Red Velvet's Kim Yerim x Actor Kang Sanjun Star in Adult Youth Healing Drama 'Azure Spring' Explained by Furuya Masayuki on 'Furuya's ABEMA K-drama TIMES' Official YouTube
ABEMA is exclusively and freely distributing the adult youth healing drama 'Azure Spring,' starring Red Velvet's Kim Yerim and actor Kang Sanjun, as the world's fastest release. Furuya Masayuki, a specialist in Korean popular culture, explains the drama on 'Furuya's ABEMA K-drama TIMES,' with the video now available on official YouTube.
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ABEMA, the 'new future TV,' offers over 1000 Korean dramas, movies, K-POP programs, and popular audition shows across various genres, including school dramas, romantic comedies, suspense, and historical dramas.
Furuya Masayuki, known as a specialist in Korean popular culture and active as a radio DJ, event MC, and journalist, has now featured 'Azure Spring'—currently being distributed exclusively and for free as the world's fastest release on ABEMA—in his program 'Furuya's ABEMA K-drama TIMES,' where he introduces Korean dramas and K-POP programs to watch on ABEMA with behind-the-scenes stories.
'Furuya's ABEMA K-drama TIMES'
https://youtu.be/4nVXgqJXB4o
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'Azure Spring' is an adult youth healing drama about Anna, a once-famous swimmer who became afraid of the future after an accident, and Deokhyun, a man trapped in his past. They coincidentally meet on a remote island far from the city and, as haenyeo (female divers) and haenam (male divers), confront themselves through free diving. For them, with their shattered dreams and unhealed wounds, the sea is not just waves but a place of solace for their lost paths. Through diving into the sea, gathering marine life, and sharing and cooking it, Anna and Deokhyun gradually confront themselves, embrace their old wounds, and rediscover the meaning of life.
Anna is played by Kim Yerim, a member of the idol group Red Velvet, who has appeared in numerous dramas such as 'Blue Birthday' and 'Bitch X Rich.' Deokhyun is played by actor Kang Sanjun, who has continuously appeared in popular works such as 'Marry My Husband' and 'Esquire: Lawyers Who Dream of Becoming Lawyers.'
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I myself watched this drama and was first captivated by the beauty of its visuals. The setting is Tongyeong, a city located in the southern part of Korea, also known as the 'Naples of the East.' This area boasts a Mediterranean-like beauty and is known as one of Korea's premier summer resorts. The biggest highlight of the program is the beauty of the colors symbolized by 'Azure' in the title: the blue of the sky, the blue of the sea, and the blue of the city's rooftops. In the beautiful location of Tongyeong, the process of two wounded individuals gathering marine life, sharing meals, and rediscovering the meaning of life is sure to heal the hearts of viewers.
Furthermore, this work is in a 'web drama' format, with each episode lasting about 30 minutes, making it appealing for easy viewing during commutes or spare time. The short runtime also features an abundance of dishes made with Tongyeong's famous seafood and wild vegetables. In the first episode, a 'seaweed soup,' essential for birthdays in Korea, is made over a wood fire, and a jeon (pancake) combining freshly caught sea squirt and water celery (minari) appears, conveying deliciousness visually.
When you feel like pausing and taking a deep breath in your busy daily life, please immerse yourself in the world of 'Azure Spring.'
In addition, ABEMA is currently distributing other popular works for free, including 'Adieu Solo,' which depicts the 'behind-the-scenes' of a dating reality show, 'Is It a Coincidence?' starring Chae Jong-hyeop, and 'Man and Woman: A 7-Year Dilemma' starring SUPER JUNIOR's Lee Donghae. Please enjoy them.
■ABEMA World's Fastest, Exclusive Free Distribution 'Azure Spring' Overview
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Program URL: https://abema.tv/video/title/795-1
Cast
Seo Anna: Kim Yerim
Yoon Deokhyun: Kang Sanjun
Baek Sujeong: Ko Juhee
Jeong Gite: Jeong Hyeonmin
■ABEMA K-POP/K-drama SNS Accounts
X (formerly Twitter) account: https://twitter.com/abema_kpopdrama
Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/kpop_abema
TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@abema_kpopdrama
YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/@Kpop_ABEMA
Furuya Masayuki, known as a specialist in Korean popular culture and active as a radio DJ, event MC, and journalist, has now featured 'Azure Spring'—currently being distributed exclusively and for free as the world's fastest release on ABEMA—in his program 'Furuya's ABEMA K-drama TIMES,' where he introduces Korean dramas and K-POP programs to watch on ABEMA with behind-the-scenes stories.
'Furuya's ABEMA K-drama TIMES'
https://youtu.be/4nVXgqJXB4o
*Please embed the video in the article*
'Azure Spring' is an adult youth healing drama about Anna, a once-famous swimmer who became afraid of the future after an accident, and Deokhyun, a man trapped in his past. They coincidentally meet on a remote island far from the city and, as haenyeo (female divers) and haenam (male divers), confront themselves through free diving. For them, with their shattered dreams and unhealed wounds, the sea is not just waves but a place of solace for their lost paths. Through diving into the sea, gathering marine life, and sharing and cooking it, Anna and Deokhyun gradually confront themselves, embrace their old wounds, and rediscover the meaning of life.
Anna is played by Kim Yerim, a member of the idol group Red Velvet, who has appeared in numerous dramas such as 'Blue Birthday' and 'Bitch X Rich.' Deokhyun is played by actor Kang Sanjun, who has continuously appeared in popular works such as 'Marry My Husband' and 'Esquire: Lawyers Who Dream of Becoming Lawyers.'
© OZ Arena Inc. All Rights Reserved.
I myself watched this drama and was first captivated by the beauty of its visuals. The setting is Tongyeong, a city located in the southern part of Korea, also known as the 'Naples of the East.' This area boasts a Mediterranean-like beauty and is known as one of Korea's premier summer resorts. The biggest highlight of the program is the beauty of the colors symbolized by 'Azure' in the title: the blue of the sky, the blue of the sea, and the blue of the city's rooftops. In the beautiful location of Tongyeong, the process of two wounded individuals gathering marine life, sharing meals, and rediscovering the meaning of life is sure to heal the hearts of viewers.
Furthermore, this work is in a 'web drama' format, with each episode lasting about 30 minutes, making it appealing for easy viewing during commutes or spare time. The short runtime also features an abundance of dishes made with Tongyeong's famous seafood and wild vegetables. In the first episode, a 'seaweed soup,' essential for birthdays in Korea, is made over a wood fire, and a jeon (pancake) combining freshly caught sea squirt and water celery (minari) appears, conveying deliciousness visually.
When you feel like pausing and taking a deep breath in your busy daily life, please immerse yourself in the world of 'Azure Spring.'
In addition, ABEMA is currently distributing other popular works for free, including 'Adieu Solo,' which depicts the 'behind-the-scenes' of a dating reality show, 'Is It a Coincidence?' starring Chae Jong-hyeop, and 'Man and Woman: A 7-Year Dilemma' starring SUPER JUNIOR's Lee Donghae. Please enjoy them.
■ABEMA World's Fastest, Exclusive Free Distribution 'Azure Spring' Overview
© OZ Arena Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Program URL: https://abema.tv/video/title/795-1
Cast
Seo Anna: Kim Yerim
Yoon Deokhyun: Kang Sanjun
Baek Sujeong: Ko Juhee
Jeong Gite: Jeong Hyeonmin
■ABEMA K-POP/K-drama SNS Accounts
X (formerly Twitter) account: https://twitter.com/abema_kpopdrama
Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/kpop_abema
TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@abema_kpopdrama
YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/@Kpop_ABEMA