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Sun, December 4, 2022 | 10:19

[INTERVIEW] Singaporean producers help create stunning visual scenes for 'Little Women'

INTERVIEWSingaporean producers help create stunning visual scenes for 'Little Women'

Korean dramas have been increasingly spotlighted by international audiences and the entertainment industry, with many of the programs becoming hugely successful, such as Netflix's biggest hit, “Squid Game,” last year. More and more Korean series are expanding their reach to overseas audiences, and their production is increasingly utilizing global locations as their stage to m...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-05 16:58

Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun nominated for best actor at Int'l Emmys for 'Dr. Brain'

Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun nominated for best actor at Int'l Emmys for 'Dr. Brain'

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun has been nominated for best actor at this year's International Emmy Awards for his performance in the sci-fi thriller "Dr. Brain." According to the nominations list for the 50th edition on Sunday (Korean time), Lee was among the four candidates for Best Performance by an Actor along with Sverrir Gudnason in "A Royal Secret" from Sweden, Scoot M...

2022-10-02 19:11

[INTERVIEW] Jung Il-woo satisfied with his versatile character in 'Good Job'

INTERVIEWJung Il-woo satisfied with his versatile character in 'Good Job'

For actor Jung Il-woo, his recent role as a detective-cum-CEO in ENA's comedy detective series, “Good Job,” was an opportunity to explore his creative freedom. “I feel like I did everything I've wanted to do with this series,” the actor told The Korea Times in a recent interview at a cafe in central Seoul. “'Good Job' had such a unique concept and gave me a chance to play the...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-02 16:09

'The Zone: Survival Mission' producers create large-scale disaster survival show

'The Zone: Survival Mission' producers create large-scale disaster survival show

Disney+'s Korean original variety show “The Zone: Survival Mission” garnered high anticipation from fans even before its premiere, as it brings together the producers of the hit show, “Running Man,” and its cast members, Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Kwang-soo. The large-scale survival show invites three players ― Yoo, Lee, and Kwon Yu-ri ― to a fictional world consumed in a pandemic, ...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-09-29 16:05

[INTERVIEW] Early elimination from 'Street Man Fighter' becomes 'springboard for future success': PrimeKingz

INTERVIEWEarly elimination from 'Street Man Fighter' becomes 'springboard for future success': PrimeKingz

The fifth episode of Mnet's dance competition show, “Street Man Fighter" that aired on Sept. 20, shocked many viewers. Dance crew PrimeKingz - which was thought of as one of the heavy favorites - became the first team to be eliminated from the program after losing a battle with Bank Two Brothers (BIIB.) Some viewers even took to social media platforms to criticize the program...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-28 13:03

Netflix's new genre-bending series, 'Glitch,' to tell story of friendship, trust

Netflix's new genre-bending series, 'Glitch,' to tell story of friendship, trust

Netflix's upcoming sci-fi thriller series, “Glitch,” will follow the story of a special friendship between two women with trust as the keyword, the director said. “The important part (of the series) is faith. From the early stages of production, it has been the series' keyword,” the series' director, Roh Deok, said during a press conference for the series, held at a theater i...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-09-28 12:34

'Narco-Saints' places 2nd on Netflix chart for non-English series

'Narco-Saints' places 2nd on Netflix chart for non-English series

Netflix's Korean-language crime thriller "Narco-Saints" has placed second on the streamer's latest weekly viewership chart for non-English TV shows.

2022-09-28 09:46

Popular short films get adapted for cinema, streaming series

Popular short films get adapted for cinema, streaming series

A string of well-received short films are getting picked up and adapted for film and streaming series. Tving's upcoming original series “Bargain,” scheduled to hit its streaming service in October, is based on the short film of the same name which came out in 2015.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-09-27 12:35

Namkoong Min takes lead role in comedy series 'One Dollar Lawyer'

Namkoong Min takes lead role in comedy series 'One Dollar Lawyer'

Actor Namkoong Min, who made his debut in 2001, had his major breakthrough with KBS' 2017 hit comedy series, “Good Manager,” which earned him the second-highest honor at the network's year-end award. About five years later, the actor has returned to comedy with SBS' new series “One Dollar Lawyer,” taking the lead role as a peculiar lawyer, Cheon Ji-hun.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-09-26 16:49

Kim Sun-a returns to small screen as prosecutor in 'The Empire'

Kim Sun-a returns to small screen as prosecutor in 'The Empire'

Actress Kim Sun-a is returning to the small screen as a privileged, high-class prosecutor in JTBC's new legal crime series, “The Empire,” set to air on Saturday. Her last appearance in a TV drama was in the 2019 SBS drama series, “Secret Boutique.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-09-23 17:12

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