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Sat, December 3, 2022 | 21:13

[INTERVIEW] Park Se-young feels emotional bond with character in 'Mental Coach Jegal'

INTERVIEWPark Se-young feels emotional bond with character in 'Mental Coach Jegal'

Actress Park Se-young has made a small screen comeback with “Mental Coach Jegal,” picking up her acting career again following a three-year hiatus after the 2019 action series, “Special Labor Inspector.” The actress, who has taken part in a series every year since her debut in 2011, said that returning after taking some time off has changed her approach to acting.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-11-14 16:35

Kim So-hyun to lead new mystery romance series

Kim So-hyun to lead new mystery romance series

Actress Kim So-hyun has confirmed the lead role in the upcoming mystery romance series, “Useless Lies” (direct translation), according to her agency, IEUM#. The new series will revolve around a murder suspect and a woman who has a special ability to detect lies coming together to uncover the truth to exonerate the suspect.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-11-13 13:59

[INTERVIEW] 'Bargain' director expands short film into disaster series

INTERVIEW'Bargain' director expands short film into disaster series

Tving's new series, "Bargain," which is adapted from a 2015 award-winning short film of the same name, extends the original plot into a crime, disaster dystopian series. Filmmaker Lee Chung-hyeon's short film follows a schoolgirl and a man bargaining for her services as a prostitute. But it turns out the girl lured him to the motel to steal and sell his organs. The plot was p...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-11-10 08:18

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae cast for Disney+ original Star Wars series

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae cast for Disney+ original Star Wars series

Smash-hit Netflix series "Squid Game" actor Lee Jung-jae will star in "The Acolyte," an upcoming Star Wars series to be streamed on Disney +, according to production company Lucasfilm.

2022-11-08 17:56

OTTs seek to diversify portfolio in streaming war

OTTs seek to diversify portfolio in streaming war

The over-the-top (OTT) service has been a booming industry in recent years, especially with the COVID-19 outbreak pushing people to stay inside. However, as the pandemic restrictions ease and competition intensifies in the OTT industry, platforms are seeking alternatives to diversify their business portfolios to secure their footing in the heated streaming war.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-11-04 17:02

From Song Joong-ki to Kim Rae-won, series with big stars set for November

From Song Joong-ki to Kim Rae-won, series with big stars set for November

A string of series, starring big named stars like Song Joong-ki and Kim Rae-won as the leads, will go to air this month. JTBC's new fantasy series “Reborn Rich,” starring Song and Lee Sung-min, is finally slated to kick off on Nov. 18 after eager anticipation.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-11-03 17:33

Tving dating show 'EXchange2' garners worldwide popularity

Tving dating show 'EXchange2' garners worldwide popularity

Local over-the-top (OTT) platform Tving's original dating show, “EXchange2,” is enjoying popularity globally. According to the Hong Kong-based streaming service, Viu, which streams the show overseas, “EXchange2” has had a good performance on the streaming charts throughout September and October. In countries like Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand, the sho...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-31 15:24

Yoo Seung-ho to lead Wavve's new series

Yoo Seung-ho to lead Wavve's new series

Actor Yoo Seung-ho will be taking on his first over-the-top (OTT) original series with Wavve's new thriller, “Deal” (tentative title). The local streaming platform announced that the actor has confirmed that he will take the lead role, along with the rest of the cast members, actors Kim Dong-hwi from the film, “In Our Prime,” and Yu Su-bin from the series, “Crash Landing on Y...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-30 14:47

Korean reality shows surge onto global stage

Korean reality shows surge onto global stage

Korea has been taking center stage in the global entertainment industry, enjoying a boom with hit movies like “Parasite,” series such as “Squid Game” and a wave of K-pop artists including BTS. However, one area of entertainment, has, in the past, struggled to break through until now. Unscripted, reality TV shows have often failed to translate into major global successes, larg...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-28 08:33

Suho, Lee Sang-yi talk about traveling together in 'Besties in Wonderland'

Suho, Lee Sang-yi talk about traveling together in 'Besties in Wonderland'

K-pop boy group EXO's Suho and actor Lee Sang-yi gave a glimpse of their new reality show, “Besties in Wonderland,” saying that viewers will be able to see a new side of them through the program. SBS' traveling show, which kicks off at 9 p.m. Thursday, follows a group of celebrity best friends - actors Lee Sang-yi, Lee Kyoo-hyung, Suho, Cha Seo-won, Lee You-young and Lim Ji-y...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-27 16:46

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