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Wed, February 8, 2023 | 10:50

DMZ's most secluded village focus of upcoming action comedy drama

DMZ's most secluded village focus of upcoming action comedy drama

Daeseong-dong, also referred to in Korean as “Freedom Village,” is the only civilian settlement tucked inside the southern part of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that has divided the two warring Koreas since the signing of the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement. The village has remained the most secluded community across the Korean Peninsula for nearly seven decades, fortified by ...

Park Han-sol | 2022-07-10 15:16

'In the Soop: Friendcation,' starring BTS' V, coming July 22

'In the Soop: Friendcation,' starring BTS' V, coming July 22

“In the Soop: Friendcation,” a reality show featuring BTS' V hanging out with his celebrity friends, will premiere in July. This new show comes a month after BTS announced its hiatus for members to focus on solo projects.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-07-08 16:49

[INTERVIEW] 'Money Heist: Korea' writer feels satisfied to expand series' franchise

INTERVIEW'Money Heist: Korea' writer feels satisfied to expand series' franchise

Before Netflix's non-English series, “Squid Game,” became a huge international hit, there was the Spanish original, “Money Heist,” which became a global sensation through the platform. Ryu Yong-jae, the creator and writer of the Spanish series' Korean remake, “Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area,” said he feels excited to kick-start the Spanish series franchise and help ...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-07-06 09:02

[INTERVIEW] Yoon Doo-joon juggles music and acting for series 'Never Give Up'

INTERVIEWYoon Doo-joon juggles music and acting for series 'Never Give Up'

Actor and singer Yoon Doo-joon was building solid ground as an actor taking the lead in TV series before being called up for his mandatory military service in April 2020. About four years after his last series, “Let's Eat 3,” the actor has taken on the first series since his discharge from the military with the lead role in “Never Give Up,” while also resuming his K-pop activ...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-07-04 17:09

Park Eun-bin plays genius lawyer in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'

Park Eun-bin plays genius lawyer in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'

Actress Park Eun-bin has taken on the role of a genius lawyer who is on the autism spectrum in ENA's new series, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.” Led by director Yoo In-sik, who oversaw the hit series, “Dr. Romantic 2,” the heartfelt series revolves around a newbie at a top law firm, Woo Young-woo (Park). Due to her autism, Woo has an exceptional memory, remembering every single...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-07-01 12:45

[INTERVIEW] Bae Suzy shows another side in 'Anna'

INTERVIEWBae Suzy shows another side in 'Anna'

Actor and singer Bae Suzy, who has typically played a protagonist in romance series like “Start-Up” (2020), has taken a step toward expanding her acting repertoire with the title role in streaming platform Coupang Play's new original series, “Anna.” “I had this desire to show a new side of myself,” Bae said during an interview with The Korea Times, held at a cafe in Jongno-gu...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-06-30 16:22

Korea's 1st queer romance reality show to hit air July 8

Korea's 1st queer romance reality show to hit air July 8

“Merry Queer,” the first LGBTQ romance reality show made in Korea, will premiere on the streaming platform, Wavve, July 8. The program will show how LGBTQ couples in Korea tackle the different challenges they face as they try to keep their relationship strong. But Wavve has not revealed many details about the cast.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-06-30 13:54

'Money Heist: Korea' ranks No. 2 on global Netflix chart

'Money Heist: Korea' ranks No. 2 on global Netflix chart

Netflix's new Korean series "Money Heist: Korea ― Joint Economic Area" rose to No. 2 on a global popularity chart for TV series available on the streaming service.

2022-06-29 10:50

[INTERVIEW] Park Hae-soo talks about differentiating his character in 'Money Heist' remake

[INTERVIEW] Park Hae-soo talks about differentiating his character in 'Money Heist' remake

INTERVIEWPark Hae-soo talks about differentiating his character in 'Money Heist' remake

Following his global breakout role as a smart, cunning player in Netflix's “Squid Game,” actor Park Hae-soo has taken on another memorable role in the platform's new series “Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-06-29 08:41

'Money Heist: Korea' ranks No. 2 on global Netflix chart

'Money Heist: Korea' director says he expected mixed reviews

'Money Heist: Korea' director says he expected mixed reviews

Director Kim Hong-sun, who led Netflix's latest Korean production, “Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area,” shared that he had expected a mixed response from the audience on the remake of the Spanish smash-hit series “Money Heist.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-06-27 19:48

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