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Wed, March 29, 2023 | 16:18

Ra Mi-ran, Lee Re to lead fantasy drama 'The Mysterious Candy Store'

Ra Mi-ran, Lee Re to lead fantasy drama 'The Mysterious Candy Store'

Actresses Ra Mi-ran and Lee Re will lead a new fantasy drama tentatively titled “The Mysterious Candy Store.” The series will be directed by Park Bong-seob, who previously helmed “Uncanny Counter” (2020-2021) and “Eve” (2022).

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-28 16:39

[INTERVIEW] Choi Min-sik, Lee Dong-hwi on creating Korean-style noir with 'Big Bet'

INTERVIEWChoi Min-sik, Lee Dong-hwi on creating Korean-style noir with 'Big Bet'

The Disney+ Korean original series, “Big Bet,” explores the dark, macho world of casinos through the eyes of its lead character, Cha Mu-sik, a Korean casino mogul in the Philippines. Actor Choi Min-sik, who played the role of Cha, shared that he wanted to emphasize the Korean sentiment in this crime noir series.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-28 16:33

Kim Min-gyu, Go Bo-gyeol bid farewell to 'The Heavenly Idol'

Kim Min-gyu, Go Bo-gyeol bid farewell to 'The Heavenly Idol'

Actors Kim Min-gyu and Go Bo-gyeol, who led tvN's recent series, “The Heavenly Idol,” thanked the fans as they bid farewell to the series. The comedy fantasy series, based on the web novel of the same name, follows a priest named Lembrary (Kim) from a fictional world, waking up in the modern world as a failed K-pop singer Woo Yeon-woo.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-24 17:37

Han Suk-kyu on return of 'Dr. Romantic' with Season 3

Han Suk-kyu on return of 'Dr. Romantic' with Season 3

Actor Han Suk-kyu expressed excitement about the return of the SBS hit series “Dr. Romantic” with the third season after three years. The medical series revolves around a group of medical staff working at a small hospital, called Dol Dam Hospital, in a remote countryside area.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-24 09:08

Lee Som, Ahn Jae-hong to play married couple in Tving's new series

Lee Som, Ahn Jae-hong to play married couple in Tving's new series

Actors Lee Som and Ahn Jae-hong will co-lead Tving's new original series, tentatively titled “LTNS”, which is short for “Long Time No Sex.” The local streaming platform announced that the two will be playing a married couple in the upcoming comedy series, Wednesday.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-23 08:16

Revenge rises as key theme in K-dramas

Revenge rises as key theme in K-dramas

It's no secret that Korean drama series are increasingly focused on revenge, offering a sense of catharsis through eye-for-an-eye storylines. This compelling theme of justice being served in dramas such as Netflix's newest Korean original series “The Glory” and SBS crime series “Taxi Driver 2” has resonated with many viewers, taking these shows to the top of the rankings char...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-22 17:20

'The Glory' Part 2 tops Netflix's non-English TV show chart for 2nd week

'The Glory' Part 2 tops Netflix's non-English TV show chart for 2nd week

The Netflix revenge thriller series "The Glory" Part 2 stayed on top of the streamer's weekly viewership chart for the second consecutive week, data showed Wednesday.

2023-03-22 10:08

Lee Se-young to lead MBC's new series 'The Story of Park's Marriage Contract'

Lee Se-young to lead MBC's new series 'The Story of Park's Marriage Contract'

Actress Lee Se-young has taken on another MBC series with the upcoming fantasy romance series, “The Story of Park's Marriage Contract,” about a year after leading the broadcaster's period romance series “The Red Sleeve” to success.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-21 15:53

Kwon Sang-woo's new series to stream on Disney+ this year

Kwon Sang-woo's new series to stream on Disney+ this year

The new Disney+ Korean original series “Han River” (direct translation), starring actor Kwon Sang-woo, will hit the streaming platform in the latter half of this year, the streaming service announced, Monday.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-21 09:18

Celebrities head back abroad to film K-food reality shows

Celebrities head back abroad to film K-food reality shows

Reality shows that combined travel with food hit their peak before the coronavirus with a handful of programs featuring celebrities cooking Korean food overseas, such as “4 Wheeled Restaurant,” and “Pocha Beyond Borders.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-20 17:04

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