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'Star Wars' events to be held across Korea in celebration of Star Wars Day
In celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4, a variety of events honoring the beloved sci-fi franchise will take place across South Korea, according to Walt Disney Co. Korea on Tuesday. Star Wars Day is observed annually on May 4 due to the date's phonetic similarity to the franchise’s all-important phrase: “May the Force be with you.” From May 1 to 6, a special exhibition will be held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul, showcasing fan collections and Lego Star Wars creations. Visitors ca
April 22, 2025 -
'Weak Hero' returns, exploring raw teenage psychology of growing up
Adapted from the hit webtoon of the same name, "Weak Hero" -- the series that gripped global audiences with its raw portrayal of teenage psychology -- is set to return with a highly anticipated second season, "Weak Hero Class 2." This time, the story will unfold on Netflix, rather than Wavve, which aired the first season. "Weak Hero Class 2" picks up with Si-eun, still reeling from the trauma of failing to protect a close friend. Now transferred to a new school, he finds himself surrounded by ne
April 21, 2025 -
Imagine reuniting with your husband in heaven, but you are 80, he is 30
What if you reunite with your husband in the afterlife -- only to realize you’re in your 80s, and he in his 30s? JTBC’s upcoming 12-part drama "Heavenly Ever After" will explore this emotionally rich premise. The narrative centers on Hae-sook (Kim Hye-ja), who ascends to heaven retaining her age of 80. There, she encounters her late husband, Nak-joon (Son Suk-ku), who appears in the prime of his life -- his 30s. What unfolds is a thought-provoking romance that questions and transcends earthly ob
April 18, 2025 -
Why actor Park Jeong-min became a publisher and put audiobook first
Actor Park Jeong-min has introduced a new initiative as the head of his publishing company Muze, aiming to make literature more accessible to readers with visual impairments. The project, titled the “Listening Novel Project,” launched with the release of Kim Keum-hee’s new full-length novel "First Summer, Wanju" as an audiobook. Departing from the conventional practice of releasing print editions first, the audiobook version was completed and distributed ahead of the print release. On April 4, c
April 18, 2025 -
After US, Korean content most watched on Netflix: report
South Korean content is the second-most watched content on Netflix, trailing only behind United States titles. According to a new report released Tuesday by the London-based analytics firm Ampere Analysis, Korean content has consistently made up 8 to 9 percent of global viewing hours on the platform since 2023 -- ranking second only to American content, which leads with 50 to 60 percent. UK content followed in third place, making up 7 to 8 percent of total viewing, while Japanese titles captured
April 16, 2025 -
First Korean lesbian dating reality show to stream on Wavve
South Korea’s first dating reality show featuring exclusively lesbian participants is set to premiere later this month. Korean streaming platform Wavve announced it will exclusively launch a new reality dating series,“ToGetHer,” on April 25, releasing the show's teaser on YouTube. The teaser has English subtitles for global audiences. “ToGetHer" follows participants searching for romantic connections through various activities, such as going on dates and writing letters to one another, while liv
April 15, 2025 -
'The Remarried Empress' to be turned into series
“The Remarried Empress,” one of Naver Webtoon's most popular series, will be adapted into a series, starring Hallyu sensations Shin Min-a and Ju Ji-hoon. The story of web novel and webtoon “The Remarried Empress” is a romance fantasy epic which follows Empress Navier of the Eastern Empire. After being informed of a divorce by her husband, Emperor Sovieshu, Navier accepts the divorce on the condition that she be allowed to remarry Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom. Since its web novel debut i
April 14, 2025 -
'Resident Playbook' finally to air as doctors' strike subsides
Creator says up to viewers to decide how they perceive drama series "Resident Playbook," the much-delayed and hotly debated medical drama series, is finally airing this week. The tvN series delves into the lives of rookie doctors working as obstetrics and gynecology residents at Yulje Medical Center. A spinoff of hit series "Hospital Playlist," “Resident Playbook” sees the return of producer Shin Won-ho, the creator of the beloved human drama. Originally slated to premiere in May 2024 as a follo
April 10, 2025 -
'Sin will always circle back to you'
Netflix’s 'Karma' delivers ancient message through tightly woven thriller Have you ever watched a thriller so full of twists and secrets that even revealing a character’s name would count as a spoiler? “Karma” is exactly that kind of breakneck thriller — a series so sated with shocking turns that describing the plot in any detail would risk spoiling the entire experience. Broadly, “Karma” centers on a web of evil characters, including a man, played by Lee Hee-jun, who instructs a colleague to mu
April 10, 2025 -
Actor Kim Min-hee and director Hong Sang-soo welcome son
After nine years together, the couple has a child Actor Kim Min-hee has given birth to a son with South Korean auteur Hong Sang-soo. According to a report by entertainment outlet Dispatch, Kim is staying at a postpartum care center in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, following the birth. Kim reportedly learned she was expecting a child with Hong last summer. The couple met while working together on Hong’s 2015 film "Right Now, Wrong Then" and publicly confirmed their relationship in 2017. The couple li
April 9, 2025 -
'When Life Gives You Tangerines' reclaims No. 1 spot on Netflix's weekly chart
The nostalgic drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines" has returned to the top of Netflix's non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday. The service's 16-episode Korean original series climbed back to No. 1 for the week ending Sunday, garnering 5.4 million views. After premiering March 7, it ranked No. 4 in its first week, climbed to No. 2 and then rose to the top spot in the following week. It dipped slightly to No. 3 in its fourth week when all episodes were unveiled, before rec
April 9, 2025 -
'Kian’s Bizarre B&B' takes on bed and breakfast in ocean with BTS' Jin and 'SNL Korea' star
Celebrities explore guesthouse experience in space dreamt up by star cartoonist Netflix Korea’s latest original variety show, "Kian’s Bizarre B&B," brings together one of South Korea’s most popular cartoonists Kian84, BTS superstar Jin and "Saturday Night Live Korea" star Ji Ye-eun for an imaginative take on the guesthouse reality format. Set aboard a bed and breakfast in the middle of the ocean near Ulleung-do, the series follows the trio as they host a rotating cast of guests in a space dreamt
April 8, 2025 -
61st Baeksang Arts Awards announces nominees
Global hits such as ‘Lovely Runner,’ ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ among top contenders Global hits such as “When Life Gives You Tangerines” and “Lovely Runner” are among the top contenders for the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, one of the country's most prestigious annual entertainment ceremonies . The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards recognize and honor the best content broadcast on terrestrial channels, cable networks and streaming platforms from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, as well as Korean fea
April 8, 2025 -
Scandal-plagued stars step back into spotlight
Seo Ye-ji, Yoo Ah-in, Netflix's 'The Glory' star Kim Hieora return to screens after hiatus A wave of once-disgraced South Korean celebrities are returning to the spotlight following high-profile public blowups. Actor Seo Ye-ji recently appeared on TV for the first time since stepping away from the public eye following a series of media firestorms. The allegations against her included mistreating staff, falsifying her academic credentials, engaging in school bullying and pressuring her then-boyfr
April 6, 2025 -
'When Life Gives You Tangerines' presents ways to grow stronger: actors
Lee Ji-eun, Moon So-ri discuss becoming main leads Geum-myoung, Ae-sun in hit human drama March in Korea has been swept by the emotional powerhouse drama, "When Life Gives You Tangerines," a Netflix original that peels back the lives of Koreans as they navigate everyday struggles, tangled family dynamics and heartfelt romance. Lee Ji-eun, who takes on the dual role of Ae-sun in her youth and her daughter Geum-myoung, emphasized the series’ central message: “Life goes on if you keep living.” “I f
April 3, 2025