Court and Courtship

If you enjoyed last week's "Student Trials and Flower Knights" piece, welcome to part two! Today I talk more pretty knights and pretty ladies of"Hwarang"and share some goodies from"Solomon's Perjury"as well my thoughts on them. I also share the usual drama news and whine about"Entourage"some more. At least my other show is doing well.

Fangirl to the Rescue

Reading somecharacter informationfor idol actressSolbin's role in"Solomon's Perjury"fills me with hope. She plays a girl who loves her pretty boys and whose skill will come in useful during the trial. I love the idea of the horrible "bimbo" stereotype subverted, because equating strength with traditionally male qualities is a rookie mistake in those trying to make more feminist works. Thenew postersfor the drama look fine as well. I have big hopes and big fears for it.

Youth of the Past

The premise of"Hwarang"might seem like more far-fetched Dramaland tales, but it is interesting to know thehistorical backgroundfor it. The series has released itssecond teasershowcasing comedic male bonding and introducing our lady inKo Ah-ra, who is the onlyfemale lead. Her character looks like a witness to the pretty, but it would be lovely if she is more than an object for romance. The drama isobviouslypromoting its men more, but it looks entertaining anyway.

Upcoming Drama Goodies

A lot of casting news this week. Firstly,Suzyhas beenconfirmedfor "While You Were Sleeping - 2017". The drama will be written byPark Hye-ryeonand produced byOh Choong-hwan.Lee Kyoo-hanjoins"Introvert Boss"as a reporter friend of the female lead and2PM'sJunhoturnsfancy directorfor"Mister Kim". ActressKo So-youngmakesa returnin drama"The Perfect Wife"as a woman who rediscovers herself. In non-casting news,"Man to Man"hasstillsofPark Hae-jinandLee Min-jeongout.

Followed Dramas

"Entourage"continues to be a painful experience and I am not-so-secretly hoping someone will throw its leading character off a cliff and spare everyone round him. There is so much wasted potential in this. "Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim" is doing better and I am excited about covering"Solomon's Perjury"starting next week. For now, here is mypreviewon it.

Written by:Orionfrom 'Orion's Ramblings'