Actor Lee Ha-nee hit with $4.5 million in back taxes after tax auditActor Lee Ha-nee recently underwent a rigorous tax investigation by the National Tax Service's (NTS) Seoul office, resulting in a 6 billion won ($4.5 million) tax bill, which she has since paid in full, her agency confirmed Monday.Feb 17, 2025By KTimes
'Guitar Man' director remembers late actor Kim Sae-ronDirector Shin Jae-ho paid tribute to actor Kim Sae-ron, who passed away Sunday at the age of 24. Shin had directed about half of Kim's final film, "Guitar Man." Staff members who had worked with her until recently remain in shock and sadness, especially since Kim had expressed a strong desire to return to acting. Feb 17, 2025By KTimes
'Squid Game' Season 2 art director wins 2nd award from Art Directors Guild Art director Chae Kyoung-sun, the mastermind behind Netflix’s "Squid Game" Season 2, clinched her second honor at the Art Directors Guild (ADG) awards.Feb 16, 2025By Park Jin-hai
'I Live Alone' faces major transition as concerns rise over upcoming cast departures MBC's hit variety show "I Live Alone" is expected to undergo major cast changes soon. With the departure of newscaster Kim Dae-ho following his resignation from MBC and the likely exit of actor Lee Jang-woo due to his upcoming marriage, the show is losing key members who have helped maintain its popularity. While these changes may seem like a major setback, they also signal the need for fresh faces to reinvigorate the program.Feb 16, 2025By KTimes
'The Trauma Code' tops Netflix's global non-English TV chart Netflix’s original series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" has claimed the top spot on the platform’s global non-English TV chart show rankings, demonstrating the universal appeal of its deeply human themes.Feb 16, 2025By KTimes
INTERVIEW Lee Jun-hyuk subverts melodrama clich as male secretary in 'Love Scout' The SBS drama "Love Scout" wrapped up Friday, earning praise for its refreshing take on romance by subverting traditional gender roles. The drama challenged long-standing male-centric narratives, featuring a strong female CEO and a supportive male secretary — a rare dynamic in Korean television.Feb 15, 2025By Park Jin-hai
Actor Son Na-eun's phone hacked, blackmailer demands money, agency says Actor Son Na-eun has fallen victim to a hacking incident in which the perpetrator demanded money in exchange for not releasing illegally obtained data. She has reported the case to the police, according to her agency YG Entertainment.Feb 14, 2025By KTimes
INTERVIEW Lee Sang-yoon falls in love with acting through 'Death of a Salesman' Actor Lee Sang-yoon delivers a powerful performance in "Death of a Salesman," drawing on years of experience to bring depth to his role. Playing Biff Loman, a man who once held great promise but struggles to find his place, Lee immerses himself in the character’s emotional complexities.Feb 14, 2025By KTimes
INTERVIEW Cha Joo-young transforms into historic icon in 'The Queen Who Crowns' After leaving a strong impression with her portrayal of antagonist Hye-jeong in "The Glory," Cha Joo-young has made an about-turn by appearing in the historical drama "The Queen Who Crowns." Making her debut in a period drama, the 34-year-old actor has not only taken on her first leading role but has also redefined her acting career with a new iconic character.Feb 13, 2025By Park Jin-hai
INTERVIEW 'Single's Inferno' Season 4 was most authentic yet, producers say The “hottest inferno” has opened up again with the new season of Netflix’s dating show “Single's Inferno,” heating up the cold winter to win over viewers in and out of Korea.Feb 13, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
