Work hard and love harder - when workplace romance gone bad, how to survive from office breakup and welcome new relationship? And how would this 'relationship' affects the co-workers? You can find out the answer on how the characters grow in both work and love through Netflix upcoming rom-com drama 'Forecasting Love and Weather' featuring Park Min Young and Song Kang. 

Forecasting Love and Weather is a romantic comedy series about people at the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) who break, fall and get back on their feet every day. The story narrates Jin Ha-kyung (starring Park Min Young), who decides never to commit to an office romance after a brutal break-up, again falling into a relationship with a newcomer in the team Lee Si-woo (starring Song Kang) who is different but attractive in his own way. 

Yesterday evening, director Cha Young Hun and the cast - Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak and Yura attended 'Forecasting Love and Weather' online press conference and talked about their characters in the drama and difficulties they faced when playing the roles.

Q: Why did you decided to take this role? 

Park Min Young: It felt refreshing at first but after filming it, I have some regrets. As this is a new concept about weather forecast so there's no other drama reference that I can look up to and so I watched documentaries to familiarise with the terms and the pattern of the speech. It was fun but really tough. As I did my homework I feel proud of myself. 

Song Kang: The concept about weather felt fresh to me. I find myself smiling as I read the script. The transparent and clumsy character as Si-woo was just right for me. I tried to make the character as bright as possible. The lines were hard so I watched a lot of documentaries. As for my appearance, I cut my hair short and I look a little dumb.

Yura: I auditioned for twice. I read the script from the perspective of an audience so it was really fun. I really wanted to join the drama, so when I got the call back, I almost flew around the house. That's how much I love the script. 

Yoon Bak: Honestly, I like all the other characters except mine. I almost decided not to take the role because of his character but was persuaded by the director after I met him. I was really stressed out by the character Han Ki Joon.

With a star-studded cast of Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yura and Yoon Bak, this is one of the most anticipated Romantic Comedies in the first half of 2022. Watch it on Netflix on 12 February. 

Left to right: Choi Hyun Wook, Bona, Kim Tae-Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Ju Myung

‘Twenty-five, Twenty-One’ is a love story about a fencer Na Hee-do (played by Kim Tae-Ri) and a sports reporter Baek Yi-Jin (played by Nam Joo-Hyuk).

Director of Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Director Jung Jeehyun

When asked what made Director Jung choose the specific time period of 1998, he replied that it was a period that a lot of changes happened and many faced challenges then. He further shared that, through the drama, he hope to give some messages to people who are facing challenges amidst the current pandemic. 

‘Twenty-five, Twenty-One’ has been the talk of the town recently due to star-studded cast lineup! 

The drama consists of Kim Tae-Ri (The Space Sweepers, Mr Sunshine) and Nam Joo-Hyuk (Start-Up, The School Nurse Files) as the main cast and all-rounder Cosmic Girls’ member Bona— also known as Kim Jiyeon (Homemade Love Story) together with rising actor Choi Hyun Wook (Racket Boys) and Lee Ju Myung (Kairos).

Kim Tae-Ri, plays Na Hee-Do

Kim Taeri told the press that she practised fencing for almost 6 months! She will play Na Hee-do, a fencer who is bold and full of courage.

The actress also shared a behind story that fellow cast member, Bona, invited her to her house to practise fencing together. According to Bona, Tae-ri was soaked by the time she reached the house as she had sandbags tied to her ankles. 

We truly respect the dedication from the cast!

Q: How did you prepare for your role and what is the charm of your acting?

Nam Joo-Hyuk, plays Baek Yi-jin

The actor also shared that he personally met a sport reporter, where he learnt more insights on his role and how to better portray his character. 

Q: How did you practise fencing?

Bona as Go-Yurim

Bona: I practised fencing for about 3 months. Taeri and I practised on our off-days and before shoot. 

 

Starring idol Kang Daniel, Chae Soobin (I’m Not a Robot, Where Stars Land, House of Bluebird), Lee Sin Young (Crash Landing on You), Park Yoo-Na (SKY Castle, Hotel Del Luna, True Beauty) and more, ‘Rookie Cops’ depicts the story of the lives of freshmen at Korea National Police University (KNPU).

Only 30 seconds of Kang Daniel and Chae Soo-bin isn’t nearly enough! 👮🏻‍♀️👮🏻 #RookieCops starts streaming 26 January only on #DisneyPlusSG. pic.twitter.com/do3pDx2A30

— Disney+ Singapore (@DisneyPlusSG) January 25, 2022

Stream ‘Rookie Cops’, now available on Disney+ Hotstar with new episodes every Wednesday! 

SINGAPORE, 27 January 2022 – To ring in the new year, CHARLES & KEITH releases its Spring 2022 campaign, fronted by the brand’s first-ever global brand ambassador, Krystal, revealing this season’s fun, fresh styles in a dreamy, flower-filled wonderland. 

The Spring 2022 collection is an enticing evocation of a sun-drenched garden, in celebration of hope and new beginnings. Spritely colours and enthralling florals inspired by the season are captured against a pastel backdrop that allows the brand’s vibrant products to shine. This marks Krystal’s inaugural campaign with the brand since her appointment as its first global brand ambassador, with photographs shot by Yoon Jiyong in Seoul.

For the campaign, the starlet is whisked into an enchanted garden, where she channels cool-girl chic in monochrome outfits, paired with brightly coloured bags or shoes that perfectly contrast her wardrobe, and mirror her daily fashion sensibilities.

“My favourite bag is the candy-hued Koa handbag — it has a very classic appeal in terms of shape and size, while the fresh green and orange tones inject a beautiful pop of colour to any outfit. Am also loving the 90s video game-inspired throwback with pixelated prints, I can see myself living in the floral print Alex tie-up sandals and garden style clogs the entire season,” said Krystal.  

In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life. In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life. Starring Nam Joo-hyuk and Kim Tae-ri, Twenty Five Twenty One is coming to Netflix just in time for Valentine’s Day on 12 February 2022.

Netflix has confirmed that the Korean adaptation of global hit Money Heist will be titled Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area. A special teaser was released alongside the announcement, offering fans a sneak peek of the much-anticipated series. Seon Woojin, team leader of the Crisis Negotiation team played by Kim Yunjin, also makes an appearance, in addition to snappy introductions of the eight heist members — Berlin (Park Hae-soo), Tokyo (Jun Jong-seo), Moscow (Lee Won-jong), Denver (Kim Ji-hun), Nairobi (Jang Yoon-ju), Rio (Lee Hyun-woo), Helsinki (Kim Ji-hoon), and Oslo (Lee Kyu-ho). 

Following hot on the heels of this month’s new Disney+ APAC content announcement, fans of Korean dramas are preparing to buckle in for a thrilling ride-along with the debut of Rookie Cops on Disney+ Hotstar later this month. Centered around a group of freshmen at the Korean National Police Academy, Rookie Cops features an exciting ensemble, including Kang Daniel and Chae SooBin, two of the hottest stars in Korea today. Rookie Cops is directed by Kim Byung-soo (He Is Psychometric, The Bride of Habaek, and Nine), and will debut on Disney+ Hotstar on January 26.

tvN and tvN Movies kick off the Year of Tiger with continuous strive for perfection (尽善尽美) by serving the best Korean entertainment and inspiring greater good with our viewers. This year-long campaign #BeKindBeCharmed will begin with Channels supporting the World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore (WWF-Singapore) to amplify their effort to raise awareness of the Tiger conservation program in Asia. Both Channels also promised to double down in delivering fresh and first run contents to viewers.This festive Lunar New Year period is packed with galore of great entertainment. Sit back as tvN bring you a joyful and fun-filled week filled with great programs starring all your favourite Korean stars in a series of marathon from 31 Jan (Mon) 12.30pm to 06 Feb (Sun) 9.15pm. You can catch all the highly-rated shows like 3 Meals a Day – Doctors, High School Mystery Club S2, House on Wheels S3, Idol Song Dictation Contest etc.

Forecasting Love and Weather is an office romance series driven by the characters’ professional and love lives at the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), tightly packed with pit-a-patting narratives and visuals. 

K-Pop group, ONEUS, are preparing their U.S. tour, which includes fourteen stops all across the country. The Blood Moon Tour kicks off on February 12th at Webster Hall in New York City, and wraps up a month later on March 12th at Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA.Named by Billboard as a "K-Pop Act To Watch," this will be the bands second U.S. Tour since their debut in January of 2019. ONEUS' first U.S. Tour in 2019, Fly With Us, hit six different cities; and now just under 3 years later, their upcoming 2022 tour has catapulted to sixteen cities. Focus track '"LUNA" off their latest mini-album, BLOOD MOON, sticks to their roots; like many of their previous releases. The track was composed with an oriental musical instrument and Korean traditional flute, Pili. Vocalist Seoho elaborates; "We want to show more elements of Korea's traditional culture, but we don't want to be tied to a specific genre."

 

Jung Hae-in (Im Soo-ho) and Jisoo (Eun Yeong-ro)

Starring A-list actor Jung Hae-In, Yoon Se-ah, Kim Hye-Yoon, Yoo In-Na and worldwide icon, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Snowdrop’ has officially come to an end and fans are feeling bittersweet. The suspenseful storyline, together with the cast’s impressive acting, led to the drama receiving much love from fans globally.

Moreover, ‘Snowdrop’ is directed and written by the very talented Director Jo Hyun-tak and writer Yoo Hyun-mi, who have worked together previously for the hit drama ‘SKY Castle’, and this further heightened expectations even before its premier.

Kim Hye-Yoon (Bun-ok) and Yoon Se-Ah (Pi Seung-hee)

Set against the backdrop of a turbulent political era of the country in 1987, ‘Snowdrop’ tells a fictional story of two university students, Eun Yeong-ro (Jisoo) and Lim Soo-ho (Jung Hae-In), caught up in a heart-breaking and desperate Romeo-and-Juliet-like love story. However, unbeknownst to Yeong-ro at the beginning, Lim Soo-ho was a wanted agent in disguise, who could potentially harm her and her loved ones.

We would say that ‘Snowdrop’ has successfully captivated audience worldwide— streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, every episode had been an emotional roller-coaster as we watched the main characters fight for their love with lives at stake.

We believe that the highlight of the drama is the ending of Episode 4, where Lim Soo-ho raised the gun to Yeong-Ro’s head. For me, that particular scene left me at the edge of my seat as it marked the start of all the chaos, heartbreaks and painful betrayals the protagonists had to overcome.

Plot twists after plot twists, the splendid acting of the supporting cast also made us feel how desperate and burnt out the characters were in the hostage situation. Every cast member did a marvellous job carrying their respective roles to build up the storyline and this absolutely left viewers hooked onto the drama.

The main cast, Jung Hae-In and Jisoo, have also been highly praised for their synergy and great chemistry on set and even in the behind-the-scenes footages. ‘Snowdrop’ also marks the BLACKPINK member’s first ever lead in a K-drama series! Jisoo has also been making headlines with her impressive acting talent and hopefully we can expect to see her in more K-dramas in the future!

The final 3 episodes were broadcasted consecutively on the last weekend of January, in consideration to other programmes that were rescheduled due to the Lunar New Year holidays. Like any classic korean drama, we believed that the protagonists would have a happy ending. Unfortunately, ‘Snowdrop’ has proven us wrong about this. The heart-wrenching moments lasted till the final episode and it led to a painfully tragic ending.

Nevertheless, we would say still that ‘Snowdrop’ was indeed a ‘One-Way Ticket’ to the hearts of the global audience! Kudos to Jung Hae-in, Jisoo and all cast for this amazing project of ‘Snowdrop’. Viewers will also ‘always remember’ this piece of work by JTBC and Disney+ Hotstar.

If you have not watched 'Snowdrop' yet, do check out all the episodes, now available on Disney+ Hotstar!