Shows & Dramas
Ahn Bo-hyun becomes heir-turned-detective in ‘Flex X Cop’
Actor Ahn Bo-hyun portrays a wealthy heir with a have-it-all lifestyle in the upcoming SBS series titled "Flex X Cop."
Jan 10, 2024
Lee Gyu-lee
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.
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Books
INTERVIEW Quality translation backs Korean literature's rise on global stage
In recent years, Korean pop culture has come under the global spotlight through K-pop, film and television. Riding along the tide, Korean literature has only recently begun grabbing the attention of global audiences with nominations and accolades in international literary awards.
Jan 7, 2024
Films
INTERVIEW 'Alienoid: The Return to the Future' director, actor Kim Tae-ri feel extra attached to film
The star-studded action blockbuster “Alienoid” is finally debuting its second part, “Alienoid: The Return to the Future,” on Jan. 10 with a hope to offset the disappointing score of the first series, released in 2022.
Jan 5, 2024
Shows & Dramas
Park Ji-hoon returns with dual role in 'Love Song for Illusion'
Actor Park Ji-hoon has taken on a dual role in KBS’ new period series “Love Song for Illusion,” as his new project since receiving an accolade with the hit teen series “Weak Hero Class 1” in 2022.
Jan 5, 2024
Films
'12.12: The Day' surpasses 12 mil., continues box office success
The political action drama film “12.12: The Day” continues to reign at the local box office, breaking more ticket sales records.
Jan 2, 2024
Films
Big auteurs, hit franchises ready to roll out in 2024
This year is set to be filled with a dynamic lineup of movies, from recognized filmmakers’ new flicks to hit franchise sequels.
Jan 1, 2024
Shows & Dramas
Star-studded series, much-anticipated sequels set for 2024
Exciting small screen content is set to hit screens in 2024 with the return of A-list actors and highly anticipated sequels of hit series, including Netflix's "Squid Game."
Dec 31, 2023
Shows & Dramas
INTERVIEW Noh Sang-hyun of 'Pachinko' fame embraces first lead role in 'Soundtrack #2'
Actor Noh Sang-hyun, who shot to global stardom after landing a supporting role in Apple TV+ original “Pachinko” in 2022, has taken on his first lead role with Disney+’s latest Korean original series “Soundtrack #2.”
Dec 28, 2023
Films
Actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead amid investigation into drug use allegations
Actor Lee Sun-kyun, who garnered global fame through the Cannes award-winning film “Parasite,” was found dead, Wednesday, in an apparent suicide amid an ongoing investigation into drug use allegations. He was 48.
Dec 27, 2023
Shows & Dramas
INTERVIEW Im Si-wan satisfied with his first comic role in 'Boyhood'
Since making his way into acting in 2012, singer-turned-actor Im Si-wan has taken on various roles from a struggling newbie in the series “Misaeng: Incomplete Life” (2014) to a psychotic terrorist in the film “Emergency Declaration” (2021). Yet, comedy had remained uncharted territory for him until now.
Dec 22, 2023