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Second season of Disney+ series 'The Acolyte' canceled

The second season of Star Wars franchise Disney+ series “The Acolyte,” starring Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, has been cancelled after the first season failed to impress viewers, according to U.S. news reports.

2024-08-21

Lee Jung-jae strikes successful Hollywood debut in 'Star Wars' series 'The Acolyte'

"The Acolyte" started off on a good note, earning a 91 percent score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes as of Monday, calling it another “well-made” Star Wars series for fans to look forward to.

2024-06-11

Software company with ties to Lee Jung-jae involved in management rights dispute

Artist United, a software development company of which "Squid Game" star Lee Jung-jae is the largest shareholder, has been accused of trying to unfairly obtain drama production subsidiary Raemongraein's management rights.

2024-06-10

Disney+ Korea focuses on keeping the K in kuality kontent

Korean content, including K-dramas, is rapidly gaining global attention. Disney+ emphasizes quality Korean storytelling but also monitors local market success. New original content and exclusive series are set to be released in Korea and worldwide.

2024-03-12

President Yoon lunches with Netflix co-CEO and 'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae

President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and 'Squid Game' actor Lee Jung-jae to discuss Netflix's $2.5 billion investment into Korean content.

2024-02-18

Daesang shares skyrocket on news of heir's partner having dinner with justice minister

The news of Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon and "Squid Game" star Lee Jung-jae dining together has led to a sharp increase in the stock prices of Daesang Holdings, where Lee's partner Lim Sae-ryung serves as vice chairman.

2023-11-29

Busan’s World Expo hopes dashed after Riyadh selected as host

Despite years of lobbying and promotion by Korean politicians, businesses and celebrities, Busan fell short in its bid to host the 2030 World Expo, which was awarded to Riyadh in a vote by members of the world fair body in Paris on Tuesday.

2023-11-29

Justice Minister spotted dining with "Squid Game" star Lee Jung-jae on Sunday

Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon, Korea's one of the most popular politicians according to a recent Gallup poll, and "Squid Game" (2021) star Lee Jung-jae dined together on Sunday at a restaurant in Seocho District, southern Seoul.

2023-11-27

More stars to join second season of 'Squid Game'

Actors Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon and Yang Dong-geun will join the second season of one of Netflix's most anticipated original series, "Squid Game," the U.S. streaming service said Saturday. The new additions will join the ...

2023-06-18

Yim Si-wan reportedly to play lead role in 'Squid Game' season 2

Actor Yim Si-wan could be cast in the second season of "Squid Game," according to a local media outlet Thursday. StarNews reported Thursday that Im has been cast as the lead of the second season of "Squid Game." According to the report, Yim will...

2023-06-15