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Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Here's when Song Joong Ki, Chun Woo Hee's Florist may premiere: JTBC releases plans for Friday titles
JTBC has unveiled its robust Friday Series lineup for the latter half of 2025, hinting at a packed schedule of high-profile releases. Starting in July 2025, two back-to-back episodes will air every Friday at 8:50 PM KST. Although the network is yet to officially confirm premiere dates for all upcoming series, a close analysis of the programming timeline gives fans a strong idea of when the most anticipated drama Florist might air. Florist Among the Friday dramas, Florist stands out as one of the most eagerly awaited. Headlined by Song Joong Ki and Chun Woo Hee, it is a 12-episode romance series. It is expected to premiere either in the fourth week of August or early September. Florist explores the emotional journey of Sun Woo Hae (Song Joong Ki), a man who begins living a quiet, ordinary life much later than most. However, Sung Je Yeon (Chun Woo Hee) is a woman driven to disturb that peace in pursuit of her ambitions. Having once helped each other through their darkest days, the two reconnect after over a decade, reigniting a relationship full of warmth and vulnerability. The Good Man: Starring Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung, this series will kick off the Friday slot, possibly airing late June or early July. The noir drama centers around Park Seok Chul (Lee Dong Wook), the eldest grandson of a powerful, third-generation gangster family. Despite being born into a world of crime and violence, Seok Chul stands out with his unexpectedly kind and pure-hearted nature. Struggling with the legacy of his family while quietly yearning for a different life, he finds himself at a crossroads when fate reunites him with his first love. Kang Mi Young (Lee Sung Kyung) is an aspiring singer who has faced her own share of hardships in pursuit of her dreams. Her reappearance in Seok Chul's life stirs up old emotions and unresolved tension. As the two reconnect, they must confront their individual ambitions and the dangerous realities of Seok Chul's world. Love Me: Featuring Seo Hyun Jin, Chang Ryul and TWICE's Dahyun, this series is anticipated to drop in mid-October. Love Me is a Korean adaptation of the popular Swedish drama. The series centers around a realistically flawed yet endearing family, where each member is navigating the complexities of love, relationships, and self-discovery. As the characters confront personal challenges and emotional turning points, the drama explores the ups and downs of romantic and familial bonds. Through its layered storytelling and heartfelt moments, Love Me offers a candid portrayal of how love evolves within a family that is far from perfect, yet deeply connected.
GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Song Joong Ki remembers Rocco Nacino from their previous interaction in South Korea!
Rocco Nacino and his wife Melissa Gohing were among the stars spotted at Song Joong Ki's fan meet in Manila last weekend. Melissa, a true K-Drama fan, was able to play charades with the Hallyu star. Meanwhile, when a surprise video played for Song Joong Ki showing fan messages featuring Rocco, he remembered the Kapuso actor and then turned to look and point at him. They previously met at the Busan International Film Festival. After the show, GMA News Online asked Rocco about the short but sweet moment. 'We're friends,' Rocco joked and laughed. 'Na-touch naman ako nung nakita niya 'ko, naalala niya 'ko,' he added. 'Na-shy naman ako, pinakita picture namin pero nakakatuwa naman na kilala ako ng isang Song Joong Ki.' Rocco said the gesture shows how humble the Korean superstar is. 'He's very humble and for him to remember people na nakapag-picture sa kanya, that's a very big thing,' he said. 'Bilang isang aktor, I want to be as humble as him. Marami siyang naalala sa mga fans niya, ganun talaga siya yumakap. It's a good reminder para sa akin na dapat minamahal mo talaga mga fans mo.' 'Na-transform ako. Isa [na] 'kong Song Joong Ki fan,' he added. Rocco also shared that when he first met Song Joong Ki, he showed him photos from the Philippine adaptation of 'Descendants of the Sun.' 'Natuwa siya, happy siya na [at sinabi] 'Wow, I love this. I hope I can come to the Philippines.' Ayun na nga, natuloy na nga.' Song Joong Ki got close with Filipino fans during his first fan meeting on May 24 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Aside from wanting to return to the Philippines for family vacations, the actor says he hopes to visit local markets. Song Joong Ki is best known for his roles in 'Vincenzo,' 'Reborn Rich,' 'Werewolf Boy,' and 'Space Sweepers,' among many others. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Janice De Belen receives flowers from Song Joong Ki
Janice De Belen is one lucky fan girl of Song Joong Ki! On Instagram, the actress shared some snaps taken during the South Korean actor's fan meet in Manila over the weekend. Among the photos Janice shared was a photo of herself with Joong Ki giving her a bouquet of flowers and a hug on stage. "Omg! Tonight was a super, super amazing night! I really did not expect to be on the same stage as my crush! May bonus pang flowers at madaming yakap! He is my ultimate fave Korean actor!" Janice wrote, adding that the Joong Ki holds a special place in her heart. According to Janice, she became a fan of the actor after watching his hit K-drama "Descendants of the Sun," which helped her to recover from sadness and pain after her mother passed away. "So tonight was monumental for me! Buti na lang hindi ako naiyak or hinimatay," she said. Joong Ki held his first ever fan meet in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday. Song Joong Ki rose to popularity after his role as Captain Yoo Shi Jin or Big Boss in "Descendants of the Sun." The South Korean actor also starred in films such as "Space Sweepers" and "A Werewolf Boy," as well as K-dramas "Vincenzo" and "Reborn Rich." Last year, he made a cameo appearance in "Queen of Tears" as Vincenzo. Song Joong Ki is married to Katy Louise Saunders. They have two children together. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Song Joong Ki in Manila: 5 memorable moments from South Korean star's fan meet
Song Joong Ki's first fan meeting in Manila was a blast! The Hallyu icon spent time with Filipino fans for the first time at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, greeting everyone with his charming smiles. If you missed the event, here are five fun moments from the night. 1. Opening acts Good energy filled the SM Mall of Asia Arena right from the start. Sam Concepcion, Lara Maigue, and Kayla Rivera, accompanied by a live band and dance crew A-Team brought the good vibes with performances of songs like "Standing Next to You" by Jungkook of BTS, "Pretty Boy" by M2M, "I'm Always by Your Side" by John Park from "Vincenzo," "The Poem of Destiny" by Ailee from "Arthdal Chronicles," and "Gravity" by Jongho of Ateez from "Reborn Rich." Justin Pinon, dubbed the mental assassin, known to read minds through psychological observations, performed mental tricks with volunteers from the audience. Sam Concepcion, Lara Maigue, Kayla Rivera, accompanied by a live band and dance crew A-Team, open Song Joong Ki's Manila fan meet. @gmanews @gmanewsbreaking — Nika Roque (@rqNIKA) May 24, 2025 2. Flower Boy Song Joong Ki is called "flower boy" or "pretty boy" for a reason! The actor charmed Filipino fans with his waves, looks, and smiles sent to every section of the arena. The smallest act, like catching his breath, making finger hearts, or waiting to speak is enough to make fans shriek or scream out terms like "saranghae." 3. Fans love Song Joong Ki said he heard Filipino fans' cheers backstage, but was in shock to see the crowd as soon as he made his grand entrance when the stage opened with smoke and bright green lights. The screams were nonstop, and at one point, Song Joong Ki also told fans, "Don't cry." Pinoy fans also made sure to show Song Joong Ki a good time. Fans from the sections were chosen to play The Mafia Game or "Vincenzo"-themed charades. Ten lucky fans were chosen to join their idol onstage to play Read My Mind, or a variation of This or That. Janice De Belen was the lucky one who received a flower arrangement made by Song Joong Ki himself. Filo and international fans also surprised Song Joong Ki with a special video, and he was touched by it. Janice De Belen recieves flowers from Song Joong Ki ????????????@gmanews @gmanewsbreaking — Nika Roque (@rqNIKA) May 24, 2025 4. Behind-the-scenes tidbits Song Joong Ki shared some moments from his characters. The actor said he thinks "Vincenzo" appealed to Filipinos because he is a bad boy. "I was able to overcome the struggle of being a bad boy. I think I've done a great job naman sa character," he said with the help of a translator. He also shared some of his favorite scenes from the show. "Ang dami kong memorable scenes pero isa mga 'yun ay sa last episode, 'yung kiss scene," he said. "Tapos 'yung sa first episode, sa winery, pagkatapos masunog 'yung winery. S'yempre ang dami pang scenes," Song Joong Ki added. After hearing the opening acts sing songs from "Vincenzo" from backstage, Song Joong Ki said, "I took a video of it tapos nag-send ako sa mga co-artists ko, 'yung artists ng 'Vincenzo' and they said, 'thank you, thank you very much for singing.'" And despite already playing a number of roles across various genres, Song Joong Ki said he wants to play a vampire in a fantasy, "'yung vampire na may Asian color din." Song Joong Ki has also prepared for his next drama series titled "My Youth," where he learned how to make flower arrangements for the role. "'Yung character ko dito ay florist. The story is about a male and a female, talagang [they] fall in love with each other," he said. Song Joong Ki studied flower arrangements for his upcoming series, 'My Youth,' and he is showcasing his skills during his Manila fan meet. @gmanews @gmanewsbreaking — Nika Roque (@rqNIKA) May 24, 2025 5. Song Joong Ki gives love back Of course, Song Joong Ki had to give love back to his Filipino fans. He said that he has Filipino friends in South Korea and Italy, "kaya I really wanted to go to Manila para makita ko ang mga Filipino fans ko." The actor said he loves the Filipino language, and made sure to learn words like "mahal na mahal kita," "masarap," and "sumakses." "Sobrang saya 'yung pronunciation nung Tagalog," he said. Before the show ended, Song Joong Ki got closer to fans from the stage to take photos with them. More than that, he also made this promise. After watching the surprise video from fans, Song Joong Ki said he is very touched and said, "Sa tingin ko, babalik ako dito sa Manila." "Maraming-maraming salamat sa inyong suporta, pagmamahal sa akin. And I will give this back to you guys, s'yempre [by being] a good actor, [and have] good works as well. So sa tingin ko, dapat babalik ako dito sa Manila," he added. —MGP, GMA Integrated News
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
