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Entertainment
Netflix reveals release date target for ‘Squid Game 3’
Netflix has announced that “Squid Game 3” will debut as early as the first half of 2025, reinforcing its commitment to the blockbuster Korea...
Carl Samson
Olivia Rodrigo reveals ‘oddly specific’ question for her first dates
Olivia Rodrigo recently shared a personal method she uses to spot a red flag during first dates. In a video posted by Netflix on Instagram, ...
Bryan Ke
‘Culinary Class Wars’ chef accused of embezzlement, cheating, sending death threats
Triple Star, a South Korean chef who won third place on Netflix’s hit Korean cooking survival show “Culinary Class Wars,” has been accused o...
Film & TV
Cast of Netflix’s ‘Hellbound’ talks Season 2 with NextShark
Despite bringing to life the intensity of Netflix’s “Hellbound” Season 2’s storyline — filled with dark themes, existential questions and re...
Michelle De Pacina
Ronny Chieng to release new Netflix comedy special ‘Love To Hate It’
Ronny Chieng is releasing his new comedy special on Netflix, “Love To Hate It,” two years after his last one. Set for Dec. 17, the special w...
Crime
Who is the catfisher that tricked a woman into an 8-year relationship in Netflix’s ‘Sweet Bobby’?
Warning: spoilers ahead Netflix’s new documentary “Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare” explores the true story of Kirat Assi, a London ...
How a chance encounter put an Iraq veteran on the road to ‘Culinary Class Wars’ stardom
Before becoming one of the judges in the hit Netflix show “Culinary Class Wars,” Chef Sung Anh took an unconventional path to culinary succe...
Ryan General
Netflix announces ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Season 2
Netflix has renewed the hit South Korean cooking competition series “Culinary Class Wars” for a second season following its breakout success...
‘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 nati...
Hit Korean cooking survival show ‘Culinary Class Wars’ declares a winner
Warning: Spoilers ahead Kwon Sung-jun, also known as Napoli Matfia, won the first season of Netflix Korea’s “Culinary Class Wars...
‘Outside’: Watch the trailer for the Philippines’ first Netflix zombie film
Netflix has released the trailer for “Outside,” its first-ever zombie film produced in the Philippines. Released on Sept. 19, the trailer sh...
‘Squid Game’: Gong Yoo returns as the mysterious salesman in Season 2 teaser
South Korean actor Gong Yoo is back to entice viewers in the chilling teaser for “Squid Game” Season 2 released Tuesday. The new footage sho...
Charles Melton: ‘Beef’ Season 2 scripts ‘best I’ve ever read’
Charles Melton confirmed his casting in “Beef” Season 2 during a recent interview with V Man magazine. While chatting with fello...
Awkwafina joins star-studded cast for ‘Black Mirror’ Season 7
Award-winning actress Awkwafina joins a star-studded cast for the highly anticipated seventh season of “Black Mirror,” Netflix&#...
Indian director’s lawsuit calls Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ a ‘blatant rip-off’
Indian filmmaker Soham Shah filed a lawsuit against Netflix and “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on Friday, claiming the hit series plag...
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 teaser: Lee Jung-jae is back in Player 456 tracksuit
Netflix has officially revealed a special teaser trailer for Season 2 of “Squid Game,” offering a glimpse into the intense and dangerous com...
Miya Cech to bring ‘Avatar’ Season 2’s Toph to life
Miya Cech, recognized for her roles in “Beef” and “Young Rock,” will portray the powerful Earthbender Toph Beifong i...
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ reveals first look at Tony Tony Chopper debut
A new teaser for the highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” offers a first look at fan-favo...
Korean Australian actor Yerin Ha to lead Season 4 of ‘Bridgerton’
Netflix confirmed on Wednesday that Korean Australian actor Yerin Ha will star as Sophie Baek in the fourth season of “Bridgerton.” The stre...
Ali Wong tackles life as a ‘Single Lady’ in new comedy special
Ali Wong is set to explore her post-divorce journey in her new Netflix stand-up special, “Single Lady,” premiering on Oct. 8. Filmed at The ...
Netflix ramps up Chinese-language content with Taiwan focus
Netflix is significantly expanding its Chinese-language content with a particular focus on productions from Taiwan. The streaming giant, whi...
David Fincher rumored to direct ‘Squid Game’ US spin-off for Netflix
Netflix is reportedly expanding the “Squid Game” universe with a U.S. spin-off titled “Squid Game: America.” Renowne...
Netflix drops ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ Season 2 trailer
Netflix has released the first trailer for the highly anticipated second season of its hit Korean mystery series “Gyeongseong Creature...
Studio Ghibli tearjerker ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ to stream on Netflix
Studio Ghibli’s acclaimed animated film, “Grave of the Fireflies,” is set to make its Netflix debut on Sept. 16. Directed ...
‘The Influencer’ winner loses prize money after allegedly leaking win
South Korean YouTuber Oh Byeong-min, better known as Oking, was disqualified from receiving his 300 million won ($225,300) prize money after...
Events
Netflix to launch immersive ‘Squid Game’ experience in NYC
Squid Game: The Experience is an immersive adventure launching in New York City on Oct. 11, ahead of the second season’s Dec. 26 debut. Part...
Netflix’s Korean content struggles to replicate ‘Squid Game’ success
Netflix is experiencing a decline in users as its Korean originals struggle to replicate the phenomenal success of “Squid Game.”...
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 teaser features a big return
Netflix released the first teaser of the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game,” spotlighting the return of Lee Jung-jae as protag...
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 gets release date
Netflix announced that “Squid Game” is set to return for its highly anticipated second season on Dec. 26, with several key cast ...
Japan’s first gay romance reality show ‘The Boyfriend’ debuts
“The Boyfriend,” Japan’s groundbreaking first same-sex romance reality series, premiered Tuesday on Netflix. Set in a seas...
Mislabeling of kimchi on ‘Super Rich in Korea’ sparks controversy
Netflix has pledged to correct a recent subtitle error in its show “Super Rich in Korea,” where kimchi was mistranslated to Chin...
Review: ‘The 8 Show’ is not ‘Squid Game’ — and that’s OK
Spoiler warning: This review contains details about the plot and characters of “The 8 Show.” I probably would have dove into ...
Interview: ‘Atlas’ star Simu Liu reflects on AI technology and his ‘terrifying’ turn as a robot villain
After most famously playing a Marvel superhero and a Ken doll, actor Simu Liu now takes on the role of an AI robot in Netflix’s latest sci-f...
Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi retires after losing ability to feel hunger
Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi has announced his retirement, noting that his health is now his primary focus. Key points: ...
‘Bridgerton’ star James Phoon excited for upcoming LGBTQ+ storyline
British Chinese actor James Phoon, who recently joined the cast of “Bridgerton” Season 3, expressed excitement for the upcoming queer conten...
Lee Jung-jae hints at release of ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
“Squid Game” fans may have to wait a few more months for Season 2, according to lead star Lee Jung-jae. Key points: ...
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