Prison Playbook (Drama - 2017)

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  Park Hae-soo
  박해수
  As
  Kim Je-hyeok
  (김제혁)
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  Sung Dong-il
  성동일
  As
  Chief Jo Ji-ho
  (조지호 주임)
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  Jung Jae-sung
  정재성
  As
  Professor Myeong
  (명교수)
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  Lee Ho-chul
  이호철
  As
  Thug / Gal Dae-bong
  (건달 / 갈대봉)
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  Choi Moo-sung
  최무성
  As
  Jang Gi-soo / Kim Min-cheol
  (장기수 / 김민철)
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  Park Ho-san
  박호산
  As
  KAIST / Kang Cheol-doo
  (카이스트 / 강철두)

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  'Answer Me' Series Star PD Sin Won-ho to Come Back After 2 Year Break
  2019/05/14, Source
  Star producer Sin Won-ho is coming back after a 2 year break with a medical story. According to sources, Sin Won-ho is coming back with a humanism story based on the emergency room about doctors struggling to save lives. The drama is planned for November and actors' auditions are currently taking place. He is also reuniting with writer Lee Woo-jeong-I from "Answer Me 1988" for the first time in 4 years,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Ji Sung, Lee Se-young and Lee Kyu-hyung Confirm Leading Roles in "Pain Doctor Cha Yo-han"
  2019/04/17
  As saturated as we may be on doctors lately, this cast gives me pause, mainly to admire it and get excited over the potential. Ji Sung, Lee Se-young and Lee Kyu-hyung have accepted their previously offered roles for "Pain Doctor Cha Yo-han", a series revolving around doctors of Pain Management,...More

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  Cast of "Special Labor Inspector, Mr. Jo" Divulges Insider Info on Radio Show
  2019/04/08, Source
  The cast of "Special Labor Inspector, Mr. Jo" were featured on the MBC FM4U "Kim Shin-young's Afternoon Songs",...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Park Hae-soo and Lee Hee-joon Courted for Drama "Chimaera"
  2019/04/03
  PD Kim Do-hoon ("Medical Top Team", "The Sun and the Moon") is planning his return after a 6-year break, and his upcoming piece, "Chimaera", is courting one heck of an exciting duo. Actors Park Hae-soo and Lee Hee-joon are reportedly reviewing their respective casting offers favorably,...More

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  Han Yi-jin Cast in "Innocence"
  2019/04/01, Source
  Actor Han Yi-jin has been picked up for the role of detective Choi Seok-goo in the Park Sang-hyun-III film "Innocence". "Innocence" is about Hwa-ja (Bae Jong-ok), who doesn't recognize faces, who is suspected of poisoning someone to death. Her daughter Jung-in (Shin Hye-sun) decides to defend her mother and reveal the truth behind the case. It is director Park Sang-hyun-III's first commercial movie,...More

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  Kim Kim Sung-cheol to Star in "The Wind Blows" With Kam Woo-sung and Kim Ha-neul
  2019/04/01, Source
  Actor Kim Sung-cheol is starring in the new JTBC drama "The Wind Blows". "The Wind Blows" is a romantic drama about a man and a woman who fall in love again and protect their memories of love,...More

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  Kim Joon-han Stars in "One Spring Night"
  2019/02/20, Source
  Kim Joon-han is starring in "One Spring Night" with Han Ji-min and Jung Hae-in. MBC drama "One Spring Night" is the latest by director Ahn Pan-seok and writer Kim Eun. Kim Joon-han takes on the role of Kwon Ki-seok, an ordinary man in his 30s,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Lee Kyu-hyung Potentially Completes Love Triangle for "Her Private Life"
  2019/02/05
  In what will be amazing news if and when confirmed by the actor's side, Lee Kyu-hyung might be joining Park Min-young and Kim Jae-wook in "Her Private Life", and as a fellow lead, no less! The three will reportedly be in a love triangle, so get those hearts ready to be broken either way,...More

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  Kim Ki-moo and Jo Byeong-gyu Join "He Is Psychometric" with Jinyoung
  2019/01/22, Source
    Kim Ki-moo and Jo Byeong-gyu join the cast of "He Is Psychometric". "He Is Psychometric" is a comedy drama about a young man named Lee Ahn (Jinyoung) who can read people's secrets with just a touch of the skin and a young womannamed Yoon Jae-in (Shin Ye-eun) who has secrets that she wants to hide with her life,...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Co-stars Congratulate Park Hae-soo on His Wedding
  2019/01/14, Source
  The cast of "Prison Playbook" congratulated Park Hae-soo on his wedding. Park Hae-soo got married on the 14th of January in Seoul,...More

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  Park Hae-soo Marries on the 14th
  2019/01/13, Source
  Park Hae-soo is having a private wedding today in Korea. His bride is a woman 6 years younger than him. They met through a friend a year ago,...More

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  Park Hae-soo's Wedding Pictures
  2018/12/25, Source
  Park Hae-soo is getting married in 2019. His wedding pictures came out on the 26th. His bride-to-be is 6 years younger than him and they met through a friend a year ago,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Kang Ki-doong Takes On "Romance is a Bonus Book" as Mood Setting Newbie
  2018/11/30
  Kang Ki-doong is back as a social butterfly rookie in tvN's upcoming "Romance is a Bonus Book", starring Lee Jong-suk and Lee Na-young. We've already seen the actor attending the script reading, but since it's common for casting and character info to hit news after it, we now we get additional information on his role specifically,...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Park Hae-soo to Marry on the 14th of January
  2018/11/29, Source
  Park Hae-soo is getting married on the 14th of January. BH Entertainment announced this fact through media on the 30th,...More

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  Jung Hae-in to Attend the 2018 Asia Artist Awards
  2018/10/28, Source
  Actor Jung Hae-in will be attending the 2018 Asia Artist Awards. Jung Hae-in has become the nation's 'favorite younger brother' through his recent drama "Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food". He debuted in 2014 and starred in the dramas "The Three Musketeers - Drama", "Yeah, That's How It Is" and "Night Light" as well as movies "The King's Case Note" and "The Age of Blood",...More

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  Yoo Jae-myung to Marry Actress 12 Years His Junior
  2018/08/20, Source
  Yoo Jae-myung is getting married on the 21st of October. His wife-to-be is a theater actress who is twelve years younger than him. The couple has been dating for the past five years,...More

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  Jang So-yeon to Guest Star in "Big Forest"
  2018/08/14, Source
  Jang So-yeon is starring in the tvN drama "Big Forest" as Chae-wook. She's making a special appearance in the drama, which is based in a neighborhood called Daerim-dong in Seoul. It's a black comedy drama about a ruined celebrity named Shin Dong-yup, a pitiful loan shark named Jung Sang-hoon and Korean immigrant Im Chung-ah (Choi Hee-seo) and it is produced by the crew from "Prison Playbook" and "SNL Korea",...More

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  [Interview] Kim Sung-cheol Is a Fan of Multitalent Sin Won-ho
  2018/08/12, Source
  The 2017 tvN drama "Prison Playbook" discovered many outstanding actors including Kim Sung-cheol who left a fine impression in this drama. Kim Sung-cheol was first known in musicals and debuted on the small screen with producer Sin Won-ho's "Prison Playbook". Every drama Sin Won-ho makes such as "Answer Me 1997" and "Answer Me 1988" becomes the topic of conversation with high viewer rating and the discovery of new talent. To be in one of his dramas alone is a great honor to rookies. Kim Sung-cheol beat out the competition and climbed aboard the Sin Won-ho ship,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Kim Kyung-nam-II Courted for "Where Stars Land"
  2018/07/24
  Actor Kim Kyung-nam-II, whose most recent notable roles have been in "Prison Playbook" and "Come and Hug Me", has received an offer from upcoming airport-themed drama "Where Stars Land", and apparently a number of other works as well,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Jung Min-sung Makes Special Appearance in "Your Honor"
  2018/07/19
  Upcoming courtroom drama "Your Honor" has landed actor Jung Min-sung ("Land of Happiness", "Mother - Drama"), who has confirmed his guest role in it. The news comes with some basic information on his traits, and on his character connections,...More

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  Jung Hae-in Attends DIOR Event Snappy Black Suit
  2018/06/26, Source
  Jung Hae-in attended a DIOR even and thanked the brand for the invitation on Instagram,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Kim Sung-cheol and Jung Chae-yeon Lead Musical Drama "to.Jenny"
  2018/06/12
  Love and music go hand in hand for upcoming drama "to.Jenny", which has confirmed Kim Sung-cheol of "Prison Playbook" drama-fame, and Jung Chae-yeon as its leads. The two will be using their acting and musical skills for a story of love for people and love for music,...More

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  [Interview] Jung Hae-in Wants to Rely on His Acting and Not on His Looks
  2018/06/12, Source
  We first met Jung Hae-in two years ago on the SBS drama "Yeah, That's How It Is". There have been many interviews since and his impression left a solid impression. He was a rookie, but he was calm and peaceful,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Seo Ji-hoon Joins Moon Chae-won and Yoon Hyun-min in "Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter"
  2018/05/14
  A casting addition in the works for quite a while has finally been confirmed, and fresh audience darling Seo Ji-hoon will be joining "Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter" as a potential husband for heroine Moon Chae-won's titular fairy, a 699-year-old creature who is looking for the reincarnation of her husband in the modern age,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Kim Joon-han Joins Kim Jung-hyun and Seohyun in "Time - Drama"
  2018/05/04
  "Prison Playbook" darling, Kim Joon-han has chosen quite an interesting project once more. The actor will be joining Kim Jung-hyun and Seohyun in "Time - Drama", which is the story of a man who spends his last hours fighting for the sake of a woman whose life is ruined,...More

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  54th Baeksang Arts Awards 2018 - Dramas: Winners List
  2018/05/03
  The 54th Baeksang Arts Awards 2018 ceremony was held on May, 3 2018 presented by Shin Dong-yup, Suzy and Park Bo-gum. Here are the winners for dramas,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Timeless Loves and Hectic Work
  2018/04/28
  Dramaland has a little bit of everything for everyone lately, and today I take a look at romance, work and crimes. If you are feeling really adventurous and in need of balance, you will hopefully find several goodies to watch this upcoming drama season. With the current season on the way and more new titles coming, we have a lot to look forward to,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Prison Playbook"
  2018/04/28
  There are all manner of slice-of-life stories out there, but it is a genre not as loved by Korean drama as it is by other industries. The famous "Reply" series' creators take a bold step in creating "Prison Playbook", a slice-of-life story you never knew you absolutely needed in your life. From the most mundane luxury of a hot shower, to the bonding forming in a place where privacy and freedom are a concept of the past, the drama dives right into its themes,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Culinary Wooing and Impending Lawsuits
  2018/04/21
  Nothing beats the torture of food-themed Korean drama when one is on a calorie deficit, but today I swallow my pain (and a piece of cake) to bring you new goodies from "Wok of Love". Stylish food is followed by stylish violence and a duo clashing in lawsuit-worthy ways for "Lawless Lawyer", while we have plenty of new stills and videos from other upcoming works, as well as and casting news,...More

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  54th Baeksang Arts Awards 2018 : Most Popular Actor Nominees List
  2018/04/16, Source
  The 54th Baeksang Arts Awards 2018 ceremony will be held on May, 3 2018, here are the nominees for most popular actor,...More

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  54th Baeksang Arts Awards 2018 - Dramas : Nominees List
  2018/04/16, Source
  The 54th Baeksang Arts Awards 2018 ceremony will be held on May, 3 2017, here are the nominees for dramas,...More

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  Lee Tae-sun to Join "Suits" as Elite Lawyer
  2018/04/11, Source
  Rookie Lee Tae-sun is starring in "Suits". "Suits" is a drama based on bromance between a legendary lawyer (Jang Dong-gun) from the top law firm in Korea and a genius rookie lawyer (Park Hyung-sik),...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Timely Drama Resurrections
  2018/03/31
  I don't know what the Easter bun bun brings you this year, but happy holidays to those celebrating. Today I share another kind of appropriately scheduled resurrection with you in the form of the upcoming premiere for drama "Miracle That We Met"; the story of a man waking up in another, dead man's body. In other news, Dramaland is on another casting rampage,...More

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  Kim Kyung-nam-II to Star in "Come and Hug Me"
  2018/03/27, Source
  Kim Kyung-nam-II from "Prison Playbook" is coming back with "Come and Hug Me". He takes on the role of Hyeon-moo, a leading character,...More

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  Jung Sang-hoon, Kim In-kwon, Son Dam-bi and Kim Sung-cheol Join "That Night"
  2018/03/27, Source
  Jung Sang-hoon, Kim In-kwon, Son Dam-bi, and Kim Sung-cheol have been courted for the movie "That Night". Jung Sang-hoon from the movie "Gate" made a reputation for himself in "Woman of Dignity", which led to a role in "My Husband Oh Jak-doo" and finally in "That Night",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Mixed Goods and Fashionable Bromances
  2018/03/24
  The smörgåsbord of dramas continues onto this upcoming week, as we have different genres and approaches to choose from. The following weekdays see the premiere of "A Poem a Day", "Switch - Change The World", and "Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food", covering the medical, the legal and the romantic genres for a rich selection, while "Suits" is getting its foot in the promotional door,...More

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  [Lily's Take] Jung Hae-in's First Fan Meeting in Taiwan
  2018/03/05, Source
  Actor Jung Hae-in successfully won the hearts of his Taiwanese fans as his first fan meeting ended with huge success,...More

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  [Lily's Take] Park Ho-san Replaces Oh Dal-soo in "My Mister"
  2018/02/28, Source
  Actor Oh Dal-soo finally admitted to sexual assault and apologized to the public. As Oh Dal-soo left the upcoming drama "My Mister", actor Park Ho-san was selected to take over his role in the drama,...More

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  Jung Hae-in and Park Hae-soo's Adorable "Prison Playbook" Memory
  2018/02/28, Source
  A picture of Park Hae-soo and Jung Hae-in during "Prison Playbook" re-surfaced. Last month, Jung Hae-in posted a picture on his Instagram hashtagged #Prisonplaybook,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Jung Hae-in for "Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food"
  2018/02/26
  Upcoming romantic drama "Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food" has shared stills of its leading man, Jung Hae-in, in the role of the titular "me" being bought food with a side order of love. The character looks bright and ready to take on the world, which should make for a nice foil to the world-weary heroine,...More

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  Park Ho-san Turns Down Role in "Switch - Change The World"
  2018/02/22, Source
    Actor Park Ho-san from "Prison Playbook" turned down "Switch - Change The World" due to scheduling issues,...More

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  Krystal Is Pretty in Yellow
  2018/02/13, Source
  Girl group f(x) member and actress Krystal leads a simple daily life. She posted a picture on her Instagram,...More

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  "Life Bar" Park Hae-soo and Park Ho-san
  2018/02/08, Source
  Park Hae-soo and Park Ho-san from "Prison Playbook" made their first ever TV show appearances. They joined tvN show "Life Bar",...More

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  [Lily's Take] Jung Hae-in's Perfect Fit in Uniform
  2018/02/07, Source
  Actor Jung Hae-in has done it again! He greeted the viewers with a pleasant surprise in the new movie "Heung-boo: The Revolutionist" where he plays the role of King Heonjong,...More

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  [Interview] Krystal Says That "Prison Playbook" Is a Big Step in her Career
  2018/01/29, Source
  Krystal from the girl group f(x) is now re-defining herself as the actress Krystal. She debuted in 2009 with the group and started acting in 2010. She starred in "More Charming by the Day", "The Heirs", "Bride of the Water God 2017" and more,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Social Battles and Doppelgangers
  2018/01/27
  An abundance of casting news have come to make things interesting for another week and we have a lot of new media from upcoming and new dramas. Today I revisit "Drama Stage - Fighter Choi Kang-soon" and I take a first look at the premise of "Switch - Change The World". I do love this time when new titles and information on previously teased ones pop up. It makes me feel coddled,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 16 (Final) Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2018/01/26, Source
  Added episode 16 (final) captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  Jung Woong-in to Star in "Switch - Change The World"
  2018/01/25, Source
  Jung Woong-in is starring in the SBS drama "Switch - Change The World" right after "Prison Playbook", according to his agency. He takes on the role of a gallery director Geum Tae-woong. The drama is due in March so he's currently preparing for the work,...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Lee Kyu-hyung Talks About His Role and Drug Awareness
  2018/01/24, Source
  "A drug addict may seem cute, but using the drug can't be glorified. It was a good ending". Actor Lee Kyu-hyung played the character 'Hae-rong' Yoo Han-yang in the tvN drama "Prison Playbook". Han-yang was arrested for abusing drugs as soon as he was released from prison and the actor claims it was shocking for him, too,...More

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  [Press Release] Prison-themed TV Drama a Hit in South Korea
  2018/01/23
  'Prison Playbook' wraps up strongly with staggering viewership rate a remake version of Japan's award-winning drama, 'Mother - Drama' premieres on january 24 Asia's leading content and media company CJ E&M's weekly drama 'Prison Playbook', ended its two month journey with an average viewership rate of 11.2% for its final episode and a peak of 13.2% (Nielsen Korea),...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Jung Hae-in On Board for "Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food"
  2018/01/22
  In a smooth case of "offered" leading to "accepted", Jung Hae-in has become the young man to receive the titular food from the titular noona of "Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food". The drama is about a woman in her 30s who lacks direction in life and her romance with her best friend's younger brother,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 15 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2018/01/19, Source
  Added episode 15 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Jung Kyung-ho Poses with Park Hae-soo
  2018/01/18, Source
  Actor Jung Kyung-ho took a selfie with Park Hae-soo on the final day of "Prison Playbook". He posted a picture on Instagram saying, "I don't want to say goodbye. I wish Park Hae-soo luck,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Ends on a High
  2018/01/18, Source
  No one expected the drama to be this good. "Prison Playbook" ends on the 18th and it is the most searched drama on portal sites. The stories of the people in Room 6 were craftily shaped and captured the viewers' attention. Kim Je-hyuk (Park Hae-soo) who was about to be released from prison was on the verge of danger because of chief Yeon (Joo Seok-tae),...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Sin Won-ho Creates Another Hit
  2018/01/18, Source
  The tvN drama "Prison Playbook" ended on the 18th. When it began, many were unsure if the drama could live up to the acclaim that the "Answer Me" series director Sin Won-ho had earned,...More

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  Jung Hae-in and Lee Kyu-hyung's Friendship Outside of "Prison Playbook"
  2018/01/17, Source
  Jung Hae-in posted a picture he took with Lee Kyu-hyung on his Instagram.,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Lee Kyu-hyung Relapses After Release
  2018/01/17, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", Han-yang (Lee Kyu-hyun) starting using drugs again,...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Lee Suk Gets married
  2018/01/14, Source
  Actor Lee Suk is getting married. He's getting married to his girlfriend on the 27th of January in Seoul,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Stars Go Marching In
  2018/01/13
  2018 has entered with a bang and that includes some big celebrity names returning to Dramaland for ambitious projects. We have a few such news bits this week that you can read more about and I also take a look at fresh material for "Children of a Lesser God". Between casting news, trailers and a hefty dose of stills, we have another busy week in Dramaland,...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Kiss in a Drama of 2017 - And the Winner Is......
  2018/01/13
  The kiss. It is often the crowning glory, highlight, and turning point of a rom-com. 2017 saw many sizzling kisses and you cast your vote for your favorite,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 14 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2018/01/13, Source
  Added episode 14 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 13 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2018/01/12, Source
  Added episode 13 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Lisa's Drama Casting Bites] No Numbing Needed for This News
  2018/01/11
  Thursday casting news bites are plentiful, raining down from drama gods and promising good things. Dramaland always does that, promises good things on which it sometimes delivers. However, today's casting is looking quite juicy, and I'm happy to see these actors getting work,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Lee Kyu-hyung Gives Jung Hae-in Advice
  2018/01/11, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", Yoo Jung-woo (Jung Hae-in) was anxious,...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Drama of 2017 - And the Winner Is...
  2018/01/10
  Competition was fierce this year for the top 16 dramas of the year. You, HanCinema readers, voted and let your voices be heard. Which drama did you pick for Best Drama of 2017?,...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Lee Kyu-hyung's Childhood Photo
  2018/01/10, Source
  Actor Lee Kyu-hyung of "Prison Playbook" posted a childhood photo on his Instagram,...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Lee Kyu-hyung Brings Food Truck for Cast and Crew
  2018/01/10, Source
  Lee Kyu-hyung who plays Hae-rong in "Prison Playbook" posted pictures on his SNS on the 10th of the cast and crew enjoying the food truck he hired,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Lee Kyu-hyung Comes Out
  2018/01/10, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", Hae-rong/Yoo Han-yang (Lee Kyu-hyung) confessed that he is gay to to Je-hyuk (Park Hae-soo) and Joon-ho (Jung Kyung-ho),...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Actor in a Drama of 2017 - And the Winner Is...
  2018/01/09
  2017 saw fantastic actors land interesting, challenging, and engaging roles. We've fallen in love with so many of their performances. You voted to let us know who you think is the best actor of 2017,...More

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  Choi Soo-young Sends Boyfriend Jung Kyung-ho a Coffee Truck
  2018/01/07, Source
  Girl's Generation's Choi Soo-young supported her boyfriend, Jung Kyung-ho,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Teasers and Stylish Temptations
  2018/01/06
  Take a big step into a hopefully lovely 2018 to view all the upcoming drama goodies we can enjoy for yet another year. Dramaland has gone on a promotional spree after the slow holiday season and we have a lot of new teasers for several series coming up. As I look to future dramas for my picks, I am ever so slightly tempted to watch "Misty" on my free time,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 12 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2018/01/06, Source
  Added episode 12 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Scene Stealer in a Drama of 2017 - And the Winner Is...
  2018/01/05
  Each drama has that actor or actress who, despite not being top billed, manages to steal the scene with their powerful acting. You cast your vote for your favorite scene stealer, and now it's time to see who won,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 11 captures for the Korean drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2018/01/05, Source
  Added episode 11 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Jung Woong-in Faces a Crisis
  2018/01/04, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", Mr. Na told the chief that Mr. Paeng (Jung Woong-in) should be disciplined for his actions,...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] HanCinema's Top Drama Picks of 2017 - And the Winner Is...
  2018/01/03
  Between all of the fun variations of fantasy dramas, the court dramas, the beautiful love lines, and the exciting villains, the 2017 drama offering was rich, which made choosing our favorites here at HanCinema was not easy. But we presented you with our favorite six dramas of the year and you voted for your favorites of our favorites,...More

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  [Lily's Take] Jung Hae-in Thanks his Fans for the Coffee Truck
  2018/01/03, Source
  Actor Jung Hae-in expressed his gratitude to the loyal fans who sent a coffee truck to his filming set,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Jung Woong-in Praises Lee Kyu-hyung
  2018/01/03, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", Ddolmani (Ahn Chang-hwan) joined a new room,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Killer Ratings and Returning Mysteries
  2017/12/30
  The New Year is upon us and so are a ton of award ceremonies, but Dramaland news are bountiful. Today I take a look at the first teasers for "Misty" and "Return". I also share the casting and photo goodies brought to us by "Mystery Queen Season 2". There are a lot of promising shows coming up in 2018 and my grabby hands are ready,...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Drama Kiss - Cast Your Vote!
  2017/12/29
  It's that time, folks. We're on the last category of the 2017 HanCinema Awards and it's a sexy one: Best Kiss in a 2017 Drama. It's the moment when our couples finally express their feelings for each other in steamy form,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 10 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2017/12/29, Source
  Added episode 10 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  Dramas Draws Attention with Production Accidents and Delays
  2017/12/28, Source
  Popular dramas are being postponed due to lack of time. The first drama to do this was the tvN drama "Prison Playbook". Two episodes on the last week of December are being replaced with specials and short dramas,...More

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  Yoo Yeon-seok and Son Ho-jun on the Set of "Prison Playbook"
  2017/12/28, Source
  Yoo Yeon-seok and Son Ho-jun were on the set of "Prison Playbook". They appeared on the set to show support for director Sin Won-ho with whom they worked on "Answer 1994". They prepared a coffee truck as a gift,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Explains the Okbarazi Website
  2017/12/28, Source
  tvN drama sources for "Prison Playbook" explained that okbarazi.com was a place where inmates in prison with no outside sources asked for favors,...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Drama - Cast Your Vote!
  2017/12/27
  As we near the end of the HanCinema Awards, it's time to introduce the category of "Best Drama". Starting today, December 27th, you have until January 10th to vote for your favorite of the year's top sixteen dramas. From fantasy to time travel to thriller to court room, 2017 has delivered and now it's time to hear what you thought of the year's offerings. Results will be released for each category starting December 30th. And now, let's take a look at the nominees for "Best Drama of 2017,...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Actor in a Drama - Cast Your Vote!
  2017/12/26
  The leading man in a drama is the left hand to a leading actress' right in dramaland. He infuses a drama with charisma, energy, sensitivity, and a deep understanding of character and plot. The year of 2017 has seen many leading man who embody these qualities, but now its time for you to choose your favorites from December 26th to January 9th,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Ko Sung-hee and Sukku Son as Trouble Duo in "Mother - Drama"
  2017/12/22
  We're expanding our look into the cast of "Mother - Drama" twofold this week, as we get stills of Ko Sung-hee ("While You Were Sleeping - 2017", "My Beautiful Bride") as Hye-na's negligent mother as well as casting information for Sukku Son as the mother's boyfriend,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 9 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2017/12/22, Source
  Added episode 9 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Drama - Scene Stealers of 2017 - Cast Your Vote!
  2017/12/21
  This year has been hot with amazing dramas. Strong leads and strong stories guide them. And every once and a while, a drama has something extra special: a scene stealer. A person who is so exceptional on screen that one can't help but be riveted by his or her performance. The year of 2017 has seen quite a few of these amazing actors so without further ado, let's check out the captivating nominees,...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Krystal in Black Padded Jacket
  2017/12/21, Source
  Krystal posted a picture on Instagram with a caption that read "Ji-ho " who is her character in the drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Park Hae-soo's Warm Past
  2017/12/21, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", Kim Je-hyeok (Park Hae-soo) was funny. He worked on getting better and practiced hard during prison life. He wanted to tell Ji-ho (Krystal), but they had broken up,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Jung Woong-in Tsundere Personality
  2017/12/20, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", head of department Paeng (Jung Woong-in) showed his human side. Joon-ho (Jung Kyung-ho) judged Paeng as old-school for swearing, threatening, and calling people names. Paeng didn't think he was old-fashioned at all,...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] HanCinema's Top Drama Picks of 2017 - Cast Your Vote!
  2017/12/19
  It's been a great year for dramas and we at HanCinema have gotten to enjoy many of them. We watch, review, analyze, follow news, read your reactions, and enjoy the fruits of dramaland. During all the time we spend in dramaland, a few 2017 dramas have spoken to each of us personally. William, our resident film and drama critic; Orion, our drama reviewer, news hoarder, and daily rambler; and me, Lisa, your friendly managing editor, have all gathered to share our favorite dramas of the year. Let's check out which dramas we each picked as our top two and then we'd love to hear about yours,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Synthetics and Beasties
  2017/12/16
  With the year nearly at its end, new drama concepts and trends are emerging for 2018. Artificial intelligence and science-fiction may just be getting their chance beyond romancing robots and "Memories of the Alhambra" certainly sounds interesting on paper. We are also one week away from the premiere of "A Korean Odyssey", so we get to enjoy a barrage of promotional goodies,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 8 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2017/12/16, Source
  Added episode 8 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 7 captures for the Korean drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2017/12/15, Source
  Added episode 7 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Jung Woong-in Looks into Jung Hae-in's Case
  2017/12/13, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", there was a potential break in Yoo Dae-wi's (Jung Hae-in) case,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] First Stills of Lee Bo-young in "Mother - Drama"
  2017/12/11
  At long last, we get our first peek into the Korean remake for a beloved Japanese drama and it's amazing how simply looking at a solid actress can get one's excitement going. Lee Bo-young ("Whisper", "God's Gift - 14 Days") is pictured as the seemingly cool and collected temp school teacher, Nam Soo-jin. Despite her cold appearance, the heroine connects with a student name Hye-na,...More

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  Park Hae-soo and Im Kang-hee End 3-Year Relationship
  2017/12/10, Source
  Park Hae-soo and Im Kang-hee broke up. Several sources say they have decided to remain friends and they have told their friends that it's over,...More

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  Hyun Bin and Kang So-ra Break Up After a Year of Dating
  2017/12/10, Source
  Hyun Bin and Kang So-ra ended their relationship,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Taking the Stage
  2017/12/09
  The time has come for short dramas to shine and today I take a look at two premiering this very weekend. I also share casting news from two others as well as my hope for the future of these and perhaps full length dramas as well. I am also getting busy with dramas again, so bring on all I have time for, Dramaland,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama First Look] "Prison Playbook"
  2017/12/09
  Get ready for the most exciting life in a cell and I am not being facetious here. "Prison Playbook" is slice-of-prison-life in and out, with its dangers, sorrows, joys, bonding and even a good bit of humor. I was not sure what I was signing myself up for with this, having had no experience with the creators aside from hearing of their OTP baiting in the "Answer Me" dramas. So let us take a look at how they tackle something like this,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 6 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2017/12/09, Source
  Added episode 6 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 5 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2017/12/08, Source
  Added episode 5 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Spoiler] Is Jung Hae-in Misunderstood in "Prison Playbook"?
  2017/12/07, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", a key character joined Room 6: Captain Yoo (Jung Hae-in), a man who had beaten his subordinate to death. Even the guards were careful around him,...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Jung Hae-in's Impactful First Appearance
  2017/12/06, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook" on the 6th, Jang Bal-jang (Kang Seung-yoon) got out of prison and Yoo Dae-wi (Jung Hae-in) appeared as the newest inmate,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Knights, Multitaskers and Goodbyes
  2017/12/02
  We are officially in Christmas month and this means that we can consider everything a present and feel so very coddled. Today I look at the lovely selection of diverse dramas coming out next week and share new goodies from dramas we will be seeing shortly. I am ready for my drama presents and I hope we get a lot of good shows,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 4 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2017/12/02, Source
  Added episode 4 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added Episode 3 Captures for the Korean Drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2017/12/01, Source
  Added episode 3 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] "A Korean Odyssey" Lands Netflix Deal
  2017/11/30
  Well, there you have it, folks. Upcoming fantasy drama "A Korean Odyssey" has been picked up by Netflix for worldwide distribution. Netflix's Vice President of Content Acquisition, Rob Roy says that he is happy to bring Korean content to the world and part of said content lately have been "Argon" and "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Park Hae-soo Quits Baseball
  2017/11/30, Source
  On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", Professor Ko (Jung Min-sung) was forcefully taken to an interview set up by the prison warden. Je-hyeok (Park Hae-soo) said, "That interview is mine so the professor can go back to his room,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook" Krystal as Park Hae-soo's Ex-Girlfriend
  2017/11/29, Source
  F(x)'s Krystal is making a name for herself in "Prison Playbook" as Jeong Soo-jeong. She plays Park Hae-soo's ex-girlfriend. On the latest episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", Je-hyeok (Park Hae-soo) was transported to the West Prison after the second trial,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Family Bonds
  2017/11/25
  It has been a week filled with all manner of family as this year and the beginning of the next bring us different types of works on the theme. "Miracle That We Met" is a body-swapping story of a person with two families and I am intrigued by the premise. "The Most Beautiful Goodbye" is closing in and "Mother - Drama" has my attention,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 2 captures for the Korean drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2017/11/25, Source
  Added episode 2 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 1 captures for the Korean drama 'Prison Playbook'
  2017/11/24, Source
  Added episode 1 captures for the Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Lee Bo-young's "Mother - Drama" Holds First Script Reading
  2017/11/23
  Be still, my heart, as "Mother - Drama" is finally making its approach. The work is based on a Japanese series of the same title about a school teacher who kidnaps an unfortunate child in hopes of providing her with a better life away from her abusers. I started the award-winning original a while back and I think the Korean remake is a good motivator for me to finish it, because I did not cut my time with it short due to lack of interest,...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Krystal cries over Park Hae-soo's sentence
  2017/11/23, Source
  Krystal cried over her ex-boyfriend Park Hae-soo's sentence. On the second episode of the tvN drama "Prison Playbook", Ji-ho (Krystal) cried for Je-hyeok (Park Hae-soo),...More

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  [Spoiler] "Prison Playbook", like never seen before
  2017/11/22, Source
  tvn"s new drama, "Prison Playbook", has begun. It's the first Korean drama to be based in a prison and tells the story of a professional baseball player, Je-hyeok (Park Hae-soo), acclimating to prison life,...More

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  Korean dramas starting today 2017/11/22 in Korea
  2017/11/22, Source
  Korean dramas starting today 2017/11/22 in Korea "Nothing to Lose" and "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Juggling Work and Romance
  2017/11/18
  Love is in their air and so is the bickering that comes with it, as "Jugglers" makes some giggle-worthy and endearingly embarrassing first impressions. Where would Dramaland be without its mixed genres lately, however. Today I take a little look at dramas about to premiere and offer the usual goodies. I also have some very exciting and fun news for those who enjoy the weekly ramblings of yours truly,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Preview] "Prison Playbook"
  2017/11/18
  It takes all kinds of communities to make our world and a prison one is not the kind we often imagine when hearing the word. "Prison Playbook" is brought to us by the creators of the "Answer Me/Reply" series and it is time we get acquainted to such a community through a baseball star turned criminal overnight. Premise Kim Je-hyeok (Park Hae-soo) is a baseball superstar who has it made. In a surprising twist, the celebrity becomes a convicted criminal and has to adjust to prison life. The series follows him as he experiences his new home and new network behind bars,...More

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  "Prison Playbook" Director Sin Won-ho is fond of Choi Sung-won
  2017/11/15, Source
  Director Sin Won-ho is fond of Choi Sung-won from "Answer Me 1988". A press conference for the new tvN drama "Prison Playbook" was held in Seoul on the 15th and director Sin Won-ho talked about Choi Sung-won who had recovered leukemia,...More

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  [Video] Added teaser and updated cast for the upcoming Korean drama "Prison Playbook"
  2017/11/12, Source
  Added teaser and updated cast for the upcoming Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] You've Got Male
  2017/11/11
  Dramaland's love for all manner of plots involving law enforcement is quite obvious, but boy do we have a lot of goodies about detectives, real and fake, this week. Crime and punishment is very manly lately and today I take a look at some upcoming naughty boys once more. We also have the releases of first teasers for many new dramas. Things are looking quite promising for the upcoming months,...More

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  Choi Sung-won to cameo in "Prison Playbook"
  2017/11/05, Source
  Actor Choi Sung-won will make a special appearance in "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Just Keep Swimming
  2017/11/04
  The big ol' drama machine never stops spinning and this is true throughout what has been an eventful and no doubt emotionally charged week for many. Today I look at the new goodies from "Untouchable" and "Prison Playbook" as we go into the season of manly bonding. Silly Ori gets a bit serious this week, as I close with what I feel is important for us all to remember,...More

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  [Video] Added teaser for the upcoming Korean drama "Prison Playbook"
  2017/11/03, Source
  Added teaser for the upcoming Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Photos] Two gorgeous new posters for Park Hae-soo and Jung Kyung-ho's "Prison Playbook"
  2017/11/01, Source
  "Prison Playbook" has released posters that are artfully planned. The first depicts guard and convict walk in different directions, but are highly aware of each other. Both are in sharp focus while the prison they are in blurs in the background. This brings the characters to life as does the question floating betwee them: Life doesn't end in here, right? The same line courses beside Park Hae-soo's face in the second where he is pitted against the same background, but looking wary of the camera. Beautifully done. I'm intrigued,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Cooking Hacks and Prison Living
  2017/10/21
  It seems that I always find my way back to crime-related drama content even when I am not actively looking for it and this time around I take a look at "Prison Playbook", which I had not given much attention to before. I also bring you deadly stills and teasers from "Bad Guys Season 2". May the upcoming imaginary crime pay off,...More

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  [Photo] Baseball and prison in new poster for "Prison Playbook"
  2017/10/20, Source
  The poster for "Prison Playbook" looks like just another promotion for a sports drama, but then there are key elements that morph it into something really interesting like the handcuffs on the pitcher's left hand or the fence and concrete walls of the prison that stands side-by-side with the stadium seats. One of our characters, I assume a lead, is probably a baseball player, or former baseball player. With the PD from the "Answer Me" series at the helm, I don't mimd not having any details. Don't let me down, PD Sin,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Bad Boys and Fake Detectives
  2017/10/14
  After the torrential downpour of dramas on our poor time-deprived souls last week, it is time to look forward in anticipation of new shows and new adventures. This week brings us a lot of casting news as well as some goodies from "Bad Guys Season 2" and the main cast of "Doubtful Victory", a drama with a fun hidden identity premise,...More

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  Jung Hae-in to star in "Prison Playbook"
  2017/10/11, Source
    Jung Hae-in has been cast in "Prison Playbook". He will be joining Park Hae-soo, Jung Kyung-ho, Sung Dong-il, Choi Moo-sung, Jung Woong-in, Yoo Jae-myung, Krystal, Im Hwa-young, and more in this drama based on life in prison and the stories of the people there,...More

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  Im Chul-hyung to star in "Prison Playbook"
  2017/09/14, Source
  According to his agency, Im Chul-hyung who has appeared in the movies "Roman Holiday", "Gate" and more, will be coming back with the drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  From Kim Eun-sook, the Hong Sisters and Noh Hee-kyeong, will tvN 'Drama Empire' reconstruct?
  2017/08/16, Source
  tvN is on its way to recover the modifier 'Drama Empire'. A fancy line-up of star writers are standing by from the end of the year to early next year. tvN "Mr. Sunshine" has been arranged for broadcast on Saturdays and Sundays starting early next year,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Man-Holing It Up
  2017/07/22
  Dramaland is back to firing on all cylinders as new dramas are being announced and upcoming ones ramp up their promotional efforts. This week I take a little look at the surprisingly funny "Live Up to Your Name", I share my Ori-feels over "Mystery Queen 2" and also a few thoughts on my upcoming dramas. Here be manholes and hopes for a fun second half of my summer,...More

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  [Photos] Updated cast and added first script reading images for the upcoming Korean drama "Prison Playbook"
  2017/07/19, Source
  Updated cast and added first script reading images for the upcoming Korean drama "Prison Playbook",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Resurrections and False Prophets
  2017/07/15
  The new drama season is upon us and it brings all manner of goodness. We have romance, crime, mystery and of course the much beloved fantasy thrown into the mix. Today I share goodies from and some thoughts on "School 2017" and "Reunited Worlds". I also present to you my chosen upcoming dramas for episode reviews and share drama news for this week, which includes plenty of casting announcements. We have a busy season ahead,...More

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  Upcoming Korean drama "Prison Playbook"
  2017/07/15, Source
  Added the upcoming Korean drama "Prison Playbook"'s page to HanCinema database,...More

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  Park Hae-soo and Jung Kyung-ho in Sin Won-ho's "Prison Playbook"
  2017/07/10, Source
  Actors Park Hae-soo and Jung Kyung-ho are starring in director Sin Won-ho's latest "Prison Playbook". Director Sin Won-ho is known for his continuous success with the "Answer" series,...More