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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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'Unlock My Boss' to unfold multigenre comedy detective story

From left, actors Chae Jong-hyeop and Seo Eun-soo, director Lee Chul-ha, and actor Park Sung-woong pose during an online press conference for ENA's new series, “Unlock My Boss,” Wednesday. Courtesy of ENA By Lee Gyu-leeLocal network ENA's upcoming series, “Unlock My Boss,” based on the webtoon of the same name, will unfold a genre-bending story, stretching from comedy to thriller. The 12-part series revolves around IT developer Kim Sun-joo (Park Sung-woong), who is the founder and CEO of a large IT company. One day, on his way to pick up his daughter, he gets into a near-death accident and mysteriously becomes trapped inside a smartphone. When unemployed, down-and-out Park In-sung (Chae Jong-hyeop) finds the phone, Sun-joo offers In-sung 10 billion won to temporarily take over his CEO duties on his behalf while helping him find whoever is responsible for the accident along with his secretary, Jung Se-yeon (Seo Eun-soo). The series is led by director Lee Chul-ha, who

Dec 8, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
'Unlock My Boss' to unfold multigenre comedy detective story
Shows & Dramas

Kim Hye-soo says she learned about motherhood in 'Under the Queen's Umbrella'

A scene from tvN's series "Under the Queen's Umbrella" / Courtesy of tvN By Lee Gyu-leeActress Kim Hye-soo said that her role as a determined, eager queen in tvN's recent series “Under the Queen's Umbrella” taught her what a mother's love is. “I respect every mother in this world. (Through the series,) I've learned a lot about the power of a mother's love and love in general. I hope (the series) gave everyone in this world a sense of comfort,” she said through the network.Led by director Kim Hyung-sik, whose previous work includes the period series “Secret Door” (2014), the period drama series revolves around a queen (Kim) who is a dedicated mother of three rowdy sons. Throwing away her pride and grace as a queen, she does what it takes to mold one of her sons to become the king of the Joseon period, against her competitors. The 16-part series ended on Sunday with its highest viewership rating of 16.9 percent. Kim expressed gratitude toward the series' wrap, thankin

Dec 7, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Kim Hye-soo says she learned about motherhood in 'Under the Queen's Umbrella'
Shows & Dramas

Disney focuses on Asian content in showcase

Luke Kang, president of the Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, opens the Disney Content Showcase in Singapore, Wednesday. Courtesy of Walt Disney Company By Lee Gyu-leeSINGAPORE ― The Walt Disney Company showed it is increasingly focusing on content creation and distribution in the Asia Pacific region during a two-day showcase in Singapore from Wednesday to Thursday.The company unveiled at the event, which drew 400 people from the international press and media industry, the upcoming lineups of its major studios, as well as Disney+ original series in the Asia Pacific region.“Today's showcase will bring to life how we are serving viewers in every market with globally branded content like Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar, as well as locally produced stories that resonate, while taking the best of those stories global,” Luke Kang, president of the Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, said in an opening speech at the Disney Content Showcase APAC 2022, held at the Marina B

Dec 2, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Disney focuses on Asian content in showcase
Shows & Dramas

Jung Hae-in on his first sci-fi series with Disney+, 'Connect'

From left, director Takashi Miike and actors Jung Hae-in, Ko Kyung-pyo and Kim Hye-jun pose during a press conference for Disney+'s upcoming Korean crime thriller original series, “Connect,” at the Disney Content Showcase in Singapore. Courtesy of Walt Disney Company By Lee Gyu-leeSINGAPORE ― Actor Jung Hae-in offered a peek into his role as an immortal human in the first sci-fi genre series in his career, Disney+ original series “Connect.”“This is the first sci-fi project I've taken part in and there were more computer graphic-made scenes than I expected. I came to realize how impressive those actors in the Marvel superhero projects that have a lot of CGI scenes are,” the actor said during the Disney Content Showcase APAC 2022 held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Thursday. “Shooting for a CGI scene is very hard. You have to act with your imagination and it feels awkward and uncomfortable. But we had such a great working environment and the staff, the director and

Dec 2, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Jung Hae-in on his first sci-fi series with Disney+, 'Connect'
Shows & Dramas

Disney+ unveils upcoming Korean originals, 'Soundtrack #2,' BTS' new docu-series and more

BTS will have another docu-series on Disney+, “BTS MONUMENTS: BEYOND THE STAR,” in 2023. Courtesy of Walt Disney Company By Lee Gyu-leeSINGAPORE ― Disney+ announced a list of upcoming Korean original series, from the sequels of its hit series to documentaries of K-pop stars BTS and Super Junior, during Disney Content Showcase APAC 2022 held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Wednesday.The second season of three originals ― the romantic series “Soundtrack #2,” the thriller suspense series “Shadow detective 2,” and the reality show “The Zone 2” ― are set to hit the platform in the coming months. A string of new original series, starring star-studded cast members, are also slated for next year. The romance series, “Call It Love,” led by the web series “No, Thank You” director Lee Kwang-young, will have actors Kim Young-kwang and Lee Sung-kyoung as the leads. It will revolve around a woman who faces a whirlwind of crises after finding out about her father's affair. “The

Nov 30, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Disney+ unveils upcoming Korean originals, 'Soundtrack #2,' BTS' new docu-series and more
Shows & Dramas

INTERVIEW Kim Young-kwang satisfied with his psychotic killer role in 'Somebody'

Actor Kim Young-kwang plays the role of a serial killer in Netflix's new series “Somebody.” Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeActor Kim Young-kwang has spent most of his career as a heartthrob, starring in romantic comedies like the 2018 film “On Your Wedding Day” and the 2021 series “Hello, Me!”Actor Kim Young-kwang / Courtesy of NetflixBut with Netflix's latest Korean original series “Somebody,” the actor steps out of his comfort zone to broaden his repertoire, playing a psychotic serial killer.“When I joined 'Somebody,' it felt like a challenge. I really wanted to complete this mission successfully,” Kim said during an interview with The Korea Times, Thursday, at a cafe in Jongno District, central Seoul. “I've always wanted to play diverse roles and take part in different genres … And I'm pleased to show a new persona with 'Somebody.'”Led by filmmaker Jung Ji-woo, whose previous work includes the romance film “Eungyo” and “Tune in for Love,” the eight-part suspense series released

Nov 30, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] Kim Young-kwang satisfied with his psychotic killer role in 'Somebody'
People & Events

INTERVIEW Startup helps organizations win funding for ASEAN projects

A still from a short film production as part of the ASEAN-ROK Film Leaders Incubator program in 2018, which is one of the ASEAN Korea Cooperation Fund's programs / Courtesy of ASEAN LABCEO Kim Si-eun of ASEAN LAB works to bring Korea, ASEAN closerBy Lee Gyu-leeThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Korea have a long history of cooperation, which has been strengthened by the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF).Kim Si-eun, the founder and CEO of consulting startup ASEAN LAB / Courtesy of ASEAN LABSince its establishment in 1990, the fund has been utilized for Korea to provide technological, economic and human resource development and people-to-people exchanges to the 10 ASEAN member states ― Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. As the relationship between ASEAN and Korea has developed over the decades, the fund has continually been increasing in size. Earlier this month, President Yoon Suk-yeol announced that his administration is seeking to double the funding for the AKCF, from $16 million to $32 millio

Nov 29, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] Startup helps organizations win funding for ASEAN projects
K-pop

IVE notches Best Female Group at MMA 2022

K-pop group IVE member Jang Won-young, third from left, speaks after receiving Best Song during this year's Melon Music Awards ceremony, held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro District, Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of Kakao EntertainmentBy Lee Gyu-leeK-pop group IVE has bagged four awards, including the highest honor for girl groups, at this year's Melon Music Awards (MMA), a music award organized by Kakao Entertainment.The six-piece girl band won Best Female Group, beating out strong contenders like (G)I-DLE, aespa, BLACKPINK and NewJeans, during the ceremony held Saturday at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro District, Seoul. This was the first offline ceremony for MMA in three years following online ones due to anti-coronavirus social distancing rules.“We weren't expecting it but feel so honored to receive this award,” the group's member Jang Won-young said in her acceptance speech. “Today has been a motivational day for us. We'll continue to work hard, so we ask for much support.”The group also notched TOP10, an award for top 10 artists of the year; Best Song with its hit so

Nov 27, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
IVE notches Best Female Group at MMA 2022
People & Events

Korea Times Translation Awards open doors for aspiring literary translators

Participants of the 53rd Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards pose during the award ceremony at the Korea Press Center in central Seoul, Thursday. From left are The Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin; judge Jung Ha-yun, associate professor of interpreting and translation at Ewha Womans University; Yoon Sung-chun, deputy minister for culture and art policy at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Fiction Grand Prize winner Graham Hand; Fiction Commendation Award winner Giulia Macri; Poetry Grand Prize winner Gene Png; judge Brother Anthony, professor emeritus of English language and literature at Sogang University; and Kim Se-min, chief strategy officer and senior managing director at KB Financial Group. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulBy Lee Gyu-leeAspiring translators said that the Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards, hosted by The Korea Times, have become a stepping stone for their literary translation dreams. The Korea Times held the award ceremony for the 53rd edition of the contest, sponsored by KB Financial Group, at the Korea Press Center in

Nov 24, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Korea Times Translation Awards open doors for aspiring literary translators
Shows & Dramas

INTERVIEW Park Ji-hoon, Choi Hyun-wook share how 'Weak Hero Class 1' became turning point

Actors Park Ji-hoon, right, and Choi Hyun-wook, center, play lead characters in Wavve's new original series, “Weak Hero Class 1.” Courtesy of WavveTwo actors play high schoolers who form unlikely friendship By Lee Gyu-leeActors Park Ji-hoon and Choi Hyun-wook, the lead characters of Wavve's new original series, “Weak Hero Class 1,” have said that taking part in this recent series has been a life-changing experience. Actor Park Ji-hoon / Courtesy of WavveBased on the webcomic of the same name, the teen action series revolves around a smart, model high schooler, Si-eun (Park), who devotes his time to studying rather than socializing with his classmates.One day, a laidback, athletic classmate, Ahn Su-ho (Choi), who is also an outsider himself, comes into Si-eun's lonely life. Along with a transfer student, Oh Beom-seok (Hong Kyung), the three form an unlikely friendship and together, cover each other's backs against bullies and violence during the trials and tribulations of school life.The eight-part series is created by Han Jun-hee, who is known for leading the

Nov 24, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] Park Ji-hoon, Choi Hyun-wook share how 'Weak Hero Class 1' became turning point
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