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· Carl Samson
BTS close to reuniting as 6 members finish military service
BTS moves closer to a complete reunion following Wednesday’s discharge of Jimin and Jungkook from the military, with just one remaining member yet to finish his mandatory service. Catch up
· Bryan Ke
Seventeen to be 1st K-pop act to appear on Disney’s year-end holiday show
K-pop powerhouse Seventeen will make history on Dec. 1 by becoming the first K-pop group to perform on ABC’s year-end special, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular.” ABC announced on Wednesday that the 13-member boy group will perform “Santa Claus is Coming to…
· Ryan General
Hulu’s ‘Interior Chinatown’ impresses viewers and critics with bold satire
Hulu’s new action-comedy series “Interior Chinatown” is receiving generally favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike. Based on Charles Yu’s award-winning novel, the show premiered on Tuesday and currently boasts an 82% critic and 94% audience approval rating on Rotten…
· Ryan General
‘The Acolyte’ cancelation news coincides with series star’s birthday
Disney Plus and Lucasfilm have decided not to renew the Star Wars series “The Acolyte” for a second season, with the news coincidentally breaking on actor Manny Jacinto’s birthday on Aug. 19. Jacinto, who is Filipino Canadian, played a pivotal role in the series as Qimir, a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: Lee Jung-jae on his journey from ‘Star Wars’ fan to Jedi master in ‘The Acolyte’
Growing up in the 1970s in South Korea, Lee Jung-jae’s fascination with the “Star Wars” cinematic universe was immediate after he encountered a striking movie poster for “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” in his neighborhood. “I wondered, ‘What kind of movie is this? Is this…
· Bryan Ke
Lee Jung-jae hints at release of ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
“Squid Game” fans may have to wait a few more months for Season 2, according to lead star Lee Jung-jae. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Blackpink’s Lisa signs solo recording deal with RCA Records
Blackpink’s Lisa and her own label company, Lloud Co., have partnered with Sony Music Entertainment-owned RCA Records on a new solo deal. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Fan speculation on Avantika playing a live-action Rapunzel sparks controversy
“Mean Girls” star Avantika Vandanapu, known mononymously as Avantika, has faced backlash amid rumors of her potentially playing Rapunzel in a live-action version of Disney’s “Tangled.” Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘The Acolyte’ trailer: Lee Jung-jae stars in new Disney Plus Star Wars series
Disney Plus has released its first trailer for the upcoming “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte,” which stars South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Netflix cancels ‘The Brothers Sun’ after one season
Netflix has announced it will not move forward with a second season of “The Brothers Sun” despite a good showing in the first few weeks of its release. Why it was canceled: While Netflix did not provide a reason for the cancellation, some reports note that the action…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan to present at 2024 Oscars
Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, named best actress and best supporting actor at last year’s Oscars, have been tapped to return this year as presenters. Breaking the news: The Academy announced on Monday its full line-up of presenters for the 96th Oscars, which will take place at…
· Carl Samson
Disney Plus announces new slate of Korean originals for 2024
Disney Plus on Monday announced four new Korean titles for 2024, bringing the total to seven so far into the year. What they are: The latest series titles include thriller “Blood Free,” mystery “Unmasked,” action-thriller “The Tyrant” and crime drama “Gangnam B-Side.” Reality…
· Bryan Ke
‘American Born Chinese’ star Ben Wang lands ‘Karate Kid’ lead role
Sony Pictures has found its new “Karate Kid” in “American Born Chinese” actor Ben Wang. Breaking the news: The official “Karate Kid” movie Instagram page broke the casting news in a post on Tuesday, in which it welcomed Wang, 24, into the “Karate Kid Movie family.”
· Bryan Ke
‘Mean Girls’ musical tops original’s opening weekend with $28M debut
The new “Mean Girls” movie came out strong at the weekend box office, beating the Mark Waters-directed cult classic by around $10 million. Driving the news: Released on Friday, “Mean Girls,” adapted from the 2018 Broadway musical of the same title, opened with $28 million…
· Bryan Ke
Ke Huy Quan tapped to lead action film ‘With Love’ directed by Jonathan Eusebio
Ke Huy Quan has been tapped to play a lead role in the action movie “With Love” from Universal Studios, which will serve as his first feature role since the success of A24’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” About the project: Although details for “With Love” are still being…
· Bryan Ke
‘American Born Chinese’ canceled by Disney Plus after 1 season
Disney Plus has canceled “American Born Chinese” after only one season despite it receiving stellar reviews from audiences and critics. Moving the news: A source familiar with the matter told Variety that Disney canceled “American Born Chinese” after the book-to-screen…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ Jin shares update as he nears completion of military service
BTS member Jin has teased his return to music as he approaches the end of his military service. What he said: Jin, the oldest member of the K-pop powerhouse, shared updates on his status in a video welcoming the New Year. He turned 31 on Dec. 4.
· Bryan Ke
Park Seo-joon addresses complaints of short screen time in ‘The Marvels’
South Korean actor Park Seo-joon has addressed complaints about his short screen time in “The Marvels,” explaining that his role was a “crucial part in the overall narrative” of the film. How long he appeared: According to one Instagram user, the 34-year-old K-drama star…
· Bryan Ke
Video of S. Korean train station’s plus-size sign sparks ‘fatphobia’ discussion
A viral video on TikTok and Instagram showing a silhouette sign of an overweight man at a train station in South Korea has ignited a heated discussion online about the country’s “fatphobia.” Key details: Content creator Dailydoseofkorean, also known as KoreAlo, uploaded the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Director Jessica Yu talks working with Sandra Oh, Awkwafina on new comedy film ‘Quiz Lady’
When Oscar and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jessica Yu was approached by actor, comedian and producer Will Ferell about directing a comedy film starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina, Yu was immediately all in. Ferell, who came on board to produce and at the same time play the role of…