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GMA Network
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Song Joong Ki wants to visit supermarkets in the Philippines
Song Joong Ki has a surprising spot in mind for his next trip to the Philippines. At the press conference ahead of his first fan meeting in Manila on Saturday, the actor said that aside from going to island destinations for vacations, he hopes to visit local supermarkets in the country. 'I want to visit the supermarket and buy a lot of, you know, local biscuits as well and bring it to Korea,' he said. Song Joong Ki added he prefers going around like a local when traveling to other countries as well. 'The places that the Filipino locals really go on a daily basis, those are the places that [I want] to look around,' he said. 'Public market, the market, the local restaurants, the vibes to feel that I'm in the local places.' Unfortunately, the actor is leaving the country tomorrow, Sunday, so he is unable to check off his Philippine bucket list. 'Due to the short period of time that I have here in the Philippines, I won't be able to make that plan work. But the next time I come back to the Philippines, I really want to pursue that kind of schedule, [that] tour schedule for [the next] visit in Manila,' the Hallyu icon said. Song Joong Ki is best known for his roles in 'Vincenzo,' '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
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
South China Morning Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
K-drama casting news about Lee Jung-jae, Seo Yea-ji, Lee Joon-hyuk and more
One of the most popular K-dramas of all time is set to return, a star makes a long-awaited comeback, and new occult and medical dramas get ready for production. Advertisement Read on for more about these stories and other news of casting for coming Korean drama series. 1. Reborn Rich season 2 Song Joong-ki, pictured in a still from the first season of Reborn Rich, will be joined by Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae in season 2. Photo: JTBC Although it has not been made official that Lee will star in the series, he will be involved to some degree because Artist Company, the production company and management agency he owns, will take part in development of the new season. Reborn Rich, which starred Song Joong-ki as a loyal corporate lackey who was left for dead, then reincarnated as the grandson of the company's chairman, achieved a staggering 27 per cent viewership rating, the highest ever for a Korean cable drama series. Season two of the show will reportedly expand its focus to a global corporation. Advertisement Artist Company's sister company, Artist United, now controls the IP of Reborn Rich after it acquired the show's producer, RaemongRaein, last year.
Korea Herald
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
'Reborn Rich' confirmed for season 2
'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae's Artist Company, Artist Studio to create the new season "Reborn Rich," the series that swept awards and achieved global popularity for its adrenaline-filled narrative of a man seeking revenge after being reborn into the chaebol dynasty that wronged him, is officially returning for a second season. Season 2 is poised to expand its scope with a storyline designed for a global audience. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the upcoming season will stretch beyond the world of Koran conglomerates, introducing new characters and an expanded universe. It remains unconfirmed whether Song Joong-ki, who headlined the first season, will return to the series. Production duties for the sophomore season will be jointly handled by Artist Company and Artist Studio. Artist Company will take the lead on overall planning and creative development, while Artist Studio will oversee physical production. Both entities operate under the Artist Group umbrella — home to "Squid Game" star Lee Jung-jae and actor Jung Woo-sung, who serve as key shareholders. Originally airing on JTBC in 2022, the first season of "Reborn Rich," adapted from a web novel of the same name, became a cultural phenomenon, peaking at a 26.9 percent viewership rating. In the series, Song delivered a dual performance as Yoon Hyun-woo, a loyal secretary managing corporate risk for a powerful family — who is later reincarnated as Jin Do-jun, the youngest heir determined to upend the dynasty from within.
India Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Reborn Rich Season 2 production confirmed without Song Joong-ki
The popular 2022 K-drama 'Reborn Rich', originally starring Song Joong Ki, has been renewed for its highly-awaited second season. The official announcement was made on May 8. The upcoming season is likely to portray the main character's lust for success, love, and power, set against the backdrop of a global makers of the show, Artist Company and Artist Studio, will co-produce the second season of 'Reborn Rich'. In the official statement released on Thursday, they stated, "This project is a large-scale content that combines the respective strengths of Artist Company and Artist Studio. It is the first work and a symbolic project that comprehensively demonstrates the integrated production capabilities of Artist Group (sic)."advertisementFor the unversed, actor Lee Jung-jae, popularly known for his roles in shows and films like 'Squid Games' and 'Hunt', is a stakeholder in the company, Artist Group. Additionally, a representative from one of the companies stated, 'We're crafting this as a strategic content piece aimed at global audiences, and from the early stages, we're focusing on creating an emotional connection with international viewers," as reported by first season of 'Reborn Rich' originally aired on JTBC (a South Korean TV network) in 2022 and was received with widespread acclaim by viewers and critics globally. Besides that, the show was also nominated for an International Emmys 2023 under the Best Movie/Mini-Series Rich was available to stream in India on Netflix and JioHotstar. However, it has been removed from the platforms now. It gained widespread love for its fast-paced plot, captivating performances by Song Joong Ki and Lee Sung Min, and its portrayal of Chaebol (conglomerate) culture intertwined with Korea's real economic soon after the announcement was made, fans speculated whether actor Song Joong-ki would reprise his role as the lead in the upcoming season, given his last film, 'Bogota: City of the Lost', failed to impress audiences. No official announcement about the 'Reborn Rich' cast has been made first season of the show is currently available on Watch
