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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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Humanity runs through 'Pachinko': cast, director

The cast members of Apple TV+ original “Pachinko,” pose during the premiere event of the series in Los Angeles, March 16 (local time). From left are Jin Ha, Youn Yuh-jung, Kaho Minami, Jimmi Simpson, Anna Sawai, Kim Min-ha, Lee Min-ho, Jung Eun-chae, Noh Sang-hyun, Jeong In-ji and Soji Arai. Courtesy of Apple TV+ New Apples TV+ series cast members share behind the scene of making epic sagaBy Lee Gyu-leeApple TV+'s new original multilingual project “Pachinko” is no doubt one of the most anticipated series of this year with its big-name cast members, starring Oscar-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung and actor Lee Min-ho. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Min Jin Lee, the eight-part series tells the story of a Korean immigrant family across four generations from the perspective of Sunja (Kim Min-ha), the family's matriarch. The story starts from the early life of Sunja, born to a hard-working family in the southern port city of Busan during the Japanese oc

Mar 21, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Humanity runs through 'Pachinko': cast, director
K-pop

Henry Lau apologizes after anti-bullying ambassador appointment irks some Korean fans

Singer Henry Lau poses at Mapo Police Station, Seoul, March 15, after being appointed as the honorary ambassador for the anti-school bullying campaign. Courtesy of Mapo Police Station By Lee Gyu-leeCanadian singer Henry Lau has apologized after the news of him becoming the Mapo Police's anti-bullying ambassador stirs controversy among some Koreans, who claim he is an inappropriate choice because he allegedly showed support for China's cultural appropriation of Korea's heritage.“I'm sorry if I did anything wrong and I apologize for the actions I did wrong and the words I said wrong,” the singer wrote on social media, Saturday. “I just wanted to give joy, emotions and smiles to people through music, performances and TV shows.” Adding that he missed Korean fans, he said that the controversy is due to his ethnic Chinese background. “What hurts me the most is that people are not uncomfortable with something that I said or did, but it is because of my blood,” he said. “Al

Mar 20, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Henry Lau apologizes after anti-bullying ambassador appointment irks some Korean fans
Shows & Dramas

KBS drama special 'Siren' wins grand prize at Stockholm Film & Television Festival

A poster for “Siren,” an episode of KBS Drama Special / Courtesy of KBS By Lee Gyu-lee“Siren,” an episode of the KBS anthology series, KBS Drama Special, has notched a global accolade at this year's Stockholm Film & Television Festival.The broadcaster announced Wednesday that the 80-minute cinematic episode won Best Feature Film at the international festival, held online Saturday (local time). Stockholm Film & Television Festival is an annual online festival that was founded in 2020 to promote creative filmmaking and storytelling by filmmakers around the world.“I've mostly directed TV series until now, so I'm extremely happy to win an award with the first feature film I made. I would like to share this honor with our production staff and cast members who have done their best even amid the tough situation with the pandemic and the low budget,” the film's director Ahn Jun-yong said in the broadcaster's release. “The series' directors at KBS have made efforts to make w

Mar 17, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
KBS drama special 'Siren' wins grand prize at Stockholm Film & Television Festival
Shows & Dramas

Han So-hee says 'Soundtrack #1' reminds her of own love

Actress Han So-hee plays the role of a song lyricist in Disney+'s new original series, “Soundtrack #1.” Courtesy of Disney+ By Lee Gyu-leeFor actress Han So-hee, her role in the upcoming Disney+ original series, “Soundtrack #1,” has brought back memories of her own experiences of love.“This work has made me look back on the times I fell into unrequited love when I was young and brought back the memories and feelings that I had at the time,” the actress said in a written interview released by Disney+, Wednesday. The romance music series, slated to hit the streaming platform on March 23, follows two childhood friends of 20 years, aspiring photographer Han Sun-woo (Park Hyung-sik) and song lyricist Lee Eun-soo (Han) who happen to live together for two weeks. Living under the same roof, the relationship between the two takes a turn, as they develop feelings for each other, blurring the lines between friendship and romance. It is led by director Kim Hee-won, who oversaw

Mar 16, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Han So-hee says 'Soundtrack #1' reminds her of own love
Shows & Dramas

Tving series 'The King of Pigs' talks about violence: writer

From left, actors Kim Dong-wook, Chae Jung-an and Kim Sung-kyu pose during an online press conference for Tving's new original series “The King of Pigs,” Tuesday. Courtesy of TvingBy Lee Gyu-leeTak Jae-young, the writer of Tving's new original series “The King of Pigs,” said that the series will send a message on the root of violence in society. “Pigs are a symbolic representation of those who suffer the tragic fate of being controlled and dominated for the term of their life,” the writer said during an online press conference for the series, Tuesday. “I hope this series can stir up questions and thoughts for viewers. The purpose of the series is to touch on why the world has the strong who commit violence against the weak, and where such violence came from.”Based on the animation of the same name by star filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, the thriller series revolves around Hwang Kyung-min (Kim Dong-wook), who still suffers from school bullying he experienced 20 years ago. Hiding his trauma, he tries to appear to have a happy life with his wife.

Mar 16, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Tving series 'The King of Pigs' talks about violence: writer
Shows & Dramas

Webcomic 'Money Game' made into reality web series in US

Webcomic “Money Game” has been made into a reality web show by U.S. YouTube Channel “Jubilee.” Courtesy of Naver WebtoonBy Lee Gyu-leeNaver's webcomic “Money Game” is getting another remake as a reality online show in the United States, following a live adaptation last year by a Korean YouTube channel. This is the first Korean webtoon to get a remake produced overseas. “Since this Korean web reality show has garnered a huge amount of popularity, we have decided to make our webcomic's intellectual property (IP) into reality-based content in the U.S., which is the home of reality shows,” Kim Bum-hyu, director of the global IP business at Naver Webtoon, said in a statement, Tuesday. “We intend to continue presenting Naver Webtoon's high-quality IP in various content formats to create synergy.”The U.S. YouTube channel Jubilee, which has over 7 million subscribers, released the first episode of the webcomic's live adaptation on Monday. The five-part show invites eight participants of different ethnicities, occupations and religio

Mar 15, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Webcomic 'Money Game' made into reality web series in US
Shows & Dramas

Veteran actors take stab at forming choir in JTBC's new show, 'Hot Singers'

Clockwise from first row left are producer Shin Young-gwang and cast members Jun Hyun-moo, Choi Dae-chul, Lee Seo-hwan, Kim Kwang-kyu, Lee Jong-hyeok, Lee Byung-joon, Choi Jung-hoon, Park Joon-myeon, Seo Yi-sook, Woo Mi-hwa, Na Moon-hee, Kim Young-ok, Yun Yu-seon, Woo Hyun, and Kim Moon-jeong, during an online press conference of JTBC's new music show, “Hot Singers,” Monday. Courtesy of JTBCBy Lee Gyu-leeActors Kim Young-ok, Na Moon-hee, Jang Hyun-sung and Yun Yu-seon have had their fair share of on-screen experience, making names as veteran actors. These seasoned actors have recently stepped out of their comfort zone to take a shot at singing on JTBC's new show, “Hot Singers," which premiered Monday.The new music show follows the journey of a group of celebrities ― 13 actors, including Kim and Na, singer Kwon In-ha and TV personality Jun Hyun-moo ― coming together to form a choir. The top musical director, Kim Moon-jeong, whose previous work includes musicals “Man of La Mancha” and “Mamma Mia,” and singer-songwriter Choi Jung-hoon take part

Mar 15, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Veteran actors take stab at forming choir in JTBC's new show, 'Hot Singers'
Shows & Dramas

Jin Goo returns to small screen with thriller series 'A Superior Day'

From left, actor Jin Goo, director Jo Nam-hyun, actors Lim Hwa-young and Lee Won-geun pose during an online press conference for the new thriller series “A Superior Day,” Friday. Courtesy of OCNBy Lee Gyu-leeActor Jin Goo is set to return to the small screen with OCN's new thriller series, “A Superior Day,” about three years after he played the lead in the courtroom series “Legal High.”“I've played tough characters that go through all kinds of struggles in my previous works. But when I read the script for this series, my role seemed to be by far the toughest one,” the actor said during an online press conference for the series, Friday. “So I wanted to put myself up for the challenge before I get older.”Based on the popular webcomics of the same name, the thriller action series follows the 24 hours of firefighter Lee Ho-cheol's life (Jin) as he fights to save his kidnapped daughter. Ho-cheol is an ordinary man with a loving wife and a daughter. One day, he receives a message from a contract killer named Bae Tae-jin (Ha Do-kwo

Mar 12, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Jin Goo returns to small screen with thriller series 'A Superior Day'
People & Events

Ex-Korea Times journalist and professor Lee Jae-won dies at 82

By Lee Gyu-leeProfessor Lee Jae-won in a photo provided by his family / YonhapFormer professor Lee Jae-won of Cleveland State University School of Communication died in Ulsan in March at the age of 82 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's Disease. Born in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, Lee studied English language and literature at Seoul National University and worked as a journalist at The Korea Times from 1963, covering education and art. After receiving a Fulbright Scholarship in 1967, he went to study journalism in the United States. Since 1972, he taught at Cleveland State University and also served administrative roles there including assistant to the provost and director of the journalism division at the school, until he retired in 2008 and served as professor emeritus.During the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, he taught at Yonsei University and worked at the Korea Press Center. Based on this experience in Seoul, he played a key role in founding the Olympics Media Awards in 1996, which recognized journalists for their excellence in reporting and contr

Mar 11, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Ex-Korea Times journalist and professor Lee Jae-won dies at 82
Shows & Dramas

Kim Jae-wook, Jung Soo-jung hope to offer hilarious rom-com with 'Crazy Love'

Actors Kim Jae-wook, left, and Jung Soo-jung pose during an online press conference of romantic comedy series “Crazy Love,” Monday. Courtesy of KBSBy Lee Gyu-leeActors Kim Jae-wook and Jung Soo-jung, the leads of KBS' new romantic comedy series, “Crazy Love,” expressed their hope of offering a strong comedy to viewers with their new series.“What I hope to hear as feedback to 'Crazy Love' is that they had a good laugh watching the series through this spring,” Kim said during an online press conference for the series, Monday.“For the past two years, it has been a tough situation with the pandemic globally. And as I've been looking for a project that will help people get their minds off reality and just laugh, I came across 'Crazy Love.'”Directed by Kim Jung-hyun, who led the 2017 rom-com series, "Jugglers," the drama, which premiered Monday, revolves around a narcissistic math lecturer and CEO Noh Go-jin (Kim) and his assistant Lee Shin-ah (Jung). Noh runs the top educational institution and is good at his job, but he is far from being li

Mar 9, 2022By Lee Gyu-lee
Kim Jae-wook, Jung Soo-jung hope to offer hilarious rom-com with 'Crazy Love'
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