Korea Times Business Reporter
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.
The film “Handsome Guys,” starring actors Lee Sung-min and Lee Hee-jun, will hit local theaters this summer, the film’s distributor NEW announced Tuesday.
The latest installment of actor Ma Dong-seok’s hit film series, "The Roundup," is finally scheduled to premiere in local theaters on April 24, carrying with it considerable anticipation to continue the franchise's success.
Actors Ryu Seung-ryong, Lim Soo-jung, and Yang Se-jong have teamed up for the Disney+ original series, “The Hooligans” (tentative title), scheduled for release in 2025.
The month of May will be filled with a series of romance dramas, along with the long-awaited Disney+ original series “Uncle Samsik.”
Netflix's new Korean original series "The 8 Show," starring actors Ryu Jun-yeol and Chun Woo-hee, will debut on May 17.
DreamWorks Animation’s film “Kung Fu Panda 4” debuted at the top of the local box office Wednesday with the highest opening score of this year, putting a break on the horror film “Exhuma” that has been dominating the chart for seven weeks.
Adopting a popular story with a strong fan base can be tricky, as it requires avoiding duplicating the original narrative while still pleasing its dedicated fans. However, director Yeon Sang-ho's new Netflix original series "Parasyte: The Grey" manages to strike the right balance, crafting something distinct while remaining faithful to the concept of the beloved Japanese horror manga series "Parasyte."
Actor Han Hyo-joo is returning with another Disney+ original series, "Blood Free," after playing the lead role in the platform's smash-hit series "Moving" last year.