'Squid Game' creator questions ability to change deteriorating world as he returns for second season As the highly anticipated new season of "Squid Game" approaches its December release, the silence has been broken, and director and showrunner Hwang Dong-hyuk, who captivated global audiences by exploring humanity beyond survival in Netflix's hit series, said his latest season goes even deeper into the harsh realities of the world.Nov 13, 2024By Park Jin-hai
Actor Song Jae-lim found dead at 39 Actor Song Jae-lim, who appeared in the TV series "Moon Embracing the Sun," was found dead at his home Tuesday, police said. He was 39.Nov 12, 2024By Yonhap
Comedian Kim Byoung-man denies abuse claims, says ex-wife demands W3 billion Comedian Kim Byung-man has denied allegations made by his ex-wife, who accuses him of domestic violence during their marriage.Nov 12, 2024By KTimes
Sayuri debunks sperm bank myths, shares experience of being single motherFujita Sayuri, 45, a well-known TV personality in Korea who is a Japanese national, recently shared her experience of becoming a mother through sperm donation abroad four years ago while also addressing common misconceptions about sperm banks.Nov 12, 2024By KTimes
Actor Lee Si-young climbs Mardi Himal in Himalayas with 6-year-old son Actor Lee Si-young recently trekked the 4,000-meter plus Mardi Himal in the Himalayas with her 6-year-old son, sharing photos and videos of the journey on social media on Nov. 8.Nov 11, 2024By KTimes
Actors Jung Woo-sung and Shin Hyun-been deny relationship rumors Agencies representing actors Jung Woo-sung, 51, and Shin Hyun-been, 38, swiftly denied rumors that the two were in a relationship.Nov 11, 2024By KTimes
'Squid Game' Season 2 raises tension with bold 'O' and 'X' marks The upcoming "Squid Game" Season 2 will depict social divisions even more vividly, using a set design that features large "O" and "X" marks on the floor of the participants' huge dormitory.Nov 11, 2024By Yonhap
K-dramas spotlight female desire and challenge social taboos Actress Kim So-yeon guides audiences into a "world of fantasy" through adult products in JTBC’s drama “A Virtuous Business,” leading a shift in K-dramas that confront the repression of female desire.Nov 7, 2024By KTimes
INTERVIEW 'Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace' producer explains new competitive format Mnet’s “Road to Kingdom” returns for its second season, now rebranded as “Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace,” with a refreshed format that showcases emerging boy groups vying for prominence in the intensely competitive K-pop landscape.Nov 7, 2024By Lee Gyu-lee
Psychology behind reality TV stars' meteoric rise, sudden fall"As an ordinary person, I and my wife have not had a single peaceful day since the sudden spotlight was on me," said Yu Bibim, who gained popularity through his passion for "bibimbap" (rice topped with assorted vegetables) on the hit Netflix cooking show "Culinary Class Wars," after confessing he illegally operated a restaurant until recently in a handwritten apology on Instagram.Nov 6, 2024By Park Jin-hai
