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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 09:05

Apple TV+ series 'Pachinko' wins best ensemble cast from Indie Spirit Awards

Apple TV+ series 'Pachinko' wins best ensemble cast from Indie Spirit Awards

Apple TV+'s Korean language drama "Pachinko" has received the award for best ensemble cast in a new scripted series from the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

2023-03-06 15:41

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk's 'Miss Granny' drama remake to star Jung Ji-so

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk's 'Miss Granny' drama remake to star Jung Ji-so

Star director Hwang Dong-hyuk's heartfelt, comedy flick, “Miss Granny,” has been picked up for a series adaptation, starring actress Jung Ji-so as the lead. Local production studio VPlus announced the film's remake, saying Jung has confirmed the role previously played by Shim Eun-kyung in the original movie.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-06 08:26

'Divorce Attorney Shin' starring Cho Seung-woo off to good start

'Divorce Attorney Shin' starring Cho Seung-woo off to good start

Actor Cho Seung-woo's new series “Divorce Attorney Shin” got off to a good start, Saturday. JTBC's new series, based on a webcomic by the same name, follows a divorce lawyer, Shin Sung-han (Cho), who is a former pianist and music professor.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-05 17:36

Drama line-up for March: thrillers to period genre series to hit this month

Drama line-up for March: thrillers to period genre series to hit this month

In this month's lineup, we will see a number of series, ranging from period dramas to dark thrillers, including the much-anticipated Part 2 of Netflix's original series, “The Glory.” Following the premiere of its eight-part season last December, “The Glory” is set to launch eight more episodes on March 10.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-03 08:25

Religious group's request for court injunction to block release of Netflix documentary rejected

Religious group's request for court injunction to block release of Netflix documentary rejected

A Korean court on Thursday rejected a local religious group's request for an injunction to stop the release of a new Netflix documentary series about its chief. The Seoul Western District Court turned down the request that the religious fringe sect Christian Gospel Mission, better known as JMS (Jesus Morning Star), made against MBC, a major television network, and Netflix.

2023-03-02 20:13

Travel reality shows featuring celebrity buddies become more common

Travel reality shows featuring celebrity buddies become more common

It was once the norm for travel TV shows to explore aesthetically pleasing spots while offering travel tips on things to do and places to eat. However, now that there is an abundance of travel-related content on YouTube, broadcasters are shifting their focus to show more realistic circumstances of traveling as well as the interaction between celebrities.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-01 08:25

[INTERVIEW] Lee Bo-young talks about creating confident character in 'Agency'

INTERVIEWLee Bo-young talks about creating confident character in 'Agency'

JTBC's workplace series “Agency,” starring Lee Bo-young as the lead, kicked off earlier last month with only a 4.8 percent viewership rating, despite taking the time slot of the smash-hit series “Reborn Rich.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-27 17:44

'Physical: 100' contestant faces allegations of dating violence

'Physical: 100' contestant faces allegations of dating violence

A contestant in Netflix's hit reality show, “Physical: 100,” is facing allegations of assaulting his girlfriend, according to Seoul Gangnam Police Station. The police said it received a report from the woman at around 10:50 a.m., Thursday, saying she was beaten by the contestant, whose identity has not been disclosed, but was booked for questioning. He is currently under inve...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-25 10:02

Yoo Ah-in's hair samples yield traces of another illegal drug

Yoo Ah-in's hair samples yield traces of another illegal drug

Actor Yoo Ah-in, whose real name is Uhm Hong-sik, has tested positive for the anesthetic drug, propofol, adding to earlier charges of illegal drug use he already faces for marijuana use.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-24 17:17

Lee Min-ki, Han Ji-hyun to co-star in Wavve's new thriller series

Lee Min-ki, Han Ji-hyun to co-star in Wavve's new thriller series

Actors Lee Min-ki and Han Ji-hyun will be taking lead roles in local streaming platform Wavve's new original series, “Look At Me.” The series' production company, Westworld Story, announced that the two have confirmed their roles and will begin shooting the series next month.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-24 08:40

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