We’ve got some news/speculation on how the protests against President Park is affecting North Korea, interesting moves from chaebol groups, and the un-canceling of a cancellation.
- The Park Geun-hye saga: “Probe zeros in on Park over corruption scandal,” “Reluctant Choi Soon-sil summoned by probe team after court order,” “Park calls her corruption allegations preposterous, colossal lies,” “Impeachment trial gets deadline,” and “S. Korea’s investigators to answer Denmark prosecution’s request.”
- “A Candlelight Effect: Kim Jong-un Bows to His People.” A look at how North Korea is responding to the protests in South Korea.
- “Back after Six Years: the ‘FEME 3.0’ Feminism Biennale.” An art/media exhibit centered on the idea that “women have a right to express themselves freely through art.”
- “Elderly People Now Outnumber Children.” In South Korea, that is. Just barely.
- “Chaebol moving away from feudal system of appointment the prince after king’s death.” After last year’s Lotte Group crisis, some chaebol groups are starting to have elderly fathers step down so sons can take over.
- “Running Man un-canceled!” I don’t even know what to do about this anymore.
- “Real-Time Ratings For ‘Defendant’ Hit Close To 20 Percent In 2nd Episode With Shocking Twist.” Wow, I feel like it has been ages since a show has started off that strong.
- “2017 SBS Dramas Carry On The Double Role Trend.” I didn’t know this was a thing, but carry on?
- “Cho Seung Woo And Bae Doona To Make Highly Anticipated Return To Small Screen.” Several people I follow on Twitter were very excited about this. I’m glad to see that pre-production hasn’t died off entirely.
- “Moon Chae Won In Talks For Drama Adaptation Of ‘Bride of the Water God.'” This was not how I hoped you would come back, but good luck?
- “US Remake Of ‘Good Doctor’ To Air Pilot Episode On ABC.” I forgot this was actually supposed to happen.
- “‘Saimdang, Light’s Diary’ Easily Takes First Place In Ratings With First Episode.” I hope they can keep those ratings or even improve them.
- “Lee Bo Young, Lee Sang Yoon, And More Confirmed For Upcoming SBS Legal Drama.” I may actually watch this for Lee Bo-young.