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Sun, February 5, 2023 | 07:41

[INTERVIEW] Disney+ 'Big Bet' director on portraying greed and desire

INTERVIEWDisney+ 'Big Bet' director on portraying greed and desire

Disney+'s Korean original series “Big Bet” invites viewers into the clandestine world of casinos. According to the series' writer and director Kang Yoon-sung, the story is about money, hunger, greed and thirst.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-03 18:05

Park Hyung-sik to play crown prince in tvN series 'Our Blooming Youth'

Park Hyung-sik to play crown prince in tvN series 'Our Blooming Youth'

Singer and actor Park Hyung-sik has teamed up with director Lee Jong-jae of the 2018 period rom-com “100 Days My Prince” to play the role of a royal prince in tvN's new series “Our Blooming Youth.” “I haven't done a period series for a long time,” Park said during an online press conference for the series, Wednesday.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-03 08:21

[INTERVIEW] Production company AStory expects great success with 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' franchise

INTERVIEWProduction company AStory expects great success with 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' franchise

About half a year has passed since the legal drama series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” became tremendously popular not only in Korea but also globally, topping Netflix's streaming chart for non-English drama series, for nine weeks following its release in June. Nonetheless, the series' popularity is yet to lose its flame. With its franchise, the series' production company, AS...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-31 14:57

Kim Jung-hyun returns to small screen with 'Kokdu: Season of Deity'

Kim Jung-hyun returns to small screen with 'Kokdu: Season of Deity'

Kim Jung-hyun has made his small screen comeback after a three-year hiatus with the title role in the MBC's new romantic comedy series “Kokdu: Season of Deity.” The fantasy romance series, which premiered Friday, revolves around a god of death called Kokdu (Kim) and ER doctor Han Gye-jeol (Im Soo-hyang).

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-29 16:59

ENA's new dating show to spotlight young adult's romance

ENA's new dating show to spotlight young adult's romance

Seeking to cash in on the popularity of dating shows in the entertainment scene, ENA's new show “Myeongdong Sarangbang,” which is interpreted as “Myeongdong Dating Room,” is set out to win viewers across generations with a retro-style blind date of young adults.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-27 15:23

Jang Keun-suk steps out of his comfort zone with 'The Bait'

Jang Keun-suk steps out of his comfort zone with 'The Bait'

Actor Jang Keun-suk said that his small screen return after five years to play the the lead role of Ku Do-han in Coupang Play's new original series “The Bait” was a new challenge in his career to break him out of his comfort zone.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-27 08:41

From period to action: different genre series set for February

From period to action: different genre series set for February

February is expected to be filled with series of various genres, ranging from period and romantic comedy to action. TvN is debuting two new series next month, the period romance “Our Blooming Youth” and fantasy rom-com “The Heavenly Idol.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-25 15:46

[INTERVIEW] AOA's Chanmi finds her voice with virtual show 'GIRL'S RE:VERSE'

INTERVIEWAOA's Chanmi finds her voice with virtual show 'GIRL'S RE:VERSE'

Singer Im Chan-mi, better known as Chanmi of K-pop girl group AOA, said that competing on Kakao Entertainment's music survival show “GIRL'S RE:VERSE” allowed her to explore her voice.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-24 15:35

New breed of female characters takes center stage in Korean dramas

New breed of female characters takes center stage in Korean dramas

The classic plot of a rich man falling in love with a poor girl was a popular theme in Korean dramas a decade ago, but is now considered the same old story. Instead, strong, inspiring female characters have started to have a growing presence across genres in recent years, and the trend is likely to continue this year.

2023-01-23 15:01

Reality show 'Family World Tour' follows celebrity families' chaotic trips

Reality show 'Family World Tour' follows celebrity families' chaotic trips

Traveling with loved ones is a delightful experience, yet it can also get stressful especially if it's in a foreign country, filled with the possibility of running into mishaps in unfamiliar surroundings. KBS' new reality travel show “Family World Tour” explores the fun but chaotic experiences of traveling overseas through celebrity families.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-20 16:02

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