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· Ryan General
Hero Pulls Off Dramatic Rescue of a Little Girl Dangling From a Building in China
Panic ensued when a young girl was found to be hanging on to a drainpipe between the fifth and sixth floors of an apartment building in China. The six-year-old reportedly climbed out of a window from her home in Changzhi City (of the northern province of Shanxi) on Sunday,…
· Ryan General
Expert Explains Why Korean Dramas Are So Addictive
Korean dramas have become even more popular these days as more audiences outside Asia are caught in the now-global Korean wave. DramaFever, a favorite website among K-Drama fans, streams a reported average of 800 million minutes of content per month. Data analytics company…
· Ryan General
Netflix is Going to Produce Its Own Korea Drama
Netflix is cooking up a special Korean drama slated for 2018 and it’s something K-drama fans should be excited about. Announced last Wednesday, the new 12-episode show titled “Love Alarm” will be Netflix’ first original Korean drama production, Huffington Post reported.
· Ryan General
Watch a Cat’s Dramatic Rescue From a Singapore High Rise
A curious cat almost fell to its certain death after it got itself stranded on the 12th floor ledge of a building in Singapore. Fortunately, the furry pet was saved by rescue officers after it was spotted by a concerned neighbor. The poor feline found itself on the ledge just…
· 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 Woman Almost Goes Blind After Binge-Watching Korean Dramas
A Chinese woman’s addiction to Korean TV drama series almost caused her to go blind after binge watching 18 straight episodes of her favorite shows. The 20-year-old woman sought medical attention after she felt that her eyes were “ready to burst out from her skull,” according to…
· Jacob Wagner
Study Shows the Visibly Dramatic Difference Between Six and Eight Hours of Sleep
A full night’s rest is often thought of as a luxury in today’s busy times. According to a recent report from Gallup, 42% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Although the potential health consequences of not getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a…
· Waylae Gregoire
Here’s the Dramatic Moment Steve Jobs Told Disney’s CEO His Cancer Had Returned
It was a cool Tuesday on January 24, 2006 in Emeryville, California. Steve Jobs and Bob Iger, Disney’s CEO, sat on an outside bench on Pixar’s campus to talk. Within half an hour, Iger would publically announce Disney’s acquisition of Pixar, which Jobs owned a majority share of,…
· Ryan General
North Koreans Risk Their Lives To Tweet Support to K-Pop Group EXO
EXO’s popularity has apparently reached their northern neighbor as their fans in North Korea have recently been found expressing their support via Twitter. Considering government restrictions on South Korean media, are North Korean fans risking their lives for EXO?
· Carl Samson
Bootlegged Disney Movies Are Now Being Sold in North Korea
American animated movies such as “Cinderella” have made their way to North Korea, debunking the common myth that the state sees nothing but its own produced media. The Russian Embassy in North Korea released photos of stalls selling such movies in Pyongyang.
· Carl Samson
China Bans All Online Videos They Think Are ‘Gay’ Because They’re ‘Abnormal’
In an effort to strengthen its “Great Firewall“, China is banning online videos with homosexual content after determining that they display “abnormal sexual behavior.” The move is part of a set of new regulations issued by the China Netcasting Services Association (CNSA)…
· Ryan General
Hunky Actors Are Making Thailand’s Military a Complete Thirst Trap
A new military-themed soap opera in Thailand featuring four Thai heartthrobs is getting full support from the ruling military junta. According to Agence France-Presse (via AsiaOne), the new television show, titled “Love Missions”, is aimed to entertain drama fans, but critics…
· Khier Casino
Chinese Student Uses Her Long Legs to Cheat on Accounting Exam
Cheating in school is inexcusable, but one accounting student in China came up with a way to ace a test by writing her notes on her long legs. A classmate ended up posting photos on social media showing the unidentified student lifting up the dress of her skirt to reveal a bunch…
· Khier Casino
CBS Pretty Much Admits They Ripped Off Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park
CBS broke their silence about “Hawaii Five-0” stars Grace Park and Daniel Dae Kim parting ways with the show after the network refused to pay the Asian-American actors the same salary as their White co-stars. CBS Television Studios reportedly offered Kim and Park 10-15% lower…
· Khier Casino
Daniel Dae Kim Finally Breaks Silence on Leaving ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Over Equal Pay
Actor Daniel Dae Kim has spoken out about his departure from CBS’ “Hawaii Five-0”. The 48-year-old actor, who was part of the series since 2010 as Lt. Chin Ho Kelly, thanked the show’s producers and network, even though he and co-star Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua) struggled to…
· Khier Casino
Why All the Asian Characters Just Quit ‘Hawaii Five-0’
Daniel Dae Kim, who starred in CBS’ “Hawaii Five-0” as Chin Ho Kelly, and Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua) will not be coming back for the show’s eighth season after being refused equal pay. CBS Television Studios, which produces “Hawaii Five-0″, reportedly offered Kim and Park 10-15%…
· Ben Yu
Man Who’s Made Over $400,000 Investing in Bitcoin Reveals His Strategy
Ever since Nas Daily’s video came out about how I earned over $400,000 with less than $10,000 investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum, I’ve been getting hundreds of questions from people around the world about how to get started with cryptocurrency investment. First: I’m super glad…
· Anonymous
Struggling Graduate Makes Extra $10,000 Doing Homework For Rich Chinese Kids
Editor’s Note: The original writer wished to remain anonymous for this article. I was always a pretty decent student.
· Carl Samson
South Korea is Trying to Make Kimchi Less Scary to White People By Making it Less Stinky
In an effort to promote a global kimchi culture, scientists in South Korea are attempting to eliminate the food’s relatively uninviting smell — which Koreans themselves carefully contain so fridges won’t stink. Researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi, however, are facing a…
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iQIYI is the 'Netflix of China' — the subscription streamer whose original C-dramas, variety shows, and donghua set what a billion-plus viewers binge.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:253450
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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.