K-zombie syndrome continues After favorites like “Train to Busan,” “ Alive ,” and “ Kingdom ,” the K-zombie syndrome continues this 2022 with the coming of “All of Us Are Dead,” a series slated to premiere on Netflix on Jan. 28. Based on a popular webtoon by Joo Dong-geun, “All of...
TV critics and reporters in South Korea have chosen the 10 best Korean dramas in 2021, series actor and actress of the year, .series rookie actress and actor of the year, and series director of the year. Korean media outlet Cine21 held a survey among 30 TV critics and reporters to choose the best...
Controversial Korean drama “Snowdrop,” starring actor Jung Hae-in and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, will air three episodes this week to clear up opposition from the Korean public. In South Korea, “Snowdrop” has been the subject of a national petition (342,000 people have signed to stop its airing...
Korean TV channel JTBC will not cancel the drama “Snowdrop,” starring Jung Hae-in and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, despite growing backlash from the Korean public. “Snowdrop,” which aired its first two episodes on Dec. 18 and 19 on JTBC and OTT platform Disney Plus, has faced criticisms after...
“Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” stars Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a, and “Squid Game” lead Lee Jung-jae have been chosen as the Korean TV actors who shined in 2021. Gallup Korea released its year-end poll on the Person of the Year in each field including entertainment and sports. The Korean TV actors...
“D.P.,” the compelling Korean drama that brought spotlight on the abuse, bullying and violence in Korea’s military service, is returning for a second season, Netflix announced. Starring Jung Hae-in and Koo Kyo-hwan, season 1 was released on Netflix on Aug. 27. It resonated with viewers...
Fans of Korean entertainment content in the Philippines will rejoice with the launching of a revamped tvN channel to provide more and faster Korean dramas, variety programs and movies starting Dec. 15. To launch the revamped tvN Premium channel, CJ ENM HK with Wilbros Entertainment is partnering...
Korean drama “Jirisan,” starring Jun Ji-hyun and Ju Ji-hoon, aired its 16th and last episode on Dec. 12 on top of the ratings. The finale of the drama, which aired on tvN in Korea and iQiyi globally, garnered a nationwide rating of 9.225 percent (with a peak rating of 10.6 percent) in South...
Who are the highest paid Korean actresses? Song Hye-kyo and Jun Ji-hyun command 200 million won ($170,000) per episode for a drama project, according to a report by Korean media outlet Hankook Ilbo. Korean actresses Song Hye-kyo (left) and Jun Ji-hyun (SBS, iQiyi) According to the report, the two...
The Saturday-Sunday dramas “Young Lady and Gentleman” and “Jirisan” topped the nationwide weekly TV ratings in South Korea. Nielsen Korea released the weekly rankings for shows on terrestrial channels and cable TV for the period Nov. 15 to 21. (Clockwise from top left) “Young Lady and...
From traditional eats to contemporary food fusions, K-drama fans will definitely love this restaurant’s menu To say that the Philippines is Hallyu crazy is an understatement. When the Korean culture tidal wave hit us through Asianovela and the sick beats by music groups Girls' Generation, Wonder...
People from the Korean entertainment industry have voted to select the best Korean dramas of 2021. Korean entertainment media outlet Joy News 24 held a survey from Oct. 12 to 19 to celebrate its 17 anniversary. There were 200 respondents in the survey including employees of entertainment and...
