Kim Seon-ho’s fashionable on-set outfit draws buzzActor Kim Seon-ho is drawing attention not just for his latest Netflix series, but for the quietly polished outfits worn by his character that have fans dissecting every detail. On Jan. 28, Kim shared multiple photos and videos from the filming site of “Can This Love Be Translated?” on his personal social media account, posting only a short caption that read, “Oro~ra~ah~~” — likely in reference to the aurora the cast reportedly saw while filming in Alberta, Canada. In the images, Kim wears an outfit from the show consisting of a dark-toned long coat layered over a beige turtleneck knit, creating a restrained yet sophisticated look. The coat’s relaxed, flowing silhouette adds an effortless elegance, while the clean turtleneck brings balance and structure, resulting in a classic winter styling that feels intentional. Paired with jeans, the outfit avoids excess and leans into understated casualwear, presenting a textbook example of how minimalist layering can elevate everyday fashion. Against the natural backdrop of Lake Louise, the muted color palette enhances the calm, stableJan 29, 2026By Xportsnews
Surprising Korean spots that look just like Italy, Canada in ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’Netflix’s hit romantic comedy “Can This Love Be Translated?,” starring Kim Seon-ho as Joo Ho-Jin and Go Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee, follows a romance that unfolds across languages and cultures. The chart-topping series takes viewers on a globetrotting journey — but not every dazzling European villa or Canadian getaway is what it seems. While the show boasts memorable scenes filmed abroad, some of its “overseas” locations were actually shot in Korea, transformed by clever set design and scenery to double for spots in Italy, Canada and beyond. Here’s a guide to the Korean locations standing in for international destinations — places that made the drama’s world-hopping romance possible and can be visited without ever leaving Korea. Peninsula Lounge, Lotte Hotel Seoul The hotel where top star Cha meets interpreter Joo in Italy was actually filmed at the Peninsula Lounge inside Lotte Hotel Seoul. The hotel is known for its winter strawberry buffet featuring a selection of premium desserts. Visitors can also enjoy live jazz performances at the lounge. Website: www.lottehotel.com/Jan 28, 2026By Ahn Seo-hyeon
'Can This Love Be Translated?' tops Netflix weekly chartThe romantic comedy "Can This Love Be Translated?" topped Netflix's weekly non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday. The 12-part series garnered 9 million views for the week ending Jan. 25, climbing from last week's No. 2 spot and outperforming the runner-up, Korean dating reality show "Single's Inferno: Season 5," which recorded 4.5 million views. Starring Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung, the series centers on the budding romance between Cha Mu-hee (Go), an actor who catapults to global fame overnight, and Ju Ho-jin (Kim), a multilingual translator fluent in six languages, including Italian, English and Japanese, yet struggling to comprehend the language of emotions. It is written by Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran, who use Hong Sisters as their collective pen name and have numerous hit series, including "Master's Sun" (2013), "Hotel del Luna" (2019) and "Alchemy of Souls" (2022-23). Two additional Korean series made the top 10 list, with SBS TV's romantic drama "No Tail to Tell" at No. 5 and tvN's office drama "Undercover Miss Hong" at No. 6, with 2 million and 1.9 milliJan 28, 2026By Yonhap
Interview‘Made in Korea’ is mirror of human greed, ambition, Hyun Bin says"Made in Korea" is a tense crime drama that explores the dark collision of power and ambition during the 1970s, while questioning the difficult choice between personal greed and national interest. According to lead actor Hyun Bin, the story depicts universal human desires that could happen in any country, not just in Korea. Hyun Bin takes on the role of Baek Ki-tae, a calculating intelligence director navigating the shifting tides of Korea’s modern history. "I did not approach the character of Baek Ki-tae with the mindset that he is a simple villain," the actor told The Korea Times in an interview in Seoul, Tuesday. "I view the character as a man driven by clear beliefs and a strong will to survive, which gave me a sense of satisfaction playing a person who acts quickly and directly without worrying about what is right or wrong." Directed by Woo Min-ho, the Disney+ series focuses on the fierce rivalry between Baek, an agent of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, and Jang Geon-young, an uncompromising prosecutor played by Jung Woo-sung. The first season recently finished with BaekJan 27, 2026By Baek Byung-yeul
Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung decode language, love in new Netflix romance"Your language is too difficult for me. You speak in opposites to hide your weaknesses and lash out in anger." Joo Ho-jin (played by Kim Seon-ho), a multilingual interpreter who is fluent in Korean, English, Japanese and Italian, often finds himself hitting a communication wall with global star Cha Mu-hee (Go Youn-jung). While Ho-jin communicates in a direct and logical “language of straight lines” Mu-hee speaks in a “language of curves,” circling around her true emotions. Released on Jan. 16, the Netflix series "Can This Love Be Translated?" follows two people with contrasting communication styles as they misunderstand, hurt and eventually come to understand each other. The Hankook Ilbo recently sat down with actors Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung, along with director Yoo Young-eun, at a cafe in Jongno District, Seoul, to talk about the series. In the drama, interpretation works both as a plot device and as a metaphor. The two first met in Japan, where Ho-jin translates for Mu-hee during her days as an unknown actress. She later rises to stardom after playing a zombie in a hit filmJan 27, 2026By Hankookilbo
Song Kang returns from military service to star in music K-drama ‘Four Hands’Song Kang is set to return to television following his military discharge, headlining tvN’s upcoming drama “Four Hands” alongside Lee Jun-young and Jang Gyu-ri — a youth series that blends elite classical music, rivalry and emotional growth. Scheduled to premiere in the second half of 2026, “Four Hands” follows a group of gifted students who meet at an elite arts high school reserved for musical prodigies. The drama explores their friendships, romances, fierce competition and personal growth, using music as both a battleground and a bond. The project brings together director Park Hyun-suk, known for his genre-spanning work on “Uncontrollably fond,” “Stranger 2” and “Hometown,” and writer Shin Yi-won, who earned praise for her sharp psychological portrayals in “Green Mothers’ Club.” The combination has already generated anticipation, with fans expecting a visually refined and emotionally layered youth drama. Song takes on the role of Kang Bi-o, a piano prodigy with an aristocratic aura who never relinquishes his top ranking in either academics or performanceJan 26, 2026By Xportsnews
Disney+ bets big in 2026: Can it win over Netflix subscribers?With 12 million fewer subscribers than market leader Netflix, Disney+ is betting its survival in Korea on a star-studded 2026 lineup to prove that K-content fans will switch platforms if the storytelling is powerful enough. Disney+ is leaning into its long-term strategy of producing top-tier Korean originals, aiming to close the gap with Netflix as the latest industry data shows Korean content remains a key driver for subscriber growth. In 2025, Netflix effectively solidified its dominant status, with its monthly active users in Korea soaring to 15.59 million as of December, according to market researcher Mobile Index. Disney+ remains the smallest among the major streaming services, with 3.22 million subscribers — only a slight increase from 2.93 million in December 2024. During the same period, other competitors saw far stronger growth. Korean platform Coupang Play jumped from 7.09 million to 8.43 million subscribers, while Tving edged up from 7.25 million to 7.34 million, leaving Disney+ on the sidelines in the heated competition. For Disney+, the problem isn’t creating hits like "Jan 24, 2026By Baek Byung-yeul
Korea’s reality TV crisis: Can broadcasters truly screen noncelebrity participants?Controversies over the casting of noncelebrity participants with undisclosed criminal or ethically questionable histories are sparking debate in South Korea’s entertainment industry, raising a pressing question: Is it truly possible to vet ordinary people before putting them on reality television? From extramarital affairs and assault to drunk driving and fraud, recent incidents have prompted backlash, forced edits and outright cancellations, causing a growing issue for unscripted TV. Dating show backlash over alleged affair history On Tuesday, JTBC’s current affairs program “Scandal Supervisor” featured a woman in her 40s who said she was shocked to see her ex-husband’s alleged former lover on a dating show. The woman said she divorced her husband in 2022 after confirming his affair and pursued both a divorce lawsuit and a related civil case. A court found both the husband and the other woman responsible for the marriage’s breakdown, and the plaintiff won the civil suit. Public attention focused on the dating program in question, “Match to Marry: With Parents” — a realJan 24, 2026By Xportsnews
Chef Im Seong-keun shares untold stories amid controversyIt was a Thursday afternoon in an office in Seoul’s Mapo District. Sitting alone across from this reporter, chef Im Seong-kuen broke a long silence. “I never once considered the matter closed simply because the courts were finished with it,” he said, his face drawn. “It isn’t easy to endure having mistakes from 30 years ago brought back into the open for everyone to see. But I believed it was the right decision not to hide them.” The mistakes he refered to are a series of drunk driving offenses that have drawn renewed public attention and scrutiny. “Ask me anything,” he added. “I’m resolved to answer everything. I always have been.” Im has four drunk driving cases, dating to 1999, 2009, 2017 and 2020. He has also reportedly been fined in connection with a mutual assault case. Public attention focused on the pattern of repeated drunk driving offenses and the circumstances surrounding them. “I failed to grasp the gravity of my actions at the time,” Im admited, referring to his first offense. “People knew even then that drunk driving was wrong and should not be doneJan 23, 2026By Hankookilbo
InterviewKim Seon-ho decodes language of love in ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’Actor Kim Seon-ho believes that everyone possesses a unique language of their own, a realization that deeply resonated with him while filming his latest romantic comedy series, “Can This Love Be Translated?” “The line stating that everyone has their own language left a huge impression on me,” Kim told The Korea Times during an interview in Seoul on Thursday. “I realized I hadn’t really thought about how everyone speaks differently before filming this project. Seeing how people handle misunderstandings made me be more patient. Now, I try harder to listen and understand others when we talk.” In this Netflix series, penned by the famous screenwriting duo Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran, Kim plays Joo Ho-jin, a multilingual interpreter who works for top star Cha Mu-hee (Go Youn-jung). While he is an expert at translating foreign words, the story hinges on the complicated translation of human emotions. To portray a professional interpreter, Kim spent four months practicing with real-life experts before filming began. He focused on the technical aspects of the job, such as maintainJan 22, 2026By Baek Byung-yeul
