Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'Country Diaries' actors remember Kim Soo-mi with emotional tributes

Veteran South Korean actor Kim Soo-mi, known for her role in 'Country Diaries,' passed away at 75 due to hyperglycemia. Tributes poured in from fellow actors and colleagues who remembered her warmth and talent.

2024-10-27

A supporting actor can change the world (KOR)

I found out that when a supporting actor takes the lead, a completely new drama is possible.

2024-06-17

A supporting actor can change the world

I found out that when a supporting actor takes the lead, a completely new drama is possible.

2024-06-16

Lim Young-woong, first Korean 'Waiting for Godot' actor, dies at 89

Lim Young-woong, the president of Sanwoollim Theater Company and the "godfather of Korean theater," died on Saturday at the age of 89.

2024-05-04

Actor Ryu Jun-yeol's Greenpeace role under fire due to his passion for golf

Greenpeace, an international environmental organization, came under fire in Korea for selecting actor Ryu Jun-yeol as its celebrity ambassador to promote its campaign.

2024-03-22

Actor Son Suk-ku founds production company of his own after leaving agency

Actor Son Suk-ku has established his own production company, Stannum Co., after parting ways with his previous agency. The actor has a strong interest in movies and drama series.

2024-02-05

15-year-old who attacked lawmaker with a rock also ‘threw coffee at actor Yoo Ah-in’

The person who threw coffee at actor Yoo Ah-in when leaving the Mapo police station in May last year is reportedly the same 15-year-old who attacked People Power Party lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin last month.

2024-02-01

Chae Jong-hyeop makes Japanese TV debut in drama 'Eye Love You'

Actor Chae Jong-hyeop made his Japanese small-screen debut in the TBS series “Eye Love You,” airing during Japanese television's evening prime time.

2024-01-26

Prosecutors looking at malicious comments against actor Park Seo-jun

Defamation cases involving netizens accused of writing malicious comments about actor Park Seo-jun have been sent to the prosecutors’ office, his agency Awesome ENT said Tuesday.

2024-01-16

SF9's Zuho to pursue acting career under Haewadal Entertainment

SF9's Zuho signed an exclusive contract with Haewadal Entertainment for his individual and acting activities. Zuho will also continue group activities under FNC Entertainment.

2024-01-12