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· Daniel Anderson
Netflix unveils teaser trailer for dystopian K-drama ‘Black Knight’ starring Kim Woo-bin
Netflix released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming K-drama series “Black Knight,” starring “Uncontrollably Fond” star Kim Woo-bin, on Tuesday. The upcoming show is a live-action adaptation of Lee Yoon-gyun’s webtoon “Delivery Knight,” which depicts the lives of delivery…
· Daniel Anderson
Gene Hong, Alan Yang to produce Amazon drama series ‘Koreatown’
Gene Hong and Alan Yang are teaming up with Amazon Studios and Universal Television to develop “Koreatown,” a one-hour drama set in Los Angeles. The forthcoming series will follow the story of two Korean American brothers — a recovering addict and a nightclub owner — who must…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix releases first trailer for political K-drama ‘Queenmaker’
Netflix has unveiled its first trailer for the upcoming political K-drama “Queenmaker.” The series is directed by Oh Jin-suk, who also directed the Netflix K-drama “My First Love” and its sequel, and written by screenwriter Moon Ji-young (“Who Are You”).
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix unveils trailer for sumo wrestling drama series ‘Sanctuary’
Netflix has unveiled the trailer and release date for its Japanese sumo wrestling drama series, “Sanctuary.” “Sanctuary” follows a teenage troublemaker who becomes a sumo trainee and ends up clashing with a mute wrestler harboring a hidden past. Netflix characterizes the show as…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix announces premiere date for K-drama ‘Black Knight’ starring Kim Woo-bin
Netflix has announced the release date for its Korean drama “Black Knight,” a live-action adaptation of Lee Yungyun’s 2017-2019 webtoon “Delivery Knight”. The dystopian series follows “Uncontrollably Fond” star Kim Woo-bin as “5-8,” a renowned member of the Black Knights, who…
· Daniel Anderson
Paramount+ announces release date for sci-fi K-drama ‘Yonder’
Paramount+ will soon release its 2022 K-drama “Yonder,” which was co-produced with South Korean streaming service TVING under their partnership with South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM. The sci-fi drama, which premiered on TVING on Oct. 14, 2022, is directed by Lee Joon-ik,…
· Gabriel Jung
K-pop star SE7EN and K-drama star Lee Da-hae announce they are engaged
K-pop star SE7EN and K-drama star Lee Da-hae recently revealed on Instagram that they are getting married. In separate posts on Monday, the celebrity couple announced the exciting news.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese drama apologizes for using photo of BLACKPINK’s Rosé to depict sex worker
The production team behind the Chinese drama “Justice in the Dark” has apologized for using a picture of BLACKPINK’s Rosé to depict a sex worker. The apology came after a screenshot of the photo used in a “Justice in the Dark” episode began circulating online, igniting outrage…
· Daniel Anderson
‘The Company You Keep’: Jon M. Chu-produced adaption of K-drama follows a CIA agent and a conman
Jon M. Chu serves as a producer of ABC’s newest drama, “The Company You Keep.” The caper series, which stars Catherine Haena Kim opposite Milo Ventimiglia, is based on the 2019 K-drama “My Fellow Citizens!” Ventimiglia plays Charlie Nicoletti, a suave con man, while Kim plays…
· Daniel Anderson
K-drama star Park Min-young summoned as a witness in crime investigation
South Korean actor Park Min-young has been questioned by prosecutors in connection with her ex-boyfriend’s alleged embezzlement at Bithumb, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Park, the ex-girlfriend of Bithumb’s primary owner Kang Jong-hyun, was summoned as a witness…
· Daniel Anderson
Park Eun-bin to star in rom-com K-drama ‘Diva of the Deserted Island’
South Korean actress Park Eun-bin will star in the upcoming romantic comedy K-drama “Diva of the Deserted Island.” Park, the breakout star of Netflix’s “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” will play Seo Mok-ha, a woman who drifts out to sea following an accident and is brought back to…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix dishes up first-look images at Thai drama film ‘Hunger’
Netflix has released first-look images for its upcoming Thai drama film “Hunger.” The film depicts the story of a young woman who chases her dreams in the cutthroat world of fine dining. It stars Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, known by her nickname Aokbab, in the lead role.…
· Ines Shin
These are the top 10 K-drama actors of 2022, according to S. Koreans
Gallup Korea’s annual Person of the Year poll has determined the 10 most impactful K-drama actors of 2022. A total of 1,771 responses were collected from Korean participants in this year’s survey. “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” star Park Eun-bin placed first on the list. Gallup…
· Editorial Staff
Netflix drops trailer for new K-drama ‘The Glory’ starring Song Hye-kyo
Before you read: Netflix teases revenge K-drama ‘The Glory,’ starring Song Hye-kyo Song Hye-kyo set to star in upcoming Netflix original drama ‘The Glory’ by Kim Eun-sook Netflix has recently released the official trailer for “The Glory,” an upcoming revenge K-drama starring…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Doona!’: Bae Suzy to star in new Netflix K-drama from ‘Crash Landing on You’ director
Netflix has announced a new original K-drama titled “Doona!,” starring Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong. The series is based on the webtoon “The Girl Downstairs” by Min Song-a, which follows Lee Doo-na (Bae) a retired K-pop idol who abruptly quits the industry and moves into a…
· Chandler Treon
Minors publicly executed in N. Korea for viewing and distributing S. Korean dramas
North Korea has executed three minors by firing squad: one for murdering his stepmother and two for watching and distributing South Korean dramas. Residents of Hyesan, where the executions took place, were reportedly forced to watch the executions in October. They were told by…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix teases revenge K-drama ‘The Glory,’ starring Song Hye-kyo
Netflix has released a poster and teaser trailer for “The Glory,” premiering Dec. 30. The series stars Song Hye-kyo as Moon Dong-eun, a woman with a life mission to get revenge on her childhood bullies. Lim Ji-yeon will play Dong-eun’s bully, Park Yeon-jin. Lee Do-hyun also…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The King’s Affection’ becomes first K-drama to win International Emmy
South Korean TV series “The King’s Affection” won in the best telenovela category at the 50th International Emmy Awards, becoming the first Korean drama to win at the annual awards. The drama won against nominees “Nos Tempos do Imperador” from Brazil, “Two Lives” from Spain and…
· Ryan General
Filipino senator’s suggestion to ban K-dramas in the Philippines does not go over well
During Tuesday’s budget hearing of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Filipino Senator Jose Pimentel Ejercito Jr. – better known as Jinggoy Estrada – suggested imposing a ban on K-dramas in the Philippines. Estrada, a son of deposed Philippine president Joseph…
· Iris Jung
‘Little Women’ K-drama to be removed from Netflix in Vietnam over Vietnam War depiction
On October 6, the Vietnamese government requested the removal of K-drama “Little Women” from the country’s streaming platform. The content is reportedly expected to be removed later this week. The violations of the Vietnamese Press Law reportedly occurred in Episodes 3 and 8,…
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