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Shim Eun Kyung Marks Drama Comeback With Her First Full Villain Role In “Mad Concrete Dreams”
Shim Eun Kyung is set to return to the small screen with a bold new villain role in the upcoming drama “Mad Concrete Dreams”! “Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama that follows Ki Soo Jong (Ha Jung Woo), a struggling landlord who becomes entangled in crime to protect his family and property. While he achieves the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to participate in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real. Shim Eun Kyung stars as Yo Na, a cold and ruthless villain. Yo Na is a key executive at Real Capital, a company spearheading a redevelopment project, and she relentlessly pressures Ki Soo Jong, a heavily indebted landlord who secured his building by taking out loans to the absolute limit. After building an impressive international filmography—including becoming the first Korean actor to win a Japan Academy Prize—Shim Eun Kyung is making her long-awaited return to Korean dramas for the first time in six years, taking on the production’s central antagonist. Ahead of the premiere, the actress shared why she chose the project and offered insight into how she crafted her complex character. “I’ve finally fulfilled a long-held wish to play a villain,” Shim Eun Kyung said about joining the drama, as she described Yo Na as “a mysterious figure whose true intentions are impossible to read and whose actions are completely unpredictable.” She added, “Her background is unclear, and one day she suddenly appears before Soo Jong and his group, bringing misfortune with her. What fascinated me was how she differs from conventional villains—there’s something uniquely distinct about her.” The actress also hinted at a side of herself audiences have never seen before. “Taking on a villain role allowed me to explore unfamiliar styles of acting,” she shared. “I especially challenged myself with action scenes and trained for several months before filming. I’ve never really shown action acting before, so I wanted to properly present it through this project.” She added, “If viewers strongly remember Yo Na as someone chilling yet pure, and in some ways even sincere, I would be incredibly happy.” Shim Eun Kyung also revealed character details she personally helped design. “I wanted to visually express Yo Na’s duality — someone eerie yet childlike at the same time,” she explained, teasing viewers to pay close attention to the “right cuff of Yo Na’s shirt.” The fashion detail was inspired by “A Clockwork Orange,” serving as a stylistic reference for the character. She further shared that red shading around Yo Na’s eyes was added to create a worn and unsettling atmosphere. Finally, Shim Eun Kyung highlighted what viewers should look forward to in the drama: “The story portrays the desires of various people surrounding a single building. It’s a work that keeps you watching to see just how far each character will go. The plot moves forward without giving you a moment to catch your breath, so I hope viewers stay with us until the very end.” “Mad Concrete Dreams” premieres on March 14 at 9:10 p.m. KST.
"Undercover Miss Hong," "The Practical Guide To Love," And "Recipe For Love" All Earn Their Highest Ratings Yet
Three dramas soared to new heights in viewership last night! On March 1, tvN’s “Undercover Miss Hong” achieved its highest viewership ratings yet ahead of the final week of its run. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of the hit drama took first place in its time slot with an average nationwide rating of 11.8 percent, marking a new personal record for the series. Meanwhile, JTBC’s new rom-com “The Practical Guide to Love” rose to an average nationwide rating of 3.3 percent for its second episode. KBS 2TV’s “Recipe for Love” also hit its own all-time high last night, when it climbed to an average nationwide rating of 17.4 percent for its latest episode. Congratulations to the casts and crews of all three dramas!
"The Art Of Sarah" And Shin Hae Sun Top Buzzworthy Drama And Actor Rankings For 2nd Week
Netflix’s “The Art of Sarah” has once again dominated the rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors! For the second week in a row, “The Art of Sarah” took 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 topping the list of the most buzzworthy dramas, “The Art of Sarah” also held onto the top spot on the list of the most buzzworthy drama cast members, where Shin Hae Sun remained No. 1 and her co-star Lee Jun Hyuk followed at No. 10. The next spots on both lists went to tvN’s “Undercover Miss Hong,” which remained No. 2 on the drama list as leading lady Park Shin Hye similarly maintained her position at No. 2 on the actor list. KBS 2TV’s “To My Beloved Thief” rose to No. 3 on the drama list in its final week on air, while stars Nam Ji Hyun and Moon Sang Min climbed to No. 3 and No. 4 respectively on the actor list. MBC’s “In Your Radiant Season” debuted at No. 4 on the drama list this week, with leads Chae Jong Hyeop and Lee Sung Kyung entering the actor list at No. 5 and No. 6 respectively. Netflix’s “Can This Love Be Translated?” took No. 5 on this week’s drama list, and leading lady Go Youn Jung made the actor list at No. 9. SBS’s “No Tail to Tell” jumped to No. 6 on the drama list, with star Kim Hye Yoon taking No. 7 on the actor list. Finally, tvN’s “Our Universe” held steady at No. 7 on the drama list, while star Bae In Hyuk rose to No. 8 on the actor list. The top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz this week are as follows: Netflix “The Art of Sarah” tvN “Undercover Miss Hong” KBS2 “To My Beloved Thief” MBC “In Your Radiant Season” Netflix “Can This Love Be Translated?” SBS “No Tail to Tell” tvN “Our Universe” ENA “Honour” KBS2 “Recipe for Love” Netflix “Boyfriend on Demand” Meanwhile, the top 10 drama actors that generated the most buzz this week are as follows: Shin Hae Sun (“The Art of Sarah”) Park Shin Hye (“Undercover Miss Hong”) Nam Ji Hyun (“To My Beloved Thief”) Moon Sang Min (“To My Beloved Thief”) Chae Jong Hyeop (“In Your Radiant Season”) Lee Sung Kyung (“In Your Radiant Season”) Kim Hye Yoon (“No Tail to Tell”) Bae In Hyuk (“Our Universe”) Go Youn Jung (“Can This Love Be Translated?”) Lee Jun Hyuk (“The Art of Sarah”)
Han Ji Min Hides When Park Sung Hoon Shows Up At Her Blind Date With Lee Ki Taek In "The Practical Guide To Love"
JTBC’s “The Practical Guide to Love” has shared a sneak peek of Han Ji Min and Lee Ki Taek’s disastrous first date! “The Practical Guide to Love” tells the story of Lee Ui Yeong (Han Ji Min), a woman who dives into the world of blind dates after deciding to pursue love. When she meets two men with strikingly different charms, she finds herself torn between them—prompting a journey towards discovering what true love really means. Spoilers On the first episode of “The Practical Guide to Love,” Lee Ui Yeong went on her very first blind date with Song Tae Seop (Park Sung Hoon). The two got off to a great start, with the conversation flowing smoothly and anticipation naturally building for their next date. However, the mood turned awkward when Song Tae Seop suddenly asked Lee Ui Yeong if she would agree to date him with marriage in mind, catching her off guard. In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming second episode, Lee Ui Yeong goes on a blind date with another man: Shin Ji Su (Lee Ki Taek). As they sit across from one another at a cafe, the date initially seems to be going well, with both of them looking comfortable and relaxed. Lee Ui Yeong’s shy smile also hints at a connection forming between the two of them. However, things go awry when Song Tae Seop unexpectedly shows up at the cafe. Afraid of being spotted, Lee Ui Yeong desperately tries to hide from him. Amidst the tension of Lee Ui Yeong cowering in fear, Shin Ji Su watches the situation play out with interest. To find out whether Song Tae Seop notices Lee Ui Yeong—and how this love triangle will unfold—catch the next episode of “The Practical Guide to Love” on March 1 at 10:30 p.m. KST!
Watch: Ju Ji Hoon And Ha Ji Won's Marriage Begins To Crack As Suspicions Mount In "Climax" Teaser
ENA’s upcoming drama “Climax” has unveiled a thrilling new teaser! “Climax” follows the fierce survival story of prosecutor Bang Tae Seob (Ju Ji Hoon), who dives into a power-driven cartel in order to rise to the top of South Korea’s power ladder. Ha Ji Won will star as Chu Sang Ah, a former A-list actress with a struggling career who winds up standing at the center of a huge cartel connecting the entertainment industry to the political world. The latest teaser follows Bang Tae Seob as he begins his struggle to rise to the top. He states, “I wanted to look down on them from the top of the world.” In order to aim higher and achieve his goals, he decides to marry top star Chu Sang Ah. However, once he begins to believe that he has earned everything, Bang Tae Seob begins to doubt Chu Sang Ah, saying, “I thought I had her, but my wife is hiding something.” He tells the prosecutor’s secret informant and his supporter Hwang Jung Won (Nana) to investigate his wife, creating tension. As the mystery deepens regarding WR Group and tensions continue to escalate, the teaser concludes with Bang Tae Seob resolving, “My goal is to stand at the top of South Korea.” The teaser also shares a glimpse of Oh Jung Se, Cha Joo Young, and more, raising anticipation for what roles their characters will play in the fierce battle for power. “Climax” will premiere on March 16 at 10 p.m. KST. Stay tuned for updates!
3 Points To Keep An Eye On In Park Min Young And Wi Ha Joon's New Drama "Siren's Kiss"
Get ready for the premiere of tvN’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama “Siren’s Kiss’! “Siren’s Kiss” is a romance thriller about a man who investigates an insurance fraud case involving people who died after falling in love with an irresistibly captivating woman. He begins to relentlessly investigate the woman suspected of being at the center of the case. Ahead of the drama’s premiere, “Siren’s Kiss” shared three key points to keep an eye on! 1. Talented cast and crew The drama is already garnering much attention for the return of “Marry My Husband” star Park Min Young as Han Seol Ah and “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” star Wi Ha Joon as Cha Woo Seok on the small screen. The cast lineup is strengthened by the addition of “Crash Landing on You” star Kim Jung Hyun as Baek Joon Beom. Furthermore, the drama will be helmed by director Kim Cheol Gyu of “Flower of Evil” and “Celebrity,” raising anticipation for the upcoming drama. 2. The mystery surrounding Han Seol Ah Park Min Young plays Han Seol Ah, a fine art auctioneer with stunning beauty, confident voice, and bold charm. As the chief auctioneer and head of the auction team at Royal Auction, Korea’s top art auction house, Han Seol Ah appears to lead a flawless life. However, she hides a chilling secret: all the men who loved her have died. Furthermore, all of Han Seol Ah’s past lovers bought large life insurance policies with Han Seol Ah as the beneficiary before they passed away, causing suspicions about her to grow. The drama raises intrigue for the truth about Han Seol Ah. 3. Cha Woo Seok vs. Baek Joon Beom The resolves of the two men intertwined with Han Seol Ah are additional points to pay close attention to. Insurance inspector Cha Woo Seok approaches Han Seol Ah with the desire to find out the truth. Meanwhile, the mysterious start-up CEO Baek Joon Beom wants to make Han Seol Ah his significant other. Each with their own goals, the two create different ties with Han Seol Ah, delivering thrilling and dangerous tension. The drama also promises to deliver unexpected twists, making viewers wonder where the tenacity of the two men will take them. “Siren’s Kiss” will premiere on March 2 at 8: 50 p.m. KST. Stay tuned!