Ko Hyun-jung portrays star K-pop producer in drama 'Namib' Veteran actor Ko Hyun-jung will return to the small screen with a role that will remind many viewers of former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, who stirred Korea's entertainment landscape this year.Dec 16, 2024By Park Jin-hai
Actors Park Ji-hyun, Seo Hyun-jin reflect on challenges of explicit scenes Explicit content, such as nudity and sex scenes, are common in TV series and films, presenting significant challenges for actors.Dec 12, 2024By KTimes
Disney+'s 'Moving' producer wins big at Korea Content Awards Jang Kyung-ik, CEO of CJ ENM's content production arm, Studio Dragon, received the culture merit medal from the government at the Korea Content Awards on Wednesday.Dec 11, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
Reporter's Notebook Can 'Squid Game 2' boost social criticism in K-content? The survival thriller horror television series "Squid Game," released on Netflix in 2021, gained immense global popularity by depicting the story of 456 people invited to participate in a series of deadly games for a prize of 45.6 billion won ($32 million).Dec 10, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
'Squid Game' Season 2 earns Golden Globe nomination before release Netflix's "Squid Game" Season 2 has been nominated for best drama at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, making history as one of the few shows to secure a nomination prior to its release.Dec 10, 2024By Yonhap
INTERVIEW Gong Yoo: 'I embrace the wrinkles on my face' Time spares no one, not even actor Gong Yoo. Yet, unlike many who fear the visible marks of aging, Gong welcomes his wrinkles, finding charm in the natural progression of life.Dec 10, 2024By KTimes
'Squid Game' creator calls Season 2 'chilling reflection' of Korea's martial law chaos Hwang Dong-hyuk, creator of the highly anticipated Netflix series "Squid Game," said that viewers will find that watching the new season is not so disconnected from their view of the real world in light of the recent martial law crisis in Korea.Dec 9, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
'Oldboy' director Park Chan-wook calls for greater pressure on ruling party to impeach Yoon Director Park Chan-wook has spoken out on the political turmoil surrounding martial law and the push for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, emphasizing the need for action in a Dec. 8 phone interview with MBC's investigative reporting program, "Straight."Dec 9, 2024By KTimes
Actor Lee Jung-jae's agency denies ties to unfair trading allegations Actor Lee Jung-jae and his agency, Artist Company, denied that either the company or the actor is under investigation by financial authorities for allegations of unfair stock transactions.Dec 7, 2024By KTimes
'Rugged Rugby' show aims to boost sport's popularity in Korea Netflix's upcoming sports survival show "Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" aims to capture the raw intensity and team spirit of rugby, producer Chang Si-won said.Dec 5, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
