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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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'Ms. Marvel' is homage to MCU fans: directors

From left, director Bilall Fallah, actress Iman Vellani, and director Adil El Arbi pose during an online press conference for Disney+'s new series "Ms. Marvel,” Friday. Courtesy of Disney+ Disney+'s new series features first Muslim superhero in MCUBy Lee Gyu-leeMarvel Studios is set to present a new addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with its first Muslim superhero, Kamala Khan, through Disney+'s new series "Ms. Marvel.”The co-directors and executive producers of the series, Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi, who co-led the 2020 action film “Bad Boys for Life,” expressed that the superhero character in the upcoming series will offer an inspiring story to MCU fans around the world. “This character of Kamala is a bit of an homage to the fandom, to people who are fans of all the Avengers and heroes in the MCU. And it is one of the first times that we really delve deep into what it means to be a fan and what it means to aspire to become part of that kind of ch

Jun 3, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
'Ms. Marvel' is homage to MCU fans: directors
Films

Park Chan-wook says 'Decision to Leave' differs from his previous films

From left, actor Tang Wei, director Park Chan-wook and actor Park Hae-ill pose during a press conference of the romance thriller film “Decision to Leave,” held at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul in central Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of CJ ENMDirector Park's Cannes-winning film follows romance between detective and murder suspect By Lee Gyu-leeDirector Park Chan-wook, who notched the Best Director award at this year's Cannes Film Festival with the romance thriller film “Decision to Leave,” said that his new movie is made in a tone and style that are different from his previous works. The award-winning auteur, who had already had two wins at the Cannes with Grand Prix winner “Old Boy” (2004) and Jury Prize winner “Thirst” (2009), is set to debut his latest movie for the first time in six years since the psychological thriller "The Handmaiden" (2016).The subtle suspense romance follows a gentle, tidy detective named Hae-joon (Park Hae-ill) who leads an investigation into a murder case, and Chinese immigrant woman Seo-rae (Tang Wei), who

Jun 2, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Park Chan-wook says 'Decision to Leave' differs from his previous films
Shows & Dramas

Bae Suzy's new series, 'Anna,' to premiere June 24

By Lee Gyu-leeThe poster for Coupang Play's original series, “Anna” / Courtesy of Coupang PlayCoupang Play's new original series, “Anna,” starring singer and actor Bae Suzy as the lead, is set to come out on June 24.The local streaming platform announced the release date, Tuesday, unveiling a teaser poster of the upcoming drama.The platform's second original series, following the thriller series, “One Ordinary Day,” revolves around a woman named Yu-mi (Bae). Starting with a simple lie, she turns her life around to live a completely different life, leading her to a series of bigger lies to continue the delusion. Actor Kim Jun-han will play the role of Yu-mi's ambitious husband, Ji-hun. Actress Jung Eun-chae will play the role of Hyun-joo, who seems to have everything and always has been above everyone. The series is directed by filmmaker Lee Joo-young, who is known for leading the 2016 drama film, “A Single Rider.”Bae debuted as a member of K-pop girl group Miss A in 2010 and made her way into acting after landing a lead role in the teen

May 31, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Bae Suzy's new series, 'Anna,' to premiere June 24
Shows & Dramas

INTERVIEW Kim Hee-sun wants to give encouraging messages through 'Tomorrow'

Actress Kim Hee-sun played the lead role in the recently wrapped up series, “Tomorrow.” Courtesy of Hinge Entertainment Kim played unconventional grim reaper in fantasy seriesBy Lee Gyu-leeActress Kim Hee-sun, who played a stylish grim reaper in the recently wrapped up series, “Tomorrow,” shared that she wanted to offer a sense of positive encouragement to the viewers through the series. “I wanted to deliver the value of life, warm messages, and courage to those people who are struggling. I feel like I also came to learn to care for people around me, to empathize with and comfort others' pain from watching the series. It also helped me grow,” she said during a written interview with The Korea Times. Based on the webtoon of the same name, the fantasy drama series, which ended on May 21, revolves around a group of hardworking grim reapers at an underworld company that saves suicidal people rather than taking their lives. Kim played the character of Koo Ryeon, a charis

May 30, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] Kim Hee-sun wants to give encouraging messages through 'Tomorrow'
Shows & Dramas

Ong Seong-wu to star in 'Strong Girl Bong-soon' spinoff series

Singer and actor Ong Seong-wu has taken a role in the new series “Strong Girl Nam-soon.” Courtesy of Fantagio By Lee Gyu-leeSinger and actor Ong Seong-wu, who is known as a former member of the disbanded K-pop boy band Wanna One, will be starring in the upcoming romantic comedy series “Strong Girl Nam-soon,” a spinoff series of the 2017 fantasy rom-com “Strong Girl Bong-soon.” Actress Lee You-mi / Courtesy of Varo Entertainment The actor's agency, Fantagio, announced that Ong has been confirmed as the lead in the new series, co-starring with Lee You-mi, the star of the smash hit dramas “Squid Game” and “All of Us Are Dead.”The new series revolves around three women of different generations in a family: Kang Nam-soon (Lee), her mother Hwang Geum-joo (Kim Jung-eun) and her grandmother Gil Joong-gan (Kim Hae-sook), with Bong-soon being Nam-soon's second

May 30, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Ong Seong-wu to star in 'Strong Girl Bong-soon' spinoff series
Films

Song Kang-ho makes history as 1st Korean male Best Actor winner at Cannes

Actor Song Kang-ho gives his acceptance speech after winning the Best Actor award during the ceremony of the 75th Cannes Film Festival, Saturday (local times). AP-YonhapBy Lee Gyu-leeActor Song Kang-ho, who won global recognition with director Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning film “Parasite” in 2019, has become the first male actor from Korea to win the Best Actor award at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. The 55-year-old actor notched the accolade at the closing ceremony of this year's festival held on Saturday (local time) for his role in “Broker” directed by Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda. He is the second Korean to win the highest award for a male actor at the festival, following actress Jeon Do-yeon's win for her work in the 2007 film “Secret Sunshine.”Starting off his acceptance speech by saying “thank you” in French, Song thanked the director and his co-stars for the honor. “I deeply thank our great artist, Hirokazu Kore-eda. And I would like to share this honor with Gang Dong-won, Lee Ji-eun, Lee Joo-young, and Bae Doona wh

May 29, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Song Kang-ho makes history as 1st Korean male Best Actor winner at Cannes
  • Korean films make splash at Cannes Film Festival
Shows & Dramas

Disney+ original 'Kiss Sixth Sense' to offer high-spirited, fantasy rom-com

From left, actors Kim Ji-seok, Seo Ji-hye and Yoon Kye-sang pose during an online press conference for Disney+'s new series, "Kiss Sixth Sense," Wednesday. Courtesy of Disney+ By Lee Gyu-leeDisney+'s new Korean-language original series, "Kiss Sixth Sense," will offer a lighthearted romantic comedy to viewers, the series' lead actor Yoon Kye-sang said. “Nowadays, a lot of series seem to carry serious, dark plots. But this series is high-spirited and funny and has such good energy. Viewers will be able to enjoy the series lightheartedly,” Yoon said during an online press conference for the series, Wednesday. Based on the webcomic of the same name, the new series, which premiered on Wednesday on the platform, revolves around advertising specialist Hong Ye-sul (Seo Ji-hye), who has a special ability to see another person's future when she kisses them. One day, she accidentally kisses her mean, hypersensitive boss, Cha Min-hu (Yoon), and sees their future together in bed

May 26, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Disney+ original 'Kiss Sixth Sense' to offer high-spirited, fantasy rom-com
Music

INTERVIEW German professor hopes to boost appreciation for Korean traditional music

Anna Yates-Lu, an assistant professor of ethnomusicology in the Department of Korean Music at Seoul National University / Courtesy of Anna Yates-LuProfessor and pansori performer sees huge potential in 'gugak'By Lee Gyu-leeKorean history has its fair share of music. However, despite all its deep-rooted traditions, the country's various traditional music genres, known collectively as “gugak,” have been lesser-known compared to more contemporary music trends like K-pop, not only to people abroad, but also many Koreans.But Anna Yates-Lu, a German-born assistant professor of ethnomusicology in the Department of Korean Music at Seoul National University (SNU), says gugak has much more potential than most people think. Using her background as a foreigner with expertise in gugak, the professor hopes to offer a fresh perspective to the gugak community. “I think from an outsider's perspective, I can offer a different view as well. I'm not necessarily telling people what to do, but I just want to become a different set of eyes, as someone who is kind of inside the world (of g

May 26, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] German professor hopes to boost appreciation for Korean traditional music
Shows & Dramas

Korean remakes, romance series to hit small screen in June

Posters for Netflix's new original series, “Money Heist: Korea ― Joint Economic Area,” left, and Tving's new romance series, “Yumi's Cells 2” / Courtesy of Netflix, Tving By Lee Gyu-leeThe Korean adaptation of Netflix's smash-hit Spanish series, “Money Heist,” is finally set to debut in the upcoming month along with a string of other series, ranging from romantic comedies to fantasy romances. Netflix's new Korean original series, “Money Heist: Korea ― Joint Economic Area,” scheduled to hit the streaming platform on June 24, brings together a star-studded cast: Yoo Ji-tae from the crime film, “Oldboy,” Kim Yun-jin from the U.S. series, “Lost,” Park Hae-soo from Netflix series “Squid Game,” and Jeon Jong-seo from mystery film “Burning.”Following the central plot of the original crime drama, the remake will revolve around a group of skilled thieves from both North and South Korea. The story will follow the group trying to pull off a major heist, led by a genius strateg

May 21, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Korean remakes, romance series to hit small screen in June
Shows & Dramas

Jung Hye-sung to lead new series 'New Normal Zine'

Actress Jung Hye-sung will lead the new series, “New Normal Zine,” set to premiere on June 10. Courtesy of J Wide CompanyBy Lee Gyu-lee Actress Jung Hye-sung has taken the lead role in the upcoming series, “New Normal Zine,” co-produced by entertainment giant CJ ENM and production studio Playlist. Directed and written by Choi Sun-mi, who helmed the 2018 web series, “Chubby Romance,” and the 2020 teen web series “The World of My 17,” the new drama revolves around an editor who newly joined a digital magazine called New Normal Zine.Jung will play the editor, Cha Ji-min, who pursues a slow-paced life and is rather uninterested in ongoing trends. Ji-min has worked as a news reporter for a local magazine for five years. But after the magazine gets discontinued, she joins the digital magazine, which is at the forefront of current trends. Trying to keep up with the trendiness the magazine requires, she struggles to get used to the new environment and people. Actors Hwang Seung-eon, Jang Eui-soo, and Lee Won-jeong will also star in the series.

May 20, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Jung Hye-sung to lead new series 'New Normal Zine'
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