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Thu, February 9, 2023 | 09:11

'Pachinko' listed on AFI's best TV dramas of the year

'Pachinko' listed on AFI's best TV dramas of the year

Apple TV+'s original series “Pachinko” has been named one of the best TV programs of the year by the American Film Institute (AFI). The film organization announced this year's recipients of the AFI Awards, Saturday, recognizing 10 films and TV programs that are culturally and artistically representative of the most significant achievements this year.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-12 08:36

'Under the Queen's Umbrella' writer responds to accusations of historical inaccuracies

'Under the Queen's Umbrella' writer responds to accusations of historical inaccuracies

The writer and creator of tvN's “Under the Queen's Umbrella,” Park Ba-ra, responded to allegations that the period series contains inaccurate descriptions of Korean history. “I've looked through a countless number of journals, historic documents, and books to write one line while I scripted 'Under the Queen's Umbrella,'” the writer said in a written interview by the network. ...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-11 16:41

New seasons, series galore due out later this month

New seasons, series galore due out later this month

A string of new seasons of series like “Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area,” “Alchemy of Souls,” and “Missing: The Other Side,” are set to be released later this month. Netflix's original series “Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area,” a remake of the Spanish hit series, is rolling out Part 2 of the series, Friday, picking up the story of a group of bank robbers pull...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-09 08:14

'Unlock My Boss' to unfold multigenre comedy detective story

'Unlock My Boss' to unfold multigenre comedy detective story

Local network ENA's upcoming series, “Unlock My Boss,” based on the webtoon of the same name, will unfold a genre-bending story, stretching from comedy to thriller. The 12-part series revolves around IT developer Kim Sun-joo (Park Sung-woong), who is the founder and CEO of a large IT company.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-08 16:53

'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' 2nd-most searched keyword by S. Korean users in 2022: Google

'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' 2nd-most searched keyword by S. Korean users in 2022: Google

The title of the mega-hit Korean TV series "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" was the second-most popular search keyword on Google among South Koreans this year, the U.S. tech giant said Wednesday.

2022-12-07 19:45

Kim Hye-soo says she learned about motherhood in 'Under the Queen's Umbrella'

Kim Hye-soo says she learned about motherhood in 'Under the Queen's Umbrella'

Actress Kim Hye-soo said that her role as a determined, eager queen in tvN's recent series “Under the Queen's Umbrella” taught her what a mother's love is. “I respect every mother in this world. (Through the series,) I've learned a lot about the power of a mother's love and love in general. I hope (the series) gave everyone in this world a sense of comfort,” she said through ...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-07 16:56

Korean webtoon 'Romance 101' to debut as Japanese drama

Korean webtoon 'Romance 101' to debut as Japanese drama

A Japanese drama based on popular Korean web-based cartoon series "Romance 101" will be aired on Japanese channel TV Asahi next month, according to industry sources Tuesday.

2022-12-07 16:15

2 Korean dramas nominated for Critics Choice Awards

2 Korean dramas nominated for Critics Choice Awards

Two Korean-language dramas, "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" and "Pachinko," have been nominated as best foreign language series for this year's Critics Choice Awards.

2022-12-07 08:56

Disney focuses on Asian content in showcase

Disney focuses on Asian content in showcase

SINGAPORE ― The Walt Disney Company showed it is increasingly focusing on content creation and distribution in the Asia Pacific region during a two-day showcase in Singapore from Wednesday to Thursday. The company unveiled at the event, which drew 400 people from the international press and media industry, the upcoming lineups of its major studios, as well as Disney+ original...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-12-02 16:25

Netflix's 'The Glory,' starring Song Hye-kyo, to be released in December

Netflix's 'The Glory,' starring Song Hye-kyo, to be released in December

“The Glory,” a series about a woman who experiences severe bullying in high school and seeks revenge against her tormentors after graduating, will premiere on Netflix on Dec. 30. The streaming giant said, Thursday, it will unveil all eight episodes of the Korean original series, starring Song Hye-kyo in over 190 countries.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-12-02 08:51

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