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· Bryan Ke
Disney Plus K-drama ‘Snowdrop’ loses sponsors over history distortion accusations
Sponsors of Disney Plus “Snowdrop” have reportedly abandoned the show after many viewers accused the series of distorting history and disrespecting South Korea’s pro-democracy movement in the 1980s. The controversy: “Snowdrop” stars Blackpink’s Jisoo in her first acting role as…
· Michelle De Pacina
Netflix’s highly anticipated K-drama horror ‘Hellbound’ is out today
The K-drama horror-thriller “Hellbound” is officially available to stream on Netflix today. The new world: After the hit show “Squid Game” became Netflix’s most-watched original series, the platform followed up with a new Korean series.
· Michelle De Pacina
Blackpink’s Jisoo to star in K-drama ‘Snowdrop’ coming soon to Disney Plus
Jisoo from Blackpink trended on Twitter after the teaser trailer of her first romance drama was recently released. About the drama: On Oct. 14, JTBC Drama released a 29-second teaser of “Snowdrop,” a new K-drama starring Blackpink’s Jisoo and “Something in the Rain” star Jung…
· Ryan General
Netflix to release live-action K-drama adaptation of ‘All of Us Are Dead’ zombie webtoon in Jan.
K-drama fans have another series to look forward to with the highly anticipated release of “All of Us Are Dead” on Netflix. Worth the wait: “All of Us Are Dead,” the live-action adaptation of the webtoon “Now at Our School, All of Us Are Dead” (“지금 우리 학교는”) by Joo Dong-geun, is…
· Grace Kim
A cultural breakdown of ‘Squid Game’ for non-Koreans and those new to K-dramas
Warning: Contains major spoilers. By now it seems everyone’s heard of “Squid Game,” Netflix’s violent survival game series topping the platform’s streaming charts worldwide. As the internet continues its debate on whether or not the subtitles and English dubbing adequately…
· Grace Kim
North Korean teens reportedly put on trial for viewing K-drama ‘Crash Landing on You’
Almost two years since its release and subsequent rise to global popularity, the K-drama “Crash Landing on You” continues to leave an impact on its fans. In North Korea, where the drama’s storyline is based, several teens caught watching the series are allegedly facing prison…
· Ryan General
Netflix Pays $2.4 Million PER EPISODE to Turn Korean Webtoon Into Live-Action K-Drama
A popular South Korean Webtoon series is getting a K-drama version on Netflix and reports indicate that the streaming service is spending mad cash to get it right. Netflix is reportedly investing about $2.4 million per episode in producing “Sweet Home,” a live-action series…
· Ryan General
Filipinos Can’t Unsee K-Drama Actor Jang Ki Yong as Filipino Comedian John Lapus
Jang Ki Yong, star of popular television series “Confession Couple” and “Come and Hug Me,” may have found his doppelganger in the Philippines. The Saranghe Oppa recently compared the 25-year-old model-turned-actor from South Korea to Filipino comedian John Lapus and the result…
· Ryan General
More South Korean Men Are Having Plastic Surgery to Look ‘Pretty’ Like K-Drama Actors
In hopes of capturing the “pretty boy” looks of their celebrity idols, more and more men in South Korea have reportedly been going under the knife. Largely shaped by the popularity of K-drama actors and K-pop singers, Korea’s new concept of “male beauty” invoked a more youthful,…
· Ryan General
K-POP and K-Dramas are Making a Ton of People Filthy Rich
A huge part of the world has collectively embraced two of South Korea’s main exports: K-pop and K-drama. Their influence has so far transcended into fashion and even beauty standards in many countries, creating a huge market for Korean beauty products and fashion brands.…
· Editorial Staff
China May Ban K-Pop and K-Dramas Over South Korea’s Missile Defense System
Following South Korea and the United States’ decision to deploy the former’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), China, worried about the system’s proximity, is reportedly planning to restrict/ban Korean entertainment for an indefinite period. In response to North…
· Ryan General
South Korean sci-fi ‘The Silent Sea’ is one of the most-watched Netflix shows in the world
Netflix’s “The Silent Sea” has become yet another series from South Korea that has captured the attention of global viewers. Growing viewership: Following the recent success of “Squid Game“ and “Hellbound” comes “The Silent Sea,” a brand new sci-fi thriller that has climbed…
· Michelle De Pacina
Gong Yoo explores the moon’s darkest secrets in trailer for Netflix’s new Korean sci-fi thriller ‘The Silent Sea’
Netflix recently released its official trailer for the sci-fi K-drama “The Silent Sea,” giving viewers a look into “the darkest secrets of the moon.” About the show: The trailer for “The Silent Sea,” which is based on the 2014 short film “The Sea of Tranquility” by director Choi…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ becomes first South Korean show to be nominated for Critics Choice Award
The Netflix hit series “Squid Game” is the first South Korean TV show to be nominated for a Critics Choice Award in its 27-year history. The nominations: Netflix’s top series of all time landed three nominations at the upcoming 2022 Critics Choice Awards, as was announced on Dec…
· Grace Kim
‘It’s not just this magical, fantasy world’: Korean American TikToker on changing attitudes toward South Korea
Whether it’s in the form of music, TV shows, skincare products or marinated meat, Korean culture is everywhere. On TikTok, Korean American creator Priscilla Kwon, who once hid her culture to fit in, amasses millions of views by sharing whatever’s trending in Korea with the…
· Michelle De Pacina
MrBeast gains 9.2 million YouTube subscribers in the month of his $3.5 Million ‘Squid Game’ recreation
American creator MrBeast earned over 9.2 million YouTube subscribers in a month after his real-life version of the Netflix K-drama “Squid Game” became a hit. “Squid Game” in real life: Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast to his social media followers, premiered his long-awaited…
· Michelle De Pacina
’24 Hours With Squid Game’s HoYeon Jung’ shows her reuniting with ex-costars Lee Yoo-mi, Kim Joo-ryoung
Jung Ho-yeon shared her favorite secret place while reuniting with two “Squid Game” cast members and talked about how much her life has changed after the success of the Netflix hit show. Day in the life: In Vogue’s latest YouTube video, featuring Jung, the actress takes Vogue…
· Grace Kim
‘Crash Landing On You’ American remake in final development stage at Netflix
Several of the last decade’s most popular K-dramas are getting American remakes. But the recent announcement of one in particular, the 2019 hit “Crash Landing on You,” has left fans of the original show scratching their heads, bemused by an adaptation of a storyline that centers…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Welcome to the new world’: Netflix’s new K-horror series ‘Hellbound’ shows hell on earth
Netflix dropped its official trailer for the K-drama thriller “Hellbound” to give viewers a look into a new world of unearthly beings. About the drama: The trailer for “Hellbound,” which is based on the webtoon of the same title, was released on Oct. 26.
· Grace Kim
Apple TV+ releases trailer for its original Korean drama debut ‘Dr. Brain’ starring Lee Sun-kyun
Apple TV+ is one of the latest streaming giants to cash in on the global success of K-dramas with a new sci-fi thriller titled “Dr. Brain” debuting on the platform next week. More info: The six-episode series features Lee Sun-kyun, who is known to international audiences for his…
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K-dramas connect to platforms and story companies that turn digital reading into shows people binge later.
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Studio Dragon
Studio Dragon is the studio behind the K-dramas the world binges — Crash Landing on You, Vincenzo, Sweet Home — selling globally through Netflix and beyond.
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One of the layers behind Webtoon, LINE, Snow.
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Kakao
Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.