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GMA Network
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Alchemy of Souls' actor Lee Jae Wook to hold ‘Prolog' fan meet in Manila
Lee Jae Wook is coming back to Manila for a fan meet! On social media, Wilbros Live announced the South Korean actor will be holding his 'Prolog' fan meet at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon on September 20. Ticket prices have yet to be announced but they will be made available on July 26 via the SM ticketing website. Jae Wook was in Manila in 2022 for his 'First' fan meet. The actor is best known for his roles in "Alchemy of Souls," "Extraordinary You," and "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol." — Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Boyfriend on Demand' cast updates: Lee Jae Wook joins BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Seo In Guk in upcoming drama - Deets Inside!
BLACKPINK Jisoo 's next drama project got a major cast update. Now, along with the idol-turned-actress and Seo In Guk , news reports confirm that Lee Jae Wook will also be joining the cast. As reported by popular K-media news outlet SPOTV News on July 7, it has been confirmed that the famed Korean actor Lee Jae Wook will feature in one of the cameo roles in ' Boyfriend on Demand '. The drama will also feature cast members such as Ryu Abel , Park Ji Ho, Kang Min Woo and Song Ha Na as well. About 'Boyfriend on Demand' The drama is set to blur the lines between AI and reality, with the aim of focusing on taking a more modern and contemporary approach in the drama. It focuses on the main lead character Seo Mi Rae , who will be played by Jisoo. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Mi Rae, in an ordeal of finding love, hires an AI boyfriend in the virtual world. Living a busy and tiring life as a webtoon producer, she has given up on the concept of finding love in the real world. In a bid to satisfy her want for love, she ends up signing up for services that provide you with a completely virtual boyfriend. Seo In Guk will take on the role of Mi Rae's coworker and rival, who is quiet and reserved and is known to keep to himself. Lee Jae Wook will reportedly make a cameo on the show; however, he will still play a pivotal role in the upcoming drama series as well. About Lee Jae Wook Jae Wook is a prolific actor in the Korean entertainment industry and has worked on a lot of major projects. Some of his most well-known works include but are not limited to 'Dear Hongrang', 'Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow', 'True Beauty', 'Extraordinary You', and 'Memories of the Alhambra'.
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Boyfriend on Demand: Lee Jae Wook joins Lee So Hyuk and more for cameo in BLACKPINK's Jisoo-Seo In Guk starrer
Boyfriend on Demand has confirmed yet another exciting cameo role following Seo Kang Joon and Lee Soo Hyuk. As reported by K-media outlet SPOTV News on July 7, Lee Jae Wook is set to appear for a brief scene in the Jisoo and Seo In Guk starrer. The upcoming Netflix series has already generated huge buzz for its unique plot and star cast. The cameo news are heightening the anticipation for its release. Lee Jae Wook set to make cameo in Boyfriend on Demand The show will be centred around Seo Mi Rae's (played by BLACKPINK's Jisoo) quest to find love through an AI boyfriend. The fantasy rom-com drama will also see Lee Jae Wook in a short but impactful role. His character details and connection to the protagonist isn't out of wraps yet. However, predictions suggest that he might star as one of Seo Mi Rae's AI boyfriends. The previous confirmed guest appearances of Seo Kang Joon and Lee Soo Hyuk, might also be for the same purpose. Lee Jae Wook's current and upcoming projects Lee Jae Wook last appeared in Netflix's romantic, mystery thriller Dear Hongrang (Tangeum in Korean), opposite Jo Bo Ah. He earned critical acclaim for his impressive portrayal of a assasin, who pretended to be a noble family's long-lost heir. His upcoming mystery drama, Perfect Job, is also gaining significant attention. Go Min Si, Kim Min Ha, and Lee Hee Joon will star alongside him in the series. Besides this, Boyfriend on Demand cameo is another interesting project on his radar. About Boyfriend on Demand In this 10-episode drama, the boundaries between reality and fantasy get blurred as a webtoon producer, Seo Mi Rae, navigates a romance with a virtual boyfriend. She finds it challenging to date in real life due to her hectic schedule. Thus, ends up discovering the 'Monthly Boyfriend' device, which generates an AI partner, offering her a second chance at love in the virtual world. Seo In Guk stars as Park Gyeong Nam, Seo Mi Rae's co-worker. She finds herself at odds with him due to his competitive nature and his disagreeable personality.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
aespa's agency issues clarification, apologises after Karina shares, then deletes post
The agency of Karina, a member of the K-pop group aespa, has issued a clarification after she posted and deleted several of her photos on Instagram. As per Soompi, on Tuesday, Karina posted her pictures, wearing a jacket with red accents and the number 'two' written on it. She posted it on the platform along with a red rose emoji. (Also Read | aespa's Karina and Lee Jae Wook have broken up because of 'mental strain': Agency confirms) A section of people on social media platforms questioned whether she was supporting a South Korean political party ahead of the upcoming presidential election. On Wednesday, SM Entertainment issued a statement saying that Karina simply posted the photos with "absolutely no other intention or purpose." The agency also apologised for causing any distress to its fans. The statement read, as reported by Soompi, "This is SM Entertainment. We apologise for causing concern due to our artist Karina's recent post. Karina simply shared something from her daily life on social media, with absolutely no other intention or purpose. Once she realised that the post could be misunderstood, she immediately deleted it. We sincerely apologise for any distress this may have caused unintentionally." SM Entertainment added that it will make sure that any misunderstanding in the future are avoided. "Our agency will also be more careful and make greater efforts to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. We hope that our artist's intentions will no longer be misrepresented or consumed with a particular agenda, and we will do our utmost to protect Karina and all of our artists. Thank you," concluded the statement. aespa, comprising Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning, debuted in 2020 with the single Black Mamba. Their third single, Next Level, was released in May 2021. The same year, aespa released their first extended play (EP), Savage. In 2022, aespa released their second EP Girls. Their third EP, My World, released in 2023. The group released their first studio album, Armageddon, in 2024.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Will there be Dear Hongrang season 2 based on the original novel Tangeum's ending? Netflix keeps the possibility open
Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah's new historical mystery K-drama Dear Hongrang ended its 11-episode run on May 17 after debuting the same day on Netflix. If you've already watched it, you're probably aware of the bittersweet ending and may have even found yourself scrolling through a fan thread, trying to piece it all together. Now, fans are wondering if Dear Hongrang will follow in the footsteps of Lee Jae Wook's previous historical fantasy Alchemy of Souls and return with a Part 2 to continue the story. While there's no official word from the streamer yet, it's worth noting that the series is based on the 2021 novel Tangeum: Swallowing Gold, which also inspired a webtoon under the same name. So, whether the show expands or stops here depends a lot on how the novel wrapped things up. Also read: Dear Hongrang star Jo Bo Ah reveals nickname she gave to Lee Jae Wook, shares why she keeps distance from male co-stars Yes, the story is inspired by Tangeum by the renowned Korean author Jang Da Hye. Just as shown in the Netflix adaptation, the story is set in the late Joseon Dynasty, where a young boy, the only son of a powerful merchant guild, disappears on the very night he promises to pick red camellias for his little stepsister. Ten years later, he returns with the same habits and same scars but claims he remembers nothing about his past life. An ancient blood-mixing technique somehow proves he is the long-lost son of the family, but his sister, Jae Yi, isn't convinced. Jae Yi grows up searching for her brother her whole life while living in a suffocating home, filled with opium smoke and betrayal. Then there's Mu Jin, the adopted son of the Min family. He grew up with Jae Yi. Once, he may have seen her as a sister. Now, his feelings have twisted into love. Also read: Dear Hongrang ending explained: 7 burning questions answered in Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah story finale Why Tangeum? Tangeum translates to 'swallowing gold.' It's a poetic Korean phrase used to describe suicide, especially among 'noblewomen or courtesans driven by despair.' The story focuses less on uncovering Hong Rang's identity and more on the characters themselves, each broken in a different way, and how one incident fractures every bond — three people, caught in a web of memory, pain, desire, and guilt. The possibility of Dear Hongrang getting a renewal is quite low, or even a complete no, given the current series has wrapped up all the arcs written in the novel, and Hongrang's character met the same fate as Lee Jae Wook's: taking his last breath in the arms of Jae Yi. The series covered everything, including the brutal history of the soul reaper, how he was poisoned in childhood, which slowly led his body and organs to give up.. The villain meets a tragic end after Hongrang chops off the same arms that claimed the lives of so many innocent kids. According to author Jang Da Hye, she painstakingly rewrote her characters' emotional arcs multiple times before publishing. The book is drenched in symbolism and emotion. However, when adapted on screen, writer Kim Jin Ah (The Devil Judge) and director Kim Hong Sun (The Guest, The Witch's Diner) leaned harder into the political intrigue and suspense, though the story and character arcs largely stayed true to the source. What's surprising is that Netflix still hasn't marked the series as Limited, leaving the door slightly open. But if the story expands, it'll likely go beyond the book, into completely original fiction. If you can read Korean, or even if you're semi-fluent and willing to work through it with tools, Tangeum is 100% worth it. There's no official English translation yet, but the demand has skyrocketed. There's also a webtoon version on Ridibooks.
