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Sun, January 29, 2023 | 17:42

Korean drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' tops Netflix's weekly viewership chart

Korean drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' tops Netflix's weekly viewership chart

The Korean drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" has topped Netflix's latest weekly viewership chart of non-English TV shows, the global video streaming service said Wednesday.

2022-07-13 12:26

'Squid Game' wins 14 nominations including best drama series at Emmys

'Squid Game' wins 14 nominations including best drama series at Emmys

The survival drama "Squid Game" earned 14 nominations including best drama series at this year's Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the first Korean TV show to compete at America's biggest honor for the broadcasting industry.

2022-07-13 09:30

After investing big in dramas, Netflix targets unscripted shows

After investing big in dramas, Netflix targets unscripted shows

As a move to expand its entertainment offerings, Netflix Korea is aggressively investing in various forms of unscripted series. The streaming giant unveiled four new forthcoming unscripted shows, including a dating show, a travelogue and a competition show. Netflix has released only six reality shows over the past four years: “Busted!” “Twogether,” “Paik's Spirit,” “The Hungr...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-07-12 15:59

Kim Hyang-gi, Kim Min-jae to star in 'Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-poong'

Kim Hyang-gi, Kim Min-jae to star in 'Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-poong'

Mental health is a hot topic on Korean TV shows and a new drama series seems to confirm this trend. The upcoming period drama, “Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-poong” (working title), tells the story of a physician during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) who gets expelled from the royal court after getting caught up in a conspiracy.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-07-12 08:59

Netflix's 'Umbrella Academy' featuring Rising Sun design causes stir

Netflix's 'Umbrella Academy' featuring Rising Sun design causes stir

The third season of “Umbrella Academy” on Netflix has caused a stir for featuring the Imperial Japanese Army's flag design in episodes 6 and 10, prompting a Korean civic organization to request the streaming giant to edit out the controversial scenes. The latest season of Netflix's original series, which was released on June 22, displays the Rising Sun design, which was used ...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-07-11 16:47

DMZ's most secluded village focus of upcoming action comedy drama

DMZ's most secluded village focus of upcoming action comedy drama

Daeseong-dong, also referred to in Korean as “Freedom Village,” is the only civilian settlement tucked inside the southern part of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that has divided the two warring Koreas since the signing of the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement. The village has remained the most secluded community across the Korean Peninsula for nearly seven decades, fortified by ...

Park Han-sol | 2022-07-10 15:16

'In the Soop: Friendcation,' starring BTS' V, coming July 22

'In the Soop: Friendcation,' starring BTS' V, coming July 22

“In the Soop: Friendcation,” a reality show featuring BTS' V hanging out with his celebrity friends, will premiere in July. This new show comes a month after BTS announced its hiatus for members to focus on solo projects.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-07-08 16:49

[INTERVIEW] 'Money Heist: Korea' writer feels satisfied to expand series' franchise

INTERVIEW'Money Heist: Korea' writer feels satisfied to expand series' franchise

Before Netflix's non-English series, “Squid Game,” became a huge international hit, there was the Spanish original, “Money Heist,” which became a global sensation through the platform. Ryu Yong-jae, the creator and writer of the Spanish series' Korean remake, “Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area,” said he feels excited to kick-start the Spanish series franchise and help ...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-07-06 09:02

[INTERVIEW] Yoon Doo-joon juggles music and acting for series 'Never Give Up'

INTERVIEWYoon Doo-joon juggles music and acting for series 'Never Give Up'

Actor and singer Yoon Doo-joon was building solid ground as an actor taking the lead in TV series before being called up for his mandatory military service in April 2020. About four years after his last series, “Let's Eat 3,” the actor has taken on the first series since his discharge from the military with the lead role in “Never Give Up,” while also resuming his K-pop activ...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-07-04 17:09

Park Eun-bin plays genius lawyer in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'

Park Eun-bin plays genius lawyer in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'

Actress Park Eun-bin has taken on the role of a genius lawyer who is on the autism spectrum in ENA's new series, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.” Led by director Yoo In-sik, who oversaw the hit series, “Dr. Romantic 2,” the heartfelt series revolves around a newbie at a top law firm, Woo Young-woo (Park). Due to her autism, Woo has an exceptional memory, remembering every single...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-07-01 12:45

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