"The Witch's Diner" (2021 Web Drama): Cast & Summary
Find out the cast and summary of "The Witch's Diner" with Song JiHyo, Nam JiHyun, and Chae JongHyeop.
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Jun 25, 2021
· Updated : Jun 30, 2021
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"The Witch's Diner" is a fantasy drama. The story is based on the novel by Ku SangHee that won the Grand Prize at the 3rd Kyobo Bookstore Story Contest.
Song JiHyo ("Princess Hours", "Emergency Couple", "Was it Love?"), Nam JiHyun ("Shopping King Louie", "Suspicious Partner", "100 Days My Prince"), and Chae JongHyeop ("Hot Stove League", "Sisyphus: The Myth", "Nevertheless,") are the lead actors.
Here is more information.
The Witch's Diner (2021)
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Information
Title: The Witch's Diner / Manyeosikdangeuro oseyo / 마녀식당으로 오세요
Director: So JaeHyun
Writer: Lee YoungSook, SeoIm
Network: TVing and Viki
Runtime: From July 16
# of Episodes: 8
Genre: Fantasy
Language: Korean
Summary
It is the cruel fantasy of the witch HeeRa, her partner Jin, and the part-timer KilYong who listen to the guests' story at The Witch's Diner selling wishes asking for a high price in return.
Jin used to be her own boss but she is now working hard for someone else and gets a job at a movie promotion agency.
Even if she worked hard late at night and during resting days, she got fired after protesting against unfair treatment. While she was unemployed, she used her retirement allowance and her house mortgage to set up a restaurant with his mother.
He used to be a high school student and he is now studying for his GED. He is a former long-distance runner (in high school) who has always been looking forward to sports, but his life took an unexpected sad turn. He gave up his dream due to a ruptured cartilage plate and wounds he received in the process.
3 Riveting K-Dramas To Watch If You Liked "Pyramid Game"
Missing "Pyramid Game" hours are officially open. So, here are some K-Dramas like "Pyramid Game" that will help fill the void.
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Apr 1, 2024
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"Pyramid Game" was easily one of the best K-Dramas of 2024 so far. It impressed viewers from all over the world with its simple yet effective plot and all the rising actresses in the cast delivered stellar performances, etching the K-Drama in our minds.
It hasn't been long since "Pyramid Game" ended, and we're already suffering from "missing Pyramid Game" syndrome. So, if you're looking for some riveting, well-written, thrilling K-Dramas to fill the void of "Pyramid Game", check out these K-Dramas that you may like!
K-Dramas Like "Pyramid Game" To Add To Your Watchlist
1. "All Of Us Are Dead"
Netflix
Cast: Yoon ChanYoung, Park JiHu, Cho YiHyun, Lomon, Yoo InSoo, Lee YouMi & more
"All Of Us Are Dead" is a K-Zombie thriller that explores more complex themes like loss of innocence, human nature, the dangers of mob mentality, survival and sacrifice, actions and their consequences, and the importance of trust, self-discovery, hope, and friendship.
It is more action-packed than "Pyramid Game" (it is a zombie thriller, after all), but it revolves around similar ideas and will definitely engross you. Once again, the cast, full of rising and rookie actors, do a fantastic job of bringing the story to life with conviction, which contributes majorly to the immersion of the story.
The action choreography is top notch and the pacing is also just right. "All Of Us Are Dead" is coming back with a season 2 soon, so now would be the perfect time to binge-watch the first season and get ready for season 2.
Cast: Lee JaeIn, Kim WooSeok, Choi YeBin, Cha WooMin, Ahn JiHo, Jung SoRi
What happens when the Mafia game we all love and enjoy becomes a real game of death and survival? "Night Has Come" is a mystery thriller where students from Yooil High School are forced to play a real-life Mafia game on a school trip, putting their lives on the line.
Yes, the cast in this K-Drama is also full of rising and rookie actors who are proving their mettle as the future of the industry with remarkable performances, enough to keep you at the edge of your seat throughout the show.
The psychological warfare and tension in "Night Has Come" is at par with "Pyramid Game" and can often even exceed it because the stakes are higher. This is also a K-Drama dealing with school violence and the politics and power play among the students appear as a microcosm of society. "Night Has Come" is deeply intriguing and at times, quite disturbing. However, if you enjoy K-Dramas like "Pyramid Game", trust us, you do not want to miss this one.
Cast: Nam JiHyun, Choi HyunWook, Kim MuYeol, Jung DaBin
Arguably one of the best-written K-Dramas on this list, "High Cookie" is a must-watch. It is a dark thriller about the pressures of modern society and how easily it can push someone over the edge. In a world that is unrelenting and unforgiving, a magical cookie can make all your dreams come true. Is it hope or greed that makes one reach for such magic? "High Cookie" is an addictive meditation on this question that never fails to impress.
As you'd expect from the cast, the acting is outstanding, to say the least. The nuances of how twisted human nature can be and what brings them to that point, is beautifully portrayed by these amazing actors, who truly enrich the viewing experience.
"High Cookie" is set in a high school, much like the other K-Dramas in this article, and dives into themes like academic pressure, classism, bullying and so on. However, the tone of this K-Drama is much darker and bleaker than the rest.
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Chae JongHyeop Is The Face Of Hallyu As He Steals Hearts In Japan With J-Drama "Eye Love You"
Chae JongHyeop's latest romantic comedy J-Drama "Eye Love You" is achieving soaring popularity all over the world.
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Mar 12, 2024
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Chae JongHyeop is currently appearing as the male lead in a prime-time J-Drama "Eye Love You" and it has fans swooning all over the world.
This is the first time a Korean actor has taken on the leading role in a drama on a prime time slot on a Japanese terrestrial broadcasting station.
"Eye Love You" is also Chae JongHyeop's first-ever J-Drama, and the actor studied Japanese diligently for it.
His dedication surely paid off as fans are appreciating his language skills.
"Eye Love You" is a TBS J-Drama that tells the love story of Motomiya Yuri (Fumi Nikaido), a hard-working Japanese woman with no time for love, and Yoon TaeOh (Chae JongHyeop), a Korean student who steals her heart.
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That's not all! Yuri can hear people's thoughts when she looks into their eyes, but since TaeOh thinks in Korean, she has no idea what's going on inside his head.
This causes quite the hilarity as well as heart-fluttering situations that allow their romance to unfold.
Yoon TaeOh is the epitome of the type of male lead we all love and adore in K-Dramas and J-Dramas.
He has this dreamy air about him that is characteristic of romance drama male leads, and it captivates our heroine Yuri in no time!
The fact that the drama is a noona romance makes it even more charming!
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YuRi and TaeOh initially connect over food as TaeOh is working as a food delivery agent and starts exchanging little notes with Yuri.
The two meet again when he joins her company as an intern, and a gentle love story blooms.
Domestically, "Eye Love You" is constantly achieving high viewership ratings with every episode.
Whenever a new episode is released, "Eye Love You" becomes a hot topic among fans.
Clearly, Japanese viewers are showing a lot of love and attention to "Eye Love You".
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In South Korea too, "Eye Love You" is garnering huge interest among viewers, who just can't get enough of the rom-com.
Internationally, "Eye Love You" is streaming on Netflix, where fans are loving the show.
The J-Drama was among the top 10 most-watched TV shows on Netflix in 10 countries: Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Chae JongHyeop, who has a towering physique with a height of 186 cm, broad shoulders, and an incredibly handsome face, is winning new fans every day through "Eye Love You".
His outstanding chemistry with Fumi Nikaido makes one believe that the pair were made in drama heaven, and their height difference is just the cherry on top!
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Chae JongHyeop's character in "Eye Love You" is also serving total golden retriever energy and his fluffy hair just makes him look all the more adorable.
However, as cute as he looks, TaeOh is bold and confident when it comes to romance and expresses his feelings clearly and maturely.
In addition to Chae JongHyeop's visuals, his acting is also top-tier, natural, and effortless, as always, helping viewers get immersed in the story.
We truly have a new Hallyu icon in our hands.
"Eye Love You" is full of scenarios that will make your heart skip a beat and believe in true love again.
It might even make you want to find your own Yuri or TaeOh!
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