“Once Upon A Small Town” (2022 Web Drama): Cast & Summary
Find out the cast and summary of Korean drama “Once Upon A Small Town” with Red Velvet’s Joy, Choo YoungWoo and Baek SungChul.
Carinne, Staff Writer 3 min to read ·
Published : Aug 24, 2022
· Updated : Nov 7, 2022
KaKao TV
“Once Upon A Small Town” is a romantic-comedy drama about a police officer who is a native of the village Heedong-ri and a veterinarian from Seoul who wants to escape Heedong-ri as soon as possible.
The leads in the drama are Red Velvet’s Joy, Choo YoungWoo and Baek SungChul.
Red Velvet member Joy has starred in the dramas “The One And Only”, “Tempted”, and “The Liar And His Lover.”
A production team member said, "Please look forward to the fun romance and strong visuals of JaYoung (Red Velvet’s Joy), JiYul (Choo YoungWoo), and SangHyun (Baek SungChul).”
Here is more information.
Once Upon A Small Town (2022)
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Information
Title: Once Upon A Small Town / Eojjeoda Jeonwonilgi / 어쩌다 전원일기
Director: Kwon SeokJang
Writer: Baek EunKyung
Network: Kakao TV, Netflix
Runtime: From September 5, 2022
# of Episodes: 12
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Language: Korean
Summary
“Once Upon A Small Town” is a romantic comedy-drama about Ahn JaYoung, a native and police officer of Heedong-ri, a rural village, and Han JiYul, a Seoul veterinarian who dreams of escaping Heedong-ri as soon as possible.
Ahn JaYoung is a third-year police officer full of enthusiasm, working in Heedong-ri. But she lives no ordinary life. She is constantly juggling civilian complaints. She is so busy she doesn’t even have time to date however, she doesn’t mind this as she likes living in her small village with all of her friends.
Han JiYul is a new face in Heedong-ri. He came to the village by accident after he received a call from his grandfather who runs a veterinarian clinic. He adores animals, perhaps more than humans. He wanted to rest in Heedong-ri and head back to Seoul, however, things did not go as planned.
He meets Ahn JaYoung who is constantly getting in his way. He has a warm charm and loves animals, but is a bit picky about people. This changes when he started to pay attention to JaYoung, who constantly crosses the line.
Lee SangHyun, who runs a peach farm in Heedong-ri, is a warm-looking young farmer who is a strong candidate for the next village head. He is also gaining attention on social media as the “Young and Handsome” peach farmer and is the pride of Heedong-ri.
He is also friends with Ahn JaYoung and secretly has a crush on her. However, the Seoulite JiYul is getting on his nerves as he gets closer to JaYoung.
Brace yourselves, K-Pop fans, as the upcoming month of March 2024 is set to be filled with even more exciting debuts and comebacks.
Check out March 2024 K-Pop Comeback/Debut Schedule🫡.
Song, Kpopmap Editor 2 min to read ·
Published : Feb 13, 2024
· Updated : Apr 12, 2024
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Brace yourselves, K-Pop fans, as the upcoming month of March 2024 is set to be filled with even more exciting debuts and comebacks. Check out the March 2024 K-Pop Comeback/Debut Schedule.
In this post, you can see the artists’ debut, comeback, K-Drama OST, and special Music all in one place!
Which comeback and debut will have you waiting in anticipation?
Let's find out who's making a comeback this March and what songs they're coming back with at a glance!
You can check the list below!
March 2024 K-Pop Comeback/Debut Schedule
Mar. 2
- HORI7ON
2nd Single 'DAYTOUR'
Mar. 4
- Kim HeeJae
2nd Full Album "희로애락 (喜怒哀樂)"
- Roy Kim
Single '봄이 와도'
Mar. 5
- DaeSung (BigBang)
Single 'Falling Slowly'
Mar.6
- 8TURN
Japan Debut Single 'RU-PUM PUM Japanese ver.'
- Kassy
6th EP Album "Full Bloom'
Mar. 7
- ICHILLIN’
3rd Mini Album "Feelin' Hot"
- Zia
Mar. 8
- xikers
3rd Mini Album "HOUSE OF TRICKY: Trial And Error"
- Miya (GWSN)
Single 'MIYAO'
Mar. 10
- TAN
2nd Anniversary Album "SEVEN FOREVER"
Mar. 11
- TEMPEST
5th Mini Album "TEMPEST Voyage"
- Highlight
5th Mini Album "Switch"
- ChungHa
Single 'EENIE MEENIE'
Mar. 12
- Wendy (Red Velvet)
2nd Mini Album "Wish You Hell"
Mar. 13
- LUN8
2nd Mini Album "BUFF"
- VVUP
Pre-Debut Single
- Hwang MinHyun
Digital Single 'Lullaby'
- BAE173
5th Mini Album "NEW CHAPTER: LUCEAT"
Mar. 14
- XODIAC
2nd Single 'Xoul Day'
- YooA (OH MY GIRL)
1st Single 'Borderline'
Mar. 15
- VCHA
2nd Single 'Only One'
- V (BTS)
Single 'FRE(END)S'
- SEVENUS
1st Mini Album "SPRING CANVAS"
- XXIN (Noir)
1st Single Album 'STILL ALIVE'
Mar. 18
- DAY6
8th Mini Album "Fourever"
- THE BOYZ
2nd Full Album "PHANTASY Pt.3: Love Letter"
- Kim NamJoo (Apink)
2nd Single 'BAD'
- DOHANSE (Former VICTON's Member)
Single 'How Time Flies'
Mar. 19
- PURPLE KISS
6th Mini album "BXX"
- SUPER JUNIOR-D&E
5th Mini Album Pre-release Song 'ROSE'
Mar. 20
- THE NEW SIX
1st Digital Single 'FUEGO'
Mar. 25
- Yong JunHyung
EP Album "Beautiful Dystopia"
- NCT DREAM
"DREAM( )SCAPE"
Mar. 26
- RESCENE
Debut Single 'Rescene'
- BoA
Single 'Emptiness'
- AMPERS&ONE
2nd Single 'ONE HEARTED'
- DAVICHI
Single '너의 편이 돼 줄게'
- SUPER JUNIOR-D&E
5th Mini Album "606 (SIX_ZERO_SIX)"
Mar. 27
- UNIS
Debut / 1st Album "WE UNIS"
- Candy Shop
1st Mini Album "Hasgtag#"
Mar. 28
- TAN
1st Full Album "3TAN (WORLD Ver.)"
Mar. 29
- ARTMS
Pre-release Single 'Birth'
Mar. 31
- Bang YongGuk
3rd Mini Album "3"
Did you finish checking the March 2024 K-Pop Comeback/Debut Schedule? If you are curious about Kpopmap's April 2024 comeback & debut schedule, you can check it out at the link below!
10 Actors Who Would Be Perfect In The K-Drama Adaptation Of Webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" [VOTE]
Which Korean actor should take the role of a attractive mermaid and chaebol? Here is our dream cast for the K-Drama adaptation of the webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" ("내가 사랑한 물고기").
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 5 min to read ·
Published : Mar 28, 2024
LookMedia / "The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER / KingKong by Starship
With all the amazing webtoons-based dramas that have been released in the past couple of years, we have only become more excited about upcoming K-Dramas linked with webtoons.
The webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" is a special case because the story was first written as a script for a drama production. The drama production is on its way and the webtoon was pre-released. The drama's production company, Group Eight, thought that in releasing it first as a webtoon they could showcase some of the various deep sea adventures of the story and also help garner attention for the drama.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
The romance fantasy adventure webtoon “The Mermaid I Loved” ("내가 사랑한 물고기," literal translation, “The Fish I Loved”), written by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal (우주봄봄 and 부발), tells the story of a man whose intermittent transformations into a mermaid become increasingly uncontrollable as he experiences the emotion of love and spends time with a woman who he finds himself more and more attracted to. The season 1 of the webtoon ended on March 13th with 31 episodes.
Given the webtoon’s popularity, Group Eight is looking forward the positive effect the webtoon will have on the upcoming drama’s viewership. They have built a solid portfolio with dramas based on webtoons like "Taxi Driver", "My ID is Gangnam Beauty" and "A Good Day To Be A Dog". Among their awaited projects is the reboot of the popular drama "Princess Hours" (2006).
Currently, there are no actors cast for “The Mermaid I Loved”. Fans of the webtoon are waiting for the announcement of the cast. We can already think of actors and actresses who would be perfect for the roles!
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
We at Kpopmap have thought up a cast of actors who would suit this drama amazingly.
1. Sim Kai (심카이), a mermaid and 3rd generation chaebol
Sim Kai is the lead male character. He discovered he was a mermaid 12 years ago and he pretends to be a human.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
When he shares physical touch with a woman, his fish scales begin to appear and he transforms back into his mermaid form. Because of this, he avoids all contact with women and has been single his whole life.
But due to his handsome looks, he has a lot of girls chasing after him, so he hired YaNa to pretend to be his girlfriend. However, he can’t help himself from having physical contact with YaNa even if it means he won’t be able breathe.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Kai is the son of the jewelry brand Inoroo, or 3rd generation chaebol, but he is not interested in the family business and instead prefers performing as a mermaid at the aquarium.
The actor must possess features suitable for long hair and a muscular physique to be able to portray a mermaid. He should exude charm and look dazzling in a suit, while also being capable of conveying a mix of cynicism, cuteness, and panic in his expressions. Comfort with underwater filming is also mandatory.
Moon SangMin, WEi's Kim YoHan, Baek SungChul, Kim MyungSoo (INFINITE's L), and Chae JongHyeop could be a good match.
LOOKMEDIA / Awesome Entertainment / WEi Official / Chae JongHyeop Instagram / KEYEAST
Not only would they look stunning with long hair and looks amazing in suits, but their facial features would perfectly match the character's. Beyond their physical attributes, all five actors possess the talent and ability to convey Kai through the right facial expressions. The genre of fantasy romance suits them impeccably. Each actor would bring their unique colors and charms to the character, making him stand out on screen. Additionally, we can anticipate excellent chemistry with the lead actress.
Vote for your pick in the poll below!
Moon SangMin
WEi's Kim YoHan
Baek SungChul
Kim MyungSoo
Chae JongHyeop
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2. Jung YaNa (정야나), an easy-going part-time student
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Jung YaNa (24 years old) is the lead female character. She is a student who works a part-time job and has an easy-going personality.
She accidentally kisses Kai when she meets him for the first time, and shocked to see him suddenly fall very sick, she calls the ambulance. She ends up more shocked when she sees him put his face into a dirty bucket of water used for cleaning.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
The actress should possess a mix of cuteness and strength, capable of expressing a wide range of emotions, and especially comedy. The character experiences rapid and extreme changes in emotions, so the actress should be able to show these transitions convincingly. Additionally, she should look just like a regular student, but be able to become a stunning lady with expensive clothes.
Kang MinAh, WJSN's Bona (Kim JiYeon), Chae SooBin, Girl's Day's HyeRi, and Seor InA could be a good match.
H& Entertainment / King Kong by Starship / Creative Group Ing / GOLDMEDALIST
All five actresses have demonstrated their talented acting and are well-suited for a character like YaNa. Each of them possesses the ability to portray the youthful, cute, and fiery vibes of the female lead character. Comedy and expressive acting would not be an issue for any of them, so it would be a smooth portrayal of the character without overdoing it and making viewers laugh. No need to mention that they would all bring great chemistry with the lead actor! Being a romance, it is crucial.
Vote for your pick in the poll below!
Kang MinAh
WJSN's Bona
Chae SooBin
Girl's Day's HyeRi
Seor InA
Please do not refresh any more. Press the "VOTE" button below.
The webtoon is not available in English officially yet, but you can read it in Korean here.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Let us know who you want to see cast!
Note: The aim of the vote is for Kpopmap readers to share their opinion about their preference for the cast. It is not affecting the cast of the production team.
Spring 2024 Fashion Must-Haves, According To Style Icon Red Velvet's SeulGi
Spring is upon us and it is the perfect time for a wardrobe refresh. Check out these spring fashion 2024 essentials according to SeulGi!
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap Editor 2 min to read ·
Published : Mar 26, 2024
"Hi Seulgi" on YouTube / SeulGi's Instagram / Kpopmap
Spring 2024 is finally here, and we're ready to stash away our winter clothes and bring out our spring fashion essentials. However, with trends passing by quicker than ever, you may be wondering what's in and what's out. Worry not because K-Pop's resident style icon, Red Velvet's SeulGi, has come to our rescue with her amazing fashion tips!
Check out SeulGi's favorite spring fashion items and how you can incorporate them into your wardrobe below!
SeulGi's 2024 Spring Fashion Recommendations
Keywords: Rock chic, mix and match, denim over denim, lace, baggy fit
For this spring, SeulGi recommends matching a knit biker jacket with a flowy lace wrap skirt over some denim. Longer tops and dresses over jeans are a very popular trend these days, borrowing from Y2K once again. So, you can pair a lace skirt over jeans, a simple tee, and a biker jacket on top like SeulGi to create a very interesting silhouette.
Such a look is very gender-neutral and would look good on anyone and everyone, as long as you get the proportions and fit right.
A straight or wide loose-fit pair of denim and a baggier jacket over a more snug tee can give you a chic and effortless look.
However, if you prefer a feminine-leaning aesthetic, pair a ruffled skirt with a casual vest top under a pastel cardigan, and you've got the SeulGi spring look on lock!
To accessorize, you can put on a thin knit scarf, a neat belt, a pretty little floral-inspired hair clip, and pick your favorite bag for convenience!
SeulGi picked a tobo bag (tote + hobo bag) and a string backpack as her spring favorites.
Finally, for shoes, SeulGi picked the classic Mary Janes, which are also really popular these days.
If you're looking for the exact products SeulGi mentioned, check them out below!
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