Shows & Dramas
Korean cooking show 'Culinary Class Wars' takes Netflix by storm
Netflix's first Korean cooking survival show, "Culinary Class Wars," is showing no signs of slowing down.
Oct 7, 2024
Park Jin-hai
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.
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Music
Trot legend Na Hoon-a to retire after Seoul concert in January
Na Hoon-a, the legendary "Emperor of Trot," will conclude his 58-year music career with a grand finale concert in Seoul next January.
Oct 4, 2024
Sports
Football association broke rules in hiring national team coaches: culture ministry
The Korea Football Association (KFA) repeatedly violated internal regulations when hiring both Hong Myung-bo and his predecessor, Jurgen Klinsmann, as head coaches of the men's national football team, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said, Wednesday.
Oct 2, 2024
Shows & Dramas
INTERVIEW 'Gyeongseong Creature' director discusses global responses, show's historical message
The director of Netflix's "Gyeongseong Creature," Chung Dong-yoon, expressed surprise and gratitude at the global response to the movie, particularly from Japan. He acknowledged the difficulties of crafting a narrative grounded in the harsh historical reality of Japanese military experiments during the colonial era.
Oct 1, 2024
Shows & Dramas
Beyond 'Squid Game': K-dramas need to refocus on Asian market
Gigi, 31, a dedicated K-drama fan from the U.S., attributes her decade-long passion for Korean dramas to their engaging narratives and rich character development. Starting with "Boys Over Flowers" (2009), her interest in K-dramas has evolved over the past 10 years from fairy tale-like stories to more realistic and unconventional ones. She highlighted the tvN drama "Queen of Tears" as a notable example of this evolution.
Sep 26, 2024
Shows & Dramas
'Gyeongseong Creature' season 2 delves into unchanging nature of evil
Netflix series "Gyeongseong Creature" will return with a stronger narrative and powerful suspense. The monster thriller, starring Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee, shifts to modern-day Seoul and continues the story of Jang Ho-jae (Park), the spitting image of Jang Tae-sang from the first season, and Yoon Chae-ok (Han).
Sep 25, 2024
Shows & Dramas
INTERVIEW Veteran actor Jang Na-ra breaks comfort zone in 'Good Partner'
Jang Na-ra, 23 years into her acting career, has reached new heights with her performance in the recently ended SBS drama "Good Partner." Known for her sweet and lovable roles, she surprised viewers by taking on the role of Cha Eun-kyung, a cold-hearted, rational lawyer.
Sep 24, 2024
Arts & Theater
INTERVIEW Rising star Jeon Min-chul shares passion for classical ballet, lifelong dream
Jeon Min-chul, who became the second Korean ballerino set to join the prestigious Mariinsky Ballet in Russia as a soloist in February next year, is a rising ballet star enjoying unprecedented idol-like popularity in the local ballet scene.
Sep 21, 2024
Shows & Dramas
Rom-com queen Park Shin-hye dives into anti-hero role with 'The Judge from Hell'
Park Shin-hye, renowned for her romantic comedy roles, is surprising fans with a villainous role in the SBS series, "The Judge from Hell," departing from her typical sweet image and making her first foray into portraying an inherently evil character.
Sep 19, 2024