The Korean series “Squid Game” could be Netflix’s biggest show ever, according to the company’s co-chief executive officer. This is according to Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, when he spoke at Code 2021, a technology conference held in the US , on Sept. 27. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos...
Local stars like Donnalyn Bartolome and Fumiya Sankai have reacted to claims that they resemble some lead cast members of the South Korean survival drama “Squid Game.” Netizens related that Donnalyn looks like Kim Joo-Ryung. She agreed. On Facebook, she wrote: "Di ko kayo niloloko, sinabi ko...
“Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,” the Korean drama starring Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho, achieved its highest ratings to date. According to Nielsen Korea, the 10th episode of “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” on Sept. 26 received nationwide rating of 11.397 percent (including a peak of 13.1 percent), its highest...
The hit survival series “Squid Game” is now the No. 1 show on Netflix in the US and 65 other countries and territories, according to streaming analytics website FlixPatrol. “Squid Game,” led by Lee Jung-jae and Park Hae-soo, tells the story of 456 players who agree to play deadly games for...
Christian Lagahit (right) and Anupam Tripathi (Instagram) Filipino actor Christian Lagahit and Indian star Anupam Tripathi reunited to celebrate the success of the Netflix thriller "Squid Game," now the No. 1 series in 22 countries. Christian is known as Player 276 while Anupam is Player 199 in the...
Carlo Aquino Did you know that Filipino actor Carlo Aquino was supposed to be part of the blockbuster Korean survival drama "Squid Game?" On Instagram, Carlo shared a photo of a handwritten letter sent to him by the show's writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk. “Dear Carlo, Thank you for your efforts....
“Squid Game,” the new Korean series on Netflix, has enjoyed immense popularity abroad including placing No. 1 among shows in the US on the OTT platform. But back home, several people are suffering from harassment and prank calls due to the phone numbers used in “Squid Game.” (Clockwise from...
The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), which will open on October 7, announced the nominees for the 3rd Asia Contents Awards (ACA). “ACA is the commitment of Busan Int'l Film Festival (BIFF) to encourage more original productions and better creatives by recognizing outstanding content and...
Now more entrenched in her life in Paris, Emily’s getting better at navigating the city, but still struggling with the idiosyncrasies of French life. After stumbling into a love triangle with her neighbor and her first real French friend, Emily is determined to focus on her work — which is...
Practice your French, or maybe not, as Emily Cooper is back to us more of the City of Love. The American girl in Paris tale continues as Netflix releases the first images of the second season of “Emily In Paris,” and so far we are loving the fashions courtesy of costume designer Patricia Field....
Christian Lagahit (Instagram) Meet the man of the hour: Filipino actor Christian Lagahit. Christian is known as player 276 in the blockbuster Netflix series "Squid Game," currently the No. 1 series in 22 countries. A teacher by profession and a vlogger, the Filipino actor said that he's planning to...
Netflix survival competition Squid Game is a series of traditional children's games but with a deadly twist. Find out who will be the winner and what the purpose behind the game is. The Korean Wave has been on an extended roll! Whether it’s K-Drama, RomComs, Horror or Comedies, it seems there’s...
