Lee Da-bin, a South Korean with autism, told AFP many people don't realize when they are encountering milder forms of autism (AFP) SEOUL (AFP) - A hit Netflix K-drama about a high-functioning autistic lawyer is prompting soul-searching in South Korea, where some on the spectrum say they can feel...
The Korean drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” starring Park Eun-bin, Kang Tae-oh and Kang Ki-young continued its popularity on Netflix. According to Netflix, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” grabbed first place among non-English shows on its weekly Global Top 10 chart for Aug. 22 to 28, its...
No spoilers here! From the 1986 revolutions in Gwangju and Manila to the economic booms and downfalls, South Korea is known for having a 1980s quite similar to that of the Philippines. We might’ve seen a glimpse of Korea’s ‘80s in the popular show “Reply 1988,” the movie “A Taxi...
The year 1988 takes center stage in Netflix’s new Korean film “Seoul Vibe,” which will be released on Aug. 26. “Seoul Vibe,” set in 1988, tells about members of the Sanggye-dong Supreme Team who become involved in a VIP slush fund investigation when they receive an offer they can’t...
The Korean drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” topped Netflix’s weekly chart for the sixth time to become the most viewed title. Netflix released its weekly Global Top 10 for the most watched shows and films from Aug. 15 to 21. “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” is the No. 1 title on Netflix...
The Korean drama “Extraordinary Lawyer Woo,” which aired on channel ENA and streamed on Netflix, brought fame and fortune to its stars. For actor Kang Tae-oh, “Extraordinary Lawyer Woo” became a vehicle to garner popularity and to help his family. Kang Tae-oh (ENA) Kang Tae-oh and Park...
The Korean drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” aired its 16th and last episode on Aug. 18 and received its own highest rating. According to polling firm Nielsen Korea, the 16th episode “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” garnered a nationwide rating in Korea of 17.534 percent, the highest among all...
Imposing value-added tax (VAT) on non-resident digital service providers (DSPs) would only mean higher subscription payments for consumers, Gabriela Partylist Arlene Brosas said on Thursday, Aug. 18, as she thumbed down the recently approved legislation that taxes digital services and products....
The Ghost Month is being celebrated this year from July 29 to Aug. 26 and Netflix has released Asian horror titles to watch. “It is believed on the first day of the month, the gates of hell open up and ghosts are free to feed and enjoy themselves for one month. On the last day of the month, the...
The popular Korean drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” aired on ENA and streamed on Netflix, is getting a second season, the production company behind it announced. Lee Sang-baek, CEO of production company Astory, made the announcement on Aug. 17, a day before “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”...
The continued global popularity of the Korean drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” has pushed it to enter Netflix’s list of the top 10 most popular non-English shows. Netflix released the latest chart of the most popular TV shows and films for the period Aug. 8 to 14. Actress Park Eun-bin in...
Netflix’s global hit Korean series “Squid Game” bagged two awards at the 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards held on Aug. 14. “Squid Game” won two out of seven nominations in the Streaming category at the TV awards. "Squid Game" star Lee Jung-jae (left) and director Hwang Dong-hyuk (Netflix)...
