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Thu, December 1, 2022 | 11:42

'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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

2022-10-27 16:46

BTS leader RM to emcee new educational TV show

BTS leader RM to emcee new educational TV show

RM of K-pop supergroup BTS will emcee a new educational-entertainment TV show on cable channel tvN, the channel has said.

2022-10-26 09:50

Lee Sung-min to play veteran detective in Disney+ series 'Shadow Detective'

Lee Sung-min to play veteran detective in Disney+ series 'Shadow Detective'

Disney+ is set to roll out a new Korean original series, “Shadow Detective,” starring actor Lee Sung-min as a veteran detective. The new crime suspense series, which is scheduled to premiere its first two episodes Wednesday, revolves around detective Kim Taek-rok (Lee), who is on the brink of retirement from law enforcement, planning a peaceful life ahead.

2022-10-25 17:22

Director says '20th Century Girl' tells story of first love with female narrative, '90s vibe

Director says '20th Century Girl' tells story of first love with female narrative, '90s vibe

The director of Netflix's teen romance film "20th Century Girl" said Monday she wanted to capture an ordinary girl's extraordinary moments from 1999 to make audiences relate to their own memories of first love and travel back to the end of the century.

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