Tax authorities in South Korea have seized an apartment owned by actress Kim Sa-rang , the former Miss Korea winner best known for the drama " Secret Garden. " Korean media outlet Ilyo Shinmun reported on May 15 that the Samsung Tax Office under South Korea’s National Tax Service seized an...
Korean actor Jang Dong-ju has announced his retirement from the entertainment industry following a hacking and blackmail incident that reportedly caused him massive financial losses. He is 31. The actor, who appeared in the Netflix series " Trigger ," shared the news through Instagram on May 14....
Actors Yoo Hae-jin and Ryu Seung-ryong emerged as the biggest winners at the Baeksang Arts Awards held on May 8 at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. The annual awards ceremony recognized excellence in South Korean television, film, and theater. This year’s event was hosted for the eighth time by actress...
Korean zombie thriller “Colony” is set for its official screening at the 79th Cannes Film Festival , running from May 12 to 23 in Cannes, France. The film is directed by Yeon Sang-ho, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the global hit " Train to Busan ," marking another major international showcase...
The Muntinlupa City government welcomed the fourth batch of Korean volunteer teachers who were deployed to childhood development centers (CDCs). The partnership of the Muntinlupa City government with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Philippine National Volunteer Service...
The Philippines has taken a major step in fortifying its digital defenses after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Republic of Korea formally signed an agreement to establish a National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) in the country. The Records of Discussion...
South Korean actress Han Da-gam has announced that she is expecting her first child at the age of 45. In a heartfelt letter posted on Instagram, the actress—formerly known as Han Eun-jung—shared that she became pregnant in her sixth year of marriage, describing the moment as both emotional and...
Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park sits quietly in Siheung City, Gyeonggi Province. It is wide, green, and full of open skies. It feels like a place where time slows down. The park is also a familiar sight for K-drama fans. The hit series “Encounter,” starring Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum, filmed scenes...
Korean trot singer Kim Ho-joong, 34, is expected to be released in November while serving a prison sentence for hit-and-run and dangerous driving charges. The case stems from a traffic incident on May 9, 2024, when Kim struck a taxi and fled the scene in Gangnam, Seoul. Following the incident, his...
Some of South Korea’s biggest names are heading back to television this year, with Park Min-young , Ahn Hyo-seop , and Seo Kang-jun leading a fresh slate of Korean originals. The projects were unveiled during the “Prime Video Presents: Philippines” event, where Prime Video Southeast Asia...
A Filipino pastry chef is competing in the new Korean food reality series “Bite Me Sweet,” a Viu Original which premiered on April 17. The show is hosted by Korean actor Yoon Shi-yoon, known for the Korean dramas “Bread, Love and Dreams,” “Your Honor” and “Psychopath Diary.” ...
SUWON CITY, South Korea - Suwon City, about 30 km from Seoul, is a favorite destination for fans of Korean dramas. Some of the Korean dramas that were filmed in Suwon include “Lovely Runner” starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” starring Park Eun-bin, ...
