The stars of “Our Beloved Summer,” “Young Lady and Gentleman,” “Snowdrop” and “Now, We Are Breaking Up” topped the brand reputation ranking for Korean drama actors in January 2022. The Korea Corporate Research Institute analyzed 80.32 million pieces of big data of 50 Korean actors...
Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos has officially confirmed the production of the anticipated season 2 of the global hit Korean series “Squid Game.” During Netflix fourth quarter 2021 earnings interview on Jan. 20, Sarandos was asked by host Nidhi Gupta of Fidelity Management, “Will we get a...
Video streaming giant Netflix has revealed that it will launch more than 25 Korean dramas and movies this year, “To do that, we always ask ourselves: what are the kinds of stories that only Netflix can help these creators tell? You’ll find the answers in the more than 25 compelling Korean...
The Korean sci-fi drama “The Silent Sea,” starring Gong Yoo, Bae Doona and Lee Joon, topped the weekly chart on Netflix. Netflix released the top 10 movies and shows for the week covering the period Dec. 27 to Jan. 2. (Clockwise from top left) "The Silent Sea: Season 1," "The Queen of Flow:...
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...
