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· Carl Samson
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ contestant, a former K-pop star, debuts solo
A “Squid Game: The Challenge” contestant who is a former K-pop idol has returned to the music scene as a solo artist. Background: Joel Jay Lane, better known as Player 375 in “Squid Game: The Challenge” — and the lone Korean contestant in the Netflix reality show — debuted in…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ star O Yeong-su facing prison over alleged sexual assault
South Korean prosecutors are demanding a one-year prison sentence for “Squid Game” star O Yeong-su on charges related to sexually assaulting a woman in 2017. Driving the news: O, who won best supporting actor at the 2022 Golden Globe Awards for his role in Netflix’s “Squid…
· Michelle De Pacina
Here’s all the K-content Netflix will drop in 2024, including ‘Squid Game’ 2
Streaming service Netflix is set to captivate global audiences in 2024 with a diverse lineup of Korean content, including returning favorites like “Squid Game” and “Sweet Home.” Anticipated returns: This year’s fan favorites include the anticipated second season of “Squid Game”…
· Carl Samson
Watch: First look at ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 teases vengeful Player 456
Netflix has unveiled a first look at the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game.” What we’re seeing: The clip, part of the streamer’s 2024 sizzle reel, picks up from the final moments of the first season and shows protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) — also known as…
· Carl Samson
‘Squid Game’ video game under development at Netflix
A video game based on its hit South Korean series “Squid Game” is underway at Netflix, the streaming giant announced on Wednesday. What’s it about: Netflix has yet to provide details, but as per its description, the “Squid Game” video game will let you “compete with other…
· Carl Samson
She survived the Vietnam War. Now she’s won ‘Squid Game’
Of 456 competitors, one stood out to win the largest prize on reality TV history. Mai Whelan, 55, better known as Player 287, emerged victorious in the inaugural season of “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a reality competition based on the hit South Korean Netflix series. After more…
· Bryan Ke
Korean now 6th most popular language studied on Duolingo: report
Korean has climbed up the global rankings of the most popular languages studied on Duolingo in 2023, the company revealed in its annual report published on Monday. Up the ranks: Korean has switched places with Italian to take the No. 6 spot among the top languages studied on the…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ attracts over 1 million viewers in first 5 days: report
Netflix’s reality competition spin-off “Squid Game: The Challenge” got off to a strong start with its viewership numbers, according to a new report. The numbers: “Squid Game: The Challenge” drew in around 1.1 million viewers in the U.S. in the first five days since it premiered…
· Ryan General
‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae once lost 33 pounds for a film role
Lee, who played a character from his 20s to his 60s in “Assassination,” stated that the weight loss was necessary to convincingly embody the role of a man several decades older
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ threatened with lawsuit over alleged injuries to contestants
Netflix and a producer for its reality competition show “Squid Game: The Challenge” are being threatened with a lawsuit after two contestants allegedly suffered injuries while participating in one of the show’s games in the U.K. Their claims: Express Solicitors, a British…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: BLACKPINK awarded honorary MBES by King Charles
South Korean mega group BLACKPINK was honored and awarded for their role as ambassadors for climate change at the recent state banquet for South Korea in the United Kingdom. The K-pop royalty: All four members of the K-pop group — Jennie (whose full name is Jennie Kim), Jisoo…
· Ryan General
‘Joy Ride’ director Adele Lim says Hollywood opportunities for Asian filmmakers are increasing
“We have these troves of untapped stories, that have the potential to really have a lot of cross-cultural appeal,” Lim said
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ trailer: 456 real-life contestants compete to win $4.56 million
Netflix has released the official trailer for “Squid Game: The Challenge,” revealing the first-look into the reality competition show based on the 2021 South Korean hit series “Squid Game.” About the trailer: The reality show features 456 real players who will compete in pursuit…
· Carl Samson
‘Squid Game’ slot machines mark Netflix’s first gambling industry deal
Netflix, in partnership with Las Vegas game maker Light & Wonder, is launching a slot machine based on “Squid Game” in casinos next year. Games and prizes: The machine will integrate iconic games from the show such as “Red Light, Green Light,” “Tug of War” and “The Glass Tile,”…
· Carl Samson
Netflix releases trailer for ‘Squid Game’ reality competition with $4.5 million grand prize
Netflix has released a teaser for its highly anticipated “Squid Game” reality series, “Squid Game: The Challenge.” What it’s about: The show, which premieres on Nov. 22, follows 456 real-life contestants as they compete in a series of games inspired by the hit Korean drama. For…
· Isa Peralta
Yoshiki to be 1st Japanese musician to receive ‘Hollywood’s rarest honor’ at TCL Chinese Theatre
Legendary Japanese musician YOSHIKI will be “immortalized in cement” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Making history: YOSHIKI, whose full name is Yoshiki Hayashi, will be the first Japanese artist to be acknowledged at the iconic theater during an imprint ceremony on…
· Bryan Ke
Kimchi Festival set to be held at Philadelphia’s Love Park
Philadelphia’s Kimchi Festival, an event organized to showcase Korean culture and celebrate kimchi, will return for a second year this October. Key details: Hosted by the Korean Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to bridge “the gap between Korea and the…
· Daniel Anderson
The Black Label to produce new girl group from Mnet competition series
South Korean television channel Mnet has announced a collaboration between its upcoming reality competition series “I-LAND 2” and YG Entertainment subsidiary The Black Label. Key details: A teaser released on Monday revealed that the show’s second season will be spearheaded by…
· Daniel Anderson
NewJeans team up with Tony Leung, Jung Ho-yeon, the Powerpuff Girls for new MVs
K-pop girl group NewJeans released their sophomore mini-album “Get Up” on Friday. About the mini-album: “Get Up” features a total of six songs: “Super Shy,” “New Jeans,” “ASAP,” “ETA,” “Cool With You” and “Get Up.”
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ lead Lee Jung-jae requested $1 million per episode for Season 2: report
“Squid Game” lead Lee Jung-jae has requested $1 million per episode for Season 2 of the Netflix hit dystopian series, South Korean tabloid Dispatch revealed. The report: If Lee’s alleged request is met, the 50-year-old actor would earn a staggering $13 million in total for the…
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