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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 10:29

Long viewed as an outsider, conceptual artist grabs global spotlight in his twilight years

Long viewed as an outsider, conceptual artist grabs global spotlight in his twilight years

For most of his 55-year career, Sung Neung-kyung has been viewed as an outsider by the Korean art world. The 79-year-old also calls himself “a non-popular, non-profit artist” - terms that are certainly not thrown around for the sake of modesty or humility.

Park Han-sol | 2023-03-23 09:08

Lee Som, Ahn Jae-hong to play married couple in Tving's new series

Lee Som, Ahn Jae-hong to play married couple in Tving's new series

Actors Lee Som and Ahn Jae-hong will co-lead Tving's new original series, tentatively titled “LTNS”, which is short for “Long Time No Sex.” The local streaming platform announced that the two will be playing a married couple in the upcoming comedy series, Wednesday.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-23 08:16

Revenge rises as key theme in K-dramas

Revenge rises as key theme in K-dramas

It's no secret that Korean drama series are increasingly focused on revenge, offering a sense of catharsis through eye-for-an-eye storylines. This compelling theme of justice being served in dramas such as Netflix's newest Korean original series “The Glory” and SBS crime series “Taxi Driver 2” has resonated with many viewers, taking these shows to the top of the rankings char...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-22 17:20

Jeon Jong-seo discusses her first Hollywood role in 'Mona Lisa and Blood Moon'

Jeon Jong-seo discusses her first Hollywood role in 'Mona Lisa and Blood Moon'

Jeon Jong-seo said she found it liberating to play Mona Lisa Lee in her Hollywood debut feature “Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-22 16:02

'The Glory' Part 2 tops Netflix's non-English TV show chart for 2nd week

'The Glory' Part 2 tops Netflix's non-English TV show chart for 2nd week

The Netflix revenge thriller series "The Glory" Part 2 stayed on top of the streamer's weekly viewership chart for the second consecutive week, data showed Wednesday.

2023-03-22 10:08

SF9's Jaeyoon starts mandatory military service

SF9's Jaeyoon starts mandatory military service

Singer Lee Jae-yoon, who is better known as Jaeyoon of K-pop boy band SF9, enlisted in the military to begin his mandatory military service, Tuesday. The singer's agency, FNC Entertainment, announced that Jaeyoon is scheduled to enter an Army training center without disclosing the location, explaining that there won't be a farewell event for fans at the camp's entrance.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-22 09:17

Director says Goethe's tragic play 'Faust' still relevant today

Director says Goethe's tragic play 'Faust' still relevant today

Goethe's tragic play "Faust" can still resonate with people of today, as the classic masterpiece examines the essence of human nature and existential dilemma, the director of its adapted play said Tuesday.

2023-03-21 18:10

[INTERVIEW] 'The Flag': Kwon Jin-ah's love letter to people chasing their dreams

INTERVIEW'The Flag': Kwon Jin-ah's love letter to people chasing their dreams

Love is one of the most universal themes in music, but it is not the only subject that singer-songwriter Kwon Jin-ah wants to address. The 25-year-old, who has a thirst for self-exploration and self-improvement, always seeks to craft songs about diverse issues that reflect her own journey and ...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-03-21 16:55

'Kill Boksoon' star Jeon Do-yeon talks about why she signed up without reading script

'Kill Boksoon' star Jeon Do-yeon talks about why she signed up without reading script

Before she even got her hands on the script for "Kill Boksoon," Jeon Do-yeon said she had already committed to the Netflix film. Eager to take on different roles and different genres, she agreed to be the co-lead with Seol Kyung-gu. “Kill Boksoon” marks their third collaboration following “I Wish I had a Wife” (2001) and “Birthday” (2019).

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-21 16:42

Lee Se-young to lead MBC's new series 'The Story of Park's Marriage Contract'

Lee Se-young to lead MBC's new series 'The Story of Park's Marriage Contract'

Actress Lee Se-young has taken on another MBC series with the upcoming fantasy romance series, “The Story of Park's Marriage Contract,” about a year after leading the broadcaster's period romance series “The Red Sleeve” to success.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-21 15:53

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