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.
Following the tragic Jeju Air crash, Korea entered a weeklong national mourning period. While the entertainment industry canceled numerous events to show respect, some celebrities faced backlash for behavior deemed insensitive, sparking a debate on how grief should be expressed.
Office worker Park Seung-jin, 28, binge-watches an entire drama series during her 20-minute commute. She does this by watching multiple short-form videos, which are about one minute long and summarizes the highlights of each 60-minute episode.
"Squid Game" returned with Season 2 Friday, dominating global charts by holding the No. 1 spot on Netflix for three days straight. Despite its splendid performance on the ranking, reactions from both viewers and critics have been polarized.
"Squid Game," the Netflix phenomenon that once raked in record profits, has returned. However, by rehashing the familiar characters and settings from Season 1, the much-anticipated series leaves viewers with a sense of deja vu. The new season's loose structure and connection to the overall story feels more like a setup for Season 3, slated to be released in the first half of next year.
Park Nam-sun, a 69-year-old model, ages like a boss.
Netflix's smash hit Korean original series "Squid Game" returned with a bang, Thursday, raising the stakes by incorporating more traditional Korean children's games into its high-stakes survival drama for the new season.
Prepare to be immersed in the world of "Cinema Paradiso" (1988).
Get ready for a thrilling return to the brutal world of "Squid Game" as Season 2 hits Netflix on Dec. 26.
Lee Min-ho is making his highly anticipated return to television with the blockbuster space-themed romantic office drama, "When the Stars Gossip."