We round up news from July and look forward to the dramas that August brings.
Listen to the episode right here:
TIMESTAMPS:
03:48 – Kang Ji-hwan under arrest for sexual assault
09:14 – Korea and India collaborating on a sageuk about Heo Hwang-ok
17:40 – Agency 51K taking a hard line against sasaengs
21:11 – Yoon Yeo Jung And Han Ye Ri To Make Hollywood Debuts
23:57 – Mulan trailer discussion (book rec: Girl King)
32:49 – Actress Jeon Mi-sun passed away
34:25 – Park Shin-hye and Yoo Ah-in to be co-starring in #Alone
35:51 – Krystal cast in film as an unwed pregnant student looking for her father.
37:18 – Kang Ha-neul, Gong Hyo-jin and Kim Ji-seok confirmed to star in KBS drama.
UPCOMING DRAMAS!
40:17 – Melo Suits Me
42:48 – I Wanna Hear Your Song
45:23 – Graceful Family
48:54 – Strangers from hell
51:36 – Catch the ghost
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The myth of Queen Heo Hwang-ok has always been a legend I thought would show up soon in saeguk form – especially since Korean dramas are having a hard time in China right now. I think I’ve read that the Indian market is the next highest market for Korean productions. Also, it is a very romantic legend with bits about dreams, consolidating kingdoms and the introduction of Buddhism. This seems like it would appeal to lots of viewers! Really enjoyed this last podcast . . .
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That’s a good hypothesis. It makes sense that they would look for another market since China is such a large audience base for them. Indian also has a large population in her north eastern parts whose ethno-cultural identity aligns closely with East Asian people. Not that Korean dramas are only watched by them. In the last two years, there’s been an explosion of mainstream love for KDs in India.
Thanks for listening!
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