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Don Lee, Blackpink's Lisa to star in Netflix's new action film 'TYGO'

Netflix announced on Friday that it will produce a new action film, titled “TYGO,” and unveiled a high-profile cast led by Don Lee, known in Korea as Ma Dong-seok, and Lisa of girl group Blackpink.

2025-12-05

My little soda pop-up: New 'KPop Demon Hunters' fan experience comes to Seoul

HUNTR/X, Saja Boys and of course Derpy from Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" have all touched down in Seoul to connect with fans — in person.

2025-12-04

'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack ranks No. 2 on Spotify's 2025 most streamed albums

The soundtrack of the Netflix hit animation "KPop Demon Hunters" has been named the world's second-most streamed album of the year on Spotify, the music platform said in its annual Wrapped 2025 report released Wednesday.

2025-12-04

100 contestants of 'Culinary Class Wars 2' revealed

Season two of Netflix’s original cooking competition show “Culinary Class Wars” (2024-) is set to be released on Dec. 16. The streaming platform unveiled the 100 contestants in a trailer on Wednesday.

2025-12-03

Netflix's 'Physical: Asia' to return with spinoff

The popular Netflix fitness competition series “Physical: Asia” will return with a new Mongolian spinoff later this month, the streaming platform confirmed on Wednesday.

2025-12-03

Girl groups Katseye, NMIXX, HUNTR/X listed on NME's 50 Best Songs of 2025

Three K-pop girl groups were named on British music magazine New Musical Express's (NME) “50 Best Songs of 2025" list: Katseye, NMIXX and HUNTR/X.

2025-12-03

Romantic comedy 'Dynamite Kiss' tops Netflix non-English series chart

"Dynamic Kiss," which premiered on SBS on Nov. 12, revolves around Da-rim, played by actor Ahn Eun-jin, who poses as a single mother to land a job, and Ji-hyuk, played by actor Jang Ki-yong, the team leader who finds himself drawn to her.

2025-12-03

Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, Bloomberg News reports

Warner Bros Discovery was fielding a second round of bids, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix, in an auction that could conclude in the coming days or weeks, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

2025-12-02

Korean thrillers highlight female antiheroes in emotionally detached roles

Korean thrillers are increasingly showcasing female antiheroes, like Kim Yoo-jung's character in 'Dear X,' who embody emotional detachment and psychological complexity.

2025-11-29

'As You Stood By' tops Netflix non-English series chart

The Korean crime thriller "As You Stood By" has climbed to the top of Netflix's weekly non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday.

2025-11-19