[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Make like a star at these popular K-drama sets

International tourism is on the rise as the world leaves the Covid-19 pandemic behind, presenting a perfect opportunity for Korean drama fans to get out and about and visit some of their favorite small screen sites.

2023-02-03

SBS confirms cast of upcoming drama series 'National Death Penalty Vote'

SBS confirmed the cast of its upcoming drama series “National Death Penalty Vote” (working title). The series, based on a popular webtoon of the same title, will star actors Park Hae-jin, Park Sung-woong and Lim Ji-yeon. It follows a mysterious ...

2022-12-27

JTBC's 'Reborn Rich' is second-most watched show on cable channel

JTBC's business drama "Reborn Rich" became the second-most watched show on the cable channel after airing its latest episode on Sunday. According to Nielsen Ratings Korea, episode 14 recorded a high of 24.9 percent viewership ratings. The ratings...

2022-12-19

'Pachinko' takes home prize from this year's Gotham Independent Film Awards

Apple TV+'s "Pachinko" (2022) nabbed a prize at this year's Gotham Independent Film Awards held in New York City on Monday, making it the second Korean series to win at the American awards ceremony. Netflix's "Squid Game (2021) took home a prize...

2022-11-29

KBS's 'The King's Affection' wins Best Telenovela at International Emmy Awards

KBS's historical romance series "The King's Affection" (2021) won Best Telenovela at the International Emmy Awards held on Monday night in New York City. It is the first Korean series to win an award in the 49-year-history of International Emmy...

2022-11-22

[WHY] Behind Koreans' nostalgic desire to put on a school uniform again

Squealing boys and girls in uniforms running around high on adrenaline are to be expected in amusement parks. But at local funfairs, many in these school outfits aren’t actually students. Twenty-eight-year-old nurse Gang Yu-bin has taken part in...

2022-11-19

[CELEB] Hyeri mulls lead role in new cheer squad film 'Victory'

Singer-turned-actor Hyeri is “positively considering” the lead role in the coming-of-age film “Victory” (translated), according to her agency Creative ING on Friday. “She has received the offer and in the process of reviewing it,” the agency...

2022-10-24

Actor Kim Seon-ho in talks to star in new historical drama series

Actor Kim Seon-ho may soon return to the small screen in a new drama series. JTBC reported the news on Wednesday, quoting an industry insider who said that Kim’s next drama series is “Haesi’s Shinru.” The drama’s production company Studio & ...

2022-10-19

Actor Nam Joo-hyuk to begin mandatory military service in December

Actor Nam Joo-hyuk will enlist for his mandatory military service in December, his agency Management Soop said on Monday. "Nam will wrap up his filming schedules and enlist for active duty in December," the agency stated. In Korea, all able-bodied...

2022-10-17

[CELEB] Choi Si-won draws on personal experience in new rom-com

Actor and K-pop singer Choi Si-won’s latest role shows that romantic attractions can’t be planned as he falls in love with a friend who he’s known for 20 years in the new ENA rom-com series “Love Is For Suckers.” During a press conference...

2022-10-09

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