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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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INTERVIEW Lee Sang-yi, Woo Do-hwan build special bond through 'Bloodhounds'

Actors Lee Sang-yi, left, and Woo Do-hwan play boxers in Netflix's new original series “Bloodhounds.” Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeActors Lee Sang-yi and Woo Do-hwan appear as boxers on Netflix's new Korean original series, “Bloodhounds,” to deliver an adrenaline-filled action bromance.The two actors shared that the process of creating their characters to film this series led them to form a sense of companionship.The 8-part action series, based on the webcomics of the same name, revolves around two young boxers, Kim Geon-woo (Woo) and Hong Woo-jin (Lee). After fighting each other for a final match, the two become friends, sharing the same dream. After his mother incurs a huge debt from a ruthless loan shark named Kim Myeong-gil (Park Sung-woong), the two boxers join hands with a benevolent moneylender to take down Kim, who preys on the financially vulnerable.A scene from the series “Bloodhounds" / Courtesy of Netflix“There are mutual actors so I've heard that (Woo) is a hard-working actor like he puts in a lot of effort and is earnest when he t

Jun 16, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] Lee Sang-yi, Woo Do-hwan build special bond through 'Bloodhounds'
Shows & Dramas

Kim Woo-bin and Suzy to reunite in Kim Eun-sook's new series

Actors Kim Woo-bin, left, and Bae Suzy will co-star in writer Kim Eun-sook's upcoming rom-com series. Courtesy of Hwa&Dam PicturesBy Lee Gyu-leeActors Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy will be leading a new romantic comedy series, created by star scriptwriter Kim Eun-sook, who is known for writing the hit series “Mr. Sunshine” and “The Glory.”Hwa&Dam Pictures, the local production company, confirmed that both actors have secured their roles in the series tentatively titled "Everything Shall Come True" planned for release next year.The 12-episode fantasy rom-com will follow the story of Ga-young (played by Bae), an indifferent woman, and a hot-headed genie who has been trapped in a lamp. When Ga-young releases the genie, they become entangled in a series of events and she receives three wishes in return.The series will be directed by filmmaker Lee Byeong-heon, who previously led the hit movie “Extreme Job” (2019) and the 2019 rom-com series “Be Melodramatic.”“The best fantasy rom-com requires a captivating story, stunning visuals an

Jun 14, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Kim Woo-bin and Suzy to reunite in Kim Eun-sook's new series
Entertainment

Star-studded disaster film 'Concrete Utopia' sold to 152 countries

Poster for the new disaster film “Concrete Utopia” / Courtesy of Lotte EntertainmentBy Lee Gyu-leeThe upcoming disaster film “Concrete Utopia,” starring actors Lee Byung-hun and Park Seo-joon, has already been sold to over 150 countries ahead of its release in local theaters in August.On Tuesday, the film's distributor Lotte Entertainment announced that this star-studded movie will also premiere in 152 countries, including France, Italy, Japan, India, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.Directed by Um Tae-hwa, who previously helmed the 2016 fantasy movie “Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned,” the blockbuster movie is set in a deserted Seoul, swept by a massive earthquake. Amidst the chaos, the sole surviving residents of one building come together to defend themselves against outsiders.Lee will play the role of Young-tak, who is the head of the apartment's residential committee. Park Seo-joon and Park Bo-young will play a husband and wife dedicating themselves to protecting each other through the disaster. “Director Um has presented a spectacle disas

Jun 14, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Star-studded disaster film 'Concrete Utopia' sold to 152 countries
Shows & Dramas

Rowoon and Jo Bo-ah to lead new fantasy romance series 'Destined With You'

Actors Jo Bo-ah, left, and Rowoon will star in the JTBC's upcoming series “Destined With You.” Courtesy of Keyeast Entertainment and FNC EntertainmentBy Lee Gyu-leeSinger and actor Rowoon will lead JTBC's upcoming series "Destined With You" alongside actress Jo Bo-ah.The fantasy romance series, scheduled for release in August, will center around Lee Hong-jo (Jo), a civil servant at the Department of Greenery, and Jang Shin-yoo (Rowoon), a lawyer, who becomes entangled in a cursed book that was sealed 300 years ago.The series is helmed by director Nam Ki-hoon, known for his previous work on the Disney+ romance series "Kiss Sixth Sense" and tvN thriller series "Voice 3." The script is penned by No Ji-seol, the scriptwriter for tvN period romance series "100 Days My Prince."Rowoon plays a star lawyer who constantly finds himself in the spotlight. He has been sick for an unknown reason and tries to find the owner of an ancient book, Mokham, to break the curse that has plagued his family for generations.“I'm very excited to play this character as it is different from all

Jun 13, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Rowoon and Jo Bo-ah to lead new fantasy romance series 'Destined With You'
K-pop

EXO to make comeback in July amid legal dispute

K-pop boy group EXO will drop its new album in July. Courtesy of SM EntertainmentBy Lee Gyu-leeK-pop boy group EXO will be releasing its first full-length album in about four years since the sixth album “OBSESSION” in 2019.The group's agency SM Entertainment announced that the group's seventh full-length album will come out on July 10. The album comes amid a legal dispute between three of the group's members ― Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen ― and the agency over terminating their exclusive contracts. The singers accused the agency of not disclosing the proper records of how their payment was being calculated during the contract and demanded to terminate the contract.Earlier this year, the group announced that it was preparing to drop a new album with all of its members to celebrate its 11th anniversary. With the new album, the agency shared that the group will carry out promotions as planned, except for Kai who began his mandatory military service in May.“As we've prepared hard for this album, the promotion will go as planned. We will share the detailed schedule soon,&rd

Jun 12, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
EXO to make comeback in July amid legal dispute
Shows & Dramas

INTERVIEW Ra Mi-ran on depicting heartfelt mother-son relationship in 'The Good Bad Mother'

Actress Ra Mi-ran played the role of a widow in the JTBC series “The Good Bad Mother.” Courtesy of Drama House Studio, SLL, and Film Monster By Lee Gyu-leeActress Ra Mi-ran has made herself known through a series of comical roles, like Madame Cheetah in the hit series “Reply 1988” (2015) and a lawmaker in the comedy film “Honest Candidate” (2020). But in her recent series, the actress has taken on a more serious role, playing a hardened widow, Jin Young-soon, to tell a heartwarming story of a mother and a son. Actress Ra Mi-ran / Courtesy of C-JeS Studios “It's not easy to take a role where the character has been through a lot of hardships. The series might seem a biographical narrative of Young-soon, but it has stories of different kinds of moms within it. And there are also stories about different perspectives of life,” Ra said in an interview with

Jun 11, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] Ra Mi-ran on depicting heartfelt mother-son relationship in 'The Good Bad Mother'
Shows & Dramas

Netflix's new original 'Bloodhounds' to deliver cathartic action

From left, actor Park Sung-woong, director Kim Joo-hwan, actors Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi pose during a press conference for Netflix's series "Bloodhounds" in Mapo District, Seoul, Wednesday. Courtesy of Netflix By Lee Gyu-leeNetflix's new Korean original series, "Bloodhounds," is set to offer an action-packed bromance story with actors Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi. The 8-part action series, which will premiere on Friday, follows the story of two promising, young boxers, Kim Geon-woo (Woo) and Hong Woo-jin (Lee). The two meet as rivals but come to form a special bond when Kim gets involved with ruthless loan shark Kim Myeong-gil (Park Sung-woong) after his mother falls into huge debt with a loan shark.The two boxers join hands with a benevolent moneylender to take down a loan shark who preys on the financially vulnerable. The series, based on the webcomics of the same name, is directed by filmmaker Kim Joo-hwan, who is known for helming the 2017 comedy buddy movie,

Jun 8, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Netflix's new original 'Bloodhounds' to deliver cathartic action
People & Events

Billy Graham Seoul Crusade celebrates 50th anniversary

American Christian evangelist Rev. Franklin Graham, the son of Rev. Billy Graham, speaks during the 50th anniversary of Billy Graham Seoul Crusade, at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo District, June 3. Courtesy of FEBC-KoreaBy Lee Gyu-leeFifty years ago, prominent American Christian evangelist Rev. Billy Graham came to Korea to hold a five-day crusade and preach the Gospel to its people.About 4.4 million Koreans came to the crusade, held in different cities in the country from May 30 to June 3, 1973. For the final service, over 1.1 million people gathered at Yeouido Plaza in Seoul, setting the record as Graham's biggest crusade.That crusade became a milestone in the history of Korean Christianity. It was an unprecedented success, inspiring and encouraging the church to strive for further growth in the years to come.In time for the 50th anniversary of Graham's Seoul Crusade this year, Far East Broadcasting Company Korea (FEBC-Korea) held a celebratory rally on June 3, inviting his son, Rev. Franklin Graham, as the main speaker.The rally, held at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo District

Jun 8, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Billy Graham Seoul Crusade celebrates 50th anniversary
Shows & Dramas

INTERVIEW 'One Day Off' star Lee Na-young, director on creating subtle, feel-good series

Actress Lee Na-young plays the character of Park Ha-kyung in the Wavve's new original series, “One Day Off.” Courtesy of Wavve and The LAMPBy Lee Gyu-leeIn Wavve's new original series, “One Day Off,” a high school teacher, Park Ha-kyung (Lee Na-young), goes on a simple, one-day journey to different cities in Korea every week to escape her ordinary, repetitive life. There's nothing special about her trips. She just wanders around with no specific itinerary. Director Lee Jong-pill / Courtesy of Wavve and The LAMPYet, the eight-part series takes viewers through the low-key, feel-good journey with each of the 20-minute episodes, offering relatable, comforting moments as they follow the trips and Park's encounters with different people along the way.The series' lead actor, Lee Na-young, and director Lee Jong-pill, said “One Day Off” is an easy-to-watch series with a story that is all about emptying everything.“'Feeling relatable' itself sounds like a homework. I just hope (the viewers) could watch it like they're spacing out and enjoy it without a

Jun 3, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] 'One Day Off' star Lee Na-young, director on creating subtle, feel-good series
Shows & Dramas

'HyeMiLeeYeChaePa' producer Lee Tae-kyung hopeful of second season

The variety show "HyeMiLeeYeChaePa” wrapped on Sunday. Courtesy of ENABy Lee Gyu-leeProducer Lee Tae-kyung of ENA's all-female cast variety show, "HyeMiLeeYeChaePa,” hinted he is hopeful for the show's renewal with a second season, following the show's completion earlier this week. “All of the cast members and production team are waiting for Season 2. If the time and situation are right, we will be able to present a more interesting and more desperate Season 2,” the producer said through the network, Tuesday.The reality show starred four K-pop singers, Hyeri of Girl's Day, Miyeon of (G)I-DLE, Yena of IZ*ONE, and Chaewon of Le Sserafim, and two TV personalities, Patricia Yiombi and choreographer Leejung. The six celebrities are invited for a series of overnight stays at an empty, unfurnished house. To buy the necessities and furniture to use during their stay, they are given games and missions to complete with for cash. The show is co-led by producer Lee, who previously led the talk show "Life Bar" and music variety show "Amazing Saturday," and producer Kim Jon

Jun 2, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
'HyeMiLeeYeChaePa' producer Lee Tae-kyung hopeful of second season
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