Actors Song Kang (송강) and Lee Jun-young (이준영) are teaming up once again for tvN's new drama, 'Two Hands, Two Sonatas.' Meanwhile, the film 'The Assassin(s)' has become a box office hit, surpassing 1 million viewers just four days after its release. On the drama front, 'Okay Let's Get Divorced' wrapped up its run with a disappointing 0% viewership rating.
'Two Hands, Two Sonatas': A Mother's Truth and a New Collaboration
tvN's 'Two Hands, Two Sonatas' follows the journey of two students who meet at an arts high school, depicting their friendship, love, rivalry, and growth as they become professional pianists. Viewers are particularly intrigued by the story of Kang Pio (강피오, played by Song Kang), who finally reunites with Choi Jung-yo (최정요, played by Lee Jun-young) after searching for him for nine years. According to a report by Soompi, even after Kang Pio discovers the shocking truth that his own mother was behind Choi Jung-yo's kidnapping, he doesn't avoid him and instead prepares to collaborate with him on stage once more. Upcoming episodes will show Kang Pio and Choi Jung-yo attending a Korean Symphony event together and facing the press, their determined expressions raising curiosity about what performance they are preparing. 'Two Hands, Two Sonatas' airs on tvN, a South Korean cable network, on September 26 at 9:10 PM KST.
https://www.soompi.com/article/1873226wpp/song-kang-teams-up-with-lee-jun-young-again-even-after-learning-truth-about-his-kidnapping-in-four-hands-two-sonatasMovie 'Assassin' cumulative audience 1,057,760
'Okay Let's Get Divorced' Ends with 0% Ratings, 'Dive into You' Premieres
The drama 'Okay Let's Get Divorced,' which garnered much anticipation as actress Lee Min-jung's (이민정) comeback project after six years, concluded its run on September 24 with a final episode rating of 0.3%, marking a disappointing end. According to Koreaboo, the drama never managed to break the 1% viewership barrier throughout its broadcast, ultimately finishing with ratings in the 0% range. Following its conclusion, viewer ratings and reviews have begun appearing on Dramabeans, leading to a variety of evaluations for the series.
Meanwhile, the fantasy romance drama 'Dive into You' (다이브 인투 유), starring Kim Ji-yeon (김지연) (Bona of WJSN) and Park Seo-ham (박서함), is set to premiere on September 26 at 10:30 PM KST. Soompi reports that the drama tells the story of A-list actress Yoon Ha-na (윤하나, played by Kim Ji-yeon) who swaps bodies with her twin brother Yoon Ha-ru (윤하루, played by Jang Se-hyuk) and uses an old camcorder to travel back in time to prevent the death of her first love, Jung Woo-jae (정우재, played by Park Seo-ham). Notably, the first episode will feature singer ZO ZAZZ in a special appearance as a street vendor who hands Yoon Ha-na the crucial camcorder. 'Dive into You' will also be available for international viewers via Viki.
Film 'The Assassin(s)' Surpasses 1 Million Viewers in Just 4 Days
The film 'The Assassin(s),' starring Yoo Hae-jin (유해진), Park Hae-il (박해일), and Lee Min-ho (이민호), has claimed the top spot at the box office, recording a cumulative audience of 1,057,760 viewers as of September 26, 7 AM KST—just four days after its release. Soompi reported that the film maintained its position at the top of the box office for three consecutive days since its premiere on September 23. The rapid success of 'The Assassin(s)' is injecting vitality into the Korean film industry.
October Sees a Flood of New Romantic Comedies
This October, a wave of new romantic comedy dramas is set to captivate audiences. According to a Facebook community, titles like 'Merry Berry Love,' 'Take Charge of My Heart,' and 'Love in Disguise' are slated for broadcast, promising to fill autumn evenings with excitement.
With a diverse range of dramas and films captivating audiences both in Korea and abroad, K-content continues to demonstrate its immense power. The expanded global accessibility through OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms is especially expected to further boost the popularity of K-dramas.
