Good chemistry is like a breath of fresh air that elevates the viewing experience to a whole other level. There’s an extra burst of sweetness when we see friendships continue from filming into real life. 

In the past year, we’ve had the privilege of watching several excellent K-dramas, thanks to the actors’ sizzling chemistry. Not only are they a joy to watch on-screen, they never fail to make viewers smile when the cameras are off too, such as the cast of the following shows.

Love Alarm S2

Love Alarm features a difficult love triangle between Kim Jojo (Kim So-hyun), Hwang Sun-oh (Song Kang), and Lee Hye-yeong (Jung Ga-ram). There’s a lot of heartfelt feelings on-screen and playful dynamics off-screen. You can notice the overall chemistry feeling more relaxed and comfortable in the second season. A second season does mean that the cast gets to spend more time with each other and this can help friendships grow stronger. You can see how friendly the main leads are as they joke around behind the scenes. 

Witness more of their off-screen chemistry here:

Sisyphus

Sisyphus focuses on genius engineer Han Tae-sul (Cho Seung-woo) and a woman named Gang Seo-hae (Park Shin-hye) who comes from the future to save him. On-screen, the pair’s teamwork is a delight to watch with Tae-sul’s ingenuity and Seo-hae’s fearlessness perfectly complementing one another. 

Off-screen, the actors are adorable as they joke around and strike funny poses. Both actors are known for maintaining friendships made on set and are very friendly with their co-stars. The duo’s partnership chemistry is one of the best facets of the series. 

See more of their off-screen chemistry here:

Lovestruck in the City

Lovestruck in the City shows couple Park Jae-won (Ji Chang-wook) and Lee Eun-o (Kim Ji-won) fall in love on the beach and find their way back to each other after returning to the city. Their chemistry is sizzling and you can see the affection they have for one another as they gaze at each other. The actors’ amazing chemistry with previous co-stars is further testament to their acting skills. Although we know they’re acting, many fans can’t help but ship them. 

View more of their off-screen chemistry here:

Space Sweepers

Sure, Space Sweepers is a film, but the cast members are so fun and natural together that we think they deserve an honourable mention! 

The movie is about four misfits - played by Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri, Jin Sun-kyu, and Yoo Hai-jin - who unearth explosive secrets while salvaging space debris in the year 2092. The found family squabble and have their differences while working and living together on a spaceship, but their family-like chemistry is entertaining to watch. 

Off-screen, the actors freely tease each other and joke around, even when they’re trying to one-up another in a game of Jenga. Check out more of their off-screen chemistry here:

Crash Landing On You

Viu drops new Korean content lineup in April - 'Great Real Estate', 'Taxi Driver', 'Dark Hole' and 'Summer Guys'. 

First-on-Viu, supernatural drama Great Real Estate will premiere in April. The series follows Hong Ji Ah, the owner of a real estate agency who has a special ability. Not only does she have beauty and brains but she can also see spirits and exorcise them. Hence, her agency focuses on acquiring troubled properties to flip a profit from them. She meets Oh In Bum, a quick-witted con-artist who does not believe in the existence of ghosts, but uses them to scam others out of their wealth. Jang Na Ra, known for An Empress’ Dignity and V.I.P., plays Hong Ji Ah. The series, directed by PD Park Jin Suk (School 2017), also stars lead singer of K-pop boy band CN Blue, Jung Yong Hwa. Also first-on-Viu, Taxi Driver will premiere in April and tells the story of Kim Do Ki, a Navy Officer whose life changes when his mother is murdered by a serial killer. Although he may seem like your typical taxi driver, Kim Do Ki works for the Rainbow Taxi Company, which helps provide revenge for victims whom the justice system has failed. The drama, based on an adaptation of a webtoon, stars Lee Je Hoon, best known for his work on Signal, Architecture 101 and Fox Bride Star. Summer Guys is an idol studded Viu exclusive. A Korean version of the musical rom-com Coyote Ugly, the series revolves around four distinctly different young adults working together to revive an old cocktail bar at the beach. Summer Guys stars K-Pop idols Jeongshin (CNBlue), Shin Won-ho (Cross Gene), Kwon Hyun-bin (JBJ), Kang Mi-na (IOI, GuGuDan) and Lim Na Young (IOI, Pristeen).Dark Hole follows the story of a city called Muji that is enveloped by black smoke, turning the city’s inhabitants into dangerous monsters. Detective Lee Hwa Dun investigates this phenomenon and joins forces with ex-detective Yoo Tae Han to fight the monsters. Dark Hole stars Lee Joo Hyuk (Forest of Secrets, 365: Repeat the Year and Designated Survivor: 60 Days), Kim Ok Bin (Children of a Lesser God and Arthdal Chronicles) and Park Ha Eun. Scriptwriter Jung Yi Do also penned thriller dramas Save Me, Item and Strangers from Hell.  Viu-ers can watch these series and movies on the Viu app which can be downloaded for free on App Store, Google Play, and selected smart TVs, as well as on the web at www.viu.com.

Netflix has announced the casting of the Korean adaptation of its beloved Spanish Original Series La Casa de Papel. The upcoming Korean Original Series will feature an exciting cast from Korea’s top talents including Yoo Ji-tae (The Swindlers, Money, Svaha: The Sixth Finger) as ‘The Professor’ and Kim Yunjin (Seven Days, Ode to My Father, Lost, Mistresses) as Seon Woojin, an inspector at the Task Force Team.The Korean adaptation of La Casa de Papel is set in the Korean peninsula, and the show’s creators will breathe new life into the familiar storyline and bring the material afresh to global audiences with 12 episodes. The Original Series centres around members of the gang recruited by the Professor, hostages, and a Task Force Team tackling the heist. 

This year, innisfree is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its beloved No-Sebum Mineral Powder with a collaboration with Dinotaeng, a lifestyle brand launched by Korean illustrator Tae Eun Kim. Kim is well known for her playful, minimalistic designs inspired by animals, nature, and everyday objects.

Get FREE Dinotaeng Puff when you purchase 2 Limited Edition of No-Sebum Mineral Powder x Dinotaeng Available from 1-30 April 2021, while stocks last.

This Limited Edition collection comes in five designs and scents inspired by your favourite desserts! They are sure to lift your mood and raise your spirits, featuring the iconic and lovable Dinotaeng characters: Quokka, the happiest animal on earth; Bobo, a sweet Gummy bear-like bear & panda; and Marsh, a soft and cushiony marshmallow. You can also get free Dinotaeng Puff when you purchase 2 Limited Edition of No-Sebum Mineral Powder x Dinotaeng. 

Price: RM28 / 5g

No-Sebum Mineral Powder is a versatile loose powder formulated with naturally-derived mineral salts and mint ingredients that help maintain skin’s oil-water balance, leaving skin feeling fresh and soft. Its fine sebum-control powder particles easily smoothen skin texture and fix clumped up makeup caused by excessive sebum and oil production. Apply a thin layer to the eye area before putting on eye shadow, mascara, or eyeliner to prevent oily lids throughout the day and keep your eye makeup smooth and smudge-free. Pat it on the crown of your head, close to the roots, wherever oil visibly collects and shine is evident. The soft powder will naturally soak up any collected sweat or sebum from your hair, making it look clean and fresh.

From the 77th Venice International Film Festival to your TV screens next month, Netflix has released the trailer for Korean noir drama Night in Paradise, premiering globally on Netflix 9 April 2021.

The only Korean film to be screened out of competition at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, Night in Paradise is a story about a man, targeted by a criminal gang, who meets a woman cornered to a dead end in life. The Netflix Film promises to deliver an enthralling performance by the cast, including Um Tae-gu, who made his unique presence known in The Age of Shadows and The Great Battle; Jeon Yeo-been, who garnered unanimous praise for her performance in After My Death; and Cha Seoung-won, who transformed himself as an unforgettable villain in Believer.

Night In Paradise Trailer:

The trailer is filled with the charismatic sense of presences of Um Tae-gu (“Tae-gu”), Jeon Yeo-been (“Jae-Yeon”), and Cha Seoung-won (“Chief Ma”). Tae-gu, who had no choice but to flee to Jeju Island on the verge of taking the last stance to save his life, meets Jae-Yeon who seems to have her own story to tell. The following scene shows Chief Ma’s brutal appearance whose goal is to ‘settle the bill’ by punishing Tae-gu. Ironically, the sharp emotions exchanged between the three main characters are portrayed in the beautiful scenery of Jeju Island, revealing the dark clouds of fate in front of Tae-gu.

Night in Paradise is written and directed by Park Hoon-jung, whose works include highly acclaimed noir films such as New World, V.I.P., and The Witch: Part 1. The film will be released globally on 9 April 2021, only on Netflix.