centre, but she quickly learns that a resident's life is far from glamorous. Sleepless nights and demanding patients have left her tired and stressed, but she soldiers on with a surprising amount of grit and determination. Um Jae-il from 'Resident Playbook' Above One-time K-pop idol (Photo: tvN) Dr Um Jae-il is always ready to point out his K-pop idol past to anyone who would listen. This first-year resident is bubbly, personable and charming, and a favourite among patients and nurses. He's as eager to please as he is to learn. But while his enthusiasm is endearing, his professors sometimes find his overzealousness a little overwhelming. Still, there's no denying his heart is in the right place. Don't miss: 7 hidden details in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' that fans spotted—but you might have missed Kim Sa-Bi from 'Resident Playbook' Above Academically gifted Kim Sa-bi (Photo: tvN) Academically gifted, first-year OB-GYN resident Kim Sa-Bi (Han Ye-Ji) is the one you go to if you need literal textbook answers to your medical questions. But when it comes to building rapport with patients, she's still a work in progress. Her preoccupation with being first at everything hasn't won her many fans, but beneath the competitive streak is a young doctor eager to prove herself, both in skill and heart. Dr Jung Se-ok from 'Hyper Knife' Above Brilliant and unhinged (Photo: Disney+) Mentored by the great Choi Deok-hee, Dr Jung Se-ok (Park Eun-bin) skills as a neurosurgeon are unparalleled. Unfortunately, she's also disturbingly unhinged and murderous. Brilliant, obsessive and endlessly curious about the workings of the human brain, she walks the fine line between genius and madness. Don't miss: Park Eun-bin's top 7 roles that prove the K-drama queen's versatility and range Dr Choi Deok-hee from 'Hyper Knife' Above Unhinged mentor (Photo: IMDb) If anyone could rival Jung Se-ok's surgical brilliance, it's the man who trained her—Dr Choi Deok-hee (Sol Kyung-gu). Calm, cool and methodical, he is an expert at wielding a scalpel on—and off—the operating table. Because just like Se-ok, Deok-hee hides a dark side. Like mentor, like mentee. Dr Kim Sa-bu from the 'Dr Romantic,' 'Dr Romantic 2,' 'Dr Romantic 3' Above 'The Hand of God' (Photo: SBS) Kim Sa-bu (Han Suk-kyu) has been nicknamed 'The Hand of God' for good reason. He is the only doctor in South Korea to be certified in general surgery, cardiac surgery and neurosurgery. Beyond the OR, he is also a legendary mentor, teaching his juniors with tough love and deep compassion, and creating extraordinary doctors out of ordinary ones. Dr Kang Dong-ju from 'Dr Romantic' and 'Dr Romantic 3' Above Yoo Yeon-seok's first doctor role (Photo: SBS) Kang Dong-joo (Yoo Yeon-seok) carries a chip on his shoulder and a desperate need to prove himself—which makes him ambitious, cocky, and just a little rebellious. But more than his sharp mind and even sharper surgical skills, it's his emotional growth under Kim Sa-bu's mentorship that transforms him into a true doctor. Dr Yoon Seo-Jung from 'Dr Romantic' Above Passionate and driven Dr Yoon Seo-jung (Photo: screencap from 'Dr Romantic,' Netflix) A passionate trauma surgeon with a complicated past, Yoon Seo-jung (Seo Hyun-jin) is driven by guilt, grit and a desperate desire to prove herself. Inspired by her mentor Kim Sa-bu, she strives to earn her cardiothoracic surgery certification and grow into the doctor she always wanted to be. Dr Seo Woo-jin from 'Doctor Romantic 2' and 'Dr Romantic 3' Above Seo Woo-jin overcomes his troubled past (Photo: SBS) Under Kim Sa-bu's mentorship, Seo Woo-jin (Ahn Hyo-seop) is finally given the opportunity to hone his raw surgical skill despite his difficult past and unfortunate reputation. Cynical and standoffish at first, Woo-jin slowly begins to lower his guard thanks to his time at Doldam Hospital, under Kim Sa-bu's guidance. See also: Ahn Hyo-Seop on being perfectly imperfect, his sources of joy, and his most challenging roles Dr Cha Eun-jae from 'Doctor Romantic 2' and 'Dr Romantic 3' Above Getting past her OR anxiety (Photo: SBS) Bright and diligent, Cha Eun-jae (Lee Sung-kyung) has what it takes to become an excellent surgeon, if she can only overcome her anxiety at performing surgeries. Thankfully, Kim Sa-bu sees her potential and takes him under his wing, helping her become a compassionate and capable doctor. Dr Park Shi-on from 'Good Doctor' Above The first ever 'Good Doctor' (Photo: screencap from 'Good Doctor,' Netflix) Park Shi-on (Joo Won) is a paediatric surgeon with savant syndrome who is blessed with eidetic memory but struggles with social cues. Often misunderstood and underestimated, he overcomes harsh work discrimination by showcasing his brilliant skills and unwavering dedication. NOW READ Unforgettable chart-topping songs from K-drama OSTs—and why we still can't stop listening to them 9 of the most memorable K-drama weddings Meet the future of K-drama: 5 breakout actors you need to know
The Independent
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
English National Ballet celebrate William Forsythe in sharp new highlight show
From the edgy snapshots of Rearray (London Edition 2025) to the joyful club energy of Playlist (EP), English National Ballet are lucid and sharp in this celebration of William Forsythe. It's part of the company's ongoing relationship with one of the world's most influential choreographers – a jewel in ENB's crown, and one that it's keeping diamond-bright. Those brackets in the titles underline the way Forsythe likes to revise his works: adding, tweaking, reframing for different casts and different circumstances. Rearray started out in 2011 as a duet for French stars Sylvie Guillem and Nicolas Le Riche. Forsythe then reworked it as a trio, and has reshaped it again for ENB. It's a ballet in blackouts. Sangeun Lee, Henry Dowden and Rentaro Nakaaki stroll in and out of steps, trying out classical moves, turning them inside and out. Then the lights snap out. Sometimes they come back on to a drastically different tableau; sometimes a dancer is still finishing off the last move of the previous scene. David Morrow's electronic score stops and starts too, just not in sync with the lights. Lee is elegant and slightly aloof, always in control of the situation. The two men can get goofier, a contrast to her poise. Though she's the cool one, they get a wider range of material, making tight patterns with linked arms and semaphoring hands. All three make the most of Forsythe's highly articulate steps: the way he emphasises the depth and contrast of a movement. Herman Schmerman (Quintet), from 1992, is a speedy showcase for five dancers, set to the thwacks and chimes of Thom Willems' score. It's a deliberate mix of the virtuoso and the casual. A dancer will take a pose, then thrust a hip to pull it off balance. Just as they're in full flight, another dancer will wander past, then suddenly explode into jumps. Aitor Arrieta, Alice Bellini, Ivana Bueno, Francesco Gabriele Frola and Swanice Luong bring plenty of attack to the driving moves. Playlist (EP) is a giddy delight, and a belter of a finale. It starts from the joyful recognition that, since virtuoso ballet steps are often danced to a steady beat, they'll work to a soundtrack of club classics. The first version, created in 2018, was a bravura showcase for ENB's men. It's so much fun that Forsythe expanded it, adding dances for women and songs by Barry White and Natalie Cole. Precious Adams and Junor Souza are particularly dazzling in their fleet-footed duet. The whole company has a fabulous time – and so does the audience. 'The Forsythe Programme' is at Sadlers Wells until 19 April
Euronews
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher and Brad Pitt teaming up for ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' sequel
ADVERTISEMENT Quentin Tarantino's 2019 film Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood is reportedly getting a sequel directed by David Fincher ( Se7en , Zodiac , The Killer ). Brad Pitt is set to reprise his Oscar-winning role as stuntman Cliff Booth. Considering that too-good-to-be-true billing; the rare occurance of a high-profile director helming the follow-up to another high-profile director's film; the fact that the last time Tarantino wrote a film that he didn't direct was 1996's From Dusk Til Dawn ; and that the filmmaker has been a vocal critic of streamers such as Netflix – on which this sequel would debut considering Fincher's ongoing contract with the streamer - this sounds like an April Fools. Still, several sources have corroborated the initial report by Playlist , which states that Fincher is looking to shoot this summer, that the film likely has a $200million budget (with Tarantino receiving $20million for his screenplay) and that Leonardo DiCaprio might appear in a small cameo. Once Upon A Hollwyood Sony Pictures Releasing Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood , written and directed by Tarantino, was released in 2019 and followed the adventures of a fading TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stuntman Cliff Booth (Pitt) who navigate the changing film industry and the threat of the Mansion family in an alternative version of 1960s Hollywood. Tarantino published a 'novelisation' of the film in 2021, which included further details of Booth's backstory and life episodes. Cliff Booth Sony Pictures Releasing It is believed that the newly announced sequel is actually a derivative of the original rather than a direct follow-up - and very possibly an evolution of Quentin Tarantino's script The Movie Critic , which was intended to be the director's tenth and final film until he abandoned the idea . Tarantino had previously revealed that The Movie Critic was about a real-life film journalist for a 'porno rag', who he often read growing up. 'He wrote about mainstream movies and he was the second-string critic,' Tarantino shared. 'I think he was a very good critic. He was as cynical as hell. His reviews were a cross between early Howard Stern and what Travis Bickle might be if he were a film critic.' It was set to be set in 1977 Southern California, and Brad Pitt had already signed on to star for the third time with Tarantino, after Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood . Reports suggest that Pitt loved the script so much he wouldn't let it go. And it seems that he now got his (retooled) wish. Brad Pitt winning his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Once Upon A Hollywood AP Photo Pitt and Fincher have collaborated several times before, in the seminal serial killer thriller Se7en , the cult satire Fight Club and F. Scott Fitzgerald adaptation The Curious Case of Benjamin Button . Fincher recently renewed his Netflix contract until 2027 and has at least four different projects in various stages of development, including Squid Game: America and his Chinatown prequel. He has already released two films with the streamer: Mank in 2020 and The Killer in 2023.
The Guardian
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Brad Pitt to star in follow-up to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, directed by David Fincher
Brad Pitt is to star in a follow-up to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. But, having written the script, Tarantino will hand directing duties to David Fincher, according to a report in the Playlist and subsequently confirmed by Deadline. In Tarantino's 2019 alternative-history drama about the Manson 'family' and Sharon Tate, Pitt starred as stunt performer Cliff Booth opposite Leonardo DiCaprio (as washed-up actor Rick Dalton) and Margot Robbie (as Tate). While no plot details of the new project have been officially announced, the Hollywood Reporter is saying it will be 'derivative' of the original, rather than a sequel. Tarantino published a 'novelisation' of the film in 2021, which included further details of Booth's backstory and life episodes. Tarantino is also believed to have decided against directing the film, and allowed Pitt to take the script to Fincher, with whom he has had a long working relationship, including starring in Fincher's early films Seven, Fight Club and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. While Tarantino is now renowned as a director, he sold scripts earlier in his career, notably True Romance (directed by Tony Scott) and Natural Born Killers (directed by Oliver Stone). In another departure from the original Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the project will not be produced by Sony Pictures but has been acquired by Netflix, with whom Fincher has made two feature films (Mank and The Killer) and several TV series (including House of Cards, Mindhunter and Voir). It is not clear whether the project is related to Tarantino's scrapped 'final' movie The Movie Critic, in which Booth's character was rumoured to have appeared. It is also unclear if the new script makes room for appearances by DiCaprio and Robbie.
New York Times
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Japanese Breakfast's Shimmering Sadness, and 8 More New Songs
Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign up for The Amplifier, a twice-weekly guide to new and old songs. Plucked string tones from all directions create a magical, shimmering cascade around Michelle Zauner's voice in 'Here Is Someone' from the new album by Japanese Breakfast, 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women).' The lyrics hint at tensions and anxieties, but the track radiates anticipation: 'Life is sad, but here is someone,' Zauner concludes. JON PARELES Marianne Faithfull, who died in January at 78, kept recording almost to the end. She brought every bit of her scratchy, ravaged, tenacious voice to 'Burning Moonlight,' a song she co-wrote that holds one of her last manifestoes: 'Burning moonlight to survive / Walking in fire is my life.' Acoustic guitars and tambourine connect the music to the 1960s, when she got her start; her singing holds all the decades of experience that followed. PARELES 'Letter From an Unknown Girlfriend' is from the Waterboys album due April 4, 'Life, Death and Dennis Hopper,' and was written by Mike Scott. But it is sung and played by Fiona Apple, alone at the piano, delivering a remembrance of an abusive boyfriend: 'I used to say no man would ever strike me,' it begins, 'And no man ever did 'til I met you.' She admits to the charm of the 'satyr running wild in you,' but her voice rises to a bitter, primal rasp as she recalls the worst. It's a stark, harrowing performance. PARELES Diffidence turns into resolve in the course of 'Sanctuary,' a waltzing duet from 'Every Dawn's a Mountain,' the new album by the Belgian songwriter Tamino-Amir Moharam Fouad. In separate verses, Tamino and Mitski sound fragile, contemplating uncertainty and loss; 'I reside in the ruins of the sanctuary,' Mitski sings. But when they connect — asking 'Is it late where you are?' — and harmonize, an orchestra rises behind them to offer hope. PARELES 'I'm a little crazy, but the world's insane,' the disturbed narrator of Morgan Wallen's new single contends. His character is a drug dealer who keeps a loaded gun nearby. He's sustaining himself 'on antidepressants and lukewarm beers' and yelling at his TV, 'but the news don't change.' Over steadfast acoustic guitar picking and lightly brushed drums, Wallen sings with chilling, sociopathic calm. PARELES The rhythm section from the African rock band Mdou Moctar — Ahmoudou Madassane, Mikey Coltun and Souleymane Ibrahim — has been recording on its own as Takaat, which means 'noise' in Tuareg; an EP is due in April. Takaat's first single, 'Amidinin' ('Friend'), keeps the modal riffing and six-beat propulsion of Mdou Moctar, but cranks up the guitar distortion, slathers on echo and unleashes the drums to sound even more ferocious. PARELES The Toronto-based vocalist and producer Debby Friday won the Polaris Music Prize for her sharp 2023 debut album, 'Good Luck.' She returns with the euphoric electro-pop single '1/17,' a dance-floor confessional that shows off yet another side of her multifaceted talent. 'I swear you're a sign,' Friday sings in an airy atmosphere punctured by percolating synths. The track builds layer atop gauzy layer until it explodes in a burst of club-ready catharsis. LINDSAY ZOLADZ The legacy of 1970s Stevie Wonder suffuses 'Crash,' with cushy chromatic chord changes and a loping synthesizer bass line supplied by the keyboard master (and co-producer) Greg Phillinganes. Saba raps a no-pressure come-on: 'Together we can make time go fast / And if it's late, I hope you might just crash.' And Kelly Rowland, joining in on choruses, sounds perfectly amenable. PARELES Jack Harlow and Doja Cat exchange flirty verses on 'Just Us,' a fast-paced track that forgoes catchy pop choruses and focuses instead on dexterous flows and winking wordplay. 'I know it sounds like Zack and Cody, this life's sweet,' Harlow raps, showing his age with a reference to a mid-2000s Disney Channel show. Corny? Maybe, but Doja's into it: 'You a softy, marshmallows and black coffee,' she counters affectionately. The video is full of celebrity cameos that prove how many people will pick up the phone when Harlow calls: Matt Damon, PinkPantheress, John Mayer and Nicholas Braun. Zack and Cody, alas, are nowhere to be found. ZOLADZ The long-running indie-rock band Deerhoof can be coy or oblique, but it's neither in 'Immigrant Songs,' a response to America's sudden, brutal xenophobia. Satomi Matsuzaki gives voice to unrecognized immigrant labor — drivers, cooks, entertainers — over guitars and drums that lilt and intertwine behind her. But for the second half of this seven-minute track, the instruments just scream. There's no more arguing or persuasion left. PARELES
