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Wed, February 8, 2023 | 22:03

Seoul drama awards to collect viewers' votes on best Korean, Asian actors

Seoul drama awards to collect viewers' votes on best Korean, Asian actors

Drama fans around the world are being encouraged to vote for their favorite stars for the 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA), according to the organizer of the event, Tuesday. The organizing committee of the annual SDA said it will collect votes for the three categories of awards: Outstanding Asian Star, Outstanding Performance (in a Korean drama), and Best OST. The ...

Kim Rahn | 2022-07-19 14:28

August to offer many new drama series premieres

August to offer many new drama series premieres

August will see the premieres of an array of different genre series, from legal to period comedy dramas. KBS is set to roll out the new legal romance series, “The Law Cafe,” starring actor and singer Lee Seung-gi who is returning from his powerful role as a psychopath in last year's mystery crime series, “Mouse.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-07-18 16:05

[INTERVIEW] Jung Eun-chae felt cathartic playing role in series 'Anna'

INTERVIEWJung Eun-chae felt cathartic playing role in series 'Anna'

Actress Jung Eun-chae, who is familiar to global audiences for starring in the SBS fantasy series “The King: Eternal Monarch” and the Apple TV+ original “Pachinko,” shared that her recent role as a self-centered character in the Coupang Play original series “Anna” felt cathartic.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-07-17 17:03

Kang Daniel to host 'Street Man Fighter'

Kang Daniel to host 'Street Man Fighter'

K-pop star Kang Daniel will emcee “Street Man Fighter,” the male version of the dance competition show “Street Woman Fighter,” to be aired next month. CJ ENM said, Friday, that Kang will host the survival dance program on cable channel Mnet, which already gained a lot of public attention and brought a dance boom to Korea with its two previous shows last year, “Street Woman Fi...

Kim Rahn | 2022-07-15 16:25

Ji Chang-wook to lead KBS' new series 'If You Wish Upon Me'

Ji Chang-wook to lead KBS' new series 'If You Wish Upon Me'

Actor Ji Chang-wook will play the lead role in the upcoming KBS series “If You Wish Upon Me,” directed by Kim Yong-wan, who helmed tvN's 2020 series “The Cursed.” The new drama revolves around Yoon Gyeo-rae (Ji) who works in a hospice center and fulfills the last wishes of terminally ill patients.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-07-15 08:39

Korean drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' tops Netflix's weekly viewership chart

Korean drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' tops Netflix's weekly viewership chart

The Korean drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" has topped Netflix's latest weekly viewership chart of non-English TV shows, the global video streaming service said Wednesday.

2022-07-13 12:26

'Squid Game' wins 14 nominations including best drama series at Emmys

'Squid Game' wins 14 nominations including best drama series at Emmys

The survival drama "Squid Game" earned 14 nominations including best drama series at this year's Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the first Korean TV show to compete at America's biggest honor for the broadcasting industry.

2022-07-13 09:30

After investing big in dramas, Netflix targets unscripted shows

After investing big in dramas, Netflix targets unscripted shows

As a move to expand its entertainment offerings, Netflix Korea is aggressively investing in various forms of unscripted series. The streaming giant unveiled four new forthcoming unscripted shows, including a dating show, a travelogue and a competition show. Netflix has released only six reality shows over the past four years: “Busted!” “Twogether,” “Paik's Spirit,” “The Hungr...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-07-12 15:59

Kim Hyang-gi, Kim Min-jae to star in 'Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-poong'

Kim Hyang-gi, Kim Min-jae to star in 'Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-poong'

Mental health is a hot topic on Korean TV shows and a new drama series seems to confirm this trend. The upcoming period drama, “Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-poong” (working title), tells the story of a physician during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) who gets expelled from the royal court after getting caught up in a conspiracy.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-07-12 08:59

Netflix's 'Umbrella Academy' featuring Rising Sun design causes stir

Netflix's 'Umbrella Academy' featuring Rising Sun design causes stir

The third season of “Umbrella Academy” on Netflix has caused a stir for featuring the Imperial Japanese Army's flag design in episodes 6 and 10, prompting a Korean civic organization to request the streaming giant to edit out the controversial scenes. The latest season of Netflix's original series, which was released on June 22, displays the Rising Sun design, which was used ...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-07-11 16:47

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