Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Disney execs applaud Korea's 'ingenuity,' discuss future APAC projects

Localization was the key for Disney+'s success in contents made in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to its executives at the Disney+ Originals Preview 2025 press event in Hong Kong.

2025-11-14

Disney+ turns to shamans, a webtoon and action with a tantalizing Korean lineup in store for next year

From K-shamanism and a beloved webtoon-turned-romance fantasy to a sweeping period drama and action-packed series, Disney+ is charging full speed ahead with a strong Korean title lineup.

2025-11-13

Disney+ to release 'Are You Sure?!' season two on Dec. 3

Disney+ will release the second season of BTS singers Jungkook and Jimin's entertainment show "Are You Sure?!" (2024) starting Dec. 3. Teaser images for the new season were released on Wednesday morning.

2025-11-05

Tving launches content hub on Disney+ for Japanese users

Korean streaming platform Tving will launch a dedicated content hub on Disney+ in Japan as part of a strategic partnership with the U.S. entertainment giant.

2025-11-04

EXO's Doh Kyung-soo taps into dark side for new series 'The Manipulated' with Ji Chang-wook

Disney+'s action-packed revenge series “The Manipulated” premieres on Wednesday, featuring EXO’s Doh Kyung-soo in his first-ever villain role. He revealed that he had put a lot of thought into how to make his character look “eerie.”

2025-11-03

'The Murky Stream' emphasizes realism, human-level stakes amid feudal tensions, director says

For “The Murky Stream,” Choo recreated the historic tension between the West and East factions, and the turmoil that gripped Joseon on the eve of the Imjin War (1592-98), focusing on the lives of commoners caught in the upheaval.

2025-10-28

Disney+ and Hulu cancellations rose after ABC briefly pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Disney+ and Hulu subscription cancellations rose during the month that ABC briefly canceled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," according to data from subscription analytics company Antenna.

2025-10-21

Actor Lee Dong-wook's agency warns legal measures against extreme fans

Actor Lee Dong-wook’s agency issued a stern warning against repeated violations of his privacy, vowing to take strong legal action.

2025-10-15

First Disney Run Seoul was magical, for the most part

Despite the rainy Saturday morning, thousands of runners filled Yeouido, racing through Seoul’s streets under the spell of Disney magic alongside characters like Mickey and Minnie at the inaugural Disney Run Seoul 2025.

2025-10-12

Naver's webtoon arm partners with BOOM! Studios, Disney in North American push

Naver's web content arm is accelerating its global expansion through collaborations with major production studios, with a particular focus on attracting the large comic-reading population in the North American market.

2025-10-09