Shows & Dramas
Tving to unveil W30 bil. epic drama 'Queen Woo' set in Goguryeo
Tving is set to unveil the much-anticipated 30 billion won ($22.5 million)-budgeted historical drama "Queen Woo."
Aug 27, 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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Shows & Dramas
'Pachinko' returns with strong Korean family saga
The much acclaimed Apple TV+'s original series "Pachinko" returned with the second season.
Aug 24, 2024
People & Events
Gov't to introduce AI-driven Korean language learning platform by 2027
Korea will introduce a generative AI-powered learning platform by 2027 to meet the soaring global demand for Korean language education.
Aug 22, 2024
Music
PHOTOS The Korea Times awards scholarships to KNSO International Academy attendees
International musicians who took part in this year's Korean National Symphony Orchestra (KNSO) International Academy program pose during a ceremony to conclude the 17 days of learning at Seoul Arts Center in Seocho District, southern Seoul, Wednesday. For the program, which aims to nurture young musicians from around the world, KNSO Artistic Director David Reiland from Belgium participated as a mentor in the intensive training course for the first time. A total of 54 participants from 17 countries took part this year, and among them, four outstanding musicians each received a 2 million won scholarship from The Korea Times. Courtesy of KNSOThe Korea Times' President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, right, poses with winners of The Korea Times scholarship during a ceremony to wrap up the KNSO International Academy program at Seoul Arts Center in Seocho District, southern Seoul, Wednesday. From left are violist Ziyan Wu, violinist Haeun Honney Kim, bassoonist Michael Thomas Quigley and clarinetist Sawako Ushimado. Korea's oldest English daily launched the scholarship last year and has doubled th
Aug 22, 2024
Shows & Dramas
Uninvited guest turns peaceful summer into terror in 'The Frog'
Netflix's upcoming thriller, "The Frog," directed by Mo Wan-il, promises to transform the summer heat into spine-tingling chills.
Aug 21, 2024
Shows & Dramas
Divorce shows shift from sensationalism to solutions
While divorce-themed shows have proliferated in the Korean entertainment scene in recent years, new shows and dramas focusing on divorce continue to captivate viewers. Since the debut of TV Chosun's "We Got Divorced" in 2020 — a satirical twist on its predecessor "We Got Married," which began airing in 2012 — there has been a surge in content highlighting the divorces of celebrities and other public figures, reflecting evolving attitudes toward marriage and separation.
Aug 21, 2024
Arts & Theater
Artist Do Ho Suh reveals vision of perfect home in Seoul
Step into the imaginative world of Do Ho Suh at the Art Sonje Center in central Seoul, where the globally celebrated artist takes a departure from his renowned fabric sculptures of homes.
Aug 20, 2024
Shows & Dramas
Netflix Korean originals struggle to replicate success of 'Squid Game'
Global video streaming service Netflix is experiencing a decline in its user base as its Korean original content continues to underperform.
Aug 19, 2024
K-pop
2NE1 updates YouTube channel for first time in 7 years ahead of reunion
2NE1's YouTube account has been updated for the first time in seven years, upping the expectations of fans for the legendary K-pop girl group's upcoming reunion concert.
Aug 18, 2024
Music
Belgian maestro says sound is 'physical experience on skin'
David Reiland, artistic director of the Korean National Symphony Orchestra (KNSO) since 2022, participated in the orchestra's International Academy program for the first time. The Belgian, who has served as a guest conductor for many orchestras in Europe and operated similar programs, noted that this multicultural, collaborative program is crucial for talented young musicians.
Aug 15, 2024