https://www.scmp.com/rss/524649/feed The latest news and top stories on Han Suk-kyu, a veteran South Korean screen and television personality. Known for his versatile performances, he rose to prominence in the 1990s with acclaimed films including *Shiri*, a major box office success. After a hiatus, he experienced a significant resurgence, notably starring in the historical drama *Deep Rooted Tree* and the popular medical series *Dr. Romantic*, for which he received Grand Prizes. His work often showcases a deep, soothing voice and... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Pierce Conran Pierce Conran After a slowdown in new casting items following this year’s unusually long Chuseok holiday season, production companies and agencies are back to work, matching stars with juicy future K-drama projects. Read on to find out more. 1. Wonderful New World Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun are set to headline the coming time-travel-themed romantic comedy Wonderful New World, which will air on SBS next year. Having drawn some of the best reviews of her career in the recent period drama The Tale of Lady Ok,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3330162/k-drama-casting-news-about-lim-ji-yeon-han-suk-kyu-kim-min-ju-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3330162/k-drama-casting-news-about-lim-ji-yeon-han-suk-kyu-kim-min-ju-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:15:09 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran Lead cast: Han Suk-kyu, Bae Hyun-sung, Lee Re Latest Nielsen rating: 7.4 per cent Following his critically acclaimed turn in last year’s dark mystery drama Doubt, veteran leading man Han Suk-kyu returns with some lighter fare in Shin’s Project, a new tvN drama that premiered to strong ratings last week. Echoing the big screen comedy smash Extreme Job, the show sees Han play Mr Shin, the crafty owner of a fried chicken restaurant whose occupation masks his true skills as an expert... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3326332/k-drama-shins-project-han-suk-kyu-lends-his-charm-fun-legal-comedy-drama-series?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3326332/k-drama-shins-project-han-suk-kyu-lends-his-charm-fun-legal-comedy-drama-series?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:15:08 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran A whopping 13 K-dramas will be debuting on screens this September, all but guaranteeing that fans will have to scramble to make time for their new favourite shows as we head into the autumn. Read on to find out what to catch over the next month. 1. Queen Mantis Lead cast: Go Hyun-jung, Jang Dong-yoon In this remake of the French series La Mante, Go Hyun-jung (Mask Girl) plays Jung Yi-shin, a serial killer known as the Mantis who murdered five men two decades ago. Jang Dong-yoon (Daily Dose of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3323625/13-best-new-k-dramas-watch-september-2025-including-tempest-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3323625/13-best-new-k-dramas-watch-september-2025-including-tempest-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:15:07 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran A pair of colonial-era dramas and a Jeju-set noir are among the enticing new K-drama projects getting ready to kick off production. Read on for the latest casting news. 1. 100 Days of Lies Park Jin-young, the member of K-pop band GOT7 recently seen opposite Park Bo-young in Our Unwritten Seoul, has been linked with the historical drama 100 Days of Lies. Should his casting be confirmed, he will join previously announced actors Kim Yoo-jung (My Demon) and Kim Hyun-joo (Hellbound). The story is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3321216/k-drama-casting-news-about-park-jin-young-roh-jeong-eui-moon-ga-young-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3321216/k-drama-casting-news-about-park-jin-young-roh-jeong-eui-moon-ga-young-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:15:08 +0000