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· Jane Nam
K-drama dominance continues as new shows ‘Thirty-Nine’ and ‘Juvenile Justice’ break Netflix Global Top 10
South Korean shows continue to dominate the charts with series “Thirty-nine” and “Juvenile Justice” breaking into Netflix’s Global Top 10. JTBC’s “Thirty-Nine,” set to finish March 24, is the story of three unmarried women who reflect on their time together and remaining when…
· Grace Kim
Trailer: ‘Crash Landing on You’ star Son Ye-Jin returns to Netflix in new K-drama ‘Thirty-Nine’
Korean actor Son Ye-jin, who previously starred in the hit series “Crash Landing on You,” will soon appear alongside Jeon Mi-do and Kim Ji-hyun as a group of best friends in the new Netflix K-drama “Thirty-Nine.” Netflix released the trailer over the weekend for the 12-episode…
· Editorial Staff
K-drama ‘Snowdrop’ starring Blackpink’s Jisoo gets US release date on Disney Plus
Disney Plus announced Monday that the K-drama “Snowdrop” will be available on its U.S. platform on Feb. 9. All 16 episodes will be available to stream. “Snowdrop” was previously only available in Asia-Pacific markets on Disney Plus. Disney Plus has announced that Korean…
· 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
Chinese actor Fan Bingbing to make her first Korean drama appearance
Fan Bingbing, one of China’s biggest film stars, is making her first ever K-drama appearance on “Insider,” an upcoming series from Korean television network JTBC. JTBC stated they cannot yet reveal much about her role, as it reportedly ties closely to the show’s storyline.…
· Grace Kim
New trailer for Netflix’s Korean zombie series ‘All of Us Are Dead’ is looking flesh
A new trailer for the Korean thriller “All of Us Are Dead,” based on a popular webtoon series, was released on Thursday. The show is set to premiere on Netflix on Jan 28. The first full trailer for Netflix’s highly anticipated Korean zombie thriller “All of Us Are Dead” was…
· Editorial Staff
What’s next after ‘Shang-Chi’?: 16 Asian-led movies and shows to look forward to in 2022
The year 2021 was a pivotal one for Asian representation in entertainment. “Shang-Chi” kicked ass as the first Asian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Both Laura Jean and Devi discovered young love in the Netflix hits “To All the Boys: Always and Forever” and “Never…
· Michelle De Pacina
Netflix releases terrifying first trailer for upcoming Korean zombie horror series ‘All of Us Are Dead’
The first official trailer for K-drama zombie series “All of Us Are Dead” was released on Dec. 30. The 12-episode series will premiere on Jan. 28 on Netflix. Netflix released the first official trailer for the K-drama zombie apocalypse series “All of Us Are Dead,” unleashing…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Snowdrop’ actress Kim Mi-soo dies at 29
Korean drama “Snowdrop” actress Kim Mi-soo died this week at 29 years old. Her funeral will be held at a private service in the Nowon District of Seoul. Kim Mi-soo, Korean actress of the television series “Snowdrop,” unexpectedly passed away at the age of 29 on Wednesday. “Kim…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ director reveals Season 2 plotline, in talks with Netflix for Season 3
“Squid Game” director Hwang Dong Hyuk and Netflix announced Season 2 and Season 3 plans and possibilities for the hit K-drama. The next game: Hwang confirmed that the plotline of Season 2 will focus on Seong Gi Hun’s story as he seeks answers and tries to take down the people…
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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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Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.