Korea Times K-Culture Reporter
Park Jin-hai primarily focuses on K-dramas, entertainment shows and actor interviews. Beyond that, she also pens articles covering the broader arts scene, with a particular emphasis on classical music, dance and various aspects of lifestyle. Since joining The Korea Times in 2013, she has made significant contributions in the realms of hallyu (Korean wave), industry news and international affairs.
The new Disney+ original Korean series, "Hyper Knife," pits two powerhouse actors — Park Eun-bin and Sul Kyung-gu — against each other in a gripping battle of talent and tension.
The Korea Times' annual Spring Concert resonated through Seoul Arts Center Sunday, showcasing a captivating reinterpretation of classical masters by internationally acclaimed violinist Inmo Yang.
Ohad Naharin, the world-renowned Israeli choreographer, visited Korea for the Seoul Metropolitan Ballet's season opener, "Decadance." Now in its second year, Korea's third public ballet company and first public contemporary ballet troupe is collaborating with leading choreographers from the global ballet scene to present four performances, showcasing seven works this year. Kicking off this ambitious program is "Decadance" by Naharin, which opens on Friday and runs until March 23. "Once dancers are talented, I come and share my discoveries. I don't need a long process. All I have to do is give dancers a key to open up their own treasures and this can happen very quick[ly]," he said of his experience working with Korean dancers at a press conference at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul, Wednesday. The 72-year-old said he often tells dancers to give up old ideas for better nuance, noting that the effective way of achieving this is to "cover the mirrors" in dance studios. "When we come to the studio, we cover the mirrors. Mirrors are forbidden in my work. The use of
At 82, Anny Min, whose real name is Min Shin-sik, continues to captivate readers with her elegant pen strokes and exquisitely delicate pencil drawings, proving creativity knows no age limit. A pioneering figure in the Korean cartoon scene since the 1960s, Min remains as enthusiastic as ever, now connecting with a new generation as a YouTube content creator.
The "Daechi mom," a figure obsessed with her child's education, has become a cultural phenomenon in Korean media.
Cellist Lee Jungran will hold the cello recital "Lament" next week at the Seoul Arts Center, where she will explore sorrow and solace through her music.
Director Ahn Pan-seok, known as a master of romance for the Korean dramas "Something in the Rain" (2018), "Secret Affair" (2014) and "One Spring Night" (2019), ventures into new territory with his latest project, "The Art of Negotiation," a drama centered on the high-stakes world of corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
The upcoming Netflix series "When Life Gives You Tangerines" has garnered attention from drama fans for its stellar cast and the combination of a writer and a director renowned for their heartwarming stories.
Hollywood is turning back the clock with de-aging, allowing legendary actors to transcend time. Robert De Niro and Al Pacino were reborn in "The Irishman," Harrison Ford defied his age in "Indiana Jones 5" and Mark Hamill's youthful voice echoed anew in "The Mandalorian" as hyperrealistic digital twins of their younger selves.
From a teenage star in "Sharp" (2003) to an easy-going engineering student in "Reply 1994" (2013), Go A-ra has steadily evolved as an actor. Now, after a five-year hiatus, she returns to the screen as a confident and vivacious princess in Tving's original "The Scandal of Chunhwa."