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Lee Gyu-lee

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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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Yoo In-na returns to small screen with rom-com 'Bo-ra! Deborah'

A scene from the ENA's new series “Bo-ra! Deborah” / Courtesy of ENABy Lee Gyu-leeActress Yoo In-na picked up her first rom-com in three years with ENA's new romantic comedy series “Bo-ra! Deborah,” following the 2020 series “The Spy Who Loved Me."Actors Yoon Hyun-min, left, and Yoo In-na pose during the press conference for the series “Bo-ra! Deborah," Wednesday, held at Stanford Hotel in Mapo District, Seoul. Courtesy of ENAThe new series, set to air on Wednesday, follows a best-selling author and a dating coach, Yeon Bo-ra (Yoo), whose pen name is Deborah. She gains popularity, giving witty and honest dating advice, yet her own love life isn't as successful as her career. She crosses paths with the publisher Lee Soo-hyeok (Yoon Hyun-min), who has a completely different perspective on dating. As the two work together on Yeon's new dating advice book, the two face changes in their views of romance.The series is directed by Lee Tae-gon, whose previous work includes the romance series, "Hello, My Twenties!" (2016) and is penned by A Kyung, who scrip

Apr 12, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Yoo In-na returns to small screen with rom-com 'Bo-ra! Deborah'
Shows & Dramas

INTERVIEW Lee Sung-kyung felt liberated with her character in 'Call It Love'

Actress Lee Sung-kyoung played the character Shim Woo-joo in the Disney+ original series “Call It Love." Courtesy of Walt Disney Company KoreaBy Lee Gyu-leeActress Lee Sung-kyoung shared that playing her apathetic, despairing character in Disney+'s original series, “Call It Love,” has been a liberating experience. Actress Lee Sung-kyoung / Courtesy of Walt Disney Company Korea“Now I think of it, since filming wrapped, I felt so free playing the character of Woo-joo. I didn't see it during the filming because I was so focused on working on it. But when can I ever have another chance to be completely relaxed in front of so many people and just be myself, like you are allowed to not put effort into putting on a face,” she said, during an interview with The Korea Times, Monday, held at a cafe in Jongno District, central Seoul. “I could just focus on my own emotion because I played Woo-joo, which I really liked. I think it was liberation.” The 16-part melodrama series, which began releasing two episodes every week since Feb. 22, follows a woman na

Apr 12, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] Lee Sung-kyung felt liberated with her character in 'Call It Love'
Shows & Dramas

Kim Seo-hyung waited 6 years for female-centric series 'Pale Moon'

From left, actors Seo Young?hee, Kim Seo-hyung, and Yoo Sun pose during the press conference for the new thriller series “Pale Moon,” held at Lotte Cinema World Tower, in Songpa District, Seoul, Monday. Courtesy of KT Studio GenieBy Lee Gyu-leeActress Kim Seo-hyung expressed that she fell in love with the strong female-centric story of KT Studio Genie's new thriller series “Pale Moon,” and had been wanting for the past six years to join the project.Led by director Yoo Jong-sun, whose previous work includes the 2018 rom-com series “What's Wrong with Secretary Kim,” the new series revolves around a stay-at-home mom, Yoo I-hwa (Kim). In a childless marriage, Yoo lives a comfortable but somewhat empty life, dealing with her ambitious and power-hungry husband's indifference. One day, she gets a job offer to work at a bank. And when she starts stealing money from the bank's VIP clients, her life soon heads toward a pit of misery. The series, which kicked off Monday, is based on the Japanese novel “Paper Moon” by author Mitsuyo Kakuta. The nov

Apr 11, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Kim Seo-hyung waited 6 years for female-centric series 'Pale Moon'
Shows & Dramas

Yoo Hae-jin, Lee Je-hoon to co-star in director Choi Yoon-jin's new film

Actors Yoo Hae-jin, left, and Lee Je-hoon / Courtesy of Keyeast and Company OnBy Lee Gyu-leeActors Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Je-hoon will co-star in the new film, “Moral Hazard” (tentative title). The film's distributor Showbox announced that the two actors have confirmed their roles and are set to begin filming this month. The upcoming movie will revolve around Korea's top soju manufacturer, on the brink of bankruptcy. Yoo will play the role of Pyo Jong-rok, who is the CFO of the distillery, while Lee will play the role of a global investor, Choi In-beom, who wants to acquire the company. The film will be helmed by director Choi Yoon-jin, whose previous work includes the mystery drama film, “Steel Cold Winter” (2013). and the thriller film, “Office” (2015). Yoo recently starred in the thriller period film, “The Night Owl,” which notched eight nominations at this year's Baeksang Arts Awards, including the best director. The awards are scheduled to be held on April 28. This will be Lee's first lead role in a movie since he starred in the 2020

Apr 8, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Yoo Hae-jin, Lee Je-hoon to co-star in director Choi Yoon-jin's new film
Shows & Dramas

'Duty After School' creators on breathing life into popular webcomics

The series “Duty After School” follows a group of high school seniors fighting insect-like creatures. Courtesy of TvingBy Lee Gyu-leeThe creators of Tving's original series “Duty After School” said that they felt overwhelmed at first to make a live adaptation of the hit webcomics.“Duty After School” series director Sung Yong-il / Courtesy of Tving“The original webcomics were very popular and there are fans of that original work. So there was a lot of pressure on how they might accept the parts that changed” the series' director Sung Yong-il said during an interview with The Korea Times via video chat, Thursday.Based on the webcomics of the same name by the popular cartoonist Ha Il-kwon, the action thriller series follows students at Sungjin High School, fighting against insect-like creatures. When mysterious beings start to invade the world and attack humans, the Korean government makes it mandatory for all high school seniors, both boys and girls, to enlist in the armed forces. With only 50 days left to their university entrance exams,

Apr 7, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
'Duty After School' creators on breathing life into popular webcomics
K-pop

Busan holds 'K-Culture Night' to bolster World Expo 2030 bid

K-pop artist Rain performs during the "K-Culture Night" concert, held at the outdoor theater area of the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae District, Wednesday, to celebrate the city's bid to host the upcoming World Expo 2030. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulBy Lee Gyu-leeBusan held a star-studded concert, Wednesday, to celebrate its bid to host the upcoming World Expo 2030, welcoming a delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), an intergovernmental organization overseeing and regulating World Expos.The “K-Culture Night” concert, which took place at the outdoor theater area of the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae District, invited classical and K-pop artists to provide an opportunity for the delegation to experience the country's music culture which has recently boomed internationally. K-pop girl group Oh My Girl kicked off the show with a performance, followed by Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra led by the famous conductor Gum Nan-se. The orchestra played the soundtracks of popular movies, such as “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Star

Apr 5, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Busan holds 'K-Culture Night' to bolster World Expo 2030 bid
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Shows & Dramas

Netflix unveils reality show lineups spanning different genres

From top-left, clockwise, producers Jung Hyo-min, Kim Jae-won, Jung Jong-yeon, Park Jin-kyoung and Lee Eun-kyoung pose during Netflix's press conference for unscripted shows, held in Myeong-dong, Seoul, Tuesday. Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeNetflix Korea is set to roll out a string of unscripted shows across different genres this year, ranging from dating and zombies to game competition.Yoo Ki-hwan, Netflix Korea's manager for unscripted content / Courtesy of NetflixYoo Ki-hwan, Netflix Korea's manager for unscripted content, said the platform will release seven more reality shows throughout the year ― a raunchy talk show called “Risque business,” “Siren: Survive the Island,” a female version of the “Physical: 100” competition show, zombie survival program, “Zombieverse,” a new season of the hit teen dating show, “Single's Inferno 3,” called “Nineteen to Twenty,” and survival game, “The Devil's Plan.”“This time around last year, we said we will launch Korean unscripted shows and we are grate

Apr 5, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Netflix unveils reality show lineups spanning different genres
Shows & Dramas

Lee Dong-wook's 'Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938' set for May premiere

A poster for tvN's new fantasy series “Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938” / Courtesy of tvNBy Lee Gyu-leeTvN's fantasy series, “Tale of the Nine-Tailed,” starring Lee Dong-wook, will return for a second season in May. The network announced the series will go on air on May 6.The cast of “Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938” includes original actors Lee Dong-wook, Kim Beom and Kim Yong-ji, along with new cast members, Kim So-yeon and Ryu Kyung-soo. The 2020 series followed a mystical nine-tailed creature, or “gumiho,” named Lee Yeon (Lee), who comes to the world of humans to find his long-lost love, Nam Ji-a (Cho Bo-ah) while hunting down demons.The second season will be set in the 1930s, where Lee Yeon is summoned after an unexpected incident. With his loved one back home, Lee must find his way back to the present day.Kim Beom will reprise his role as Lee Yeon's younger brother, Lee Rang. Kim So-yeon will play the role of Ryu Hong-joo, who is a guardian spirit and the owner of a high-end restaurant in the city. Lee Yeon's appearance intrigues her am

Apr 4, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Lee Dong-wook's 'Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938' set for May premiere
Shows & Dramas

Period drama 'Joseon Attorney' faces fierce ratings battle with 'Taxi Driver 2'

A scene from the MBC's period legal series “Joseon Attorney” / Courtesy of MBCBy Lee Gyu-leeMBC kicked off its new period legal series, “Joseon Attorney,” on Friday, but the viewership ratings for the drama's premiere fell somewhat short of the broadcaster's lofty expectations. Having scored an average nationwide rating of 2.9 percent, it faces a fierce battle with SBS' 'Taxi Driver 2' whose ratings soared to all-time high of 18.3 percent.Based on the webcomic of the same name, it follows the revenge story of a lawyer named Kang Han-Soo (Woo Do-hwan) during the Joseon Dynasty. After his parents' tragic death, Kang becomes a lawyer to avenge those responsible for their murder. But as he takes on cases to defend people in need, he begins to learn the true meaning of seeking justice.The series is led by Kim Seung-ho, who co-directed the hit romance series, "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" (2022), and is scripted by Choi Jin-young, who penned the 2017 period romance series, "Queen for Seven Days." The Friday and Saturday episodes showed Kang moving to the capital city, Ha

Apr 3, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Period drama 'Joseon Attorney' faces fierce ratings battle with 'Taxi Driver 2'
Films

Jung Ho-yeon to star in sci-fi thriller 'Hope'

Actress Jung Ho-yeon / Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeActress Jung Ho-yeon will be joining filmmaker Na Hong-jin's upcoming star-studded film “Hope,” co-starring with Hwang Jung-min and Zo In-sung, as well as Hollywood actors Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender.The new sci-fi thriller will revolve around the residents of a small town, called Hopo Port, in a remote countryside. One day, a mysterious being is discovered near the town, and as the residents work to uncover it, they find themselves in a fight for survival to save their town.Jung will play the role of a police officer named Sung-ae, along with Hwang who will also play the role of the town's policeman named Bum-seok. Zo will play a hunter named Sung-ki. Na, known for having directed the 2016 horror film “The Wailing,” will reunite with his cinematographer from that movie, Hong Kyung-pyo, who has also worked on 2018's “Burning” and 2019's “Parasite.” since Na's last project, “The Wailing.”The film is scheduled to start filming in the latter half of this year. J

Apr 3, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Jung Ho-yeon to star in sci-fi thriller 'Hope'
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