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"Beyond The Bar" Tops Most Buzzworthy Drama List + "Low Life" Stars Dominate Actor List
JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar” was once again the most buzzed-about drama of the week! For the second week in a row, “Beyond the Bar” remained No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon. In addition to “Beyond the Bar” topping the list of the most buzzworthy dramas, both of its leads climbed up the list of the most buzzworthy drama cast members, where Lee Jin Uk and Jung Chaeyeon rose to No. 4 and No. 5 respectively. SBS’s “The Winning Try” climbed to No. 2 on the drama list this week, while JTBC’s “The Nice Guy” jumped to No. 3. In its final week on air, ENA’s “The Defects” rose to No. 4 on the drama list, followed by tvN’s “Love, Take Two” at No. 5. Yum Jung Ah, who stars in both dramas, once again claimed two of this week’s top 10 spots on the actor list: No. 8 for “The Defects” and No. 10 for “Love, Take Two.” tvN’s “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” ranked No. 6 on the drama list, with star Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona entering the actor list at No. 7. Meanwhile, ENA’s new series “My Troublesome Star” debuted at No. 8 on this week’s drama list. tvN’s annual drama project “O’PENing 2025” and its star HIGHLIGHT’s Yoon Doojoon swept the No. 9 spots on the drama list and the actor list respectively. Finally, KBS 2TV’s “Twelve” debuted at No. 10 on the drama list. The top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz this week are as follows: JTBC “Beyond the Bar” SBS “The Winning Try” JTBC “The Nice Guy” ENA “The Defects” tvN “Love, Take Two” tvN “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” KBS2 “Our Golden Days” ENA “My Troublesome Star” tvN “O’PENing 2025” KBS2 “Twelve” While the drama list only includes series airing on broadcast television, the integrated actor list also includes cast members from OTT shows—and the stars of “Low Life” absolutely dominated this week’s list. Not only did they claim four spots in the top six, but they also swept all of the top three spots: Im Soo Jung came in at No. 1, Ryu Seung Ryong at No. 2, Yang Se Jong at No. 3, and Jang Kwang at No. 6. Im Soo Jung (“Low Life”) Ryu Seung Ryong (“Low Life”) Yang Se Jong (“Low Life”) Lee Jin Uk (“Beyond the Bar”) Jung Chaeyeon (“Beyond the Bar”) Jang Kwang (“Low Life”) Lim Yoona (“Bon Appétit, Your Majesty”) Yum Jung Ah (“The Defects”) Yoon Doojoon (“O’PENing 2025” Yum Jung Ah (“Love, Take Two”)
10 Romance K-Dramas To Watch In Celebration Of K-Drama Day
It’s that time of the year again—International K-Drama Day is coming! Global OTT platform Rakuten Viki’s third annual International K-Drama Day is set to take place on September 26 this year. In celebration of the campaign, Viki has prepared drama collections for fans to binge each week based on popular genres from romance to melodrama, thriller, and more. The first collection features romance, and here are 10 dramas from the collection to watch to celebrate K-Drama Day! “Descendants of the Sun” In the worldwide hit “Descendants of the Sun,” Song Joong Ki stars as special forces unit captain Yoo Shi Jin who falls in love with the doctor Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye Kyo). As they begin their love story, they struggle with differences in their occupational backgrounds and values, and they unexpectedly find themselves working together in a foreign land, running into dangerous situations along the way. “Encounter” “Encounter” tells the love story of Cha Soo Hyun (Song Hye Kyo), a woman who was born into privilege but never had the chance to live a life of her own choosing, and Kim Jin Hyuk (Park Bo Gum), a cheerful free spirit with a pure and innocent soul. After the two meet through a chance encounter, they find themselves caught up in a heart-wrenching romance that turns both of their lives upside down. “Love In Contract” “Love In Contract” is a rom-com about a service that provides fake wives for single people in need of partners to bring to social gatherings. Park Min Young stars as professional fake wife Choi Sang Eun, who finds herself caught between longtime client Jung Ji Ho (Go Kyung Pyo) and newcomer Kang Hae Jin (Kim Jae Young), an A-list idol-turned-actor. “Love Scout” “Love Scout” is a romance drama about Kang Ji Yun (Han Ji Min), a CEO who is fantastic at her job but inept at everything else, and Yu Eun Ho (Lee Jun Hyuk), her highly competent secretary who is great at not only his job but also childcare and housework. “Love Your Enemy” “Love Your Enemy” tells the story of Seok Ji Won (Ju Ji Hoon) and Yoon Ji Won (Jung Yu Mi), who were born on the same day with the same name and whose families have been enemies for generations, as they reunite after 18 years. “Lovely Runner” Based on a popular web novel, “Lovely Runner” is a time-slip romance drama that unfolds as Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon), a passionate fan devastated by the death of her favorite star Ryu Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok), goes back in time to save him. “My Dearest Nemesis” “My Dearest Nemesis” tells the love story of Baek Su Jeong (Mun Ka Young) and Ban Ju Yeon (Choi Hyun Wook), who first meet via their online game characters during their school days, then meet again in real life as boss and employee 16 years later. “Serendipity’s Embrace” Based on a popular webtoon, “Serendipity’s Embrace” tells the story of Lee Hong Joo (Kim So Hyun), an animation producer who is afraid of love due to painful memories—and who undergoes an unexpected change after running into Kang Hoo Young (Chae Jong Hyeop), who witnessed some of her lowest moments from her past. “Sh**ting Stars” “Sh**ting Stars” is a romantic comedy about the people who work behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Lee Sung Kyung stars as Oh Han Byul, the head of the PR team at Star Force Entertainment, while Kim Young Dae plays the troublemaking A-list star Gong Tae Sung. “Touch Your Heart” “Touch Your Heart” is a romance between top actress Oh Yoon Seo (Yoo In Na) and perfectionist lawyer Kwon Jung Rok (Lee Dong Wook). In order to prepare for her next role, Oh Yoon Seo works as a secretary for Kwon Jung Rok, leading to unexpected romance. Which of these K-dramas will you be watching on K-Drama Day? If you want to watch more romance K-dramas, check out the full romance K-drama collection here!
Gong Seung Yeon And Yu Jun Sang Meet An Unexpected Client In "My Lovely Journey"
“My Lovely Journey” has previewed the upcoming episode! Based on a bestselling novel by Maha Harada, Channel A’s “My Lovely Journey” is a drama starring Gong Seung Yeon as Kang Yeo Reum, a former idol-turned-travel reporter who has never been a “center” in her life. As she takes on travel assignments on behalf of others, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, coming to understand the true meaning of success and life. In the upcoming episode, Kang Yeo Reum and Oh Sang Sik (Yu Jun Sang) will face an unlikely person as their fourth client. Their next client is none other than chairman Sung Yi Hwa (Nam Ki Ae), a living legend in the beauty industry who is linked with a painful past that Yeo Reum cannot forget. Her appearance will add tension to the drama, leading to unexpected developments. The newly released stills capture Yeo Reum and Sang Sik meeting Sung Yi Hwa, whose company sponsored the travel program Yeo Reum used to run and also led to the cancellation of the program after Yeo Reum pronounced the brand’s name wrong following an allergic reaction. The most surprising element in the stills is the style change in Yeo Reum and Sang Sik. Unlike their usual attires, they’re dressed more formally, emphasizing the importance of the meeting. Wearing a neat white blouse, Yeo Reum appears somewhat nervous but her steadfast gaze conveys her newfound confidence and boldness. Sang Sik also looks more serious than usual, drawing attention. Furthermore, Sung Yi Hwa exudes charisma with her sharp gaze, letting her presence be known. As Sang Sik examines a contract, he appears displeased, while Yeo Reum faces the chairman head-on. Yeo Reum’s confidence reflects her growth since the cancellation of the program. Viewers are curious to find out what Sung Yi Hwa will request as a client and whether Yeo Reum will overcome the pain of her past to complete her fourth travel assignment. The next episode of “My Lovely Journey” will air on August 24 at 9:20 p.m. KST.
Jung In Sun Has An Awkward Conversation With Runaway Bride Go Won Hee In "Our Golden Days"
On the next episode of KBS 2TV’s “Our Golden Days,” the fateful pre-wedding conversation between Jung In Sun and Go Won Hee will be revealed! “Our Golden Days” is a new generational family drama based on the idea that everyone experiences their own “glory days”—whether in the present, the past, or the future still to come. Spoilers Previously on “Our Golden Days,” Lee Ji Hyuk (Jung Il Woo) prepared to get married to Jung Bo Ah (Go Won Hee), the only daughter of the Haneul Construction family. However, on the day of their wedding, Bo Ah shocked everyone by suddenly disappearing after sending Ji Hyuk a text message saying that she was going back to her ex. In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming episode, Ji Eun Oh (Jung In Sun) and Bo Ah share an awkward encounter before the doomed wedding. Bo Ah, who is wearing her wedding dress, warmly greets Eun Oh, who has long been in love with Ji Hyuk but was recently rejected by him. Later, Eun Oh watches Ji Hyuk’s wedding fall apart with a complicated mix of emotions, piquing curiosity as to how she will treat him after he is jilted at the altar. To find out what Eun Oh and Bo Ah talked about before the wedding, catch the next episode of “Our Golden Days” on August 24 at 8 p.m. KST!
Lim Yoona's Life Is On The Line During A Stressful Job Interview In "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty"
Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona is about to go through the world’s most stressful job interview in tvN’s “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty”! Based on a popular web novel, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is a new fantasy romance drama starring Lim Yoona as Yeon Ji Young, an award-winning French chef who winds up traveling 500 years back into the past. There, she meets despotic king Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min), who is known as the worst of tyrants—and who also happens to be a discerning gourmet. On the first episode of the drama, Yeon Ji Young was mysteriously transported back in time while flying home to Korea on an airplane. After crash-landing in the middle of Lee Heon’s hunting grounds, she met the monarch himself—but because she didn’t realize that she was now in the past, she didn’t believe that he was royalty. Instead, she treated Lee Heon like a madman, even going so far as to tie him up and drag him around after he was injured. However, in newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming second episode, Lee Heon has cast aside his tattered hunting gear in favor of ornate regal attire that makes his status readily apparent. Meanwhile, Yeon Ji Young finds herself in a high-stakes situation where she could lose her life if she fails to create the perfect dish. Amidst the intense pressure of this life-or-death job interview, Yeon Ji Young exhibits laser focus as she carefully inspects ingredients in the kitchen. Later, when Yeon Ji Young presents the finished meal to Lee Heon, the dynamic between them has changed completely from their previous encounter. Not only does Yeon Ji Young now respectfully bow down to Lee Heon, but she also flashes him a friendly smile that makes it clear she’s doing her best to survive. Lee Heon then bombards the poor chef with a barrage of questions, raising the question of how Yeon Ji Young will fight her way out of this crisis. To find out whether Yeon Ji Young will be able to win Lee Heon over with her cooking, catch the second episode of “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” on August 24 at 9:10 p.m. KST!
First Impressions: "The Immortal Ascension" Navigates Betrayal, Politics, And Deadly Trials in A Gripping Xianxia
After a two-year break, Chinese actor Yang Yang returns to the small screen with “The Immortal Ascension,” a xianxia drama based on Wang Yu’s acclaimed novel “A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality.” Premiering in July and still unfolding, the series quickly distinguishes itself from conventional fantasy tales that glorify the “chosen one” narrative. Instead, it offers something far more raw, grounded, and emotionally charged. Alongside Yang Yang, the cast boasts a stellar lineup including Jin Chen, Xu Hai Qiao, Wang Duo, Zhao Xiao Tang, Ireine Song, Zhao Qing, Zhang Xiao Chen, and Guan Yun Peng. Warning: spoilers below. Han Li (Yang Yang) is born into a poor mountain family, where every day is a struggle. His parents work tirelessly, yet there is never enough to eat. A small act — his older brother borrowing a few bowls of flour to make flatbread — sparks something in Han Li: a desire for a life beyond hardship. So, when the Seven Mysteries Sect arrives in their village to recruit disciples, he sees it as a rare chance to change his fate. Against all odds, he is chosen, stepping into a world where strength determines survival. At first, Han Li’s new life seems full of promise. He trains in medicine and martial arts under Physician Mo Ju Ren (Shih Chieh King), a respected figure in the sect. But his teacher’s kindness is only a facade. Mo Ju Ren treats his disciples as tools rather than students, using them to serve his ambitions. The harsh truth hits when Han Li’s closest friend, Zhang Tie (Hu Yu Xuan), is turned into a lifeless puppet during one of Mo Ju Ren’s experiments. Han Li quickly realizes that in this world, trust is risky and compassion can be dangerous. Amid these challenges, Han Li discovers a secret advantage: a small Green Vial that can accelerate the growth of herbs. In a world where spiritual medicines can mean life or death, this could be invaluable. But he knows it must remain hidden, as anyone discovering it could threaten his life. Han Li’s abilities are tested in the spirit root examinations, which reveal a disciple’s innate talent. While most see it as a chance to rise in status, Han Li’s mediocre roots mark him as ordinary, unworthy of attention. Just when hope seems lost, fate intervenes. He comes into possession of an Ascension Token, a rare relic with the power to bend the rules. This forces the sect’s elders to admit him into Yellow Maple Valley and grant him the coveted Foundation Pill. What could have been a moment of triumph instead thrusts him into a web of envy, rivalries, and sect politics, showing him that power often comes with danger as well as reward. Inside Yellow Maple Valley, Han Li quickly learns that surviving is just as much about patience and observation as it is about strength. Fellow disciples mock him, elders largely ignore him, and rivals like Lu Ming Yuan (Li Yue) see him as easy prey. But Han Li does not react with anger. Instead, he relies on what he has, which is his medical knowledge, careful planning, and the ability to remain unnoticed. When he cures an elder’s illness, he quietly earns respect and gains opportunities others overlook. Though he may lack flashy talent, his real strength lies in resilience, strategy, and adaptability. Yet the world of the sect is far bigger and more dangerous than he imagines. Powerful figures like Nangong Wan (Jin Chen), a grandmaster of the Moonshadow Sect, oversee critical events such as the spirit root examinations and intervene when Lu Ming Yuan nearly harms another disciple. Her presence reminds Han Li of the vast gap between novices and the true elites, setting the stage for even tougher challenges ahead. Meanwhile, darker forces are at work behind the scenes. Wang Chan (Wang Duo), the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, schemes around the Blood Spirit Flower and the Yan Clan. While his plots have yet to directly touch Han Li, their effects ripple into the dangers he will face. Closer to home, Chen Qiao Qian (Zhao Xiao Tang), once a friend who protected him, suffers at the hands of Lu Ming Yuan, who poisons and humiliates her. Han Li saves her but erases her memory, knowing that personal attachments and open confrontations can be deadly in this harsh world. All these tensions culminate in the infamous Bloody Trial Ground, a brutal test where many disciples never return. For most, it is a chance to show off strength and earn glory; for Han Li, it is simply about survival. Unlike his reckless peers, he prepares carefully, gathering tools, medicines, and knowledge to give himself even the smallest advantage. Lu Ming Yuan’s true cruelty is exposed as he betrays those around him for selfish gain. Han Li, in contrast, survives through caution, intelligence, and self-restraint. He emerges alive but deliberately avoids drawing attention, understanding that in cultivation, being noticed can be deadlier than any monster. By the end of episode 10, Han Li is no longer the naive boy who dreamed of escaping poverty. He has faced betrayal, humiliation, and harsh lessons, yet he carries quiet victories: his secret Green Vial, newfound wisdom, and the instincts to endure and survive in a world that tests everyone to their limits. Looking ahead, Han Li’s journey is set to become even more perilous. The Bloody Trial Ground is only the beginning. It’s a harsh introduction to a vast world of cultivation where every decision can mean life or death. Future challenges won’t just test his strength or cunning; they will demand that he navigate shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and powerful figures who see him as either a threat or a tool. With the series spanning 30 episodes, it’s clear that “The Immortal Ascension” is setting the stage for bigger trials, deeper secrets, and higher stakes. If the first 10 episodes focused on survival, the upcoming chapters promise to explore the true cost of power, the weight of secrets, and just how far Han Li is willing to go to keep moving forward. Are you watching Yang Yang’s new C-Drama? Let us know in the comments below! mon.y is a devoted connoisseur of Asian dramas and pop culture, with a deep-rooted love for storytelling that spans K-dramas, C-dramas, J-dramas, and everything in between. A longtime entertainment addict turned passionate writer, she brings heartfelt enthusiasm and a sprinkle of sass to every review and deep dive. Currently watching: “Love, Take Two” and “My Lovely Journey.” Looking forward to: “Twelve”