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Thu, July 7, 2022 | 14:31
[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 ...
Shows & Dramas | 2022-07-06 09:02
[INTERVIEW] Yoon 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...
Shows & Dramas | 2022-07-04 17:09
'Top Gun: Maverick' tops local box offices for 9 consecutive days
Hollywood blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” is soaring at local box offices, topping the chart for nine consecutive days through Thursday, despite the opening of other anticipated films, including director Park Chan-wook's "Decision to Leave,” which won him the Cannes' Best Director award. The sequel to the 1986 action film, starring Tom Cruise, saw over 146,000 ticket sales on...
Films | 2022-07-01 16:49
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...
Shows & Dramas | 2022-07-01 12:45
[INTERVIEW] Bae Suzy shows another side in 'Anna'
Actor and singer Bae Suzy, who has typically played a protagonist in romance series like “Start-Up” (2020), has taken a step toward expanding her acting repertoire with the title role in streaming platform Coupang Play's new original series, “Anna.” “I had this desire to show a new side of myself,” Bae said during an interview with The Korea Times, held at a cafe in Jongno-gu...
Shows & Dramas | 2022-06-30 16:22
[INTERVIEW] Park Hae-soo talks about differentiating his character in 'Money Heist' remake
Following his global breakout role as a smart, cunning player in Netflix's “Squid Game,” actor Park Hae-soo has taken on another memorable role in the platform's new series “Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area.”
Shows & Dramas | 2022-06-29 08:41
'Money Heist: Korea' director says he expected mixed reviews
Director Kim Hong-sun, who led Netflix's latest Korean production, “Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area,” shared that he had expected a mixed response from the audience on the remake of the Spanish smash-hit series “Money Heist.”
Shows & Dramas | 2022-06-27 19:48
Lee Jung-eun to join season 2 of mystery series 'Missing'
Actress Lee Jung-eun will star in the new season of the mystery series “Missing: The Other Side,” slated to air in the latter half of the year. The series' network, tvN, announced its cast for the second season, which included the previous season's stars Go Soo, Heo Joon-ho, Ahn So-hee and Ha Jun, along with new faces including Lee and actor Kim Dong-hwi.
Shows & Dramas | 2022-06-27 08:56
[INTERVIEW] Yoon Kye-sang enjoys returning to rom-com with 'Kiss Sixth Sense'
Actor Yoon Kye-sang, who made a strong impression with action films like “The Outlaws” (2017), has taken on a romantic comedy, playing the lead in the Disney+ series “Kiss Sixth Sense,” for the first time since 2015's “A Dramatic Night."
Shows & Dramas | 2022-06-26 17:54
Kang Han-na tries to show changes in character in 'Bloody Heart'
Actress Kang Han-na expressed that working on her latest series, period romance, “Bloody Heart,” gave her a valuable experience. “I'm very grateful for this series, as I felt I've grown a lot after meeting my character, Yoo Jeong, and it gave me valuable experience. I feel this role helped me show my different sides in terms of acting so this piece will be remembered as a ver...
Shows & Dramas | 2022-06-23 17:12
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