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...
Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a, stars of “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,” were voted as the No. 1 Korean drama couple of 2021. Korean media outlet Joy News 24 held a survey from Oct. 12 to 19 to mark its 17 anniversary. The respondents in the survey were 200 entertainment industry people including employees...
What are the worst Korean dramas to air 2021? Korean media outlet Joy News 24 conducted a survey from Oct. 12 to 19 to mark its 17 anniversary. The respondents in the survey were 200 entertainment industry people including employees of entertainment and broadcasting companies, film and broadcast...
Polling firm Gallup Korea released the top 20 favorite TV shows in South Korea for the month of October. The survey was conducted among 1,000 people aged 18 and above nationwide from Oct. 19 to 21. (Clockwise from top left) “Hangout with Yoo,” “Young Lady and Gentleman,” “One the Woman”...
