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 Seoul Arts Center will bring Giuseppe Verdi's opera masterpiece "Otello" to life from Aug. 18 to 25, featuring Korean tenor Lee Yong-hoon, who has graced the stages of the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala, alongside Italian conductor Carlo Rizzi.
Jung Ji-hoon, also known as Rain, has delivered a captivating performance in Disney+'s "Red Swan," returning to the small screen with a powerhouse performance. The singer-actor expressed both surprise and gratitude at the global appeal of the drama, which, despite being laden with Korean-style clichés, has resonated widely with international audiences.
The era of elusive, glamorous celebrity lifestyles is fading. Instead, more authentic and humble portrayals of stars who live alone are captivating Gen Zers, exemplified by Korean celebrities Lee Young-ja, Choi Hwa-jung and Kim Sook, who have been enjoying immense popularity by showcasing their simple, down-to-earth routines.
DAEGU — Korea’s fashion legends who have contributed to shaping the K-fashion industry of today and their iconic works are on display in southeastern city of Daegu, a city known for the rich history of its textile industry.
In the Korean drama scene where the creature genre has rarely been attempted, the Netflix original series “Sweet Home” made history after premiering in 2020, introducing a genre that melds creature and monster elements in a distinctly Korean context.
JTBC's rom-com "Miss Night and Day" is captivating viewers with its unique blend of hilarious situations and heartwarming moments. The show cleverly tackles the relatable struggles of young job seekers and middle-aged women, wrapping real-life challenges in a whimsical yet insightful narrative.
The new SBS courtroom drama "Good Partner," penned by Choi Yu-na, a real-life lawyer specializing in divorce, will realistically and directly portray the stories of couples whose marriages are on the brink of collapse.
This summer, Korea's theater scene is abuzz with excitement as a slew of renowned actors grace the stage.
Mesmerizing artworks by Carlos Cruz-Diez, a Venezuelan-born pioneer of optical and kinetic art in the late 20th and 21st centuries, are captivating art fans in Seoul with his contributions to color theory and practice.