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Wed, March 29, 2023 | 14:50

From Cho Gue-sung to Kim Min-jae, World Cup stars to appear on variety shows

From Cho Gue-sung to Kim Min-jae, World Cup stars to appear on variety shows

Some of the stars of the men's national football team from this year's FIFA World Cup are set to appear in variety shows on the small screen, giving a sneak peek into their everyday lives and sharing behind-the-scenes stories of their Qatar World Cup adventure.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-12-18 14:51

Kim Hyun-joo drawn to mystery plot of 'Trolley'

Kim Hyun-joo drawn to mystery plot of 'Trolley'

Actress Kim Hyun-joo, who is set to lead SBS' upcoming mystery melodrama series, “Trolley,” says the plot and her character as a lawmaker's wife with a dark secret immediately drew her interest. “When I first read the script (for the series), it felt like I was reading a mystery novel. I could smoothly read it through,” Kim said during an online press conference for the serie...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-16 16:45

Go Soo satisfied to reunite with Huh Joon-ho for season 2 of 'Missing: The Other Side'

Go Soo satisfied to reunite with Huh Joon-ho for season 2 of 'Missing: The Other Side'

Go Soo, the lead actor in TvN's fantasy series “Missing: The Other Side,” expressed his contentment in reuniting with co-star Huh Joon-ho for a second season after two years. “I feel like we have become familiar with each other. We know each other so well to the point that I would know where (Huh) is standing without even looking at him. So, I'm very pleased to reunite,” Go s...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-16 08:51

Disney+'s new romance series to star Lee Yeon-hee, Hong Jong-hyun

Disney+'s new romance series to star Lee Yeon-hee, Hong Jong-hyun

Disney+ will release a new romance original series, starring actors Lee Yeon-hee and Hong Jong-hyun, in the first half of next year. The streaming service announced the cast members for its upcoming drama series, “Race,” which includes the two actors as well as Moon So-ri and actor-singer Jung Yun-ho, who is also known as Yunho from K-pop boy band TVXQ!.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-15 08:31

Choi Min-sik to return to small screen after 25 years with Disney+ series 'Big Bet'

Choi Min-sik to return to small screen after 25 years with Disney+ series 'Big Bet'

Veteran Korean actor Choi Min-sik said Wednesday he has missed acting in drama series to get deeper into one character in long form, as he is set to return to the small screen after 25 years with "Big Bet."

2022-12-14 15:02

[INTERVIEW] Why 'Under the Queen's Umbrella' star Yoo Seon-ho loves his nickname 'princess'

INTERVIEWWhy 'Under the Queen's Umbrella' star Yoo Seon-ho loves his nickname 'princess'

For Yoo Seon-ho, playing Grand Prince Gyeseong in tvN's historical fiction drama “Under the Queen's Umbrella” was not a walk in the park. During the day, Gyeseong, the fourth son of Queen Hwaryeong - played by actress Kim Hye-soo - is her best-behaved son, who pleases his mother with his academic accomplishments. But at night, he secretly heads to his “haven” and disguises hi...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-12-14 09:05

Netflix dating show 'Single's Inferno 2' adds depth to narratives

Netflix dating show 'Single's Inferno 2' adds depth to narratives

Netflix's Korean reality show "Single's Inferno" is back with a second season featuring a new batch of young, hot singles who find themselves in "paradise" or an "inferno" depending on their choice of whom to pair with.

2022-12-13 15:03

JTBC's 'Reborn Rich' becomes this year's most-watched drama

JTBC's 'Reborn Rich' becomes this year's most-watched drama

Local cable channel JTBC's corporate drama "Reborn Rich" has broken past the 20 percent mark to achieve the highest viewership ratings this year with its intriguing revenge plot by a man who is reincarnated into a rich family and achieves success with his future insight.

2022-12-13 11:51

Bae Suzy, Yang Se-jong to lead new Netflix series

Bae Suzy, Yang Se-jong to lead new Netflix series

Actors Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong will co-star in the new Netflix original series, “Lee Duna!” (direct translation). The streaming platform announced, Monday, that the two actors have confirmed the leads in the upcoming series, led by celebrated director Lee Jung-hyo, whose previous works include the hit series, “Crash Landing on You,” and the drama series, “The Good Wife.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-13 08:38

Local OTTs turn to reality shows to compete in streaming war

Local OTTs turn to reality shows to compete in streaming war

Local over-the-top (OTT) platforms are putting more emphasis on reality shows for their original content, seeking to acquire a comparative advantage in the heated competition among streaming services here. Tving unveiled its lineup of upcoming original shows for next year, which included 12 new shows and six franchised sequels or spinoffs. Of those, there are 11 reality shows...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-12 17:14

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3	Gold price nears all-time high amid financial jitters

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