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.
With the double bass seated in the middle, five musicians — two violinists, a violist, a cellist, and the double bassist — exchanged glances and began playing Dvorak’s String Quintet No. 2.
Veteran actor Ko Hyun-jung, who has recently been interacting with fans on social media, is returning to the small screen with a role that reminds many viewers of Ador CEO Min Hee-jin.
Tving's upcoming drama "Queen Woo," set in the Goguryeo Kingdom (37 B.C. – A.D. 668), has been embroiled in a controversy related to the issue of historical accuracy.
The trend of renowned Korean film directors moving to the small screen has surged since the global success of Netflix’s “Squid Game” (2021), directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Filmmakers like Lee Joon-ik, Yoon Jong-bin, and Hur Jin-ho have embraced the extended storytelling format of series, and now more directors are following suit.
Following the global success of Korean survival shows like “Physical: 100,” “Siren: Survive the Island,” and “The Devil’s Plan,” Netflix introduced its latest entry into the genre, "The Influencer," Tuesday. This new show expands the survival reality format by focusing on influencers, who have gained fame through social media and leverage their online presence to promote lifestyles and products.
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.