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Lee Gyu-lee is a business writer at The Korea Times, focusing primarily on IT & telecommunications, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA. Prior to this, she has covered a wide range of cultural news, from film, television and K-pop to lifestyle and fashion.

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Woo Do-hwan to lead new Netflix series

Actors Woo Do-hwan, left, and Lee You-mi will star in Netflix's new series "Mr. Plankton." Courtesy of H& Entertainment and Varo EntertainmentBy Lee Gyu-leeActor Woo Do-hwan is set to lead Netflix's new original series, "Mr. Plankton," following his recent role in the series "Bloodhounds." The streaming service announced that Woo has confirmed the lead role, alongside actress Lee You-mi, who gained global recognition for her role in "Squid Game," which earned her the Guest Actress award at the Primetime Emmy Awards last year.The upcoming series will center around Hae-jo (played by Woo), a lonely man who is unaware of his biological father's identity and feels abandoned by those around him. Living a purposeless and isolated life, Hae-jo unexpectedly receives life-altering news that prompts him to embark on a quest to find his long-lost father.Lee will play the role of Jae-mi, who is the world's most unhappy bride-to-be. She has been wanting a family for a long time. But just when she is about to marry into a head family of a respected clan, she ditches the wedding to accompany Hae

Jul 14, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Woo Do-hwan to lead new Netflix series
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Disney+ unveils upcoming star-studded series plus new BTS documentary

The action series “Moving” will be released on Aug. 9. Courtesy of Walt Disney Company KoreaBy Lee Gyu-leeDisney+ shared the lineup of its upcoming Korean originals for the second half of this year, including the star-studded action series “Moving” and K-pop juggernaut BTS' music documentary, “BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star.”Disney+ new music documentary, “BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star," will premiere this year. Courtesy of Walt Disney Company Korea“As audiences around the world continue to be drawn to stories from Korea, we believe our curated selection of originals in the second half of the year will captivate viewers at home and abroad,” Kim So-youn, managing director of The Walt Disney Company Korea, said in a press release, Monday.“We look forward to working with Korea's creative community and leading production houses to spotlight storytelling excellence from Korea on Disney+.”Based on the popular webcomics of the same name by Kang Full, “Moving,” starring Zo In-sung, Han Hyo-joo, and Ryu Seung-ryong

Jul 10, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Disney+ unveils upcoming star-studded series plus new BTS documentary
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Period dramas, action blockbuster series set to feature in second half of this year

MBC will premiere its period romance series “My Dearest” next month. Courtesy of MBCBy Lee Gyu-leeAn array of dramas and action series from different genres are set to roll out in the latter half of this year. MBC will be releasing two period dramas ― “My Dearest” and "Flower That Blooms at Night” ― in the coming months.“My Dearest,” scheduled to premiere next month, is a romance story about a couple during wartime in the 1392-1910 Joseon Kingdom. Lee Jang-hyun (Namkoong Min) is a mysterious man who makes his way into the world out of nowhere. He appears to be a lighthearted person on the surface, but underneath, he keeps a deep and dark secret that he can't share with anyone else.Yoo Gil-chae (Ahn Eun-jin), a lovely woman from a noble family, gets entangled in his life, and thereby changes the world. The two find love and endure the struggles of the Qing Dynasty invasion in the 1630s.The series is led by Kim Sung-yong, who directed Namkoong's previous action series “The Veil” (2021), and is scripted by writer Hwang Jin-young, who

Jul 10, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Period dramas, action blockbuster series set to feature in second half of this year
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'Single's Inferno' creator returns with new reality show on entering adulthood

From left, producers Park Su-ji, Kim Jung-hyun, Kim Jae-won, singer Jeong Se-woon, actor Kim Ji-eun, singer Lee Su-hyun of AKMU and singer Kyuhyun pose during a press conference for the Netflix reality show ″Nineteen to Twenty″ at CGV in central Seoul's Yongsan District, July 6. Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeProducer Kim Jae-won, who created Netflix's dating show “Single's Inferno,” is rolling out the platform's new reality show “Nineteen to Twenty.”The new show, set to release on Tuesday, invites a group of young adults who are about to enter their 20s. They come to stay together through the last week of their teens, exploring the freedom and all the “firsts” of adulthood. “I came up with this show because I wanted to do a show that is completely different from 'Single's Inferno' in every aspect,” Kim said during the press conference for the show, held at CGV in Yongsan District, Thursday. “If 'Single's Inferno' is a dating show of much-experienced adults, 'Nineteen to Twenty' is a bumpy coming-of-age-like theme so

Jul 7, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
'Single's Inferno' creator returns with new reality show on entering adulthood
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Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun to co-star in new rom-com series

Actors Rowoon, left, and Cho Yi-hyun will star in KBS's new romantic comedy series. Courtesy of FNC Entertainment and Artist CompanyBy Lee Gyu-leeActors Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun will be playing lead roles in KBS's upcoming period series “The Battle of Marriage” (direct translation).The new romantic comedy series, scheduled to go on air in October, revolves around two matchmakers from the Joseon Dynasty era, who help single men and women struggling to find love. Rowoon will play the character of Shim Jung-woo, who became the youngest official to pass the national exam. But when his fiance, the royal princess, passes away during the wedding, he is forced to stay single. He puts all his energy into starting a matchmaking business.Cho will play the character of Jung Soon-duk, who is the second daughter-in-law to a privileged family. But unofficially, she carries out a double life as the city's best matchmaker. She uses romance tips she picked up from romance novels and her observational skills to help singles to find their match.The series is led by Hwang Seung-ki, who led the

Jul 6, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun to co-star in new rom-com series
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INTERVIEW Park Gyu-young shares challenges of Netflix series 'Celebrity'

Actress Park Gyu-young plays the character of Seo A-ri in the Netflix original series “Celebrity.” Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeActress Park Gyu-young shared that her latest Netflix original series “Celebrity” was a challenge that gave her a sense of motivation. Actress Park Gyu-young / Courtesy of Netflix“It's really amazing to see the poster filled with just me … I feature a lot in the series. So it was a challenge. I felt a sense of accomplishment upon finishing which also boosted my confidence,” the actress told The Korea Times, during an interview, held in Jongno District, Tuesday.“With newfound confidence and a desire to learn more, it gave me the motivation to move forward to my next project.”The new series, which was released on June 30, follows a door-to-door cosmetic saleswoman, Seo A-ri (Park), who becomes a social media star overnight with over 1 million followers. Drawn into the world of celebrity, her life undergoes a complete transformation, filled with glitz and glamour as an influencer.Yet, fame comes with a

Jul 5, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] Park Gyu-young shares challenges of Netflix series 'Celebrity'
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'Shadow Detective' returns for Season 2 as more intricate thriller

From left, actors Kim Shin-rok, Lee Sang-min, director Han Dong-hwa, actors Kyung Soo-jin, Lee Hak-joo pose during the press conference for the Disney+ original series “Shadow Detective”, held in Yongsan District, Seoul, Monday. Courtesy of Walt Disney CoBy Lee Gyu-lee Disney+ original series “Shadow Detective” is set to return with the second season as a more intense and intricate thriller.“The key point of 'Shadow Detective' Season 2 is (the story's) expanded universe. (The story) is more extensive and there is more to see. Season 1 was about constant attacks from the antagonist. But Season 2 will be about silent battles and clashes between the protagonist and antagonists. So it will be like watching a spy series, which will be interesting,” the show's director Han Dong-hwa, said at a press conference for the series, held in Yongsan District, Seoul, Monday. The crime series revolves around detective Kim Taek-rok (Lee Sang-min), who was looking forward to a peaceful life after his imminent retirement. But his life turns upside down when he receive

Jul 5, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
'Shadow Detective' returns for Season 2 as more intricate thriller
Shows & Dramas

Survival show 'The Wedding War' looks into why young Koreans fear getting married

Writer Kang Sook-kyung, left, and producer Lee Won-woong pose during the online press conference for tvN's new survival reality show, “The Wedding War,” Friday. Courtesy of tvNBy Lee Gyu-leeTvN's new survival reality show, “The Wedding War,” will zoom in on soon-to-be-wed couples in today's society, the show's producer said. “Nowadays, fewer young people seem to get married or are hesitant about it. In the past, marriage was a natural step like going to middle school and high school. So we got curious about the reasons behind these trends,” the show's producer Lee Won-woong said during the online press conference for the show, Friday.“We wanted to explore, in our own ways, the challenges faced by the younger generation when it comes to getting married and the underlying reasons behind their fears and difficulties."The survival show, which kicked off on Sunday, invites 10 engaged couples with different stories and backgrounds. Couples compete against each other through a series of missions that test their love and commitment to one another for

Jul 3, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Survival show 'The Wedding War' looks into why young Koreans fear getting married
Shows & Dramas

Tiffany to join Song Kang-ho's small screen debut series

Singer and actor Tiffany Young will star in the new series “Uncle Samsik.” Courtesy of Sublime Artist AgencyBy Lee Gyu-leeSinger and actor Tiffany Young, who is better known as a member of the K-pop girl group Girls' Generation, will be starring in the upcoming series “Uncle Samsik” (direct translation), taking on her second acting project since the hit series “Reborn Rich.”“Tiffany has confirmed her role in 'Uncle Samsik,'” the actor's agency Sublime Artist Agency said. “(She) is happy to present herself as an actor through this work and will be doing her best in her part.”The new series created a buzz for being the small screen debut of veteran actor Song Kang-ho, whose acting career began 32 years ago.The 10-part series will follow the love, life, and bromance story of two men, Sam-sik (Song) and Kim San (Byun Yo-han), who lived through the turbulent times of the 1960s. Actors Jin Ki-joo, Lee Kyu-hyung, Seo Hyeon-woo have also confirmed their roles in the series. The series will be led by filmmaker Shin Yeon-shick, who pr

Jun 30, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Tiffany to join Song Kang-ho's small screen debut series
Shows & Dramas

Jung Woo portrays resilient and relatable character in 'Miraculous Brothers'

Actors Jung Woo, left, and Bae Hyun-sung pose during the online press conference for the JTBC's new series “Miraculous Brothers,” Wednesday. Courtesy of SLLBy Lee Gyu-leeActor Jung Woo shared his latest project, JTBC's new fantasy series “Miraculous Brothers,” which will feature a relatable character who radiates positive energy to the viewers.The mystery drama, which kicked off on Wednesday revolves around Yook Dong-Ju (played by Jung Woo), an aspiring author who has struggled for seven years to make his debut as a best-selling writer. Despite his ambition, he has faced continuous failures in his career.One day, Dong-Ju accidentally hits Kang San (played by Bae Hyun-sung), a mysterious boy, with his car. Kang loses his memory after the accident but gains a special ability to read people's minds. Ironically, this ability doesn't work on Dong-Ju, leading to a special bond between them where Kang finds solace and comfort in Dong-Ju.“Dong-Ju is a character who only has debt but strives to live life to the fullest,” Jung said during an online press con

Jun 30, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Jung Woo portrays resilient and relatable character in 'Miraculous Brothers'
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