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.
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.
Amid growing attention on Central Asia, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's visit to a number of Central Asian countries last month, a new book highlighting Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan has been published.
Is the summer heat getting unbearable, making you crave a thrill that chills you to the bone?
This summer, a cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) exhibition is bringing the famous yet fire-damaged Notre-Dame de Paris to life in Seoul.
Pop culture critic Jung Duk-hyun, known as the person who watches more TV shows than anyone else in Korea, notes that dramas are often undervalued due to their popular nature and widespread accessibility. However, he believes that it is precisely their ability to evoke strong feelings and stir emotions that leave long-lasting impressions on the viewers' hearts.
A photobook featuring K-pop juggernaut BTS member V is set to be released in July.
The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) announced the winners of the inaugural contests to find new ideas and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images to represent Korea during its annual Culture Communication Forum 2024.