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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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Lee Joon-gi says he wants to offer catharsis through 'Again My Life'

Actor Lee Joon-gi plays the role of a prosecutor in SBS' new action series, “Again My Life.” / Courtesy of SBS By Lee Gyu-leeActor Lee Joon-gi hopes he can offer a cathartic experience to viewers, as he stars in SBS' upcoming action series, “Again My Life,” which he describes as a good-defeats-evil story. “The series unfolds different cases and subplots in a simple, uncomplicated way. I had the strong desire that the justice-seeking story will provide joy, hope and a sense of catharsis to people, especially during this time when many may feel frustrated,” the actor said via a written interview through the network. “I hope viewers can feel my intention and find the series enjoyable.”Based on the web novel of the same name by Lee Hae-nal, the new series, set to air on April 8, revolves around dedicated prosecutor Kim Hee-woo (Lee). He gets killed while investigating powerful, corrupt politician Jo Tae-seob (Lee Kyoung-young). Just when he was about to die, he gets a s

Mar 29, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Lee Joon-gi says he wants to offer catharsis through 'Again My Life'
K-pop

BTS member Jungkook tests positive for COVID-19 in US

Jungkook of BTS tested positive for COVID-19. Korea Times file By Lee Gyu-leeK-pop group BTS member Jungkook has tested positive for the coronavirus, two days after he arrived in the United States for the 64th Grammy Awards and the group's live concert slated for next month.The group's agency Big Hit Music shared the news on the fan community platform, Weverse, Tuesday.The singer left for Las Vegas on Sunday, a day earlier than the rest of the group members, except for J-Hope, to prepare for a performance at this year's Grammy Awards, scheduled to be held on April 4 (local time). The group has been nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and will perform on stage during the ceremony. Jungkook tested negative before his departure but was tested again after showing mild symptoms upon his arrival in Las Vegas, according to the agency.“Jungkook does not have any other symptoms except for a mild sore throat but will be monitoring his health condition during the self

Mar 29, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
BTS member Jungkook tests positive for COVID-19 in US
Shows & Dramas

Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin to co-star in new rom-com series

Actors Lee Min-ho, left, and Gong Hyo-jin have confirmed the lead roles in the upcoming romantic comedy series, “Ask the Stars.” Courtesy of MYM Entertainment, Management Soop By Lee Gyu-leeActors Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin will co-star in the upcoming sci-fi, romantic comedy series, “Ask the Stars.”The series' production studio, Keyeast Entertainment, announced Monday that the two stars have confirmed their lead roles in the series.The big-budget series, set in a space station, has taken about five years to begin production. Star screenwriter Seo Sook-hyang, who created the romantic comedy series “Pasta” (2010) and “Don't Dare to Dream” (2016), has joined hands with director Park Shin-woo, who previously led the 2020 romantic comedy series “It's Okay to Not Be Okay.” Lee will play the role of a gynecologist, Gong Ryong, who goes on a trip to the space station as a space traveler. Gong will play the role of a Korean American astronaut named Eve Kim. The series is s

Mar 29, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin to co-star in new rom-com series
Shows & Dramas

From star-studded series to popular novel adaptations, myriad of anticipated series to air in April

From left, posters for series set to air in April, “Our Blues,” “Again My Life,” and “The Killer's Shopping List” / Courtesy of tvN, SBS By Lee Gyu-leeThis year has kicked off with a huge lineup of Korean series from the start, from A-lister actor Kim Hye-soo's powerful series on social issues, “Juvenile Justice,” to heart-fluttering romantic comedies “Twenty Five Twenty One” and “Business Proposal.” This April, viewers can expect new series releases in various genres, from star-studded, feel-good “Our Blues” to fantasy action “Again My Life,” as well as star filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho's new supernatural thriller, “Monstrous.”Star writer Noh Hee-kyung, who wrote the 2014 romance series, “It's Okay, That's Love,” and the 2016 series, “Dear My Friends,” will offer her latest work, “Our Blues,” on April 9. The tvN series, starring Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Han Ji-min, Kim Woo-bin, Kim Hye-ja and Cha Seung-won, will follow a group of people living in a seaside town, going

Mar 28, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
From star-studded series to popular novel adaptations, myriad of anticipated series to air in April
K-pop

Documentaries on K-pop artists become increasingly popular

K-pop girl group Mamamoo's documentary series “MMM_Where Are We Now,” released on Wavve, Friday / Courtesy of WavveBy Lee Gyu-leeDocumentaries on K-pop stars have been soaring in popularity, offering fans a glimpse of their personal and behind-the-scenes stories.Homegrown streaming platform Wavve released its original documentary starring four-member girl group Mamamoo, “MMM_Where Are We Now,” Friday.The four-part docuseries follows the seven years of the group's career since debuting in 2014 with the single “Don't Be Happy.”The group members ― Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa ― go on their dream trip together and share their personal accounts of the group's rise to global stardom from being an underdog K-pop group. Singers like Lee Hyo-ri and Baek Ji-young also make appearances to offer the perspective of fellow K-pop artists who have witnessed their success from the sidelines. “The documentary, shedding light on Mamamoo's incredible journey to success, will deliver a message of hope and empathy to the young adults of today,” the str

Mar 25, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Documentaries on K-pop artists become increasingly popular
Shows & Dramas

'Itaewon Class' to be remade in Japan

Posters for the webcomics “Itaewon Class,” left, and its live-adaptation / Courtesy of Kakao Entertainment By Lee Gyu-leeJTBC's hit TV series “Itaewon Class,” which adapted Kakao Entertainment's popular webcomics of the same name, will get a remake in Japan. Kakao Entertainment announced, Thursday, that the company and JTBC Studios have inked the licensing deal with Japan's local network to make a Japanese adaptation of the series. The Japanese remake will be co-produced with JTBC Studios, Kakao Entertainment, and its subsidiary studio Kross Pictures, along with the local network. “The remake has confirmed top actors for the roles and will begin its production next month. It is scheduled to go on air this summer,” Kakao Entertainment said in the statement. The 16-part series, starring the heartthrob actor Park Seo-joon and actress Kim Da-mi, revolved around an ex-convict Park Sae-ro-yi (Park), whose life changes after he is expelled from school for punching a bully

Mar 25, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
'Itaewon Class' to be remade in Japan
Shows & Dramas

Kim Ji-seok, Kim Shin-Young take viewers traveling in new show

Actor Kim Ji-seok, left, and comedian Kim Shin-Young host Channel S' new travel show, “Map to Go Again” (direct translation). Courtesy of Channel S By Lee Gyu-leeActor Kim Ji-seok and comedian Kim Shin-Young are hosting local network Channel S' new travel show, “Map to Go Again” (direct translation), which takes the viewers on a virtual trip around the world. The new show, led by the production team of KBS' popular traveling show, "Battle Trip,” will feature various YouTubers, including those living abroad and those who specialize in traveling to different countries, sharing videos of their recent travels and their experiences. “This show will allow you to travel around the world from your bedroom. This is a new type of a show that is perfect for the coronavirus era,” the show's producer, Kim Soo-hyun, said during the press conference for the show, Thursday. “The 'Battle Trip' production team has established know-how through the four years of its production. So we h

Mar 25, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Kim Ji-seok, Kim Shin-Young take viewers traveling in new show
Arts & Theater

Apink's Kim Nam-joo to make musical debut with 'Midnight Sun'

Singer Kim Nam-joo, left, will co-star with Onew in the upcoming musical “Midnight Sun.” Courtesy of ShinswaveBy Lee Gyu-leeKim Nam-joo, a member of K-pop girl group Apink, will be making her stage musical debut in “Midnight Sun.”The musical's production company, Shinswave, announced Thursday that Kim has taken the lead role of Haena, joining the cast for the upcoming musical.Based on the 2006 Japanese film, “A Song to the Sun,” by Norihiro Koizumi, the musical follows a love story between a girl named Haena, who has a rare skin disease, and a surfer named Haram. Haena has to avoid sunlight due to her disease, so her joy is to perform in the street with her guitar at night. Then one day, she comes across Haram and develops a romance with him. Along with Kim, actors Lee Sang-ah and Kwon Eun-bi of disbanded project K-pop group IZ*ONE will play the role of Haena. Singer and actor Onew, who is a member of the boy band SHINee, will reprise his role as Haram from last year's production. Actor Song Geon-hee, as well as singers Ha Sung-woon and Y of K-pop

Mar 24, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Apink's Kim Nam-joo to make musical debut with 'Midnight Sun'
Shows & Dramas

'Join My Table' producers spotlight expats' 'home away from home' through food

Clockwise from top left are Team AWAW's producers Lee Myeong-ju, Choi Min-gyu, Lim Kyong-ah, Lee Hee-sun, Cho Yu-chae, Ha Hun-tak and Gong Min-jeong, who led Watcha's original show “Join My Table.” Courtesy of WatchaBy Lee Gyu-leeSince the coronavirus pandemic began, traveling overseas has become much harder, if not impossible, with entry restrictions in place across the world.A poster for the show “Join My Table” / Courtesy of WatchaAs many await their chance to get a dose of culture by traveling again, the streaming platform Watcha's original show, “Join My Table,” took a rather different approach to explore different countries through food that offers a sense of “home away from home” to foreigners who live in Korea.“If we just take a look around, there are plenty of good places to eat ethnic cuisines in Korea. Thanks to those immigrants who came here and took on a role in our society, we are able to enjoy these privileges (for different food),” Lim Kyong-ah, the head of the show's producer team Team AWAW, said in an inter

Mar 24, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
'Join My Table' producers spotlight expats' 'home away from home' through food
Tech & Science

Virtual humans emerge as major trend in burgeoning metaverse

Korea's first virtual influencer, Rozy, has been featured in various advertisements since its launch in 2020. Courtesy of W Concept KoreaGlobal digital human avatar market forecast to reach $527 billion by 2030By Lee Gyu-leeThe virtual world ― or metaverse ― has been emerging as the talk of the town, especially since the coronavirus pandemic has drastically curtailed in-person interactions and led people to utilize technology for digital interaction. The global market for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) is estimated to have reached $30.7 billion in size last year, according to market and consumer data company Statista. It is projected to increase each year and rise to almost $300 billion in 2024. As the technology advances to expand the virtual world, virtual humans are rising to become the latest major trend across various industries, from entertainment to retail. According to the research and consulting firm Emergen Research, the global digital human avatar market was at $10.03 billion in 2020 and is forecast to reach $527.58 billion by 2030. Experts say that digita

Mar 24, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Virtual humans emerge as major trend in burgeoning metaverse
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