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Disney+ freezes 'Knock-Off' release following Kim Soo-hyun controversy

Disney+ has postponed the release of its upcoming Korean crime drama “Knock-Off,'” following mounting controversy surrounding its lead actor, Kim Soo-hyun.

2025-03-21

Singer and actor Suzy to release song for upcoming Disney film 'Snow White'

Singer and actor Suzy will release a special song in collaboration with Disney’s upcoming princess film “Snow White,” Walt Disney Company Korea said Monday.

2025-03-10

Tomorrow X Together concert, musical 'Aladdin' and other shows to check out in Korea

Boy band Tomorrow X Together, which is celebrating the sixth anniversary of its debut, is kicking off its world tour with a three-day concert in Korea this weekend.

2025-03-07

Orchestras, concerts, Disney and other performances to check out in Korea

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of normalized Korea-Japan diplomatic relations, Lotte Concert Hall has organized a joint concert between orchestras from two countries.

2025-02-22

Disneyland video celebrating 'Lunar' New Year draws Chinese ire over 'cultural appropriation'

Disneyland's video celebrating the Lunar New Year saw the comments section unexpectedly heat up as some people demanded the holiday be called the Chinese New Year.

2025-01-27

Production company SLL releases 2025 slate filled with streaming content, TV dramas

Drama powerhouse SLL has revealed its 2025 lineup, featuring everything from a gripping office drama and a romantic period tale to a high-stakes story from the world of counterfeiting — along with Netflix's first-ever Korean animation.

2025-01-22

Upcoming crime drama 'Unmasked' blends realistic cases with excitement, director says

Koreans can never get enough of crime thrillers and Disney+'s first Korean project of the year falls right into that category. "Unmasked," directed by You Sun-dong, is set to be released on Jan. 15.

2025-01-09

Disney+ original 'Moving' to air on MBC

Disney+'s hit Korean original series "Moving" (2023) will air on MBC, marking the first such collaboration between the global streaming platform and a Korean major television broadcaster, MBC said Thursday.

2024-12-05

Disney+'s 'Light Shop' release sets up December face-off with 'Squid Game' season 2

Korean titles are set to make a splash on streaming platforms this December led by two highly anticipated releases: Disney+’s “Light Shop,” penned by Kang Full of “Moving” (2023), and the second season of Netflix’s “Squid Game.”

2024-12-04

Actor Ji Chang-wook determined to take on new challenges with noir series 'Gangnam B-Side'

After nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, actor Ji Chang-wook remains determined to evolve and take on new roles, driven by a desire to break out of his comfort zone.

2024-12-02