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Yoo Yeon Seok-Chae Soo Bin’s new K-drama’s high-ranking debut on Netflix, Fundex; Family by Choice ends on peak records | Web Series

Yoo Yeon Seok-Chae Soo Bin’s new K-drama’s high-ranking debut on Netflix, Fundex; Family by Choice ends on peak records | Web Series

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Dec 02, 2024 05:13 PM IST When the Phone Rings featuring Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin’s Wattpad-esque chemistry instantly climbed the K-drama ranks after its November 22 premiere. MBC drama When the Phone Rings, starring Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin, did the unthinkable in its debut week after the November 22 premiere on the South Korean network and Netflix internationally. The Wattpad-esque melodrama swooped in for its big moment, ranking 4th on Netflix’s Global TV (Non-English) chart with only two episodes released at the time. According to the Global Top 10 rankings updated for the week November 18 to 24, the series amassed 3.3 million views, cracking the record of the highest first-week viewership for a non-original Netflix drama. The show instantly got fans hooked and even overpowered the Netflix original K-drama Mr Plankton, registering its second week on the Top 10 since its November 8 premiere. While Family By Choice (right) closed its 16-episode chapter on JTBC on November 27, When the Phone Rings (left) premiered on MBC on November …

Bandish Bandits 2 trailer: Love, conflict and musical legacy take center stage as Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhry return | Web Series

Bandish Bandits 2 trailer: Love, conflict and musical legacy take center stage as Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhry return | Web Series

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Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry are all set to be back with another musical chapter with the second season of Bandish Bandits. The trailer of the show has finally dropped, and it teases a conflict between love and ambitions. It also shows one fighting to protect the musical legacy. Also read: Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry-starrer Bandish Bandits returns for season two, will premiere in December The season two of Bandish Bandit will debut on December 13. About the trailer The trailer, which dropped on Monday, sets the tone for a poignant and musical journey. It opens with the revelation that Naseeruddin Shah‘s character has passed away. His demise sets off a chain of events, as his family embarks on a quest to preserve his musical legacy, which appears to have been tarnished. The romantic drama show features actors Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry as Radhe and Tamanna, two musicians who come from different worlds of music. The trailer shows both of them come face to face in a musical battle where they have to …

When The Phone Rings cast apologises over Chae So Bin’s ‘offensive’ sign language scene: ‘No intent to mock..’ | Web Series

When The Phone Rings cast apologises over Chae So Bin’s ‘offensive’ sign language scene: ‘No intent to mock..’ | Web Series

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MBC’s When the Phone Rings kicked off with a bang—but not without controversy. In the premiere episode, Hong Hee Joo’s portrayal of a sign language journalist stirred up backlash, with some viewers feeling a particular scene allegedly mocked sign language. Despite the drama’s gripping storyline, the controversy left a sour note. On November 29, the production team took to the viewers’ bulletin board, offering a sincere apology: “We deeply regret causing concern with certain sign language scenes. When The Phone Rings(Netflix) When The Phone Rings receives backlash over a sign language scene The K-drama, centered around Baek SaEon (Yoo Yeon-Seok) and Hong Hee Joo (Chae So Bin), features the female lead as a sign language interpreter for a news program. In the premiere episode, a transmission error occurs during a live broadcast, causing the program to freeze on Hong Hee Joo’s sign for the word “mountain.” Unfortunately, the gesture is misinterpreted as an obscene hand signal, while the anchor continues with the segment on disaster preparedness. Also read: When The Phone Rings review: Yoo Yeon …

Byeon Woo Seok finally locks down new K-drama with beloved K-pop idol actress | Web Series

Byeon Woo Seok finally locks down new K-drama with beloved K-pop idol actress | Web Series

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Dec 02, 2024 07:53 AM IST Lovely Runner breakout star Byeon Woo Seok will reportedly lead a 2025 MBC drama. K-pop fans will especially be floored by his new co-star announcement. The moment K-drama fans have been desperately waiting for is finally here! Byeon Woo Seok is set to lead the acting charge in a new romance drama series. The South Korean star’s big break comes months after his last series, Lovely Runner, soared to shocking breakout success. Despite gaining an upward graph on his professional trajectory, the 20th Century Girl heartthrob has appeared to patiently weigh out his options while finally greenlighting this next career move. Byeon Woo Seok and IU will reportedly star in the 2025 K-drama Wife of a 21st Century Prince. (Instagram ) According to Kakao Entertainment’s December 2 announcement, Byeon Woo Seok will be romancing beloved K-pop idol IU in the upcoming MBC drama, “Wife of a 21st Century Prince” (working title). The former will step in as Lee Ahn, a prince singularly credited with his inherited identity as a …

When The Phone Rings review: Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin’s chemistry feels straight out of fanfiction | Web Series

When The Phone Rings review: Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin’s chemistry feels straight out of fanfiction | Web Series

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K-drama: When The Phone Rings When the Phone Rings(Netflix) Director: Park Sang-Woo Writer: Geoneomulnyeo (webtoon), Kim Ji Woon Where to watch: MBC/Netflix Genre: Mystery, Romance Release date: November 22 From the moment the opening credits rolled, I was hooked—just like the other K-drama fans who had been waiting for an absolute banger after months of drought. The plot? A mute wife and her icy husband. A classic pairing, but with a fresh twist of secrets and suspense. Their cold and distant marriage is jolted awake by a mysterious phone call that sets the stage for a riveting journey. Also read: Chris Martin dances with daughter Apple at Paris debutante ball, ex Gwyneth Paltrow joins for rare pic With every passing scene of intrigue, a slow-burn romance unfolds, marked by longing glances and unspoken words. You know a show is destined to deliver when its very first episode captivates viewers and plunges them into a fanfiction-inspired world brimming with mystery, suspense, and—let’s admit it—a face card that never declines. When the Phone Rings storyline Adapted from …

Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 full list of winners: Diljit Dosanjh wins Best Actor for Chamkila, Kareena Kapoor Best Actress | Web Series

Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 full list of winners: Diljit Dosanjh wins Best Actor for Chamkila, Kareena Kapoor Best Actress | Web Series

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The 5th edition of the much-awaited Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 was held in Mumbai on Sunday, December 1. Numerous celebrities, including actors, directors, showrunners, and technical crew, attended the awards ceremony. Nominations were unveiled across 39 categories for web series and films on Sunday evening ahead of the ceremony. Diljit Dosanjh played the lead in biopic Amar Singh Chamkila. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar bagged the highest number of nominations in 16 categories, with Guns & Gulaabs following with 12 and Kaala Paani with 8 nominations. Kota Factory Season 3, Made in Heaven Season 2 and Mumbai Diaries Season 2 had 7 nominations each. Here’s a full list of winners of the best web series and web films made this year, according to Filmfare: Series Category Best Series: The Railway Men Best Director Series: SAMEER SAXENA AND AMIT GOLANI (KAALA PAANI) Best Actor, Series (Male): Comedy : RAJKUMMAR RAO (GUNS AND GULAABS) Best Actor, Series (Male): Drama : GAGAN DEV RIAR (SCAM 2003: THE TELGI STORY) Best Actor, Series (Female): Comedy: GEETANJALI KULKARNI (GULLAK SEASON 4) …

Netflix’s When the Phone Rings hits ratings high; Tale of Lady OK off to promising start | Web Series

Netflix’s When the Phone Rings hits ratings high; Tale of Lady OK off to promising start | Web Series

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The winter K-drama season is in full swing, treating fans with fresh storylines and fresh new faces. Netflix‘s latest historical series, The Tale of Lady Ok, premiered on November 30 with impressive ratings, promising a mix of power struggles and romance. Meanwhile, the new MBC addition, When the Phone Rings has viewers obsessing over its intriguing mix of mystery, romance, and political drama, led by Yoo Yoon Seok and Chae Soo Bin. Here’s a closer look at how the weekend dramas fared this week. When the Phone Rings(Netflix) The Tale of Lady OK off debuts with strong ratings On November 30, the highly anticipated JTBC drama The Tale of Lady Ok, starring Lim Ji Yeon and Choo Young Woo, premiered to an impressive nationwide rating of 4.2% for its first episode, according to Nielsen Korea. Also read: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce react to big engagement announcement; fans propose wild ideas The story follows Ok Tae Young, a runaway slave in the Joseon era who manages to reinvent herself as a legal expert, helping those …

Gran Turismo to Her: Everything fresh and binge-worthy on OTTplay this week | Web Series

Gran Turismo to Her: Everything fresh and binge-worthy on OTTplay this week | Web Series

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As we all move into the festive mood again, working is getting difficult. The cold weather and that cosy blanket make you crave the weekends more than usual. The weekends call for either a party or a movie marathon. The latter is lucrative because the couch, a hot chocolate, and a blanket call in their embrace as the television plays some of the freshest content. This week in cinema on streaming has been quite eventful. OTTplay alone has had a rollercoaster ride, if we can call it one. This week saw the release of 14 new titles on streaming that have all landed under one umbrella with your OTTplay Premium subscription. Gran Turismo is getting its OTT release in India There is the adrenaline of racing, a love story, and stories about the bond between lovers, family, and friends. The mix of shows and movies is completely fresh or premiering on streaming after having a gala time on the big screen. For example, Gran Turismo is now available on Lionsgate Play, and that definitely is …

WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024 Live Updates: Iyo Sky’s Daredevil Act Leaves Fans Stunned

WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024 Live Updates: Iyo Sky’s Daredevil Act Leaves Fans Stunned

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WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024 LIVE Updates© X (Twitter) WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024 LIVE Updates: Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae vs Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Iyo Sky, and Bayley to begin proceedings at the WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024. Later, there will be a clash of titans as the likes of Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Solo Sikoa clash at the WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024. In the main event, the team of Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn and CM Punk will take on Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu, and Bronson Reed. Meanwhile, Gunther will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest while it is  Bron Breakker vs Sheamus vs Ludwig Kaiser for the Intercontinental Championship. LA Knight will take on Shinsuke Nakamura for the US title. Follow WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024 LIVE Updates here – December01202405:23 (IST) December01202405:16 (IST) WWE Survivor Series Live: WarGames is underway! Rhea Ripley was absolutely dominant as she took out Nia Jax and Raquel. However, …

The Great Indian Kapil Show: Krushna Abhishek hugs ‘Mama number 1’ Govinda; actor jokes about shooting his leg | Web Series

The Great Indian Kapil Show: Krushna Abhishek hugs ‘Mama number 1’ Govinda; actor jokes about shooting his leg | Web Series

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Nov 30, 2024 09:47 PM IST Krushna Abhishek finally reunited with Govinda on the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. The two shared a big hug and joked along with each other. Krushna Abhishek and Govinda put an end to their seven-year feud by hugging it out as they both made an appearance together on the latest episode of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show. The two danced together and Krushna fell on the feet on the actor to seek his blessings in what seemed to be a genuinely emotional reunion for the two. (Also read: Govinda and Krushna Abhishek end long ‘kalesh’ with a hug on The Great Indian Kapil Show, actor calls comedian a ‘gadha’) Govinda and Krushna Abhishek on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Krushna Abhishek and Govinda hug During the episode, Krushna Abhishek took Govinda along with him on stage to dance. The two of them shook a leg to the actor’s hit song ‘Filmon Ke Saare Hero’ to loud cheers from the audience. Krushna gave Govinda a massive …