On June 24, MBC released the first full teaser for the upcoming supernatural period drama, "Scholar Who Walks the Night." Based on a Daum webtoon, "Scholar Who Walks the Night" is set within an alternate Joseon period. Lee Yoo Bi portrays Jo Yang Sun, a noblewoman who is reduced to poverty when her father is falsely accused of treason against the monarchy. Faced with few other options, Yang Sun disguises herself as a man and peddles books to local villagers. During one of her outings, she encounters a mysterious man.
Lee Joon Ki is Kim Sung Yeol, a weary vampire who is plagued by memories of his deceased lover, Lee Myung Hee. Kim So Eun is cast in the dual roles of Myung Hee and Choi Hye Ryung, her present-day counterpart.
The period drama benefits from its stellar cast, which includes Lee Soo Hyuk as the malicious Vampire Gwi, TVXQ's Changmin as Crown Prince Lee Yoon and Lee Hyun Woo, in a brief supporting role.
"Scholar Who Walks the Night" premieres on July 8 on MBC in the Wednesday-Thursday 10 p.m. KST time slot previously occupied by "Warm and Cozy."
SBS' "The Time We Were Not in Love" is a Korean adaptation of the popular 2011 Taiwanese drama "In Time with You," which starred Bolin Chen and Ariel Lin. Ha Ji Won portrays Jang Ha Na, a woman who mistakenly initiates a challenge to secure a marriage partner when she misreads a message from her male pal whom she has known for more than 20-years. Lee Jin Wook is Choi Won, her lifelong friend, who jokingly hinted that Ha Na was getting older. As they struggle to find suitable partners, they realize that were actually in love with one another.
"The Time We Were Not in Love" premieres on June 27 on Saturdays and Sundays in the 10 p.m. KST time slot.
"A Werewolf Boy" star Park Bo Young leads the cast of the upcoming tvN supernatural series, "Oh My Ghost." She portrays No Bong Sun, a cloistered and shy girl who is constantly being berated during her work as a sous chef. Her personality and circumstances change when she is possessed by Shin Soo Ae, a sinful ghost portrayed by Kim Seul Gi. Bong Sun harbors an unrequited crush on Kang Sun Woo (Jo Jung Suk), a famous chef. The tables on their situation are turned when Soo Ae helps to push Bong Sun towards him.
"Oh My Ghost" premieres on July 3 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. KST.
The web series, "We Broke Up" released a musical teaser on June 24. "We Broke Up" stars 2NE1's Dara (Sandara Park) and WINNER's Kang Seung Yoon as a musically inclined couple who broke up under the pressures of their future aspirations.
Dara portrays No Woo Ri, a young woman who is seeking full-time employment. Kang Seung Yoon is Ji Won Young, a part-time worker who also participates in an indie rock band. Based on a Naver webtoon, "We Broke Up," will air through Mnet's OnStyle, YG Entertainment, and YG K-Plus TV. The series premieres on June 29 at 7 p.m. KST.
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