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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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Shows & Dramas

Food business becomes new reality TV trend

From left, posters for cooking shows “Ramyun Brothers In Japan,” “Happy CEO” and “Welcome to Fishermen's Seafood Bar” / Courtesy of TV Chosun, JTBC and Channel ABy Lee Gyu-leeCooking shows featuring celebrities running their own restaurants have emerged as a new reality TV trend.JTBC rolled out a new cooking reality show, “Happy CEO,” Sunday, starring comedians Lee Kyung-kyu and Park Na-rae and actor Kang Yul. The show invites the cast to jump into the food delivery business. The three hosts each run their own delivery-only food service with a menu they personally invented. Joined by other celebrities like actors Han Seung-yeon and Yoon Park, the three team up and compete against each other to see who will survive in the business. “The show is about celebrities, who are devoted to food and cooking, competing for business. I'm interested in the tension that surrounds the kitchen,” producer Seo Dong-gil said during an online press conference for the show. “There are a lot of emotions within the kitchen and that brings ou

Jun 29, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Food business becomes new reality TV trend
Shows & Dramas

Studio Dragon co-CEO resigns amid embezzlement scandal

A scene from Netflix's original series “The Glory," produced by Studio Dragon / Courtesy of Netflix By Lee Gyu-leeThe Co-CEO of CJ ENM's production subsidiary, Studio Dragon, has resigned to take responsibility for an internal embezzlement incident.“CEO Kim Young-kyu has resigned due to personal reasons,” the production company said through an inquiry disclosure system, Monday. Kim's resignation is reported to be related to an internal embezzlement incident. Recently, Studio Dragon received a tip-off about a content producer embezzling funds and conducted an internal audit, which verified the reported misconduct.Studio Dragon officials explained, "It is difficult to disclose specific details of the audit, but it has been confirmed that there was misconduct during the content production process." They added, "Kim Young-gyu, who was in charge of overseeing the content division, resigned, taking moral responsibility for the incident."The employee involved has been dism

Jun 27, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Studio Dragon co-CEO resigns amid embezzlement scandal
Shows & Dramas

Netflix's 'Celebrity' to portray competitive world of influencers

From left, actors Lee Chung-ah, Kang Min-hyuk, Park Gyu-young, Lee Dong-gun and Jun Hyo-seong and director Kim Cheol-kyu pose during the press conference for Netflix's new original series “Celebrity,” held in western Seoul's Mapo District, Monday. Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeNetflix's new Korean original series, “Celebrity,” will take viewers into the competitive, cut-throat world of social media influencers, the series' director said.“The world of social media, primarily Instagram, emerged not too long ago. And as the majority of its users are of the younger generation, the content created within that world is often hot, hip and on the forefront of ongoing trends,” director Kim Cheol-kyu, said during a press conference for the series, held at a hotel in western Seoul's Mapo District, Monday. “So I tried to fill each episode of 'Celebrity' with such stories, aiming to create a hot, hip and trendy series.”The new series, set to hit the platform on Friday, follows an ordinary woman, Seo A-ri (Park Gyu-young), who becomes a social med

Jun 27, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Netflix's 'Celebrity' to portray competitive world of influencers
Shows & Dramas

Sequels to hits, comedy series to screen in July

From left, posters from “The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch,” “D.P. 2”, and “Not Others” / Courtesy of tvN, Netflix and KT Studio GenieBy Lee Gyu-leeMuch-awaited follow-up seasons to hit series are slated to hit the small screen next month, along with lighthearted comedy programs.The new season of tvN's fantasy action series, “The Uncanny Counter,” will premiere on July 28 about three years after its first season.Based on the popular webcomic, "Amazing Rumor," the series follows a group of noodle shop employees, including a teenager named So-mun (Cho) with supernatural powers. Members of the group, who call themselves "counters," use their power to track down evil spirits and demons and fight them off. Along with the original cast members, “The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch” will welcome a new season, played by actor Yoo In-soo from the Netflix series "All of Us Are Dead,” as well as new villains, played by actors Kang Ki-young from "Extraordinary Attorney Woo” and Kim Hieora from "The Glory.”Director

Jun 26, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Sequels to hits, comedy series to screen in July
Shows & Dramas

EXO's Suho to return to small screen with Han Ji-min and Lee Min-ki

From left, actors Han Ji-min, Lee Min-ki and Kim Jun-myeon / Courtesy of BH Entertainment, Sangyoung Entertainment, SM EntertainmentBy Lee Gyu-leeSinger and actor Kim Jun-myeon, better known as Suho from the K-pop boy group EXO, will return to the small screen with JTBC's new comedy detective series “Behind your Touch.” He will star alongside actors Han Ji-min and Lee Min-ki. This will be his first TV spot in about five years since he played the lead role in the 2018 romance series “Rich Man.” Scheduled to premiere on Aug. 12, the new series revolves around a peaceful small town in the countryside. The town's busybody, veterinarian Bong Ye-boon (Han Ji-min), unexpectedly gains a special ability that allows her to see the past of animals and people. She uses her ability and teams up with Moon Jang-yeol (Lee), a detective from Seoul. Together they solve a series of minor crimes, only to find themselves entangled in a serial murder case.Director Kim Suk-yoon, whose previous work includes the 2022 melodrama “My Liberation Notes,” reunites with scriptwr

Jun 25, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
EXO's Suho to return to small screen with Han Ji-min and Lee Min-ki
Shows & Dramas

Netflix committed to fostering creative talent in Korea: co-CEO

Ted Sarandos, a co-CEO of Netflix, speaks during a press conference at Four Seasons Hotels in Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeTed Sarandos, the co-CEO of Netflix, said the company's recent announcement of a $2.5 billion investment in Korea will contribute to nurturing creative talent in the country.“It's been an amazing partnership between the Korean content community and Netflix. But I believe we are just scratching the surface of the possible. And that's why Netflix is investing in the long run,” the co-CEO said during a press conference in Seoul, Thursday, during his three-day visit to the country.“Over the next four years, Netflix will be investing over $2.5 billion in Korea. That's twice as much as we have invested when we launched here in 2016. It includes funding for training programs for next-generation creators in front of and behind the camera.”He added that the platform is committed to growing its presence in Korea due to the rising demand for Korean content following the global popularity of series and movies including “Squi

Jun 22, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Netflix committed to fostering creative talent in Korea: co-CEO
Films

Lee Byung-hun says black comedy element sets 'Concrete Utopia' apart from others

From left, actors Lee Byung-hun, Park Bo-young and Park Seo-joon pose during the press conference for the new movie "Concrete Utopia," held at Lotte Cinema in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap By Lee Gyu-leeThe highly anticipated disaster film "Concrete Utopia," featuring a star-studded cast including actors Lee Byung-hun, Park Seo-joon and Park Bo-young, is scheduled for release in local theaters in August.Lee, who plays the main character Young-tak, head of the apartment's residential committee, hinted that this disaster film will adopt a black comedy tone, setting it apart from other genre films.“Most disaster-genre movies focus on the disaster itself as the main element throughout the film. However, 'Concrete Utopia' takes a different approach,” the actor said during the press conference for the film held at Lotte Cinema in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, Wednesday. “It shows how people survive, communicate with each other and endure after a

Jun 22, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Lee Byung-hun says black comedy element sets 'Concrete Utopia' apart from others
Travel & Food

INTERVIEW Makgeolli meets design at local brewery restaurant

Song Dae-young, a former spatial designer, runs Gonggan Duidongsan, a makgeolli brewery restaurant in northeastern Seoul's Seongbuk District. Courtesy of Gonggan DuidongsanFormer designer combines alcohol, food, space By Lee Gyu-leeLocated at the end of the path that leads to Naksan Park, known for its trail and observation decks with views of Seoul, a small brewery restaurant, Gonggan Duidongsan, adds unique interior design to the makgeolli (rice wine) experience.In a relatively small space that fits four or five tables, the restaurant's owner, Song Dae-young, a former spatial designer, has created a cozy dining area made up of a wavy wooden ceiling and tables. As the name of the restaurant implies ― Duidongsan means a hill behind a house in Korean ― the place takes advantage of the park as its backdrop, allowing customers to enjoy homemade makgeolli casually. With an LP player booth sitting in the corner, the restaurant offers a touch of nostalgia to go with the country's traditional alcohol and local dishes. “I pursue being natural a lot. That's why we make our own sauces an

Jun 21, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] Makgeolli meets design at local brewery restaurant
Shows & Dramas

INTERVIEW Kim Min-jae shares how 'Dr. Romantic' series changed his life

Actor Kim Min-jae plays the role of a nurse in the SBS medical series “Dr. Romantic 3.” Courtesy of SBSBy Lee Gyu-leeWhen actor Kim Min-jae was starting his career, he landed a supporting role in the SBS medical romance series “Dr. Romantic” in 2016, which became a huge hit ending with a 27.6 percent viewership rating. The role won him a rising star trophy at the broadcaster's year-end awards ceremony.Actor Kim Min-jae / Courtesy of YamYam EntertainmentSeven years later, the actor has wrapped up Season 3 of "Dr. Romantic," having spent his entire twenties working on the series.“I met 'Dr. Romantic' in my early 20s, a time when you begin to shape your perspective. Through the series, I not only learned about acting, but it also had a profound impact on my understanding of life and how we should live," the actor shared during an interview with The Korea Times, Monday, at a cafe in Gangnam District.The medical series, which ended its third season on Saturday, revolves around people at a small hospital named Doldam, in a remote countryside area, led by the g

Jun 20, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] Kim Min-jae shares how 'Dr. Romantic' series changed his life
Shows & Dramas

Lee Joon-ho, Lim Yoon-a reinterpret cliche-ridden rom-com genre in 'King The Land'

Actors Lim Yoon-a, left, and Lee Joon-ho pose during the press conference for JTBC's new romantic comedy series “King The Land," held at a hotel in Guro District, Thursday. Courtesy of JTBCBy Lee Gyu-leeActors Lee Joon-ho and Lim Yoon-a are finally set to debut in JTBC's new romantic comedy series “King The Land," Friday. Led by director Im Hyun-wook, whose previous work includes the melodrama series "Reflection of You" (2021), the new series is a Cinderella story between a rich heir of a conglomerate group called Gu Won (Lee Joon-ho), and a hotelier, Cheon Sa-Rang (Lim Yoon-a).Cheon worked her way up, becoming a hotelier at the King Hotel, originally starting as an intern. After seven years of hard work, she finally gets the opportunity to work at the hotel's VVIP lounge. Gu, a new arrival to the group's hotel chain, becomes Cheon's new boss, the unlikely duo then go on to develop a romance. “There's a saying 'What you already know is the best.' I know that 'King The Land' might be a little cliche and classic. But we tried to reinterpret the scenes that might seem

Jun 17, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Lee Joon-ho, Lim Yoon-a reinterpret cliche-ridden rom-com genre in 'King The Land'
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