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>Kim Jae-Wook has joined the new drama 'Fraudulent Lawyer' and is expected to work with Kim Nam-Gil in a project for the first time in 16 years.

>In the first half of this year, Kim Jae-Wook worked alongside Shin Hye-Sun, Gong Myung and Hong Hwa-Yeon in tvN's 'Filing for Love'. His next project is the TVING series 'The Obedient Killer', scheduled for release next year. With the addition of 'Fraudulent Lawyer', he continues his active work schedule.

>'Fraudulent Lawyer' is drawing even more attention as it marks the reunion of Kim Nam-Gil and Kim Jae-Wook. The two previously appeared together in the 2010 SBS drama 'Bad Boy'. At the time, Kim Nam-Gil played the role of Shim Gun-Wook and Kim Jae-Wook played the role of Hong Tae-Sung, leaving a strong impression.

>Both actors have consistently been active as leading stars since before and after 'Bad Boy'. Kim Nam-Gil and Kim Jae-Wook have solidified their respective positions through their unique auras and decadent charms. Interest is focused on the chemistry the two will show in 'Fraudulent Lawyer' as they reunite 16 years after 'Bad Boy'.

>'Fraudulent Lawyer', in which they team up, is a drama based on "damages lawsuits," which are referred to as an ultra-high-risk, ultra-high-reward area within civil litigation, which sees 12,000 cases processed daily and amounts to 52 trillion won in scale. It is being produced by Imaginus and is being considered for broadcast on ENA.

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>Lee Joo-Bin has been cast in the new drama 'Fraudulent Lawyer' and will be working alongside Kim Nam-Gil.

>According to a report by TV Report on the 20th, Lee Joo-Bin has been cast in the legal heist drama 'Fraudulent Lawyer'. In relation to this, an official from Lee Joo-Bin's agency stated, "It is true that she received an offer to appear in the drama, and she is positively reviewing it." It is reported that filming for the project is scheduled to begin early next year.

>According to reports, Lee Joo-Bin plays the role of Cha Ha-Kyung, a privileged lawyer who craves victory more than money.

>'Fraudulent Lawyer' is a legal caper that depicts the story surrounding 'damages lawsuits,' which are called ultra-high-risk, ultra-high-return items among civil lawsuits, of which 12,000 cases are processed daily and the scale alone amounts to 52 trillion won.

>B-grade lawyers, whom even criminals find astonishing, jump into a massive 'war of money' to offer a unique form of comfort to those weary of empty laws and justice.

>Earlier, news was announced that Kim Nam-Gil had been cast as Jang Do-Young, a man who jumped into the cutthroat legal battlefield, viewing it as the ultimate gambling arena. Lee Joo-Bin will play Cha Ha-Kyung, a character who pursues victory rather than money, and will navigate the fierce legal battlefield alongside Kim Nam-Gil.

>Lee Joo-Bin, who has expanded her acting range by taking on diverse characters in works such as 'Queen of Tears' and 'Divorce Insurance', stood at the center of a romantic comedy in 'Spring Fever' and now transforms into a privileged lawyer in 'Fraudulent Lawyer'. As she broadens her acting spectrum by crossing genres and characters, attention is focused on what new sides Lee Joo-Bin will reveal through the role of Cha Ha-Kyung.

>'Fraudulent Lawyer' is written by Kim Yong-Hwan and produced by Imagineus. It is reported to have recently been scheduled to air on ENA.

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📣 Previously Reported: Kim Nam-Gil Reportedly Confirmed as Male Lead in the New Legal Drama 'Fraudulent Lawyer'

[Left Photo] Behind-The-Scenes Photo of Kim Seon-Ho & Bae Suzy from the tvN Drama 'Start-Up'

[Right Photo] Photo of the coffee truck shared on Suzy's SNS account

 

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>On the 19th Suzy shared a photo to her SNS account with the caption "hurry up 'Portraits of Delusion'."

>The photo showed proof of the coffee truck sent by Kim Seon-Ho. The banner read "To all the cast & staff of 'Men of the Harem', please drink the coffee Suzy prepared and stay strong! From Iho/Jinlin."

>The two reunited for the Disney+ original drama 'Portraits of Delusion' after the drama 'Start-Up' drawing attention even before its release. Suzy left "Thanks, human" for Kim Seon-Ho who gifted the coffee truck, still showing off their friendship and creating a warm feeling.

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[L to R] Lee Min-Jae, Choi Hee-Jin, Shin Si-A & Moon Sang-Min

 

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##No Crushing Allowed ↳ Previously Known As/Also Known As: Do Not Climb Over the Wall  

Starring: Moon Sang-Min, Shin Si-A, Lee Min-Jae & Choi Hee-Jin

Episodes: 8

Duration: 60 minutes

Original Network: Netflix [Slated to Premiere in 2027]

Streaming On: Netflix

Genre(s): Romance, Youth, Drama, Melodrama

Director: Lee Soo-Hyun ('Filing for Love', 'My Dearest Nemesis', 'Delightfully Deceitful', 'Shooting Stars', 'The Witch's Diner', 'Awaken' & 'Find Me in Your Memory')

Screenwriter: Lee Na-Eun ('Melo Movie' & 'Our Beloved Summer')

 

>Plot Synopsis: A high school romance story about two students from rival elite schools—a boys’ school and a girls’ school separated by a fence—who both become student council presidents and refuse to lose to each other. Under a strict rule that expels students for getting caught dating, it portrays the reckless first love of 19-year-olds.

 

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that Drama Names, in addition to Cast Changes, as well as Premiere Dates & Streaming Platform(s) are subject to change

>According to MHN Sports' coverage, it was confirmed that KBS is preparing for the scheduling review of 'Plum Blossom, Moon'. The broadcasting industry views this review as a crucial turning point that will determine the future direction of production.

>The drama has been unable to find its direction for years & is finally facing a test of fate. KBS's new historical drama 'Plum Blossom, Moon' (working title), starring Lee Sun-Bin and Kim Myung-Soo/L (of INFINITE) reached a critical turning point in its production ahead of the scheduling review. If it passes the review, full-scale production will begin; however, if the scheduling is postponed or falls through, there is a possibility that the project, which has been adrift for a long time, could come to a halt again.

>A project that has been adrift for years faces a critical turning point... Casting competitiveness, the production environment, and the production company variable raised during the parliamentary audit.

>According to multiple broadcasting officials, if the scheduling is confirmed, production preparations are expected to accelerate rapidly. On the other hand, there are also many observations that if the expected results are not achieved, the project could lose its momentum once again.

>'Plum Blossom, Moon' is a work selected as an outstanding entry in the KBS miniseries script contest and is a fictional historical drama set in the Joseon Dynasty. Although the series garnered early attention with Lee Sun-Bin and Kim Myung-Soo being mentioned as the leads, it has been stalled for years due to repeated revisions in production direction and scheduling adjustments since the planning stage.

>According to MHN Sports' investigation, the project has struggled to gain momentum even after being transferred to its current production company, Ascendio, approximately four years ago. Production costs have increased, and the hurdles for securing a broadcast slot have become significantly higher. Amidst the rapidly changing drama market, the series has let time slip away without finding its direction.

>There is also a prevailing atmosphere of caution within KBS. According to multiple sources, the upcoming review is comprehensively examining not only artistic merit, but also market competitiveness, scheduling effectiveness, and production stability. It is also reported that there are considerable concerns regarding the lead actors' box office impact and the casting competitiveness needed to lead a miniseries. One source stated, "Recently, KBS's drama scheduling criteria have become much more conservative than before," adding, "The larger the project, the more strictly the actors' ticket power and scheduling competitiveness are evaluated. Internally, the atmosphere is not one of optimism regarding this review." Another source stated, "'Plum Blossom, Moon' is a project that has been unable to find a direction for years," adding, "Internally, there is talk that if the scheduling fails this time, it will be difficult to regain momentum." Variables exist outside the project itself.

>A broadcasting official stated, "While artistic merit and casting were the focus in the past, recently, the business stability and production execution capabilities of the production company are also considered," adding, "As the investment environment has become more difficult, we have entered an era where even small risks cannot be ignored." The broadcasting industry is closely watching to see whether KBS's decision will move a project that has been stalled for years back on track or leave it in another long limbo.

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>According to a report by Xportsnews on the 19th, Nam Ji-Hyun has been cast as the female lead, Go Eun-Young, in the new drama 'A Hearty Confession' (also known as 'True Confession: 183hz').

>Based on a web novel, 'A Hearty Confession' is an office romance series that tells the story of a fierce, "tiger"-like mentor who instilled fear in a newcomer and returns completely transformed.

>The web novel was serialized from June to December 2020, building a strong fanbase. Hwang In-Youp will appear as the male lead, Baek Seon-Ho. Interest is growing in what kind of romance Hwang In-Youp, (who showed perfect chemistry with Lee Hye-Ri in the recently concluded ENA drama 'Dream to You'), will portray with Nam Ji-Hyun.

>The broadcast schedule and specific airing dates for 'A Hearty Confession' are still under discussion. 

>Meanwhile, Nam Ji-Hyun, who debuted as a child actress in 2004, has steadily built her filmography by appearing in various works, including the drama 'The Great Queen Seondeok', 'Shopaholic Louis', 'Suspicious Partner', '100 Days My Prince', '365: Repeat the Year', 'Little Women' and 'Good Partner'. She demonstrated her unrivaled acting skills through the KBS 2TV drama 'My Beloved Thief', which ended last February, and is awaiting the release of the TVING Original Series 'Make Me Tremble'. Although her failure to join 'Good Partner: Season 2' left some disappointment, news of her next project is raising expectations for her future endeavors.

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[L to R] Lee Je-Hoon & Ha Young, the stars of upcoming series 'The Long Shot Trial' pose at SBS's "Next Episode" media event at Hotel Naru in Seoul, South Korea on June 1, 2026

 

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>Korean broadcast network SBS is facing mounting public backlash over its upcoming legal drama 'The Long Shot Trial', which stars actor Ha Young amid intense scrutiny over her family's historic ties to the 1910-45 Japanese colonial rule.

>The series is scheduled to premiere on Feb. 26, 2027, just three days before Korea marks a major national holiday commemorating the 1919 Korean independence demonstrations against Japanese occupation on March 1.

>Criticism has intensified due to the sensitive timing, as well as the fact that the show is an adaptation of the Japanese television series 'Legal V: Ex-lawyer Shoko Takanashi'.

>Commenters have expressed anger over Ha's casting as a righteous lawyer ahead of the patriotic holiday, with online posts widely condemning the family's history and questioning the propriety of her role.

>"It's so ironic — a family with pro-Japanese royalty roots flexing after stealing Kim Ik-Nam’s legacy, whose grandfather worked as a doctor during the human experiments at Sorokdo, and now their kid is playing a righteous lawyer three days before Independence Movement Day? What a joke," an online comment read.

>Another commenter wrote, "This country enjoys this freedom thanks to the sacrifices of independence activists, so it is unfair that descendants of pro-Japanese collaborators — not descendants of independence fighters — are living well."

>In the drama, which centers on a disbarred former lawyer (Lee Je-Hoon), who gathers an eccentric team of rookie attorneys and paralegals to form a scrappy underdog law firm that tackles unwinnable cases against a powerhouse legal rival, Ha plays an exceptionally passionate rookie lawyer who possesses flawless legal knowledge but lacks courtroom experience, recklessly plunging headfirst into cases driven by empathy and a strong sense of justice.

>Controversy surrounding the actress stems from online accusations concerning her lineage. Public outrage centers on her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-Ho, who actively engaged in pro-Japanese collaboration, and her grandfather, who served as a medical doctor at Sorokdo Island during the colonial era — a location infamous for forced isolation and medical experimentation on leprosy patients.

>Further friction erupted when online users revealed that the historical achievements of pioneer physician Kim Ik-Nam had been falsely attributed to Ahn. The misrepresentation originated in a 2002 JoongAng Ilbo op-ed written by Ha's father, which claimed Ahn co-founded early medical education and led Korea's first medical association.

>Official records show that Kim was Korea's first fully trained modern physician who returned home in 1900 to educate doctors, whereas Ahn refused government orders to return from Japan, was dismissed from his post and subsequently collaborated with colonial authorities.

>Industry insiders report that after the controversy over Ha's great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities erupted, the drama's production team showed a cautious stance stating, "We are monitoring the situation," and could not easily decide on Ha Young's departure, with filming currently continuing.

>Roughly 90 percent of filming for the series has been completed. SBS has not officially commented on production status or announced changes to its broadcast schedule, leaving questions over whether the network will proceed as planned.

[Source]

 

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📣 Previously Reported: Ha Young Breaks Down on Set of 'The Long Shot Trial' Amid Pro-Japanese Family Controversy

 

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📣 Previously Reported: The advertising industry has begun to distance itself from Ha Young after great-grandfather linked to pro-Japanese organization sparks controversy

 

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📣 Previously Reported: Netflix cancels Jung Hae-In's interview for 'Our Sticky Love', scraps promotional plans as backlash over Ha Young's Pro-Japanese lineage allegations intensifies ahead of Liberation Day

 

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📣 Previously Reported: Ha Young apologizes over Great-Grandfather's Pro-Japanese activities

 

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📣 Previously Reported: Ha Young & Lee Je-Hoon's Upcoming Drama Releases Statement Following Her Recent Family Controversy

 

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📣 Previously Reported: "SBS DRAMA: NEXT EPISODE" Event for the Second Half of 2026 to First Half of 2027 Line-Up | Featuring 'Agent Kim Reactivated', 'Flex X Cop: S2', 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia', 'Good Partner: S2', 'Nine to Six', 'Excitatio', 'The Long Shot Trial', 'Nightmare' & 'Full Count' + Unveils New Stills

 

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📣 Previously Reported: SBS Confirms New Drama 'There's a Winning Chance' + Main Leads Revealed | Starring Lee Je-Hoon & Ha Young [Slated to Premiere in 2027]

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>The revelation that Ha Young’s great-grandfather was a council member of a pro-Japanese organization has led to the advertising industry cutting ties.

>The advertising industry, which is particularly sensitive to such controversies, has shifted. OSEN's reporting found that clothing brand Atid made Ha-Young's commercials private on its YouTube channel. The company did not state the reason for making them private, but it appears to be related to the great-grandfather controversy.

>Samsung Electronics' "Samsung Art TV" commercial, which ran in 2025, was also made private. The fact that the advertising industry reacted suggests that the matter is being taken very seriously.

>On the 12th, Naver's official YouTube channel made an advertisement featuring Ha Young private.

>Episode 323 of 'Problem Child in House', the KBS2 variety show that became the starting point of the controversy over Ha-Young's family, was pulled &/or made private from on-demand viewing at the broadcaster's request as well as related clips previously posted on YouTube, OSEN confirmed.

>A post on the Anyang City official blog that introduced Ha-Young's great-grandfather Ahn Sang-Ho as an independence activist was also made private. The post about Ahn Sang-Ho on the Anyang City official blog contained the passage, "Through reporting I first learned about teacher Ahn Sang-Ho. I can't believe there are so many independence activists in Anyang. Independence activists include those who lead by confronting Japanese leaders and acting publicly, but also figures who showed that one can carry out independence activities in their own fields", but it has now been made private.

>On the 11th, the Netflix series 'Our Sticky Love' a Netflix Representative informed OSEN, "The interview with Jung Hae-In, scheduled for the 14th (Friday), has been unavoidably canceled," adding, "We kindly request your understanding."

>Originally, 'Our Sticky Love' side had planned to conduct a roundtable interview with lead actors Jung Hae-In and Ha Young on the 14th. However, just four days before the interview, on the 10th, controversy over Ha Young’s lineage as a descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator escalated, impacting the schedule.

>Despite these cancellations, her core production commitments remain intact, as she was spotted filming her scenes for the SBS broadcast drama 'The Long Shot Trial' as scheduled.

>Reportedly, this was not the first time Ha Young boasted her family background. Before appearing on KBS2's 'Problem Child in House', she has previously spoken on television and in interviews about coming from a family of doctors spanning four generations. At the time, her “golden spoon” background drew significant public interest.

>But the situation changed as allegations of pro-Japanese actions by Ha-Young's great-grandfather Ahn Sang-Ho emerged. A 1918 article in the Maeil Shinbo, the official newspaper of the Japanese general government, raised suspicions of pro-Japanese activity, saying Ahn Sang-Ho married a Japanese woman and followed Japanese lifestyle practices.

>Furthermore, although her grandfather Ahn Boo-Ho was said to have devoted himself to treating Hansen's disease at Sorokdo Hospital, that facility—since the founding of Sorokdo Jikei Clinic in 1916 during the Japanese colonial period—was a place where severe human rights abuses against Hansen's disease patients, including (❗️TW❗️) >!forced isolation, confinement and assault, sterilization surgeries, forced abortion, dissection and massacres, were rampant,!< which added fuel to the controversy.

>However, the apology could not cover up the controversy over the great-grandfather's pro-Japanese actions as critics pointed out parts of the statement that referred to Ahn Sang-Ho as 'teacher' and the fact that Ha-Young did not post the apology herself (she issued a handwritten letter after the release of these articles & it will be included below). The issue particularly angered many netizens given that the 81^s^t Liberation Day is less than a week away.

>The fallout comes alongside heightened legal scrutiny of assets linked to historical pro-Japanese collaborators in South Korea. South Korea will revive its official investigation committee under a newly promulgated law on the confiscation of property linked to pro-Japanese collaborators. The law will take effect this December and allows authorities to identify and reclaim assets—including proceeds from sales or inheritances—acquired through collaboration with Japan between 1904 and 1945.

>If investigators officially categorize Ahn Sang-Ho as a collaborator and trace any remaining real estate or wealth derived from that period to his direct descendants, those assets could be vulnerable to government seizure. For now, authorities have not confirmed whether Ha Young or her immediate family currently hold any such property, leaving it up to the upcoming investigative committee to determine whether to open a formal inquiry into the family’s assets.

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On August 12, Ha Young took to her personal Instagram account to share a handwritten letter apologizing for the recent controversy. Read the full post below:

>This is Ha Young.

>First and foremost, I bow my head in apology for the disappointment and pain I have caused due to issues related to my great-grandfather. Recently, as I learned of the past actions of my great-grandfather Ahn Sang-Ho, I have been reflecting on my family’s history with a heavy heart.

>Until now, I had only known about my great-grandfather’s life in fragments, based on stories passed down through my family. Shamefully, I spoke of him in various settings as if he were a source of family pride, while remaining in such a state of ignorance.

>Through this incident, I went through the process of looking up relevant materials myself and learned of my great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese activities. I deeply regret that I spoke of my family history so lightly without properly understanding the painful history of our country during the Japanese colonial period.

>Furthermore, when the controversy first arose, I myself did not know the exact facts, which led to the agency releasing a statement claiming the reports were “groundless.” I believe it was my own shortcoming that allowed such an incorrect statement to be delivered without sufficient verification. I sincerely apologize for the greater confusion and wound this has caused.

>I also apologize repeatedly for the delay in expressing my position, as I was deeply troubled and struggled with how to convey my sincere apologies given the gravity of the situation.

>I realize that the fact that I was unaware of these things cannot be an excuse to ignore or treat that history lightly. I accept those errors with a heavy heart and, as a descendant, I offer my sincere apologies. I feel even more remorseful for causing trouble due to my shortcomings during a time leading up to National Liberation Day.

>I will keep this incident deep in my heart. I will properly examine my family’s history and that era, and I will adopt a more cautious attitude toward history in the future. >Furthermore, I will study our history in depth and do my utmost to serve with respect for the independence activists and everyone who dedicated themselves to the liberation and well-being of our country. I will prove this not just with words but with actions.

>Once again, I sincerely apologize to everyone who has been worried by this.

>Sincerely,

>Ha Young

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📣 Previously Reported: Netflix cancels Jung Hae-In's interview for 'Our Sticky Love', scraps promotional plans as backlash over Ha Young's Pro-Japanese lineage allegations intensifies ahead of Liberation Day

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📣 Previously Reported: Ha Young apologizes over Great-Grandfather's Pro-Japanese activities

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📣 Previously Reported: Ha Young & Lee Je-Hoon's Upcoming Drama Releases Statement Following Her Recent Family Controversy

[Top Left Photo] Go Eun-Sae (Ha Young) & Jang Tae-Ha (Jung Hae-In) in 'Our Sticky Love'

[Top Right Photo] Nam Da-Reum (Kim Hye-Joon) & Lee Chan (Cha Woo-Min) in 'My Bias, My Boss'

[Bottom Left Photo] Woo Su-Bin (Hwang In-Youp) & Joo Yi-Jae (Lee Hye-Ri) in 'Dream to You'

[Bottom Right Photo] Go Da-Rim (Ahn Eun-Jin) & Gong Ji-Hyeok (Jang Ki-Yong) in 'Dynamite Kiss'

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>A protagonist with memory loss. A dicey office love triangle. A chance encounter with a first love and a secret surrounding someone’s birth. Cliche-riddled, old-fashioned romantic comedies are back. After a series of productions loaded with elaborate worldbuilding and heavy atmospheres, broadcasters seem to have decided that trend has run its course and that viewers now need something lighthearted — an unhealthy yet familiar and addictive treat.

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'You can't beat the classics'

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>'Our Sticky Love', which premiered on Netlfix on Aug. 7, might be the most quintessential romantic comedy of the season. The drama revolves around a young man and woman: Go Eun-Sae, played by Ha Young, an elite prosecutor who wakes up in a hospital after losing her memory and fingerprints; and Jang Tae-Ha, played by Jung Hae-In, a boxing coach who claims to be her boyfriend.

>Together, they begin a new life in a rural Korean village. Eun-Sae’s antagonistic attitude toward Tae-Ha, rooted in her deeply suspicious personality, steadily gives way to a phase of denying her attraction to the male lead before the two gradually develop feelings for each other.

>Unexpectedly, or rather, expectedly, their shared history goes back much further than they realize. Add Tae-Ha’s dark past and the secret surrounding his birth, and it all feels familiar and reminiscent of dramas from the 2000s. But stopping halfway is impossible because the audience knows perfectly well that the best part is still to come.

>“They say you can’t beat the classics,” director Kim Jang-Han said during a press conference for the production. “In that sense, I hope this will be more classic than the classics.”

>Romantic comedies are going strong on television as well. tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama 'My Bias, My Boss' presents an office love triangle involving a rookie female employee, the company’s CEO and one of its directors, while adding an element of K-pop idol fandom culture reminiscent of the 2024 drama 'Lovely Runner'.

>The drama taps into what grown-up idol fans who go to work every morning fantasize about before falling asleep at night: Nam Da-Reum (Kim Hye-Joon), the female lead, joins a fashion platform company founded by her favorite idol, Lee Chan (Cha Woo-Min) of D.N.X. From there, she successfully builds her career while becoming entangled in romantic relationships.

>The ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Dream to You' draws on a classic romantic-comedy formula: the reunion of first loves. A woman, Joo Yi-Jae (Lee Hye-Ri), thwarted by reality and working as a reporter to make ends meet, comes across her first love, Woo Su-Bin (Hwang In-Youp), with whom she once dreamed of becoming a film director. Reunited, they embark on a journey to rediscover a dream they had buried and long forgotten.

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Liabilities exist

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>Of all the Korean content exported overseas, rom-coms loaded with established genre conventions and cliches are among those drawing the largest audiences. Last year’s buzzy series 'Dynamite Kiss', for instance, ended its run with a peak domestic viewership rating of around 6 percent but broke through abroad, topping Netflix’s global chart for Non-English series. 'Our Sticky Love' is also off to a strong start, reaching No. 1 on the daily charts in 20 countries, including Thailand and Vietnam, according to FlixPatrol.

>Factors that make Korean dramas so well received in other Asian countries include their characteristically direct expressions of emotion, narratives about overcoming class differences and other obstacles, as well as emphasis on familial bonds, experts say. The biggest liability for rom-coms lies in their sustainability. While powerful, cliches themselves work as spoilers for what is to come, prompting audiences to drop a series midway when the storyline is not compelling enough to keep viewers glued to their screens.

>Criticism has also emerged over the excessive emphasis placed on a few lead actors in an attempt to lock in their fandoms.

>“Dramas that rely solely on an actor’s star power and sacrifice narrative coherence may generate one-off consumption through merchandise sales, but they are unlikely to endure as well-made works that viewers want to revisit time and again,” said Yun Seok-Jin, a drama critic and professor of Korean language and literature at Chungnam National University. “Competition from Taiwanese romantic dramas will also grow increasingly fierce in the global market."

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>Heo Nam-Jun may be starring in the upcoming drama 'Currency Reform' (working title)!

>On August 14, Heo Nam-Jun’s agency H.SOLID responded to reports that he had been offered the leading role in 'Currency Reform' by confirming, “It’s a drama he’s currently in talks for.”

>Based on the webtoon of the same name, 'Currency Reform' tells the story of Yoo Il-Han, a man living his life at rock bottom who suddenly receives news of the death of a father he had never known—along with the opportunity to inherit 1 trillion won (approximately $708 million).

>Heo Nam-Jun has been offered the leading role of Yoo Il-Han, and the drama is reportedly slated to air on SBS.

>Meanwhile, Heo Nam-Jun is currently filming the tvN drama 'Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid'.

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On August 7, 2026, Jung Hae-In & Ha Young made an appearance on Friday's broadcast of KBS 2TV's Variety Show 'Problem Child in the House' (pictured above).

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>Ha Young issued a public apology following mounting controversy over her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese activities during colonial rule, which lasted from 1910-45.

>On Tuesday, her agency Bistus Entertainment released a statement on behalf of the actor, whose real name is Ahn Ha-Young, expressing deep regret for her initial denial and previous on-air remarks about her family.

>"Regarding our earlier statement claiming the allegations were 'groundless,' secondary verification confirmed that the name of her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-Ho, does indeed appear on the 1916 counselor roster of the Daejeong Friendship Association," the agency said.

>"Ha Young has a heavy heart from unintentionally causing controversy, and we sincerely apologize for causing confusion by dismissing the claims without a thorough investigation."

>The controversy erupted after Ha appeared on a KBS talk show on August 7, where she spoke proudly of her family's background in the medical field. During the show, she said her great-grandfather studied Western medicine in Japan, opened the nation’s first private Western clinic in Seoul and treated Emperor Gojong (1852-1919).

>Internet users quickly identified her great-grandfather as Ahn Sang-Ho, who in 1902 became the first Korean to get a Japanese medical license, and brought up his pro-Japanese activities.

>According to a December 1918 article in Maeil Sinbo, the official newspaper of the Japanese colonial government in Korea, Ahn was quoted as saying that his household was "completely assimilated," wearing Japanese clothes, marrying a Japanese woman and prohibiting the Korean language at home. The Japanese government actively used him as a model case for its colonial policies.

>Records also showed Ahn was involved with the Daejeong Friendship Association, a business organization founded in 1916 by Japanese collaborators such as Lee Wan-Yong and Song Byeong-Jun.

>The criticism also spread to her late grandfather, Ahn Boo-Ho, a former medical professor who worked at Sorokdo National Hospital in the late 1940s and early 1950s. During the period, there were serious human rights abuses of Hansen's disease patients, although there is no evidence that he was directly involved.

>"Both the agency and Ha Young deeply realize how important verification processes are when sharing historical facts with the public," Bistus Entertainment added. "She will approach her career with a humbler, more cautious attitude from now on.”

>Ha made her debut in the 2019 drama 'Doctor Prisoner' and gained recognition through her work in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'. She recently starred in the 2025 Netflix series 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' and currently appears in the Netflix series 'Our Sticky Love' with actor Jung Hae-In.

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📣 Subsequently Reported: The advertising industry has begun to distance itself from Ha Young after great-grandfather linked to pro-Japanese organization sparks controversy

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📣 Subsequently Reported: Netflix cancels Jung Hae-In's interview for 'Our Sticky Love', scraps promotional plans as backlash over Ha Young's Pro-Japanese lineage allegations intensifies ahead of Liberation Day

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📣 Previously Reported: Ha Young & Lee Je-Hoon's Upcoming Drama Releases Statement Following Her Recent Family Controversy

##The First Seventeenth ↳ Previously Known As: Sunrise & the Moonlight, Sunrise Moon, The Seventeenth Day of the Rising Moon

Starring: Jung So-Min & Kim Yo-Han (from WEi)

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hour & 10 minutes

Original Network: tvN [Slated to Premiere in 2027]

Streaming On: TVING

Genre: Historical, Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Director: Park Won-Gook ('Spring Fever', 'Marry My Husband', 'Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist: Season 1 & Season 2' & 'Special Labor Inspector Jo')

Screenwriter: Kim Eun-Yu (Grand Prize Winner in the 2^n^d KT Studio Genie Series Contest)

>Plot Synopsis: Heo Seol-Hee (Jung So-Min), known as a genius from a very young age, fights to reclaim what she lost. She is a woman from the Joseon era who has lost everything after the destruction of her family. She then returns to her 20-year-old past as she takes revenge in a battle marked by her pain, suffering and determination.

>Yi Hyun (Kim Yo-Han) is a man living completely cut off from the world, locked behind the walls of his residence.

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[Source #1] | [Source#2] | [Source #2]

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that Drama Names, in addition to Cast Changes, as well as Premiere Dates & Streaming Platform(s) are subject to change

##Rule #5 - No Uncalled For Comments, Racist, Vulgar, Aggressive, Rude, Drama, Toxic Behavior & Bullying in Comments

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>🔒 I will be locking the post if users cannot abide by this rule. Please do not engage in "comment" wars back & forth. If your comments are removed consistently due to rule breaks, you will be muted, suspended or banned. Let's keep this discussion civil & constructive. Thank you for your understanding. 🙏🏼

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##🚫 Content Bans & Restrictions &nbsp;

• No Gossip or Drama: We do not tolerate rumors, gossip, "blind items" or outside drama

• No Controversy Discussion: Detailed comments about actor or production controversies will be removed at moderator discretion

• No Toxicity: Racist, bullying, vulgarity, aggressive, rude, derogatory or slandering comments targeting actors or other users are strictly prohibited

• No Meta-Complaints: Posts or rants criticizing fan behavior and community engagement are not permitted.

• Words Have Power: Using terms associated with serious real-world consequences & tragedies to mock or criticize a K-drama, (as well as the actors/actresses), which can downplay the actual severity & can unintentionally contribute to normalizing very serious transgressions in real life (what most may see as a trivial matter). Even if used as a figure of speech, these words may carry historical weight. We ask all users to refrain from using these terms, whether it may be casually or jokingly in this subreddit

&nbsp;

##📢 Moderator Policies &nbsp;

• News Exception: Only moderators may post verified news articles about past & active controversies to keep the community informed

• Strict Enforcement: We maintain strict boundaries because controversy discussions divide the community and quickly spiral out of hand

&nbsp;

##💡 Community Etiquette & Reminders &nbsp;

• Respect the Production: An entire drama represents the hard work of countless cast and crew members; do not write off a whole show because of a single actor you dislike. This subreddit updates on ALL K-Dramas regardless of past & current cast controversies

• Scroll Past Negativity: If you dislike a specific actor or drama, simply scroll past and ignore the post instead of engaging in criticism or slandering the OP

• Agree to Disagree: Please extend grace to fellow users. Disagreeing with someone’s opinion does not make them wrong, and everyone sees things differently

• Legal Caution: Korean entertainment agencies aggressively track online defamation and false rumors to file lawsuits against anonymous accounts & are constantly monitoring for malicious posts & comments to protect actors/actresses rights & interests, continuously collecting evidence for illegal acts such as spreading false facts, slander, mockery, defamation, insults & have been known to take legal action

• Let's keep the main focus on our shared love for K-dramas and keep the positive vibes going!

Please review & familiarize yourself with the subreddit rules here.

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>Amid growing controversy surrounding Ha Young over her great-grandfather’s alleged pro-Japanese activities, SBS has released a statement regarding her upcoming drama 'The Long Shot Trial'.

>Ha Young recently became embroiled in controversy after it was confirmed that her great-grandfather, doctor Ahn Sang-Ho, was listed as a council member of a pro-Japanese organization in 1916.

>On August 11, an SBS representative stated, “'The Long Shot Trial' has already completed a significant portion of filming. We ask for your understanding as it is difficult to provide specific details regarding the amount filmed or the exact production progress at this time.”

>Regarding the controversy surrounding Ha Young, the representative added, “We are aware of the matter and are closely monitoring how the situation develops. If there are any updates, we will share them.”

>Set to premiere in 2027, SBS’s 'The Long Shot Trial' is a lighthearted legal comedy that follows the ragtag members of a law office led by Kwon Baek (Lee Je-Hoon), a former lawyer who now works as a law office manager. Together, they find unconventional ways to turn seemingly unwinnable cases into victories.

>Ha Young will star as rookie lawyer Yeo Shim-Hee, who has neither money nor powerful connections but works harder than anyone else. She then becomes the lead attorney at Kwon Baek’s law office.

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📣 Subsequently Reported: The advertising industry has begun to distance itself from Ha Young after great-grandfather linked to pro-Japanese organization sparks controversy

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📣 Subsequently Reported: Netflix cancels Jung Hae-In's interview for 'Our Sticky Love', scraps promotional plans as backlash over Ha Young's Pro-Japanese lineage allegations intensifies ahead of Liberation Day

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📣 Subsequently Reported: Ha Young apologizes over Great-Grandfather's Pro-Japanese activities

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📣 Previously Reported: "SBS DRAMA: NEXT EPISODE" Event in Seoul for the Second Half of 2026 to First Half of 2027 Line-Up | Featuring 'Agent Kim Reactivated' (So Ji-Sub) & Director Lee Seung-Young) & 'The Long Shot Trial' (Lee Je-Hoon, Ha Young & Director Kwon Da-Som)

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📣 Previously Reported: "SBS DRAMA: NEXT EPISODE" Event for the Second Half of 2026 to First Half of 2027 Line-Up | Featuring 'Agent Kim Reactivated', 'Flex X Cop: S2', 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia', 'Good Partner: S2', 'Nine to Six', 'Excitatio', 'The Long Shot Trial', 'Nightmare' & 'Full Count' + Unveils New Stills

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📣 Previously Reported: SBS Confirms New Drama 'There's a Winning Chance' + Main Leads Revealed | Starring Lee Je-Hoon & Ha Young [Slated to Premiere in 2027]

##Mousetrap ↳ Previously Know As: The Rat, Field Mouse

Adapted from the webtoon “Field Mouse" (들쥐) by Ludvico (루드비코)

Starring: Ryu Jun-Yeol & Sul Kyung-Gu

Content Rating: 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 50 minutes

Original Network: Netflix [Premieres August 28]

Streaming On: Netflix

Genre(s): Thriller, Mystery

Director: Kim Hong-Seon (Dear Hongrang, Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area: Part 1 & 2, The Guest, Black, Voice & Liar Game)

Screenwriter: Lee Jae-Gon (Special Affairs Team TEN: Season 1 & Season 2)

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>Plot Synopsis: Mun-Jae (Ryu Jun-Yeol) is a novel writer, who lives a reclusive life. One day, he is unable to unlock his cellphone with his fingerprint and his one friend, that did everything for him, suddenly disappears. Mun-Jae is unable to prove his own identity and he realizes that someone known as Rat has taken everything from him including his name, identity and property. To retrieve his identity, Mun-Jae begins to track down the mysterious "Rat". He then shows up at the office of loan shark No-Ja (Sul Kyung-Gu), who is a calm and dangerous man. No-Ja runs a private detective agency and works to track down information at the request of his clients. No-Ja has been looking for Mun-Jae for 3 three years after he borrowed money from him and then disappeared. No-Jae takes part in the hunt for "Rat" to get his money back from Mun-Jae.

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that Drama Names, in addition to Cast Changes, as well as Premiere Dates & Streaming Platform(s) are subject to change

##Human X Gumiho &nbsp;

Starring: Ji Chang-Wook & Jun Ji-Hyun

Episodes: 14

Duration: 60 minutes

Original Network: jTBC [Slated to Premiere in 2027]

Streaming On: jTBC & Amazon Prime

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Director: Kim Jung-Sik ('Boyfriend on Demand', 'No Gain, No Love', 'Strong Girl Nam Soon' & 'Work Later, Drink Now')

Scriptwriter: Im Meari ('Beauty Inside' & 'Doom at Your Service')

>Plot Synopsis: Gu Ja-Hong (Jun Ji-Hyun) is a top actress, who is talented and beautiful. She is also a gumiho (nine-tailed fox) and about 2,000 years old. Gu Ja-Hong, who possess talent to attract people, is a source of big scandals. It's not a big deal for her to manipulate humans with her mystical and powerful abilities. One day, she meets Choi Seok (Ji Chang-Wook) He is the only human whom she can't control with her power. Her combativeness and interest surges with this ominous man Choi Seok.

>Meanwhile, Choi Seok is an excellent shaman and director of the Oseong Museum. He appears easygoing, bright, and cheerful, but he has a special ability to see and feel the dangerous things of the world. He becomes to have some interest in Gu Ja-Hong as she freely invades his territory.

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>On August 10th, Seo Hye-Won shared a photo on her social media along with baby and heart emojis. Her agency told StarNews, "It is true that Seo Hye-Won is pregnant."

>The released photo features baby items and includes the message, "We bless and look forward to the birth of Hye-Won's baby. Become a happy mother," drawing attention.

>Earlier this April, Seo Hye-Won revealed her marriage by stating she had completed marriage registration with a non-celebrity partner in early January, and now, just four months later, she has shared the news of her pregnancy. In response, many colleagues poured out their congratulations.

>Seo Hye-Won has proven her presence by showcasing a wide acting spectrum that spans both comedy and serious dramas in various works. Earlier this January, she played Yoo Nan-Hui, the youngest lawyer on her team, in the tvN drama 'Pro Bono', adding vitality to the series.

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