Park Jin-hai primarily focuses on K-dramas, entertainment shows and actor interviews. Beyond that, she also pens articles covering the broader arts scene, with a particular emphasis on classical music, dance and various aspects of lifestyle. Since joining The Korea Times in 2013, she has made significant contributions in the realms of hallyu (Korean wave), industry news and international affairs.
Kim's 'Super Brain' posts high ratings
The popularity of actor Kim Soo-hyun, who starred the “My Love From the Star,” apparently knows no bounds.
The Jiangsu Satellite TV’s entertainment show “Super Brain” that Kim taped earlier in the month, aired Friday and garnered a record high viewership rating among all programs so far this year.
The episode ranked 2.65 percent viewership in 48 cities, pushing Hunan TV’s rival program “I am a Singer 2” into second place.
Top Chinese stars Jay Chou, Zhang Ziyi and Matilda Tao have already been guests on the popular show.
Kim is currently on a tour of 9 cities and 7 Asian countries to meet his fans.
Major dailies have competed to report on every move of the new “hallyu” star, with some Taiwanese press reporting it live from his entry into the country.
The Chinese satellite TV station reportedly spent 1 billion won for Lim’s one-off appearance on the program.