00:00Hello Dramamaniacs, I'm Eli and as always I welcome you to The Ark of Dramas.
00:07In today's video I'll be talking about news from the world of Korean dramas and some gossip, so let's get to it.
00:16We begin today's video by talking about the dramas that NBC has announced for the first half of 2026.
00:22First up is the drama In Your Radiant Season, a romance and mystery series starring Lee Song-yong and Choi Jong-hyo as a fashion designer and an animator.
00:37After a mysterious accident, he loses his hearing, but seven years later she reappears in his life like a spring breeze.
00:45In Your Radiant Season is directed by Jong-san-hee and Kim Jong-ye and written by Yo-sung-hee.
00:53As I've already told you, the drama will premiere in the first half of 2026, but we'll have to wait to find out the exact date.
01:01Secondly we have the romantic comedy drama Perfect Crown, in which South Korea is a constitutional monarchy,
01:10Byung-so, a prince and Aiyu, a chevon heiress.
01:14Despite her wealth, her commoner status makes her an unwelcome person in high society.
01:20And he, despite being royalty, cannot become king.
01:25Although she initially pursues him for his title, their marriage of convenience eventually becomes something more.
01:32Perfect Crown is directed by Park Joon-hoa and written by Yoo-hae, who won second prize in NBC's 2022 writing contest.
01:43Finally, we have the comedy-action drama 50's Professionals.
01:48In 50's Professionals, Shin Ah-yeon, Oh Yeon-se and Ho Son-te become three seemingly normal men who have fallen from grace.
01:56However, one of them is a former special operations agent, another is a North Korean spy with amnesia, and the other is a legendary retired gangster.
02:08Although they may have been forgotten, they haven't disappeared, and they still have half their lives left to change things.
02:17The drama is directed by Han Dong-wa and written by Jang Gon-so.
02:21For example, these three dramas will premiere on NBC sometime in the first half of 2026, but as I've already mentioned, we'll have to wait to find out their exact premiere dates.
02:34We continue talking about the dramas that S.P.S. has announced for 2026.
02:40The network has announced dramas of various genres that feature star-studded casts.
02:45First up, we have God and Law Film, which is directed by Shin Yun-hung and written by Kan Chol-gyu and Kim Ga-yong.
02:54God and Law Film is a comedy drama, investigation and occultism starring Yoo Yeon-sook, who plays Shin Iran, a lawyer whose name means with the gods.
03:07Iran has a special peculiarity: it is possessed by its phantom clients.
03:13Something that leaves the CEO of the law firm Tebek, played by Kim Jong-nam, completely confused.
03:23The trailer that has been released for the drama also shows us that Iran earns Tebek's lawyer, played by Isong, a glass of water being thrown in her face.
03:34Despite Iran complaining about how exhausted he becomes due to the possessions, he does everything he can to help the ghosts who seek his help, because as he himself says, if he doesn't, who else will listen to their stories?
03:47The God and Law film will be released in March 2026.
03:51We continue with Sold Out Again Today, written by Jin Seung-hee and directed by An Yong-gyon.
03:58Sold Out Again Today is a romantic comedy set in the countryside.
04:03The drama stars An Yo-sook, who plays farmer Matthew Lee, whose idyllic and peaceful lifestyle changes drastically when he meets Damie Jin,
04:16a shopping show host played by Che Won-bin.
04:20Her latest project revolves around a specific type of Zeta, which is what leads her to pursue Matthew.
04:27It seems that Ye-jin needs her to make a deal with the character played by Kim Bong, so she decides to relentlessly pursue Matthew.
04:38Sold Out Again Today will premiere in April 2026.
04:42We continue talking about Wicked World, formerly known as Brave New World, which is written by Kang Yeon-ju and directed by Kang Tae-sook.
04:52Wicked World is a comedy, romance, and fantasy drama that includes a time travel story that takes the protagonist from the Yo-sung era to the present day.
05:02In Ji-yeon plays a historical villain who is executed with poison, but comes back to life after a director yells "cut" on a film set.
05:13She now lives in the present day and inhabits the body of an unknown actress, which leads her to cross paths with the capitalist monster played by Hong-nam Jung.
05:25Wicked World will premiere in May 2026.
05:29Another drama that SBS has planned for this year is Manager Kim, which is written by Na Dae-jung and directed by Lee Seung-yeon and Lee Soo-un.
05:40Manager Kim is a crime noir drama starring So Yi So, who plays a single father with a seemingly normal job,
05:49But it actually hides a secret that could turn it into a ticking time bomb.
05:55He is a spy whose work as a double agent has put him on North Korea's most wanted list.
06:02Furthermore, his existence shouldn't be known in South Korea, but when his daughter disappears, he risks everything and joins Choi Dae-jung and Jung Jong-ho to confront Yoo Sang-wook and rescue her.
06:16Manager Kim will premiere in the second half of 2026, but the exact date is not yet known.
06:23SBS has also announced the second season of Flexport Coop, which is written by Kim Ba-da and directed by Kim Jae-hung.
06:32Ann Bo-hyun returns to this action comedy as a bumbling cop who's always getting into trouble.
06:40Alongside him will be Jung Un-che, who will be the new leader of the violent crimes team.
06:45The second season of Flexport Coop will premiere in the second half of 2026.
06:51Then we have Doctor X from White Mafia Ira, which is written by Pyong Sung-gung and directed by In Jong-nim.
06:59In the drama, Kim Ji-won plays surgeon Gye Su-jong, whose colleagues make deals for money and power beyond their white paws.
07:08However, Su-jong refuses to be intimidated, which earns her the nickname Doctor X.
07:16Doctor X from White Mafia Ira will premiere in October 2026.
07:21And finally, we have the second season of Good Partner, which is written by Choi Yoon-ha and directed by Kim Gar-am.
07:29Jang Na-ra returns in this second season as divorce lawyer Chao Ng-yong,
07:35who teams up again with a rookie lawyer, in this case played by Kim Ye-yung.
07:41The second season of Good Partner will premiere in the second half of 2026.
07:47We continue talking about a premiere because on January 2nd, the tvN drama Our Universe unveiled a new poster and its premiere date.
07:57Our Universe stars Bei-nyok and No-yong-wi and is a romance drama that follows the story of two people who are related by marriage.
08:06And that despite having many misunderstandings between them, they end up raising their nephew Uyu together.
08:13which leads them on a journey of personal growth and a romance blossoms between them.
08:19In the drama, Bei-nyok plays Son Tae-hyun, a photography assistant who lives life by going with the flow.
08:25while No-yong-wi plays Woo-hyun-jin, a relative by marriage of Son Tae-hyun,
08:32who has clashes with him while they are raising their nephew together.
08:36The poster shows Uyu, the protagonists' nephew, alongside the phrase
08:41My universe that fell from the sky like a disaster without warning.
08:44Our Universe will premiere on February 4th.
08:48The production team of the ENA drama Honor has unveiled the first promos for the series.
08:54Honor is a thriller and mystery drama based on a Swedish series
08:59which tells the story of three lawyers who face a massive scandal related to their past.
09:06Ina-yong, Jong-un-che and Yi-chong-ha play three lawyers who met at university,
09:12who have been longtime friends and who work as lawyers at the Elan Yei law firm,
09:18that specializes in representing victims of crimes against women.
09:23When a secret buried for 20 years comes to light and disrupts their lives,
09:29The three women fight with persistence and determination, showing an unbreakable bond and resilience.
09:37In the first poster we see Ina-yong as Jung-na-yong, Jong-un-che as Kang-shin-ye and Yi-chong-ha as Hwang-yong-jin.
09:46Honor will premiere on February 2nd.
09:49We continue with sad news because actor An-sung-gi has passed away at the age of 74.
09:55On January 5, An-sung-gi's agency, Artist Company, announced the tragic news that the actor had passed away around 9 a.m.
10:05The actor had been diagnosed with leukemia in 2019 and had undergone treatment.
10:11The following year they said he was cured, but during a check-up they discovered that the cancer had returned.
10:18And the actor continued to focus on his treatment until recently.
10:22The agency issued a statement that read as follows:
10:26Somos Artist Company, the agency that represents actor An-sung-gi.
10:31Actor An-sung-gi passed away on January 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the age of 74.
10:38With a deep sense of duty towards his work and unwavering sincerity,
10:43An-sung-gi walked alongside the history of Korean popular culture.
10:47His performances were always directed towards people and life itself.
10:53And through numerous projects, it offered a profound resonance and comfort across different eras and generations.
11:02Above all, more than being an actor, he cherished dignity and responsibility as a human being.
11:08He consistently showed the same respect to the artists, seniors and juniors, and to everyone on set.
11:16He was a national actor in the most literal sense.
11:19Artist Company is deeply saddened by this sudden news.
11:23We pray for his rest and offer our sincere condolences to his family.
11:30Our condolences to his family and friends.
11:32On January 2nd, the new Kids platform unveiled the first poster for Wind Up,
11:40Jeno and Yemin's new drama from NCT.
11:44Wind Up is a teen drama that focuses on the story of a high school student
11:50who is a baseball pitcher, but can no longer throw a strike,
11:53and of a transfer student who proclaims himself their manager.
11:57The sports drama is directed by Kim Song-ho and will focus on the friendship between the two students.
12:04Jeno plays Woo-jin, who was once a promising baseball pitcher,
12:10while Yemin will play the transfer student Tae-hee.
12:14The poster shows the two characters in their baseball uniforms
12:18and the phrase appears in the image
12:20The dream that was faltering has found its place.
12:23Wind Up will premiere on Kids on January 16.
12:27We continue talking about IU, which ended 2025 with generous donations.
12:33On December 31st, Edam Entertainment, IU's agency,
12:38announced that to mark the end of the year,
12:41IU had donated a total of 200 million won under the name IU-ENA,
12:47a combination of IU's name and her fan club, U-A-ENA.
12:52The donation will be used to help several vulnerable groups.
12:57The funds will be distributed equally, with 50 million won going to the Korean Single Mothers' Families Association,
13:07the National Center for Children's Rights, The Snail of Love and the U-Yang Foundation.
13:12The donations will help single mothers facing economic and social difficulties.
13:19to children leaving foster care to help them prepare for independent living,
13:25to cochlear implant surgeries and hearing aids for people with hearing disabilities,
13:31and to help with food for the elderly who are at risk of going hungry during the winter.
13:39Anio Sob will make an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
13:43On December 31st, Anio Sob's agency, The Present Company,
13:49He announced that the actor will appear on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
13:55which will be broadcast on January 12th.
13:57On January 2nd, Fable Company announced that Nam-Yu Hyuk has signed an exclusive contract with them.
14:04The agency commented,
14:06Nam-Yu Hyuk is an actor who has broadened his acting range, excelling in a wide variety of genres.
14:12We are delighted to be working with Nam-Yu Hyuk, who has built a solid career,
14:17constantly challenging himself and trying new things, instead of sticking to a single image.
14:23We will support him as he shows new facets and faces new challenges in the future.
14:29and we will try to become a reliable partner so that he can walk while remaining true to himself as an actor.
14:37Fable Company also represents other actors such as Cho-Yu Shik, Young Son-Yi, Park Young-Woo and Hong-Bing-Gi.
14:44Yu-Yu Hyuk-Nu has announced his plans to get married, along with the news that he is retiring from the world of acting.
14:51On January 1st, the actor announced via Instagram that he is getting married and retiring from acting after a 15-year career.
15:02In his post, Yu-Yu Hyuk-Nu wrote the following.
15:05Hello, I'm Yu-Yu Hyuk-Nu. First of all, Happy New Year. I wish you all a year filled with happiness.
15:12I'm writing this because I want to tell you something as we begin the new year.
15:17I have met a wonderful person with whom I want to spend the rest of my life.
15:22And after much thought, I have decided to end my 15-year acting career to build a simple life by his side.
15:30The 15 years I spent just thinking about acting after debuting at 21 have been truly precious to me.
15:38That is why I deliberated on this decision for a long time, before finally sharing it with all of you.
15:45Now, for the first time in my life, I have someone I want to protect and I want to build a happy life with that person.
15:53Please look favorably upon my life with that wonderful person who has been with me for the past 4 years and who is also my best friend.
16:03I hope your 2026 is filled with happiness and health.
16:07Thank you. Sincerely, Yu-Yu Hyuk-Nu.
16:10Congratulations to Yu-Yu Hyuk-Nu and his future wife.
16:14Let's take a look at the images the actor shared in his post.
16:18We continue to talk about Bion-Usov because on January 2nd the hospital is moving.
16:48Severance of Yonsei University announced that on January 1st, Bion-Usov donated 100 million won to help with the treatment costs of pediatric and adolescent patients.
17:01The actor commented, "I'm happy to be part of the efforts that help pediatric and adolescent patients regain their health and support them and their families as they head towards a brighter future."
17:16I hope this donation will provide practical help for treatment and recovery, and I will do everything I can to continue helping.
17:24Bion-Usov added, with the arrival of 2026, I hope that everyone, including young patients and their families, can dream with hope.
17:35And we conclude today's video by talking about Nana because the actress who suffered a robbery with burglary has received a countersuit from the thief.
17:45On November 15, 2025, the Gurí police station revealed that they had arrested a man in his 30s for breaking into Nana's house and threatening her and her mother with a gun while demanding money.
18:00Although Nana and her mother allegedly confronted the armed robber, her agency Sublime revealed that both were injured by him.
18:09Later, police said that the injuries Nana had inflicted on the armed robber were in self-defense.
18:18On January 2, several media outlets reported that the thief had sued Nana for her actions during the struggle.
18:28In response to the information published by the media, Nana's agency issued the following statement.
18:34Hello, this is Sublime. We are issuing our official statement regarding today's news about our artist Nana.
18:44Regarding the robbery and assault incident involving our artist Nana, a thorough investigation by the authorities has clearly confirmed the criminal acts of the perpetrator.
18:58During the crime, the armed assailant caused serious harm to Nana and her family, and the resulting physical and psychological pain continues to this day.
19:09Despite this, and without showing any sign of remorse, the perpetrator has sued Nana, exploiting her public image and causing secondary harm through inhumane conduct.
19:22Our highest priority is to protect the rights and interests of our artists.
19:28In relation to this matter, we will take all possible legal, civil and criminal action against the perpetrator.
19:36We will continue to respond responsibly until the end to ensure that our artists do not suffer further harm.
19:43Thank you.
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