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Alice Oseman and the executive producer of 'Heartstopper' needed a diverse cast to portray the novel characters. Yasmin Finney explains she has never seen a Netflix casting call for a trans actor.
With Netflix yet to approve a 'Heartstopper' Season 2, Alice Oseman explains she has ideas for the following installments. The creator explains the novels explore darker themes with optimism.
South Korean cellist Bae Boum-jun found relatability with the character Sang-tae, played by actor Oh Jung-se. Oh met the fan in 2020 and kept the promise he made when he won Best Supporting Actor at the KBS Awards.
The first season of 'Yumi' Cells' left fans excited to see if Yumi will act on her feelings for Yoo Babi. The K-drama creators teased the second season would focus on the two characters.
Joe Locke spent a lot of time in isolation back home in the Isles of Man after landing the role of Charlie Springer in 'Heartstopper.' The actor was committed to his role and even made a playlist.
Netflix's 'Heartstopper' was not shy in including sweet and swoon-worthy kisses between its two lead characters. To break the tension, Kit Connor would joke his co-star Joe Locke had bad breath.
Jonathan Bailey is known for his on-stage work and starred in 'Broadchurch' before playing Anthony Bridgerton. The actor also played the role of Ash in 'Replaceable' in the second season of 'Chewing Gum.'
In 'Tomorrow,' Joong-gil learns Goo Ryeon was part of his past while having a nightmare. Fans put the pieces together and what happened between the two grim reapers tied to Jun-woong.
During the duration of 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One,' fans theorized and got their hopes up that the lead characters would get a fairytale ending. Instead, the K-drama depicted first loves and impressionable moments in life.
'Heartstopper' creator Alice Oseman once did not believe in using romance for her story characters. She felt Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring needed a romance to tell their story.
Afterlife K-drama often involves the presence of otherworldly entities like spirits or grim reapers. 'Tomorrow' centers on employees of the afterlife, led by the Jade Emperor, to save lives on the brink of death.
Actor Joe Locke plays the leading role of the kind-hearted Charlie Spring in Netflix's 'Heartstopper.' The series tells an LGBTQ story as Charlie experiences genuine love with rugby player and classmate Nick Nelson.
'Heartstopper' tells an LGBTQ story of Charlie Spring and his unlikely friendship with rugby player Nick Nelson. Their story was first a graphic novel of the same name published in 2019.
Male leads are not always the first to initiate a kiss in K-dramas. In 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One,' Na Hee-do takes the chance and has her first kiss with Baek Yi-jin.
Kate Sharma makes it clear in the first episode of 'Bridgerton' Season 2 that she was only focused on Edwina's suitors. Fans do not agree with the term 'spinster' used on Kate.
Since Mike Jeffries's departure in 2014, Fran Horowitz became the new CEO in 2017 after working to revamp Hollister in 2014. Abercrombie & Fitch now caters to Millenials entering adulthood who want inclusivity.
There were many couples from 'Single's Inferno' fans rooted for like Se-hoon and Ji-yeon. After the show's end, their collab videos and hangouts tease a possible relationship.
There are still more drama-filled love stories to explore in the 'Bridgerton' universe. Julia Quinn's novel has Gregory get married last in an emotionally driven love triangle.
Lee Junho and YoonA teased their chemistry for their upcoming K-drama during the MBC Music Festival in January. The idols-turned-actor will star in a romantic comedy by 'All of Us Are Dead' writer.
In 'Happiness,' Sae-bom runs into a zombie-infested cargo truck and uses force to make a point. Some fans see her as a strong lead while others say her actions created consequences.