Drama / Movies / TV

[article] Actor Jang Keun-suk’s new series sold big in Japan

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Credit: YONHAP NEWS

SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) — The South Korean epic series “The Royal Gambler” with star actor Jang Keun-suk has been pre-sold to a Japanese television broadcaster, industry sources said on Thursday.

The SBS TV series was sold to KNTA, a Japanese broadcaster specializing in hit Korean shows, for about US$150,000 per episode, sources said. This translates to a total of US$3.6 million for the full 24-episode series.

The drama will premiere in Japan in early April, with the full series slated to air starting May.

The epic series depicts the fateful rivalry of two royal princes of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), with a rich blend of romance, action, competition and “bromance.”

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[article] (LEAD) Actor Jang Keun-suk wants to start anew with ‘The Royal Gambler’

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Credit: YONHAP NEWS

SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) — South Korean actor Jang Keun-suk said Thursday he wants to start his 30s with a clean slate with the title role in the upcoming TV series “The Royal Gambler.”

“I’ve always wondered whether I’ve been too complacent with my ‘pretty’ image throughout my 20s,” he told reporters at a press conference at SBS in Seoul. “By playing Dae-gil, which is my first TV role since turning 30 this year, I want to get rid of that and become something else.”

Jang turned 30 this year in Korean age reckoning.

In the period drama set in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the young Baek Dae-gil is born to King Sukjong and a maid who connives to become a consort despite having already married a destitute gambler. Soon after his birth, he is abandoned by his mother and is raised by her former husband who turns him into a skilled high roller.

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[Rice Wreaths] Light and shadow… JKS’ unyielding spirit changes the world, Daebak!

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Well, I don’t know where to start about our rice wreath project this time…
We’ve sent rice wreaths several times before on his press conferences and events, but above all, this one will be the most memorable for us. We really appreciate all eels who joined and support the donation. Especially, I want to thank our admins and a talented eel, Eve Yap who drew this impressive ‘Dae Gil’ JKS on the banner… We’re really happy to have you, Eve.
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[How to watch] SBS ‘Daebak (The Royal Gambler)’ live with good quality

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As there are so many updates to post here to promote Jang Keun Suk’s new drama ‘Daebak (The Royal Gambler)’, it’s a bit late to share how to watch it live on the internet this time. As you know through watching ‘Produce 101’ right now, there are many ways. Above all, I recommend to register SBS website even if it’s a bit troublesome because we can vote for SBS drama awards (Netizen Popularity Award and Best Couple Award) with the registered ID. If you’re interested in it, please follow the instruction.

SBS new drama ‘Daebak (The Royal Gambler)’ is going to premiere on March 28th 22:00. Please be sure to watch it live!

0) To register, it requires ID check. You need to prepare an image file of your ID (ex. passport or driver’s license). That means you have to take the photo to upload it on SBS website as ID.

1) Access to SBS website and click this area.
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