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· Ryan General
Drama about Chinese invasion becomes surprise hit among Taiwanese viewers
A fictional Taiwanese TV series depicting a Chinese military attack has become a major sensation with viewers since its premiere in Taipei on July 29. “Zero Day Attack,” a 10-episode speculative thriller released nationwide on August 2, has drawn unprecedented attention and…
· Carl Samson
Americans’ views on immigration have dramatically shifted, poll shows
A record 79% of Americans now consider immigration beneficial to the country, reversing from 2024 when 55% wanted immigration reduced, according to a new Gallup poll. Key findings The survey, which polled 1,402 adults from June 2-26, saw those wanting less immigration down to…
· Ryan General
Iconic K-drama turns tiny Swiss village into a tourist destination
The Swiss village of Iseltwald has experienced a major tourism surge after a 2020 episode of the hit Korean drama “Crash Landing On You” featured its lakeside dock as a romantic setting. The scene quickly gained attention online, attracting fans from across Asia and beyond who…
· Carl Samson
Rakuten Viki celebrates its 2nd International K-Drama Day with exclusive fan events
Leading global Asian entertainment streamer Rakuten Viki is celebrating its second annual International K-Drama Day on Friday, Nov. 29. The event promises fans an immersive experience with free premium content, exclusive star interviews and exciting giveaways. Driving the news:…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘A Virtuous Business’: New K-drama follows 4 women selling sex toys in the ’90s
“A Virtuous Business,” a female-led Korean comedy-drama, premiered its first episode on JTBC and Netflix on Saturday, achieving a solid nationwide rating of 3.86%, with a slightly higher 3.99% in Seoul. These figures are consistent with typical ratings for JTBC’s weekend dramas…
· Ryan General
How China’s minute-long micro drama videos are making big waves globally
China’s micro drama industry, valued at $5 billion annually, is rapidly growing and challenging the traditional film industry. These minute-long videos, which are attracting millions of viewers on platforms like Kuaishou and Douyin, are rapidly expanding beyond China’s borders.…
· Michelle De Pacina
John Cho to join Disney Plus’ Korean spy drama ‘Tempest’
Actors John Cho, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Christopher Gorham and Jacob Bertrand are set to join the cast of “Tempest,” a Disney Plus and Hulu Korean spy drama premiering in 2025. The series, directed by Kim Heewon and co-directed by Heo Myunghaeng, features South Korean lead actors…
· Carl Samson
North Korea executes 30 teens for watching K-dramas
North Korea reportedly executed around 30 teenagers for watching South Korean dramas earlier this month. The deceased, who were all middle school students, allegedly consumed the prohibited content from USBs sent via balloons by North Korean defector groups from Seoul. Driving…
· Bryan Ke
‘Look Back,’ coming-of-age drama from ‘Chainsaw Man’ creator, gets trailer
The first full trailer for “Look Back” has been released, offering a teaser into the coming-of-age drama from Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator behind hit manga and anime series “Chainsaw Man.” Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Marry My Husband’ to get Japanese drama adaptation
Producers of the beloved South Korean drama “Marry My Husband” revealed that they are planning to create a Japanese version. Straight from the source material: Studio Dragon, the production company behind the original South Korean series, announced on Feb. 14 that the Japanese…
· Ryan General
South Korea to introduce ‘Hallyu visa’ for K-pop and K-drama fans
South Korea has unveiled plans to introduce a new visa catering specifically to fans of South Korean culture. About the Hallyu visa: South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced the launch of the Hallyu visa, a unique initiative aimed at attracting…
· Bryan Ke
Boy, 4, rescued after being thrown into well in China to recreate TV drama
An incident from eight months ago detailing how a 4-year-old Chinese boy was saved after being thrown into a well to recreate a scene in a TV drama has gone viral on Western social media. The background: The incident occurred in Xiaojie, a town in Songming County, Yunnan…
· Bryan Ke
Takeshi Kitano directs, stars in samurai period drama featuring gay relationships
Japanese actor, comedian and director Takeshi Kitano has revealed that “Kubi” (“Neck”), his upcoming samurai period drama, will highlight homosexual relationships between men during 15th- and 16th-century Japan. What he said: Kitano, 76, broke the news at a press conference…
· Michelle De Pacina
Watch: ‘Single’s Inferno 3’ teaser promises more romance, more drama
Netflix released a teaser trailer for Season 3 of their popular South Korean dating show “Single’s Inferno” on Tuesday. “Single’s Inferno 3”: Following the success of the first two seasons, Season 3 of the dating reality show promises more drama, romance and challenges. The show…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix drops trailer for murder mystery K-drama ‘Celebrity’ starring Park Gyu-young
Netflix has released the first trailer for its murder mystery K-drama series “Celebrity.” The plot: The upcoming Netflix K-drama original was made in collaboration with South Korea’s Studio Dragon. It will center around the journey of Seo A-ri, a self-proclaimed lowlife as she…
· Editorial Staff
‘Bling Empire’ star Leah Qin says ‘made-up drama’ on series ‘perpetuated Asian stereotypes’
“Bling Empire” star Leah Qin said during a recent interview that her now-canceled Netflix show “perpetuated Asian stereotypes.” What she revealed: Qin, 26, told the Daily Mail that she was “not surprised” the three-season series never got a fourth season.
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix drops official trailer for K-drama ‘King the Land’ starring Lee Jun-ho, YoonA
Netflix recently released the official trailer for its upcoming K-drama series “King the Land” starring 2PM’s Lee Jun-ho and Girls’ Generation’s YoonA. The show centers around Lee’s charismatic and intelligent character Gu Won, the heir to a family-controlled conglomerate who…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix drops trailer for webtoon adaptation K-drama ‘See You in My 19th Life’
Netflix has released the official trailer for the K-drama series “See You in My 19th Life,” which is based on Lee Hye’s webtoon of the same name. The series follows Ban Ji-eum, a woman who has experienced multiple rebirths over the course of nearly a thousand years and retains…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix releases new action-packed trailer for K-drama series ‘Bloodhounds’
Netflix has released a new teaser trailer for its upcoming Korean drama series “Bloodhounds.” The show stars Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi as two young boxers who team up with a benevolent moneylender to take down a ruthless loan shark who preys on the financially desperate.
· Isa Peralta
Netflix releases trailer for sci-fi K-drama ‘Black Knight’ starring Kim Woo-bin
Netflix released the official trailer for its upcoming K-drama “Black Knight” starring Kim Woo-bin on Thursday. The series, which is a live-action adaptation of Lee Yungyun’s 2017-2019 webtoon “Delivery Knight,” centers on delivery drivers called Black Knights who bring…
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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.