The Noona Chronicles

 Netflix released The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, and viewers are demanding a season 2. The drama's director, Lee Do Yoon recently spoke to Chosun Biz and gives a promising update. "I don't know what will happen tomorrow, so I don't know if I will do it or who will take charge of season 2, but I have prepared my own devices just in case." But, even though the director is unsure of who would direct the show for the next season, he seems quite interested in the return of the show. He also says that it's ultimately up to the public whether The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call would be renewed for a second season. Also, The Trauma Code's  Choo Young Woo mentioned in an interview with Nate, that he would participate in a second season if it happens. He also expressed hopes of another season in his interview with My Daily, saying,  "If you love this work and want a next story, I won't turn it down." Definitely, the decision for another season will depe...

 Congratulations, The Tale of Lady Ok! The last episode of The Tale of Lady Ok was aired last night, January 26 and it gave the drama's highest rating. It got an average nationwide rating of 13.575% for its finale. With this, it entered the Top 10 JTBC's highest rated dramas of all time getting the 8th spot, taking over Welcome to Samdalri which moved to 9th place. Interestingly enough, this change took out The Good Bad Mother in the top 10 and has moved to the 11th spot. This drama is of course led by Lim Ji Yeon's boyfriend, Lee Do Hyun.  Congratulations!

 Viewers have again voiced their discontent over a dialog in the latest episode of When the Stars Gossip. A significant point of criticism centers on the dialogue, specifically the lines spoken by Lee Min Ho’s character, a gynecologist. The latest controversy comes from a line Gong Ryong declares. When it comes to sex and getting one pregnant, I am an expert. Although the context was a discussion about a lab experiment with a rat, viewers pointed out that the line still alluded to the character himself. Critics argued that such dialogue contributes little to the narrative and appears to serve only for shock value. They questioned whether the drama's writers were focusing on sensationalism rather than meaningful storytelling. Some comments : "Couldn't they have phrased it as 'I'm an expert in sex and pregnancy'? Was it really necessary to say 'having sex and making someone pregnant'? Even if 'and' was meant as a simple conjunction, it comes off a...

 Dispatch reports that actress Kim Min Hee is currently pregnant with director Hong Sang Soo's child. As reported by Dispatch, Kim Min-hee and Hong Sang-so have been in an inappropriate relationship for nine years. They met in 2015 on the set of the movie "Right Now, Wrong Then" and admitted to having an affair in 2017. Hong Sang-so is still married. In 1985, he married his wife, whom he met while studying in the United States. They also have a daughter. Now he has abandoned his family and has been living with Kim Min-hee for nine years. The court rejected his divorce case in 2019. For more details, read Naver report here. 

 Congratulations to Love Scout! Just 2 weeks in, and it has already achieved double digit rating. For its 3rd episode aired on January 10, it already achieved 10.5% average nationwide viewership rating, which is more than double its premier just a week ago (5.2%). It has maintained its high rating for its 4th episode as it achieved 11.3% average nationwide rating, 0.8% more than its rating the night before.  Can't wait for the show's future episodes!

 Squid Game is Netflix's most successful non-English series to date. The plot captivates viewers, centering on individuals participating in perilous games to win money. Beyond being a survival thriller, Squid Game also explores themes of economic inequality and the realities of modern capitalism. Read How Squid Game 2 fared in terms of viewership As per latest chatter in social media , netizens have found a similar incident in South Korea as that of Squid Game. During the 1970s and 1980s in South Korea, internment camps were established in several cities. For those unfamiliar, an internment camp is a facility where large groups of people are detained without formal charges. These camps, which originated in the 1960s, were intended to "cleanse" society of poverty and other perceived societal issues. Thousands of individuals, including homeless people, street children, and protestors, were confined in these camps. ‘Brother’s Home,’ initially an orphanage, became the large...

 It's called the "Song Hye Kyo Effect", and it gave Yoo Quiz on the Block its highest-ever target audience ratings record. The show's New Year episode was aired on January 8 and featured actress Song Hye-kyo and members of the Antarctic King Sejong Station overwintering research team. The appearance of The Glory actress marks her first talk show appearance in 23 years and it was a major draw. With this, "You Quiz" recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 5.6%  according to Nielsen Korea, which made it to the top spot in its time slot. Song Hye Kyo looked back on her 28-year career, her feelings and struggles as an actress, a woman, and a human being. She also discussed how false rumors have affected her. Song Hye-kyo revealed how the Netflix series "The Glory" was a turning point in her acting career. She expressed how much she loved the project, saying,  "I even found myself wanting to go to the next shoot as soon as possible." #Song...

 Newtopia trailer has been released and its female lead, Blackpink's Jisoo, has received mainly negative comments for her performance. Jisoo portrays Yeong Ju, a young woman struggling with a complicated relationship with her boyfriend amidst a zombie apocalypse. Set in a high-rise air defense unit in Seoul, the story revolves around a zombie outbreak. It follows Jae Yun, a soldier wrestling with his future and a recent breakup, and Yeong Ju, his girlfriend, who becomes caught in the turmoil as she attempts to reunite with him. Read on her casting announcement here. The series promises intense action and emotional drama.  But the attention has shifted to Jisoo’s performance, with many questioning whether she is the right fit for the role. The trailer immediatley became a trending topic on online forums, with one post on TheQoo, accumulating up 35,000 views. Many netizens have expressed disappointment in Jisoo’s delivery, with her pronunciation and vocal tone as major issues. T...

 On January 8, Park Gyu Young shared a photo on her personal Instagram Stories that might have disclosed details about the upcoming "Squid Game 3," but she swiftly deleted it. She posted a photo of herself dressed in a Pink Guard outfit, accidentally revealing another actor seated next to her. Her agency, Saram Entertainment quickly responded,  Please confirm the details through Season 3. #ParkGyuYoung accidentally posted a major spoiler for #SquidGame3 sharing a photo of herself in a pink soldier outfit while on set. Itwas quickly deleted, but not before it spread widely online, which sparked speculation. Read here. https://t.co/gvwv25T6GR pic.twitter.com/RE811U1uVn — Subeom Noona 🏝 🍉 💍 #WhenThePhoneRings (@NoonaChronicles) January 8, 2025 Read  how Squid Game fared compared to season 1.   Throughout the production of "Squid Game," extensive measures were taken to prevent spoilers. Special emphasis was placed on security, including requiring reporters to sign...

 Disney+ 2025 KDramas  will surely keep audiences entertained all-year long! After a binge-fueled 2024 that saw breakout Korean series Moving, A Shop For Killers, The Worst of Evil and The Tyrant take home a wealth of awards, and that introduced audiences to other unmissable stories including Lightshop Keeper, Gangnam B-Side, Red Swan and more, 2025 on Disney+ promises audiences so much more. More action, more drama, more mystery and more betrayal, with an expansive slate of heart-stopping Korean series led by top stars set to release throughout the year. Following on from a series of exciting reveals and announcements at the 2024 Disney APAC Content Showcase, today’s sizzle gives global audiences a captivating new look at several of the upcoming Korean series set to be released on Disney+ this year, which includes: Wow. Epic KDramas from @disneyplusph this year! pic.twitter.com/3oXx8SU0cU — Subeom Noona 🏝 🍉 💍 #WhenThePhoneRings (@NoonaChronicles) January 7, 2025  Un...

MBC's hit K-Drama When The Phone Rings concluded its run with the final episode airing on January 4, KST. While fans around the globe eagerly awaited the finale, a specific scene from the episode has sparked intense backlash. Read on when "When the Phone Rings" apologized for a controversial scene The scene in question featured the character Na Yu Ri (portrayed by Jang Gyu Ri) reporting on an incident in which the fictional country "Paltima" was depicted launching airstrikes on another fictional nation, "Izmael," while also taking Korean nationals hostage. Although the names appeared fictional, netizens quickly deduced that they were allegories for Palestine and Israel. As the clip gained attention, viewers criticized the creators and the network for portraying such a contentious and insensitive depiction of the ongoing plight of Palestinians under Israeli actions. I think they coul've taken this out. In respect to what's actually happening t...