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Tue, September 25, 2018 | 20:50

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Taiwanese heartthrob Jasper Liu learning Korean to work here

Taiwanese actor, musician and model Jasper Liu, also known as Liu Yihao, revealed that he is learning Korean so he can appear in Korean shows. “If I have a chance, I want to work in Korea as well. Since there could be a language barrier, I am steadily learning Korean,” the actor, 32, was quoted as saying before the “Seoul International Drama Awards” Monday.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-09-05 13:18

Lee Bo-young wins best actress at drama awards

Actress Lee Bo-young received the Best Actress Award for her role in tvN drama “Mother,” at this year's Seoul International Drama Awards, the only such awards held in the country. This year saw 268 works from 56 countries submitted, the largest number in the history of the awards. “Mother,” the only Korean drama nominated for the competition category, received the Top Excelle...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-09-04 17:01

Bracing for fallout from misbehaving spouses

Sometimes celebrities pay the price for their spouses' misdeeds. Their careers have hit slumps after their spouses were found to have been involved in illicit activities and controversies. This raised a key question_ is it fair to punish celebrities for the actions of their spouses?

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-09-04 16:59

'Produce 48' exits, failing to make splash

The third franchise of Mnet's idol show, “Produce 101,” “Produce 48,” which began with the grandiose vision of creating a megahit Korea-Japan mixed girl band by cherrypicking both countries' music entertainment systems, ended its three-month-long journey Friday, announcing the 12 finalists who will debut and perform in Korea and Japan. In the last episode, two teams comprised...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-09-02 17:12

Actress supports 'comfort women'

Actress Kim Yoo-jung has become involved in a project that supports comfort women - sex slave victims coerced to serve Japanese soldiers during the Japanese occupation period (1910-45).

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-08-31 15:01

Stars' children get fast track into showbiz world

The children of stars seem to have an easier path to a show business career thanks to support from their parents who have powerful connections. But the trend is not without controversy.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-08-30 15:37

Chinese actor Yu Xiaoguang lands role in new Korean TV show

Chinese actor Yu Xiaoguang will appear in a new Korean TV show. He recently had a son with his Korean wife, actress Choo Ja-hyun.“Yu will appear on a fresh SBS TV show,” an SBS spokesperson told media outlet Sisaweek Wednesday.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-08-30 13:40

Miss Korea-turned-actress Sung to return with movie 'Transfer Student'

Miss Korea-turned-actress Sung Hyun-ah will return to the big screen with “Transfer Student.” Shooting reportedly started early this week at a studio in Seoul. Sung plays a mother named “Jung-ah” who tries to find her missing daughter, according to Star Hankook, The Korea Times' sister paper specializing in entertainment news.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-08-30 13:32

'Unreal' reality shows rampant in Korea

Thanks to the trailblazing efforts of programs like MBC's “I Live Alone” and SBS' “My Ugly Duckling,” reality shows that depict the everyday lives of celebrities have become an inseparable part of today's TV entertainment landscape. They've notched the top viewership ratings and become a part of the pop culture conversation, with channels making subsequent spinoffs of hit pro...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-08-28 17:27

Elderly celebrities active on social media

Comedian Lee Hong-ryul, 64, launched his YouTube channel two months ago, posting short clips of his pet cat Furball. Although not as fashionable as those of young YouTube broadcasters, the channel telling the stories of the ailing 17-year-old Russian Blue enjoys warm responses from his fans. “I'm a cat, old and very very sick. Although I don't think it is time to say goodbye ...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-08-27 18:22

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