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Siblings, romance and mystery all rolled into one in Netflix original 'Dear Hongrang'
True Korean beauty is set to return, weaving mystery into a high-stakes romance involving secrets. Set against a moody, historical backdrop, Netflix Korea's latest original "Dear Hongrang" centers on Hongrang (Lee Jae-wook), who reappears after a mysterious 12-year disappearance with no memory of his past. His stepsister, Jae-yi (Cho Bo-ah), suspects he may not be who he claims to be. The project comes from a powerhouse team that includes Kim Hong-sun, the director behind Netflix’s Korean adapta
May 13, 2025 -
'Yumi's Cells' to return for season 3
Tving’s hit original series "Yumi's Cells" is returning for a third season. Set to premiere in the first half of 2026, the upcoming installment arrives three years after the second season wrapped, reuniting fans with actor Kim Go-eun as the series' main lead, Yumi. Director Lee Sang-yeob and writers Song Jae-jung and Kim Kyung-ran, the creative team behind the first two seasons, are also confirmed to return. Season 3 will pick up with Yumi having realized her longtime dream of becoming a writer,
May 13, 2025 -
Trump's film tariffs might actually help South Korea
On May 4, US President Donald Trump declared 100 percent tariffs on all foreign-made films, arguing that aggressive incentives from other countries were driving productions abroad and threatening the survival of the US film industry. No additional information has since been provided on how the tariffs will be imposed and the lack of details in the announcement has drawn backlash from governments and entertainment industries around the world. France’s culture minister has since pledged to defend
May 12, 2025 -
'Veiled Musician' expands globally with SBS, Spotify
The audition program "Veiled Musician," which selects top singers based solely on their voices, is expanding into a global project in partnership with Korean broadcaster SBS. "Veiled Musician" is a blind audition program where participants sing from behind a curtain, concealing their face, age and all other identifying details. The competition focuses purely on vocal talent and musicality. The series launched in 2018 under the title "Blind Musician" through Naver TV and YouTube. In 2023, the sho
May 9, 2025 -
'Reborn Rich' confirmed for Season 2
"Reborn Rich," the series that swept awards and achieved global popularity for its adrenaline-filled narrative of a man seeking revenge after being reborn into the chaebol dynasty that wronged him, is officially returning for a second season. Season 2 is poised to expand its scope with a storyline designed for a global audience. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the upcoming season will stretch beyond the world of Koran conglomerates, introducing new characters and an expanded univ
May 9, 2025 -
'Tastefully Yours' to bring in classic K-drama romance, Tom-and-Jerry dynamics
Genie TV's upcoming drama, "Tastefully Yours," starring veteran Korean actors Go Min-si and Kang Ha-neul is set to channel a playful dynamic reminiscent of Tom and Jerry through the lens of a modern-day romantic comedy. The 10-part series follows Beom-woo (Kang Ha-neul), a chaebol scion determined to secure his inheritance by acquiring small restaurants. His strategic spree leads him to cross paths with Mo Yeon-joo (Go Min-si), a fiercely independent chef who runs a one-table restaurant and refu
May 8, 2025 -
Han Kang documentary clinches top honors at WorldFest-Houston
A documentary on Nobel laureate Han Kang won top honors at the 58th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, the film's producer EBS, a public broadcaster, announced Thursday. The WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival is a prestigious annual event that celebrates and showcases independent films from around the globe. Alongside the New York Television Festival and the Banff World Media Festival, it is recognized as one of North America’s three major media festivals. “Han Kang Chroni
May 8, 2025 -
South Korea's first deaf news anchor joins KBS newsroom
The country's first-ever deaf news presenter went on air at noon Wednesday, presenting the life news segment of "KBS News 12." Roh Hee-ji, 26, was selected through the state broadcaster's recruitment program for anchors with disabilities, which has been running since 2011. She is the eighth person with a disability to take on an anchor role at KBS, following in the footsteps of Lee Chang-hoon, the broadcaster’s first anchor with low vision. In a press release, Roh expressed her hopes for the rol
May 7, 2025 -
Will someone give birth on 'Squid Game' 3?
Netflix has unveiled the first official look at the third and final season of “Squid Game,” and the new footage promises a chilling return to the deadly competition, with shocking twists, a possible childbirth and a new maze-based game. The trailer, released via Netflix's official YouTube channel, kicks off with iconic pink-suited guards transporting a coffin into a dormitory. Inside lies Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who opens his eyes, signaling the start of the series' third and final chapter. In th
May 6, 2025 -
Clash of stars: 61st Baeksang Arts Awards delivers shake-up in Korean entertainment
Amid a banner year for Korean entertainment propelled by breakout hits such as "When Life Gives You Tangerines," "Culinary Class Wars" and "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call," this year’s Baeksang Arts Awards delivered one of the most hotly contested races in the award ceremony's history. Held Monday night at Coex in Seoul’s Gangnam-gu, the Baeksangs, widely regarded as one of Korea’s most prestigious awards spanning film, television and theater, were closely watched as globally beloved Korean tit
May 6, 2025 -
Netflix's 'The Devil’s Plan' returns with star-packed season 2
Netflix Korea’s beloved survival competition series "The Devil’s Plan" is set to return with a second season, featuring an expanded cast and evolved gameplay. "The Devil’s Plan," which premiered in 2023, quickly ascended Netflix’s global charts, debuting at No. 3 on the streamer’s Top 10 Non-English TV Shows list during its first week. The series, known for its cerebral gameplay and high production values, features contestants from diverse professional backgrounds competing in games that test st
April 29, 2025 -
'Culinary Class Wars' star Paik Jong-won faces mounting controversies amid business, TV uncertainty
Paik Jong-won, the star of "Culinary Class Wars" and a powerhouse in the Korean food industry, faces an uncertain future in both his business and television series, amid mounting controversies ranging from workplace abuses of power to violations of food-related regulations. Paik was recently reported to authorities for allegedly breaching country-of-origin labeling laws for food products. Specifically, Paik-seok doenjang, a soybean paste produced by Theborn Korea, was marketed as a domestically
April 28, 2025 -
Popular British American series ‘Gangs of London’ returns, with Korean flair
The popular British American crime series "Gangs of London" is back with its much-anticipated third season — and this time, it's bringing a distinctly Korean flair. "Gangs of London" follows the stories of multinational crime organizations in London who clash for power after the head of the city's largest crime family is assassinated. The first two seasons of the series garnered significant popularity, with the show having clinched multiple British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards for
April 25, 2025 -
Hwang Dong-hyuk of 'Squid Game' clinches Creator Tribute Award at Gotham Television Awards
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the mastermind behind the global phenomenon “Squid Game,” will receive the Creator Tribute at the 2025 Gotham Television Awards. The Gotham Television Awards, held annually in New York City, is an American film ceremony that honors outstanding achievements in television. The Creator Tribute category celebrates visionary artists and creators who have significantly shaped and expanded the boundaries of television. “Since ‘Squid Game’'s breakout win at The Gotham Awards fo
April 25, 2025 -
'Unpretty Rapstar' to return after nine years in global reboot
“Unpretty Rapstar,” South Korea’s first female TV rap competition, is set to return to airwaves after a nine-year hiatus. The original series, which aired for three seasons until 2016, gained widespread popularity for spotlighting female talent in Korea’s hip-hop scene. The show gave rise to notable Korean female rappers including Jeon So-yeon, Cheetah and Jessi. Unlike its predecessor, which centered on discovering individual rap talent, the upcoming program will aim to form a hip-hop girl grou
April 24, 2025