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Tatler Asia
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Celebrate Lee Jong-suk's return with his beloved K-dramas
'While You Were Sleeping' In one of the most beloved fantasy romance K-dramas, Lee Jong-suk stars as a prosecutor who shares precognitive dreams—and a love triangle—with Bae Suzy and Jung Hae-in. Together, they work to solve cases and prevent their tragic premonitions from coming true. Audiences were drawn to the chemistry among the three leads, particularly the romance between Lee Jong-suk and Bae Suzy. The OST, featuring a line-up of memorable tracks, is also widely loved by fans of the drama. See also: Unforgettable chart-topping songs from K-drama OSTs—and why we still can't stop listening to them 'W: Two Worlds' In another fantasy romance K-drama, Lee Jong-suk plays Kang Chul, a webtoon character who crosses over to the real world and falls for Oh Yeon-joo (Han Hyo-joo). Audiences were intrigued by the unique premise, but what truly made the series unforgettable was the electric chemistry between Lee Jong-suk and Han Hyo-joo. To this day, the kiss they share in the drama ranks among the most iconic kisses in K-drama. 'Pinocchio' In Pinocchio , Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye are Choi Dal-po and Choi In-ha, two reporters who must navigate their complicated romance while confronting the dangers of sensational reporting and upholding the responsibility to stand for the truth. It is a tall order, especially for Dal-po, who has a score to settle against the media. Once again showing a talent for creating palpable chemistry with his co-stars, Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye deliver a believable romance. However, it is the drama's thoughtful exploration of societal issues that had audiences hooked. 'Romance Is a Bonus Book' Lee Jong-suk stars opposite his 'ideal girl', Lee Na-young, in this noona romance about second chances—in both love and career. The K-drama follows Kang Dan-i's (Lee Na-young) attempts to return to the workforce after her divorce, and the unexpected romance with her childhood friend Cha Eun-ho (Lee Jong-suk), who has secretly been in love with her for as long as he can remember. Fans found Dan-i's post-divorce journey relatable and her romance with Eun-ho tender and endearing. They especially loved the unrequited friends-to-lovers trope and swooned over Eun-ho's patient, steadfast devotion to Dan-i. Don't miss: 6 noona romance K-dramas where love blossoms against the odds 'Big Mouth' In his first K-drama after returning from mandatory military service, Lee Jong-suk plays Park Chang-ho, a well-meaning but naive lawyer who is forced to take on the identity of Big Mouse, a dangerous criminal mastermind, after he is framed for a crime. Although the drama's convoluted plot and lacklustre ending left much to be desired, Lee Jong-suk's transformation from Chang-ho to Big Mouse impressed audiences, as did his choice to take on a role far different from his usual romantic leads. 'I Can Hear Your Voice' In Lee Jong-suk's breakout role, he stars opposite Hallyu royalty Lee Bo-young. He plays Park Soo-ha, a young man with telepathic powers and a past that ties him to Lee Bo-young's Jang Hye-sung. Fans were captivated by Lee Jong-suk's portrayal of the protective, heroic Soo-ha and fully embraced the noona romance he shared with Lee Bo-young, particularly praising the pair's undeniable chemistry.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Law and the City' drama: Know all about the Lee Jong Suk, Moon Ga Young starrer
Ever since this announcement and the cast reveal, fans and netizens have been extremely excited about the release of the upcoming legal K-drama ' Law and the City '. The series is set to drop soon on July 5, and the excitement and anticipation over the series are building. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Here is all you need to know about the and Moon Ga Young starrer. About 'Law and the City' 'Law and the City' is an upcoming legal drama that will follow the lives of 5 law firm associates as they struggle to navigate the harsh realities of the legal world. Lee Jong Suk takes on the leading role of An Ju Hyeong, a law associate in his ninth year working at the Kyungmin Law Firm. This is not the first time that Jong Suk has embraced a legal role in his career. This will be the third time he will be entering the courtroom, after garnering huge success and praise from 'Big Mouth' and 'While You Were Sleeping'. His main worry comes from living a peaceful life and trying to change career paths to start his firm instead. Changing circumstances in life cause disruption, and start making him question his path. On the other side, there is Kang Hui Ji, who will be played by the 'True Beauty' actress Moon Ga Young. Kang Hui Ji is portrayed as the total opposite of An Ju Hyeong, and works at a rival firm, Johwa Law Firm, as a junior associate. Hui Ji is known for her people skills and somehow always ends up surrounded by people. The other three centric associates in this series include Bae Mun Jeong, Cho Chang Won, and Ha Sang Gi. Meet the cast and director Alongside Lee Jong Suk and Moon Ga Young, Kang You Seok, Ryu Hye Young , and Im Seong Jae will be joining the lead cast of the K-drama. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This series has also been directed by Park Seung Woo , who has worked on big projects like 'The Guardians' and 'Spring Turn To Spring'. Not only that, but he has also previously worked with Jong Suk on one of his most famed series 'W: Two Worlds Apart'.
Pink Villa
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lee Jong Suk, Moon Ga Young's Law and the City Release: When and where to watch on OTT, cast, plot, more
Lee Jong Suk is back with another legal role after finding success with shows like Big Mouth and While You Were Sleeping. This time, he plays a seasoned ninth‑year associate at Kyungmin Law Firm who lives a peaceful life without worrying about changing paths to establish his own company. Law and the City drops on July 5 on tvN, taking over the spot previously occupied by Park Bo Young and Park Jin Young's Our Unwritten Seoul. In the K-drama, Lee Jong Suk is supported by fellow actors including Moon Ga Young, Kang You Seok, Ryu Hye Young, and Im Seong Jae. Park Seung Woo is the director behind the series, making a long-awaited reunion with Lee Jong Suk after previously getting fame with W: Two Worlds Apart. Meanwhile, Lee Seung Hyun acts as the writer for the show, set to run over 12 episodes. Law and the City was previously known as Seocho-dong, which is the Korean name of the show, displaying the location of their office where 5 skilled lawyers, termed The Associate Attorneys Avengers, walk to every day. It will air every weekend, at 9 pm KST (5:30 pm IST) on tvN domestically and will be available in selected regions globally via Disney+ (JioHotstar in India). Law and the City Plot Ahn Ju Hyeong (Lee Jong Suk) is a celebrated associate at his law firm thanks to his logical and brutally honest approach. He is in a very comfortable position with the girl he likes working at the same office, as well as a peaceful atmosphere with his colleagues while earning a record salary. However, things start to change for the worse one day, making him question his goals in life. Previously, actor Lee Jong Suk revealed that he chose this project after doing many complex roles, as he wanted to tell the story of people. He claims, unlike other legal dramas, which deal with dangerous situations, Law and the City tells the story of other people. Co-star Moon Ga Young affirmed his thoughts.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kaia Gerber's Parents, Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford, 'Really Like' Her Boyfriend, Lewis Pullman (Exclusive Source)
Kaia Gerber and Lewis Pullman first sparked dating speculation in January when they were spotted celebrating Lewis' birthday in Los Angeles Kaia's parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, have met Lewis and "really like him," according to a source Things are "going great" for the supermodel and the Top Gun: Maverick actorKaia Gerber's family is fully on board when it comes to her relationship with Lewis Pullman. Gerber, 23 — the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber — has been quietly dating the Emmy-nominated actor, 32, and a source tells PEOPLE exclusively that things are 'going great.' 'Kaia and Lewis have been spending a lot of time together, and things feel easy and natural between them. Kaia's really into Lewis, and things are going great.' The families have already crossed paths and hit it off. 'Lewis has met Kaia's parents, and they really like him,' the source says. Pullman is the son of While You Were Sleeping star Bill Pullman and dancer Tamara Hurwitz and has been building an impressive acting résumé with roles in Top Gun: Maverick, Outer Range, Salem's Lot and Thunderbolts*. Kaia, meanwhile, has been continuing to grow her own career in both modeling and acting, most recently appearing in American Horror Story. 'Cindy and Rande have met Bill over the past years at social events, and they've gotten along really well,' says the source. 'Everyone says Kaia and Lewis have great chemistry, and she loves how grounded and genuine he is,' the source adds. According to the insider, the twosome met through mutual friends in their shared social circles. 'Lewis has a different vibe from some of Kaia's exes, and she really appreciates that,' the source says. 'He's very low-key, and she likes that he's not caught up in the spotlight. He just has this calm, down-to-earth energy, and she finds it really comforting.' The pair first sparked dating speculation in January when they were spotted celebrating Lewis' birthday in Los Angeles, joined by his father, Bill. The sighting came shortly after reports surfaced that Kaia had ended her three-year relationship with actor Austin Butler. PEOPLE previously confirmed Kaia and Lewis' romance at the time. 'They've been spending time together the last few weeks," a source said. "They're a cute couple and very low-key." Meanwhile, Lewis offered a coy response when asked about his date to the Thunderbolts* premiere in April. 'No, I don't have a date tonight. My family's my date,' he told Entertainment Tonight. 'We're all just lucky to be here on the carpet, hanging, we're looking forward to Thunderbolts*.' While the couple continues to keep things low-key, those close to them say it's working. 'Kaia and Lewis are in a really good place,' the source tells PEOPLE. 'It's still new, but they're really happy.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Movie review: 'Materialists' incisively takes down big dating services
LOS ANGELES, June 9 (UPI) -- Materialists, in theaters June 16, is a scathing indictment of both Hollywood romances and the real-life industry that has sprouted around dating. Singles who have been preyed upon by such services will feel seen. In the film, Dakota Johnson stars as Lucy, a woman working for the fictional Adore matchmaking service. She is responsible for nine marriages but is determined to remain single herself. At one wedding, the groom's brother, Harry (Pedro Pascal), asks Lucy on a date, which she initially accepts to try and land him as a client. At that same wedding, she reconnects with her ex, John (Chris Evans), who is working as a waiter. Just watching Lucy work shows how she turns human beings into commodities. They are a collection of assets she can move around to set up on dates, thus keeping both clients on contract, or marry off to raise her success rate, improving her own business. And yet, she still objectively misjudges her clients. When introducing one potential match, she genuinely thought the man would be open to a 39-year-old businesswoman and that the woman would accept his height and receding hairline, let alone other clients who have minimum salary requirements for partners. Lucy expects her clients to be more open-minded, and yet she's selling them on the idea that their perfect match is out there, and that she'll find them. If she was realistic in her sales pitch, most clients would probably opt to keep dating on their own. This is an issue inherent with turning dating into business. When a customer is paying for a service, they do have a right to set some criteria for their purchase. Capitalism is ultimately incompatible with humanity. Yet matchmaking services have a high enough success rate to stay in business. Everyone seems to know someone who met their partner through a service like this. Materialists makes incisive observations about the seemingly petty reasons people really connect. There is some validity to them, however. One flashback shows John and Lucy arguing over whether to park at a $25 lot in New York. $25 is a significant amount for a struggling couple, so it compromises their other plans and then makes Lucy feel guilty for resenting how much hinges on the amount. Money would render that problem moot but it wouldn't address the root of the issue -- if a couple can't solve problems together, they're not very compatible. Even if Lucy finds a wealthy suitor like Harry appealing, other problems will arise and put their relationship to the test. So Lucy assigns people value based on their careers, their income and their looks because everyone is already doing it. She's just created a mathematical formula. Being this honest, warts and all, about people's romantic needs also contradicts the most popular Hollywood romances. Hollywood movies love to sell people on romantic destiny, such as Sleepless in Seattle or While You Were Sleeping. Another trope is platonic friends falling in love like in When Harry Met Sally or Reality Bites. Certainly friends can become more, but movies like that overlook the reasons the pair made a conscious decision not to start dating in the first place. Lucy does the math on herself too, which speaks to an internalized self-loathing that matchmaking services prey upon. Based on firsthand experience, a lot of them seem to expect that if you're paying to find a date you must be desperate enough to accept whoever they present to you. Materialists gets even more serious about the pitfalls of taking money to introduce strangers in an intimate setting. When Lucy misjudges one male client, she puts a female client in a precarious situation. This is the inevitable peril of such a business and Adore alludes to a legal department, which must exist for real-life services to address such risks. But, Lucy's math can't even get middle-aged men to accept dating 30-year-olds, so how can she really screen out possible abusers when abusers are deceptively capable of appearing safe? Lucy starts to see the flaws in the system and calls out some of her clients. She astutely points out that as a matchmaker, she is forced to deal with clients' racism, ageism, body shaming and other qualities to which even their therapists may not be privy. One issue with Lucy's math is that she only sees people's potential. What it doesn't show her is people's nature, and that is the foundation of relationships. Materialists is a cynical movie and yet one that desperately wants to have hope. The film, as with its heroine, is hard pressed to ignore the reality of human behavior. Writer-director Celine Song seems nonjudgmental about the people who run Adore and the people who pay for their services, assuming their intentions are sincere despite their blind spots. And what is the alternative, swiping profiles on apps? Ideally, the alternative should be being kind and friendly, spending time getting to know each other and not looking at phones. Alas, the difficulty of that created a void for businesses like Adore to fill. Song lets her actors perform long, uncut scenes of dialogue together, or listen to each other's monologues and react subtly. The roles let Johnson and Pascal let their guard down at times, and Evans' role is always vulnerable. Materialists is presumably a date movie but it is likelier to lead to arguments, hopefully constructive ones. For singles navigating the oppressive selling of relationship services, it is especially validating, and poignant for anyone trying to rationalize the intangibles of love. Fred Topel, who attended film school at Ithaca College, is a UPI entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. He has been a professional film critic since 1999, a Rotten Tomatoes critic since 2001, and a member of the Television Critics Association since 2012 and the Critics Choice Association since 2023. Read more of his work in Entertainment.
