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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee Dong Wook takes on a gangster role in ‘Nice Guy'; says fantasy felt 'exhausting'
Actor Lee Dong Wook has found major fame in the industry through doing fantasy-related roles. However, he has now opted for a romantic and dramatic story to make his comeback to the small screen. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The star recently revealed all about his upcoming role, from what pulled him to it to how he prepared for it. Why Lee Dong Wook opted for 'Nice Guy' The upcoming Korean drama ' Nice Guy ' is about a gangster and his first love, a departure from the actor's past few years of work. In a report from Xports News, the 'Goblin' actor revealed that he is aware of the fact that this is a step away from the fantasy genre that has garnered him a lot of fan following. He shared that the script brought him back to 'reality'. He continued, stating that with the Korean drama's script, 'it felt like my feet were finally back on the ground. I wanted to act out something realistic'. While talking about making the decision to shift from fantasy to noir and drama as a genre, the actor revealed how exhausting the unrealistic genre felt. 'It was exhausting to constantly create a new world view, to fly through the sky on wires, or to become an uncle from another realm', his statement read. He also emphasised on the fact that this new role also allowed him to relax, as it did not feel like he had to prepare anything extra. He shared that prepping and shooting in ' Nice Guy' felt like 'everyday acting'. About 'Nice Guy' 'Nice Guy' is an upcoming drama that is set to air on July 18 this month. The drama will feature 14 episodes and will tell the story of a third-generation gangster alongside his first love, whose main goal in life is to become a singer. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Lee Dong Wook will be taking on the lead role in the story alongside actress Lee Sung Kyung as the female lead. Kyung has featured in a lot of major roles such as 'The Player 2: Master of Swindlers', 'Record of Youth', 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo ', and 'Cheese in the Trap'. Other cast members include, but are not limited to, Park Hoon , Ryu Hae Young, Oh Na Ra and Cheon Ho Jin.
Pink Villa
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
11 new K-dramas and OTT releases in July 2025: Lee Jong Suk's Law and the City, Lee Dong Wook's The Nice Guy, more
July 2025 is almost here, and we're back to update your K-drama playlist with some fun, new releases. There's one for fans of all genres, like thriller, sports drama, revenge, romance, action, and more. Some of the biggest names in the industry, including Lee Jong Suk, Lee Sung Kyung, Moon Ga Young, Lee Dong Wook, Lee Soo Hyuk, Ryu Seung Ryong, Won Jin Ah, Yoon Kye Sang, Kim Nam Gil, and more, will be returning to the screen. Here's the all-inclusive K-drama and Korean OTT releases you need to check out this coming month: 1. Bitch x Rich season 2 Release date: July 3, 2025 Platform: Wavve, Viu Cast: Lee Eun Saem, Yeri, Kim Min Kyu Synopsis: Resuming after the first season in the complex Cheongdam International High School, the poor life of Kim Hye In goes up for a toss when she witnesses a murder. She crosses paths with Baek Je Na as the two lock horns. As things change, so does their dynamic. 2. Law and the City Release date: July 5, 2025 Platform: tvN, Disney+ Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Moon Ga Young, Kang You Seok, Ryu Hye Young, Im Seong Jae Synopsis: Ahn Joo Hyung is at the top of his legal career, earning a massive salary but still not ready to leave. With a virtuous nature, he looks to help people in need and comes up with solutions for their problems. He also enjoys a comfortable lifestyle with his four colleagues, as they share lunches, until issues begin to pop up. 3. Better Late Than Single Release date: July 8, 2025 Platform: Netflix Cast: Seo In Guk, Kang Han Na, Lee Eun Ji, Car, the Garden (Cha Jung Won) Synopsis: Taking the Korean concept of 'always single' into reality TV, this show brings on young men and women who try their hand at finding love with the help of coaches. Going on multiple dates and changing their style, way of talking, and more, they try to find their partner on camera. 4. S Line Release date: July 11, 2025 Platform: Wavve Cast: Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Da Hee, Arin Synopsis: People with physical relations in the past develop red lines above their heads. Based on a webtoon of the same name, Han Ji Wook investigates the cause of these lines while Hyun Heup has been able to spot them since her childhood. 5. Low Life Release date: July 16, 2025 Platform: Disney+ Cast: Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, Im Soo Jung Synopsis: Based on real-life stories, Low Life follows an uncle-nephew duo who take the path of crime, selling off valuable artefacts from a treasure ship found on the southern Korean coast. They come across many people hoping to change their luck with this secret stash of wealth. 6. The Nice Guy Release date: July 18, 2025 Platform: JTBC Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Lee Sung Kyung, Ryu Hye Young Synopsis: The story follows the oldest, third-generation grandson in a family of gangsters, Park Seok Cheol, who has a heart of gold unlike the others around him. He's kind to his first love, Kang Mi Yeon, who has her own struggles of trying to become a singer. 7. Wall to Wall Release date: July 18, 2025 Platform: Netflix Cast: Kang Ha Neul, Yeom Hye Ran, Seo Hyeon Woo Synopsis: Woo Sung is troubled by the nuisance of his neighbors after being successful in buying his own home in an 84-square-meter apartment. Losing his savings, stock investments, loans, and even his mother's garlic farm, he struggles with the high-interest rates of the loan that secured his house. 8. The Defects Release date: July 21, 2025 Platform: ENA Cast: Yum Jung Ah, Won Jin Ah, Dex Synopsis: Appearing as the perfect chief director on the surface, Kim Se Hui runs an illegal adoption service which aims to tailor the skills of orphaned kids to match the expectations of the parents who buy them. Later, if the children fail to satisfy their demands, she takes them back only to end their lives ruthlessly. The story follows one such survivor as she plans revenge against the tyrant. 9. My Girlfriend Is A Real Man Release date: July 23, 2025 Platform: KBS 2TV Cast: ASTRO's Sanha, OH MY GIRL's Arin, Yoo Jung Hoo, Chuu Synopsis: What happens when your beautiful girlfriend suddenly turns into a man? Park Yoon Jae's partner, Kim Ji Eun, transforms into the very handsome Kim Ji Hoon due to a gene that runs in her family. Soon, their classmate develops a crush on him, unknowing of his real face. 10. Try: A Miracle in Us Release date: July 25, 2025 Platform: Netflix, SBS Cast: Yoon Kye Sang, Im Se Mi, Kim Yo Han, Park Jung Yeon, Bae Myung Jin Synopsis: Joo Ga Ram, a former rugby player, experienced a career break after a sudden scandal that left him without a dream. Years later, he is back at the same high school where he once played, to train their young and failing team alongside his former girlfriend, who now leads the shooting team after ghosting her due to his personal issues. 11. Trigger Release date: July 25, 2025 Platform: Netflix Cast: Kim Nam Gil, Kim Young Kwang, Woo Ji Hyun, Kim Won Hae Synopsis: The Inflow of guns in South Korea grows suddenly, leading to a hyperbolic rise in crime and deaths. A righteous detective named Lee Do is made to monitor and control the situation. As he seeks the culprits, he comes across many hurdles. July 2025 is all about exciting releases, including screen returns for many known faces. With an onslaught of thrillers, fans of K-dramas can look forward to a fun month!
Pink Villa
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lee Sung Kyung to join Cha Eun Woo's agency Fantagio after ending 11-year contract with YG Entertainment: Report
Lee Sung Kyung is reported to start a new venture by signing with a new agency after her contract's expiration with YG Entertainment. She might be joining the ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo and Kim Seon Ho in the agency Fantagio, as reported by K-media My Daily in June. Lee Sung Kyung is reported to finalize the joining proceedings soon. However, the concerned agency is yet to comment on the issue. Lee Sung Kyung parts ways with YG Entertainment Lee Sung Kyung was part of YG Entertainment, the agency managing BLACKPINK for a period of 11 years. The Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo actress joined the label in 2014 as a model and debuted as an actress under them. She is now headed to a new home following YGE's shutting down of actor management business. YG Entertainment made the announcement in January of this year. Their decision was based on their focus on their primary department– music. Some reports also claimed that their actor management sphere hasn't been not quite profitable in the last couple of years, and thus they decided to shift back to focusing solely on K-pop artists and other musicians. Lee Sung Kyung to join Fantagio, home to Cha Eun Woo An entertainment industry insider shared with My Daily, "Lee Sung Kyung has had meetings with many places over the past few months. It seems that she has ultimately decided to go to Fantagio." According to them, the agency managing Cha Eun Woo might not have been her first preference, but was definitely her last. Besides the True Beauty actor, the agency is also home to several other popular idol actors. They include Strong Girl Nam Soon's Ong Seong Wu and Single & Ready to Mingle's Choi Yoo Jung. Recently, in March 2025, Kim Seon Ho joined the mix as well. Lee Sung Kyung's latest acting projects Lee Sung Kyung recently impressed fans with her theatre debut, playing Jasmine in Aladdin. Now, she is set to return to the small screen with The Nice Guy, starring Lee Dong Wook. She plays a young and ambitious girl with dreams of becoming a singer in the drama, which is set to premiere on August 29.
Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Chae Jong Hyeop to lead romance drama In Your Brilliant Season alongside Lee Sung Kyung: Character and plot details inside
Rising actor Chae Jong Hyeop has reportedly confirmed his next small-screen role. He is to play the lead in upcoming drama In Your Brilliant Season. The casting news was shared by industry insiders to Sports Chosun on May 29. They suggested that the actor is set to team up with Lee Sung Kyung in what promises to be a moving and emotional love story. Storyline In Your Brilliant Season tells the touching tale of a man who suffers from both memory loss and hearing impairment following a tragic accident. As he grapples with his altered life, he crosses paths with a woman who becomes a ray of hope and healing. The drama aims to explore themes of emotional recovery, unspoken pain, and the quiet strength found in human connection. Chae Jong Hyeop is expected to play Seon Woo Chan, a talented animator working for a major animation studio in the United States. He appears to live a successful and quiet life. However, Seon Woo Chan carries a deeply hidden secret that adds a layer of complexity to his character. His emotional journey begins when he meets Song Ha Ran. Lee Sung Kyung to play lead female Starring opposite Chae, actress Lee Sung Kyung takes on the role of Song Ha Ran. She will reportedly play the eldest of three sisters and the chief designer at a leading firm. She is outwardly cheerful and maintains friendly relationships with others. However, she harbors a deep reluctance to form close emotional bonds, choosing instead to remain emotionally detached. The inner conflicts of her character are expected to add depth to the romance narrative. Fans are already anticipating the fresh chemistry between Chae Jong Hyeop and Lee Sung Kyung. Many are eager to see how the duo brings their characters' emotional complexities to life. Production details and creative team The script for In Your Brilliant Season is penned by Jo Sung Hee. She is known for hit dramas including Thirty But Seventeen, She Was Pretty, among others. With Jo's proven talent for weaving emotional and reflective stories, expectations are high for another well-crafted story. Production is scheduled to begin soon after the casting process is finalized. Meanwhile, Chae Jong Hyeop has steadily gained popularity with his standout performances in Castaway Diva and Serendipity's Embrace. He showcased both range and emotional depth. With this new project, he is expected to further solidify his status as a versatile leading man in the K-drama scene. As more updates about the cast and filming schedule emerge, anticipation continues to grow for what promises to be one of the most emotional dramas in the upcoming lineup.
