3 Times Joo Won Impresses In First Episodes Of Must-Watch Drama "Alice"
These 3 scenes were impressive.
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 2 min to read ·
Published : Sep 1, 2020
"Alice" is the new time travel melodrama of SBS. Joo Won and Kim HeeSun are the lead actors.
It tells the story of a man and a woman who had to be eternally separated because of death and who get to meet again like magic beyond the limits of time and dimension.
SBS
The drama just started during the weekend and the second episode already saw a jump in ratings. Indeed the first two episodes were good with an intriguing and new plot, perfect acting, and also good CGIs.
"Alice" is filled with futuristic elements (with a time travel machine), cinematography, action, secrets, mystery, emotions, a fun detective team, and a captivating lead. It just started but it already seems like it is a must-watch.
Joo Won is the lead: detective Park JinGyeom. He has an antisocial personality disorder and is highly intelligent. When he was younger he was the witness of the murder of his single mother.
Here are 3 times Joo Won impressed with perfect acting in the first two episodes.
Be aware of major spoilers (episodes 1 and 2)!
1- Nerve breaking action scene
Joo Won had a nerve breaking car race and even jumped from his broken car to his enemy's car. It was spectacular.
2- Heartbreaking emotional scene
Joo Won is known for being a good actor and he did not disappoint in the first episodes. His crying scene when his mother passed away was painful.
3- 'Romantic' intense scene
In this scene Lee DaIn (acting as Kim DoYeon) was hurt by the killer. Joo Won -angered and worried for her- trapped the killer in the elevator and threatened him. "I don't care who you are or where you're from. If I find DoYeon with even a small wound, I'll kill you with my own hands by all means".
One last gif with Joo Won's stunning acting.
Did you start watching? Do you like the drama? What is your favorite scene?
Joo Won Continues To Mesmerize Audiences With His Skills As An Esteemed Actor
Joo Won's career is filled with nothing but success, as he constantly shows why he's considered such a top tier actor.
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor 4 min to read ·
Published : Apr 11, 2024
Ghost Studio
Without a doubt, the Korean film industry is filled to the brim with amazing talent. This list only seems to grow by the year, with rising stars making a name for themselves through standout roles. While it's nice to see new faces, one cannot forget the celebrated veterans that have elevated the scene for years on end.
This year alone has seen the likes of Kim SooHyun, Kim JiWon, Cho JungSeok, and Kim NamJoo, among many others, return to roaring praise across their respective series. These experienced veterans have consistently shown what it means to be a top tier actor. Another name that should be a part of this list is Joo Won who is currently starring in "Night Photo Studio". Just like his previous work, the actor has been an utter joy to watch, bringing laughter and comfort to the start of the week.
He is a man of many faces, being able to tackle every genre imaginable. Joo Won is an individual that millions recognize and anticipate only great things from. Taking part of numerous projects, Joo Won continues to mesmerize audiences with his incredible acting talent.
Joo Won The Actor
Joo Won made his acting debut in 2010 through the KBS series, "Bread, Love, and Dreams". While still gaining his footing, he put on a stunning performance that proved why he was chosen as one of the main characters. Joo Won masterfully took audiences on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, going through the feelings of romance, despair, and so much more. After this point, he set off on an upward trajectory earning countless accolades all throughout his career.
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Some of his most notable works include "Good Doctor", "Naeil's Cantabile", and "Yong Pal". Regardless of genre or storyline, Joo Won covered it all. His versatility as an actor is recognized by everyone, from his colleagues, staff, and the critics analyzing his every move. He has even taken on the challenge of rough action scenes, leaving millions in awe of his outstanding charisma.
A Beloved Variety Presence
While he's incredibly charismatic on screen, Joo Won has a golden personality that everyone loves. He has become a ray of sunshine across various programs, becoming the friendly next door oppa/hyung that you'd love to meet. Being part of iconic variety program, "2 Days 1 Night" surely helped audiences get to know Joo Won more than ever before. He became a surprising source of laughter and joy, synergizing well with the rest of his castmates.
While his handsome visuals might make Joo Won seem like he's from another world, he exudes such an inviting aura. He is naturally a warmhearted individual, making it hard not to fall for the actor. Witnessing his mesmerizing duality, you can't help but look forward to more appearances by Joo Won across multiple variety programs.
Incredible Vocal Prowess
Before making his start in K-Dramas, Joo Won initially debuted as a musical actor. Despite making waves as an acting legend, he never forgot his roots, gracing the musical stage, with his most recent appearance being in 2021. The actor also participated in several OST recordings and even has a scene in SBS K-Drama "Alice" where he shows off his incredible vocal prowess.
His sweet, honey-like vocals will have you swooning at your knees, ready to become his full-fledged fan in an instant. Considering the amazing harmonies he's able to produce, fans cannot wait for the next opportunity to hear Joo Won's singing once more.
A Terrific Showing In "Night Photo Studio"
In "Night Photo Studio", Joo Won plays Seo KiJoo, a photographer with a supernatural ability. He has taken on the mantle of the family-owned photo studio, a shop specially made for ghosts. As he takes these ghostly being's photographs, he also helps them make peace with the earthly life they're leaving behind. While he can be a bit hesitant to take on these jobs, Seo KiJoo has a sincere heart that Joo Won wonderfully portrays.
Ghost Studio
Being surrounded by the paranormal has skewed his relationships with the living, however, Joo Won navigates the character in such a way that makes you want to protect him from any harm and hope that one day, Seo KiJoo will be free from this curse. Then there's Joo Won's chemistry with his castmates that leave you yearning for more. His quirkiness portrayed through the drama is reminiscent of his variety show persona. And his ability to switch between that and a more serious tone is enough to have audiences coming back every week.
Joo Won is an icon in every right, deserving of all the accomplishments and praise.
Have you been watching Joo Won's most recent K-Drama, "Night Photo Studio"? What do you think of the actor?
Top 5 K-Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist This March 2024
Looking for new K-Dramas? Check out our curated list of five K-Dramas coming in March 2024 that you absolutely do not want to miss!
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap Editor 4 min to read ·
Published : Feb 27, 2024
MBN / MBC
2024 is proving to be an amazing year for K-Dramas, and we're only 2 months in! As we step into March 2024, there are even more incredible K-Dramas waiting for us.
From highly-anticipated screen comebacks to iconic pairings, thrillers, romance, comedy, and more, March is packed with entertainment, thanks to these upcoming K-Dramas.
So, we compiled some of the most exciting March 2024 K-Dramas in a watchlist for you!
Here are 5 March K-Dramas of 2024 that you absolutely do not want to miss!
Note: This watchlist is not a ranking. It includes select K-Dramas airing on Korean national television as well as Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ original series.
1. "Wonderful World"
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When & Where: March 1, on Disney Plus
Cast: Kim NamJoo, ASTRO's Cha EunWoo, Kim KangWoo, Lim SeMi
Summary: When a mother loses her son to a crime, and yet the perpetrator gets away scot-free, she takes the law into her own hands. In the process, she meets other people who have suffered from similar injustices and helps them solve their cases, healing each other's inner wounds in the process.
Reasons To Watch: Veteran actress Kim NamJoo's small-screen comeback is highly anticipated and is reason enough to tune in to this drama. Additionally, Cha EunWoo, who has proved his mettle in thrillers with "Island" before, is raising anticipation for his performance in "Wonderful World" even more. It will be interesting to see their dynamic in this K-Drama when it comes out in March 2024.
Cast: Kim SooHyun, Kim JiWon, Park SungHoon, Kwak DongYeon, Lee JooBin
Summary: A chaebol heiress and an ordinary employee got married with the promise of a happily ever after. However, three years in, they are facing the biggest marital crisis of their lives. Will love bloom amidst chaos?
Reasons To Watch: "Queen Of Tears" has been one of the most highly-awaited K-Dramas for over a year now and we are finally getting it in March 2024. Fans all over the world are waiting to see the dream pairing of Kim SooHyun and Kim JiWon on their screens, and so are we! Moreover, it's giving elevated makjang, and we're here for it!
3. "Night Photo Studio"
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When & Where: March 11, on Genie TV
Cast: Joo Won, Kwon NaRa, Eum MoonSuk, Yoo InSoo
Summary: "Night Photo Studio" tells the story of a supernatural photo studio run by Seo KiJoo (Joo Won), who takes portraits of the deceased. He gets involved with a passionate lawyer named Han Bom (Kwon NaRa).
Reasons To Watch: Even before its broadcast, the cast of "Night Photo Studio" is winning hearts. From their script reading session to promotional content, we just can't get enough! If you liked "Hotel Del Luna", you will love "Night Photo Studio", so don't forget to tune in to this K-Drama in March 2024.
4. "Missing Crown Prince"
MBN
When & Where: March 13, on MBN
Cast: EXO's SuHo, Hong YeJi
Summary: The crown prince of the nation has been kidnapped by a woman fated to be the princess! As they flee, a gentle romance blooms between the two.
Reasons To Watch: EXO's SuHo impressed K-Drama viewers worldwide with his role in "Behind Your Touch". So, fans are eagerly looking forward to his lead role in "Missing Crown Prince". Alongside SuHo, we have rookie actress Hong YeJi, who has gathered a significant fandom from "Love Song For Illusion". This Joseon-era rom-com is not to be missed!
Summary: "Chicken Nugget" tells the strange story of how a beautiful young girl, Choi MinAh (Kim YouJung), is turned into a fried chicken nugget because she happens to enter a mysterious machine. It follows Choi SunMan (Ryu SeungRyong), her father, and Go BaekJung (Ahn JaeHong), an intern, who join efforts to turn her back to human and discover deep dark secrets in the process.
Reasons To Watch: K-Drama and webtoon fans have been waiting for "Chicken Nugget" since it was first announced in 2021. Needless to say, just the premise itself has intrigued fans worldwide, and regardless of your genre preferences, we recommend you tune in to this at least once. The story will captivate you in unexpected ways.
16 Best Underrated Romantic Comedy K-Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist (2023 Update)
Find out the best underrated romantic comedy K-Dramas to have on your watchlist.
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 9 min to read ·
Published : Nov 7, 2023
· Updated : Dec 26, 2023
Readers have been asking us about underrated romantic comedy K-Dramas after the release of Best Romantic Comedy K-Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist. Are you done watching the most popular dramas and looking for more? This list is for you.
It is always hard to make a good drama watchlist. Hopefully, the following list will help you! It is composed of romantic comedies which received less attention (when they were released) from the international audience despite having great plots and skilled actors. They are "underrated" dramas.
Let us know in the comments and the vote which one for you are the ones you would advise your friend to watch.
Note: This list was first published in 2019 and updated once with new releases. Latest update: December 2023. This is not a ranking.
Summary: It tells the story of BokSoo who was unfairly expelled from his high school because he was accused of being a school bully. When he is an adult, he plans to get revenge by going back to school. However, it did not go as planned. He starts to get in trouble again and gets linked to love again.
Why watch?: Starting with the main actors' outstanding acting skills and the original plot of an adult entering high school again, it is a must-see. Overall, the show has humor, cute scenes, touching stories, a solid issue to be overcome, and a critique of the Korean education system. The drama is based on revenge, but it is actually more light, don't expect much on that side.
Summary: It tells the love story between NIS rookie agents hiding their identities.
Why watch?: If you like comedy, and romance with a bit of action this is for you. The drama has many funny scenes that will get hooked on the show and the cute couple.
Summary: Eun HaWon received the mission to change three handsome chaebols who are impossible to control into humans. She starts to live in the mansion to fulfill her mission and ends up being in a love quadrangle (adding on the bodyguard).
Why watch?: If you like K-Dramas like "Boys Over Flowers" or "The Heirs", this is for you. If you don't like this type of K-Drama, you might want to look out for something else. The story is fun, sweet, and light from the beginning to the end. The viewers' heart also has a hard time deciding who to root for between these 4 eye-candy men who have their own colors and stories.
Summary: It tells the love story of a chaebol daughter and a man who tries his best to climb up the social ladder.
Why watch?: There has been quite a debate about this drama -whether you like it or not- but many agree on the perfect chemistry of the second lead couple (Park HyungSik and Lim JiYeon) who steal the spotlight of the drama. Their couple's story is captivating and has an incredible level of intensity.
Summary: It tells the friendship and love stories of the 4 members of a rock band who come to the countryside to farm.
Why watch?: The keyword of this drama is "crazy hilarious". If you want to see dorks faces having crazy adventures, this is for you. The drama is quite new in the fact that the drama is set in the countryside, which is exceptional for a K-Drama (for 2014). The lead character acted by Lee HongKi suits him perfectly. Don't expect too much from the love stories.
Summary: The cohabitation story of a fake gay man and a girl who is always betrayed in love.
Why watch?: This drama will never be too old. The two actors acting draw the viewers into their characters. The story is comic and addictive. Overall, this is a good romantic comedy.
Note: The word "underrated" for this drama is still debatable. It is a popular drama yet however rarely mentioned compared to other Lee MinHo's dramas.
Summary: The special romance between a woman that lives with the face of another person for a week every month and a man who cannot recognize faces at all.
Why watch?: The two main couples are sweet and moving with mature love stories. The story is also well-written and engaging. It is a good romantic comedy.
Summary: It tells the events and communications that take place when a group of people with different stories travel to France on a package tour.
Why watch?: First, most of the drama is filmed in the beautiful sceneries of France (and not only Paris), giving a lovely background to this drama. Second, this drama is somehow quite different from others, it has its own uniqueness. The drama looks simple at first but the drama's story is quite deep. Don't expect much romance.
Summary: A 17 years old promising genius violinist star that was going to enter a music school in Germany suddenly got into an accident. She falls into a coma and was in a vegetative state in the hospital for 13 years. She suddenly opens her eyes at the age of 30 and the story starts when she meets Gong WooJin.
Why watch?: The story is engaging and touching. The main characters are lovable and interesting with their own wounds and personality. The drama is worth watching and will warm your heart.
Summary: It tells the story of a new employee with secrets and an employee of one year with a troubled story who embrace each other wounds while meeting people in Incheon Airport.
Why watch?: One of the main reasons to watch this drama is the sincere and moving love story. Moreover, the main female lead is relatable, making the drama even more entertaining. With a bit of mystery and a background set at the airport, you are sure to not be bored with this drama.
Summary: It is the office romance comedy of Koo SeRa who chooses to run for office instead of getting a job and Seo KongMyung a demoted elite officer. They team up and punish corrupted politicians.
Why watch?: Are you not curious to learn about the work of the civil servant in your district in a simple way? Not only hilarious, with NaNa's character Koo SeRa being a total living meme, but "Memorials" is also informative on local administration and politics and gives good lessons to never give up in your life. You can expect a good match for the main couple, the reckless Koo SeRa and smart Seo KongMyung.
Summary: “Love All Play” is a sports romance between Park TaeYang, who is a refreshing 25-year-old, and Park TaeJoon" who is a professional athlete. These badminton athelets deal with their wounds, sports, and their feelings for each other.
Why watch?: This is for you if you are looking for a sweet and romantic male lead. With the perfect boyfriend, Park TaeJoon, Chae JongHyeop once again proved that he can make your heart flutter only with his bright and innocent smile. Park JuHyun's acting is also on point, dragging you into her characters' issues in no time. Aside from the main couple's romance, the other couples are just as good to watch.
Summary: After her boyfriend dumps her, Lee YeonReum's mother dies in an accident. She experiences one of her worst moments in life. Following her mother's death, she decides to live a completely different life and leave her job. She then moves to a small village. Upon entering the village, Lee YeonReum meets the residents, such as An DaeBeom who works as a librarian, and he rarely talks to people. However, he manages to get comfortable with Lee YeonReum despite his stutter. Throughout their time together, Lee YeonReum also learns more about herself.
Why watch?: This healing drama makes you depart for a soft-pathed journey with the most introverted couple ever seen in the K-Drama land. You will keep looking for their awkward meetings and smile at their heartwarming interaction and how they embrace each other wounds. This drama will question your way of living and give you the strength to give up on things that give you stress in your busy life.
Summary: It tells the complicated office love story of sunbae SongAh and hoobae HyunSeung who has a one-sided love for her.
Why watch?: "She Would Never Know" is one of the most heart-fluttering office romances with one of the most handsome Korean actors. If you need more than these two reasons, we can promise that you will be satisfied with the chemistry and the story. This drama is also key to how to deal with a cheating ex-boyfriend and open your heart to a new man.
Summary: It is the romance between a famous world star (part of the idol band LUNA) suffering from somnambulism and the fake doctor who enters the group's dorm in order to secretly treat him.
Why watch?: "Let Me Be Your Knight" is fun and easy to watch. Its storyline is addictive and typical of old dramas. The bromance is just as interesting as the romance. If you like idols or music, this is even more for you!
Summary: The love story of the lawyer Yeo MiRan who detests losing to men and the top star Nam KangHo who doesn't trust women.
Why watch?: From the enemies to lovers trope to the best chemistry, this drama has the best elements to make viewers swoon from the beginning to the end in front of their screen. The story is also a nice lesson as they both got to trust the opposite gender in the end.
You can also recommend to readers through the poll (opened on January 19, 2023. "Love to Hate You" was added on November 2023) and the comments.
What is the best underrated romantic comedy K-Drama according to you?
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My Strange Hero
7th Grade Civil Servant
Cinderella and the Four Knights
High Society
Modern Farmer
Personal Taste
The Beauty Inside
The Package
Still 17
Where Stars Land
Memorials
Love to Hate You
Love All Play
Summer Strike
She Would Never Know
Let Me Be Your Knight
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