Twelve episodes of The Auditors weren’t enough. For an office K-drama, none of us expected a bunch of auditors to be thrown into a thrilling chase of corruption and murder.
Simply put, we need another season of this drama. We couldn’t get enough of Shin Cha-il (Shin Ha-kyun) busting white-collar crimes and putting evil CEOs behind bars. The ending hinted that there might be another place where Cha-il can put his auditing skills to use to take down corrupt officials. No, he won’t be working for the IRS. In theory, though, the IRS would be more than happy to hire a guy like Cha-il who can chase money launderers away.
Although it’s an entertaining idea, The Auditors haven’t been announced for another season. The first season revolved around JU Construction and the crimes committed by Hwang Se-woong (Joon Moon-sung). Following Se-woong’s imprisonment, there’s nothing left to talk about.
This show is plot-driven, fast paced drama that somehow made it enjoyable enough. Too dramatic for a mere office job but ofc we need to enjoy auditing here atleast. Anw, JU Construction is a scary place to work for & pls never recruit Shin Chail as your auditor lmao#TheAuditorspic.twitter.com/8LHWDuebyr
The plot might be different if the second season involved a different cast of characters. It’s implied in the ending that Cha-il was invited into the government by the Director of Public Sector Inspection. The Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) of South Korea found Cha-il and needs his services.
We’ve already seen how quick and gripping the first season of The Auditors has been. The backdrop was corporate but still intense. If the second season takes place in government, you can expect the drama to be amplified tenfold. You’ll see senators get taken down, public officials ousted, and the president embroiled in a public scandal. It’s not impossible, so long as Cha-il is on their case.
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Doctor Slump is the rare K-drama that got me rooting for more than just romance. Ha-neul (Park Shin-hye) and Jeong-woo (Park Hyun-sik) had been through so much. Watching them heal and pursue what they love is already a happy ending from my point of view.
For a couple of people who went through the worst burnout of their lives, Ha-neul and Jeong-woo prevailed and found their happy ending in each other. Jeong-woo has been pining over Ha-neul for a long time amidst their rivalry. With the forced proximity trope, it was only a matter of time before these two got together. It also helped that they were sympathetic and understanding of each other’s struggles as young, disillusioned doctors.
Here’s an early look at Park Hyung-Sik and Park Shin-hye as frenemies and future lovers in the healing romance, Doctor Slump. Coming January 27. pic.twitter.com/klbagfCy21
Despite their shared experience, Ha-neul and Jeong-woo’s relationship wasn’t easily won. Ha-neul was still getting treated for her depression and found it difficult to open up to others. This made her unable to communicate with or trust Jeong-woo, which led them to break up. Additionally, Jeong-woo was still struggling with PTSD after his last client bled to death on the operating table.
Everyone Needs a Support System
What made healing possible for Ha-neul and Jeong-woo was rest and seeking out professional help. Most importantly, they had friends and each other to fall back on during the darkest moments of their lives. In the end, both of them got over their slumps and returned to medicine with a healthier mindset.
Jeong-woo opened his own clinic and was able to perform another reconstruction surgery. From this, we can tell that Jeong-woo has recovered from his PTSD. On the other hand, Ha-neul was offered a study opportunity abroad, which didn’t fall through. The way Ha-neul handled that rejection was proof of her growth. She no longer beat herself up and understood that there were things beyond her control.
Seeing them both happy again was enough, but the icing on top of this was Jeong-woo’s proposal. Ha-neul and Jeong-woo tied the knot and were happily married by the end of the K-drama.
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Sweet Home season three had a bittersweet ending. In the past few seasons, some characters have transformed into neohumans, and many more have perished in the name of humanity.
Every sacrifice up to the last episode had been worth it because neohumans and regular survivors had found a way to coexist in peace. Although things will never be the same, society can at least start rebuilding itself. Sweet Homewon’t be returning for another season, but its last episode left no stone unturned.
The Final Stage of Monsterization
The third season of Sweet Home was somewhat confusing to follow because neohumans were introduced later in the drama compared to the webtoon. There is still a big difference between neohumans and special infectees. Neohumans are essentially the final stage of human evolution.
As seen with Eun-hyeok (Lee Do-hyun), neohumans are strong, hyper-intelligent, and immortal. They’re basically Twilight vampires that don’t sparkle under the sun. This means that those who’ve become monsters might hopefully evolve into neohumans one day.
So Many Heartbreaking Deaths
There are spoilers up ahead!
Sang-won’s daughter, who could turn people into monsters, was killed by Eun-hyeok (Lee Do-hyun). Yi-su (Kim Si-ah) had been controlled by Sang-won and was forced to turn monsters against Hyun-su (Song Kang) and Eun-hyeok. There was no other choice but to eliminate Yi-su so that the pair could go after Sang-won.
Sang-wook (Lee Jin-uk) has been a fan favorite character, and his last act has broken many hearts. Hyun-su (Song Kang) and Eun-hyeok (Lee Do-hyun) have been fighting to put a stop to Sang-won. But after his last body was burned by Hyun-su, Sang-won escaped and transferred himself into Sang-wook’s body.
In a shocking turn of events, it turns out that Sang-wook’s body still had some consciousness. Sang-wook took control of his body and crawled into the fire. It was necessary, but that doesn’t make the event less painful to watch.
What Happened to Eun-yu?
Eun-yu (Go Min-si) became a neohuman. All she’s ever wanted was to be reunited with her brother, Eun-hyeok. But after becoming a neohuman himself, Eun-hyeok has lost his ability to feel emotions. There have been many tragedies in Sweet Home, but Eun-yu and Eun-hyeok were spared.
The two reunited with Hyun-su on top of the Green Home, and Eun-hyeok was shown smiling in the end.
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Cho Yeo-Jung’s Tarot K-drama is an upcoming anthology horror series all set to premiere next week. It consists of seven nail-biting, spooky short stories revolving around tarot cards. Directed by Ashbun, the drama stars many A-list actors and celebrities.
Prior to the K-drama, the CGV Korea network released the movie of the same name. The 90-minute film, which premiered on June 14, 2024, in theaters, contained the first three episodes of the series. It featured short stories starring Cho Yeo-Jung, Go Kyu-Pil, and Kim Jin-Young. Moreover, the Parasite movie actress’ segment was also nominated at the Cannes International Series Festival 2024.
Meanwhile, U+ Mobile TV is set to broadcast the Tarot K-drama, consisting of seven episodes.
Tarot K-drama: When is the release date?
The K-drama Tarot will premiere on Monday, July 15, 2024, on U+ Mobile TV. With a run-time of 30 minutes each, the episodes will air twice a week on Monday and Tuesday. Hence, the seven-episode drama will likely end on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Tarot Korean drama: Who is in the cast?
Tarot 2024 Korean drama cast includes Cho Yeo-Jung, Park Ha-Sun, Dex, Go Kyu-Pil, Seo Ji-Hoon, Lee Joo-Bin, Kim Sung-Tae, Ham Eun-Jung, and Oh Yu-Jin.
Yeo-Jung appears in the first episode, titled Santa’s Visit/Do You Believe in Santa? She plays Ji Woo, a departmental store worker and the mother of a young daughter. One day, she receives a tarot card for the “wheel of fortune,” and a series of unfortunate events begin to take place. When the events affect her daughter’s safety, Ji Woo’s life turns upside down. The actress is popularly known for her role in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite. She has also appeared in many dramas, such as Love in the Moonlight, Beautiful World, High Class, and Behind Every Star.
The second episode, Please Throw Away/Delivery Call, will feature reality TV show star Dex. He plays Dong In, a delivery guy whose life changes after receiving a tarot card. Dex is making his debut in K-dramas with the upcoming series. Previously, he rose to fame for his appearance in the reality show Single’s Inferno Season 2. Later, he became one of the hosts for the next season.
Actor Go Kyu-Pil will feature in Tarot episode 3, titled Going Home. He plays Gyeong-Rae, who falls in danger after taking a late-night taxi. The actor has appeared in many popular dramas, including Queen of Tears, The Midnight Studio, Frankly Speaking, and Backstreet Rookie.
Meanwhile, the remaining actors will also perform pivotal roles in their respective episodes. Kim Sung-Tae and Ham Eun-Jung will feature in Couple Manager, while Park Ha-Sun’s episode name is Rental Mom. Oh Yu-Jin stars in Fishing, and Seo Ji-Hoon and Lee Joo-Bin’s episode title is Single Storage Box.
Filmmaker Ashbun (Choi Byeong-Gil) has directed the series. In a press conference, he explained his vision and said, “Tarot explores the stories of individuals who possess the determination to resist fate. We endeavored to depict real-life characters with a documentary-style approach.”
Tarot K-drama: What is it about?
The upcoming South Korean drama Tarot features seven horror stories centered around the theme of tarot cards. According to MyDramaList, the synopsis reads, “Tarot unfolds as a series of seven omniverse horror episodes delving into mysterious events that could be part of anyone’s everyday life, all centered around the theme of tarot cards. The plot kicks off as the main characters each receive different tarot cards, and in that moment, find their destinies cursed by the twisted tarot cards.”
Furthermore, the titles of the seven episodes are Santa’s Visit/Do You Believe in Santa?, Please Throw Away/Delivery Call, Going Home, Couple Manager, Rental Mom, Fishing, and Single Storage Box. The June 2024 movie has already released the first three stories and garnered appreciation from viewers.
Meanwhile, to watch Tarot K-drama, tune in to U+ Mobile TV every Monday and Tuesday.
It’s official: Sweet Home has been renewed for a third season, and Netflix is currently working on it. This isn’t surprising, but we’re all still reeling from the tragic events that went down in the last episodes of the second season.
Ui-myeong has been possessed by Sang-won, who was one of the first people to turn into monsters. Yi-kyung was transformed into a monster by Ah-yi, her daughter. Oh, and Eun-hyuk from season one, who we thought was dead? He survived, showed up in the last episode, and is clearly a monster now.
Sweet Home 3 is expected to come out on Netflix in summer 2024, on July 19, 2024.
Sweet Home season 3 teaser
Several characters are making a comeback in the coming season, including Cha Hyun-su, who managed to survive against all odds. We can expect another season with Song Kang on screen, the actor who portrays Cha Hyun-su. Returning with him is Go Min-si, who plays the role of Lee Eun-yu.
Lee Jin-uk, who plays Pyeong Sang-wook, is also likely to return. Ui-myeong has possessed his body to enact his evil plans in the third season. Lee Do-hyun is definitely going to be back as Lee Yun-hyeok, since he was revealed to be alive in the last moments of the second season.
There are many plot points we can pick up from the last season. Eun-hyuk’s revival could mean a new villain if the special type of monster he’s become poses a threat. It would be tragic, but his character wouldn’t reemerge for nothing. Ah-yi, who turned her mother into a monster, is also a candidate for the spotlight in the third season.
Hyun-su himself is still grappling with the monster and person within him. Sweet Home season 3 will hopefully bring a clean conclusion to the conflicts and mysteries surrounding several characters.
(featured image: Netflix)
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Good Partner is a highly awaited legal workplace K-drama series that will make its debut on SBS TV this July 2024. Choi Yu Na is the screenwriter for the series. Meanwhile, well-known South Korean television directors Ahn Ji Sook and Kim Ga Ram have helmed the drama. It stars renowned South Korean actresses Nam Ji Hyun and Jang Na Ra as the central characters.
The upcoming Korean drama Good Partner will center around court cases, law firms, and legal procedures. The series will also depict the arresting story of a divorce lawyer at the Daejeong organization who is at the top of her game. It will also chronicle the story of a new lawyer experiencing divorce for the first time.
Let’s find out more details about the new SBS K-drama below.
Good Partner K-drama: When is the release date on SBS & Viki?
The much-anticipated K-drama Good Partner will premiere on Friday, July 12, 2024, on SBS TV. The release time of the series on the network is 10:00 p.m. KST.
Viewers will also be able to watch the Korean legal drama on the same day on the popular streaming platform Viki. Thus, the series will air on Viki on Friday, July 12, 2024, as well. However, similar to other K-dramas, the series will air a few hours later on Viki than its air time on SBS TV.
Good Partner K-drama: Who is in the cast?
In SBS’ Good Partner, actress Jang Na Ra is all set to play one of the female lead characters, Cha Eun Kyung. In the meantime, actress Nam Ji Hyun will portray the other female lead character, Han Yu Ri, in the workplace drama.
The character, Cha Eun Kyung, is a veteran top lawyer at the well-known Daejeong law firm. Her specialty lies in cases of divorce. She has a fierce, feisty, and quite straightforward personality. She has a total of 17 years of experience in the field of law. Actress Jang Na Ra has previously played several strong female characters in popular K-dramas like My Happy Ending, The Last Empress, You Are My Destiny, and others. Thus, fans have been quite excited to see the actress in the new role of a veteran lawyer.
Meanwhile, the character, Han Yu Ri, is a new lawyer and also new to the world of divorce. She joins Cha Eun Kyung’s company. Soon, she will often get involved in clashes with Cha Eun Kyung as she is intolerant of injustice. Thus, she contradicts Eun Kyung’s ideology that a company’s interests always come first. Actress Nam Ji Hyun, who will be playing the role of Han Yu Ri, has been a part of several other noteworthy K-dramas as well. It includes Suspicious Partner, Queen Seondeok, and 100 Days My Prince, among others. Thus, viewers are also intrigued to witness the actress in this new role.
Apart from Nam Ji Hyun and Jang Na Ra, the main cast of Good Partner also includes Kim Jun Han as Jung Woo Jin, Ji Seung Hyun as Kim Ji Sang, Pyo Ji Hoon as Jeon Eun-ho, and Han Jae Yi as Choi Sa Ra. Other supporting actors on the cast list include Jeon Yu Na, Kim Mi Hwa, Jung Jae Sung, and several others.
Good Partner K-drama: What is the SBS series about?
The new SBS K-drama series is about a veteran divorce lawyer and a rookie lawyer who have completely different points of view on laws and opposite ideologies. One puts the company above everything, while the other has a solid sense of justice and puts her clients’ needs first. Thus, the two clash with one another quite frequently at the workplace.
Despite their differences in ideologies, the two strong women will gradually develop immense respect for one another. They will inspire each other and soon turn their clashes into a fierce partnership. Thus, the audience is in for a compelling new Korean drama series.
Don’t forget to watch Good Partner on SBS TV and Viki on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Kim Mo-mi was just a woman who wanted to do nothing more than dance and be admired on stage. But because she didn’t have a face that met South Korea’s rigorous beauty standards, her talent didn’t matter, and she wound up in a dead-end corporate job. To fulfill her dreams, Mo-mi lived a secret life online as a mysterious dancer alias “Mask Girl.” Having a mask can only take Mo-mi’s ambitions so far, and she would soon suffer from the consequences of daring to dream.
Three actresses played the role of Kim Mo-mi
The protagonist of the story, Mo-mi, is played by three different actresses. Mo-mi, who was introduced to us as Mask Girl, is played by actress Lee Han-byeol. She made her acting debut on Mask Girl, and many fans of the series had high praise for her portrayal of Mo-mi. The second Mo-mi we were introduced to was starred by K-pop singer Nana (Im Jin-ah). If you were completely stunned by Nana’s dancing, she was once the lead dancer of her former K-pop group After School.
Mo-mi’s story wouldn’t be complete without actress Ko Hyun-jung, who played Mo-mi’s final version. She’s widely known for her role in the hit historical fiction K-drama, The Great Queen Seondeok (2009).
Sim Young-hee, Mo-mi’s mother, was played by actress Moon Sook. Mo-mi’s daughter, Kim Mi-mo, was played by actress Shin Ye-seo. This is Shin’s third K-drama. Kim Chun-ae, who will later be Mo-mi’s closest friend and partner in crime, is played by Han Jae-yi.
The villains
Park Gi-hoon was played by Daniel Choi, who is known for his visuals and decade-long acting career. EXID’s Lee Park Jeong-hwa plays the role of Lee A-reum.
Oh Ju-nam was portrayed by actor Ahn Jae-hong from Reply 1988 fame. Ju-nam’s mother, who sought vengeance against Mo-mi, was played by veteran actress Yum Hye-ran. She won a Baeksang Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2024 for the same role.
Choi Bu-yong, the walking red flag boyfriend of Chun-ae, was played by Lee Jun-young. Ironically, Lee was also formerly part of a group named U-Kiss.
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Popular K-drama Queen of Tears aired a brand new episode 7 on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN. The episode is also available to stream on Netflix. The series focuses on the tumultuous love story of a married couple, chaebol heiress Hong Hae-In (Kim Ji-Won) and her husband Baek Hyun-Woo (Kim Soo-Hyun).
Episode 7 of Queen of Tears provided viewers with adequate drama as Hong Hae-In dealt with the repercussions of finding out that Baek Hyun-Woo intended a divorce. While she promised to seek revenge, Yoon Eun-Seong was planning to take control of Queens Group. Meanwhile, Hyun-Woo tried to reveal the truth behind who set him up, all while trying to mend his marriage. In the end, Hyun-Woo discovered that Hae-In lost her memories and returned to a time when she didn’t know about the divorce papers.
Queen of Tears Episode 7: Kim Soo-Hyun & Kim Ji-Won encounter major issues in their marriage
The latest Queen of Tears episode 7 picked up from when Hong Hae-In found out about Baek Hyun-Woo’s signed divorce papers. She wanted him to say it was all a lie but soon realized his initial materialistic motivation behind the divorce. A devastated Hae-In then planned on returning and avoiding Hyun-Woo.
However, she had another memory lapse episode when she suddenly found herself in the middle of the street, with a truck advancing towards her. Baek Hyun-Woo arrived just in time to save her. Hae-In requested him not to save her life if anything like this happened again. The following day, the doctor revealed that Hae-In wasn’t responding to the treatment as she had no will to live. To give her a reason to live, Hyun-Woo pretended to be his previous materialistic self. Hae-In decided to make his life miserable. Meanwhile, Eun-Seong finally signed the resort deal with Hong Soo-Cheol.
Behind closed doors, Eun-Seong plotted his plan to use the resort deal issues against the conglomerate. However, the plan bothered Soo-Cheol’s wife, Cheon Da-Hye. The following day, Hyun-Woo visited Chairman Hong Man-Dae. The latter accused Hyun-Woo of being a whistleblower when Hyun-Woo himself showed proof.
Hyun-Woo felt that someone had ordered the whole plan and set him up. However, he lacked proof of the same. Meanwhile, Eun-Seong, the mastermind behind the setup, continued to hurry the plan. On the other hand, Hyun-Woo’s parents found out about their son’s misery. The Chairman’s mistress, Mo Seul-Hee, caught hold of a hint about Hae-In’s illness.
At night, Hyun-Woo asked Hae-In to stay away from Eun-Seong, citing enough proof. At the office the next day, Hae-In audited Hyun-Woo’s shares and other official documents to see if he was pursuing illegal means. Meanwhile, Cheon Da-Hye battled with her increasing concern for her husband Soo-Cheol. She decided to move on with her plan of leaving him.
Meanwhile, Eun-Seong found out that Hae-In had been consulting a doctor. Hae-In discovered that Hyun-Woo had been looking for a raccoon she had previously fooled him into believing. She later found out that he’d also been sending condolence money and flowers to one of Hae-In’s employees who lost her mother. He had been doing it on behalf of Hae-In. The latter asked him not to joke around, promising to seek revenge.
At night, Hae-In met with Eun-Seong on their Hercyna deal. Hae-In asked what he wanted in return. He asked her to break it off with Hyun-Woo. Eun-Seong even asked if he could replace him in the future. However, he pretended it was a joke that left Hae-In offended. She suffered another memory lapse episode on her way back while Eun-Seong caught hold of her pills.
While looking into Eun-Seong, Hyun-Woo discovered that the former was adopted by a rich family when he was 12. However, both of Eun-Seong’s adoptive parents passed away due to a drunk driving accident. Suspiciously, none of them were drinkers. Eun-Seong returned to his room when he met with Mo Seul-Hee. It turned out that she was his birth mother, who gave him away because of her poor background.
Eun-Seong asked Seul-Hee if she was happy being the Chairman’s mistress. Seul-Hee assured him that it was their chance to get their luxurious life and happiness. Eun-Seong warned her that the Chairman was still hung up on his happy memories from the past. Seul-Hee planned a move when she offered to go to prison to save Man-Dae.
By the end of the episode, Hyun-Woo saw Hae-In feed the cat. However, Hae-In acted differently. She spoke to him kindly and lovingly and assured him that she’d find a cure for her illness. Hyun-Woo soon discovered that Hae-In lost her memories. She went back to the past when she wasn’t aware about the divorce. A devastated Hyun-Woo broke down and apologized while Hae-In embraced him, confessing her love.
To watch what happens next, don’t forget to tune in to Queen of Tears Episode 8 on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN and later on Netflix.
