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Slew of top K-pop stars ready to return from military
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S. Korea, US clinch 2026-30 defense cost-sharing deal in pre-election push
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N. Korean leader's sister derides Seoul's Hyunmoo-5 missile as 'useless'
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Controversial cult leader’s sentence reduced to 17 years
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Concerns raised over chronic labor shortage at state-run center for digital sex crime victims
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Military aircraft evacuating S. Koreans in Lebanon returns home
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BTS-themed moon jar to be unveiled on Hangeul Day
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Samsung, Hyundai chiefs to accompany Yoon on Singapore trip
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1,430 minors investigated for drug offenses from 2018 to 2023: police
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[Robert Fouser] Why the US election looks so close
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Yet more legal series to hit Korean TV screens
Hot on the heels of the “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” craze, drama fans have yet many more options when it comes to Korean courtroom series. Disney+, the flagship streaming service of US media giant Walt Disney, premiered its new Korean original “May It Please The Court” on Wednesday. Starring actors Jung Ryeo-won, Lee Kyu-hyung and Jung Jin-young, the 12-part legal series centers around two lawyers who work together to reveal the truth behind a serial murder case. Followi
Sept. 23, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Park Hae-soo wants ‘Narco-Saints’ prequel
Actor Park Hae-soo has been on a roll since playing Cho Sang-woo, the best friend of Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) and one of the finalists of the bloody competition in “Squid Game.” "Money Heist Korea -- Joint Economic Area” soon followed in which he played a gang member who goes by the code name "Berlin." And now "Narco-Saints," in which Park plays Choi Chang-ho, a National Intelligence Service agent, is on top of Netflix's non-English
Sept. 23, 2022
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[Newsmaker] Has Korean reality TV crossed a line on children's rights?
In a controversial TV moment, KBS2 aired a scene last week that showed a group of minors getting surgical circumcisions. On an episode of the reality show “Mr. House Husband,” which centers on young married couples and their everyday lives, five teenage children of cast members underwent the surgery one by one, with multiple cameras capturing every slight change in their facial expressions. Meanwhile, a surgeon performed the procedure on their lower bodies, which was covered by a sur
Sept. 22, 2022
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Unscripted shows move focus away from comedy
While many terrestrial broadcasters and cable channels have stuck with airing the latest trend -- dating reality shows -- some creators are trying to offer fresh entertainment programs. But many seem to be veering away from the traditional route of presenting hilarious performances and comic moments in unscripted shows. In public broadcaster KBS' 21-part reality show “The Money School” in April, it shines the spotlight on scions of famous South Korean television celebrities an
Sept. 22, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Kim Ju-hun shares his journey to create ‘Big Mouth’ villain
Walking through the door at a cafe in Nonhyeon-dong, southern Seoul, a slight smile on Kim Ju-hun’s face was more than enough to recall the self-satisfied smirk of his latest character Choi Do-ha, a middle-aged mayor in MBC’s crime thriller “Big Mouth.” Expressing gratitude toward the viewers for enjoying his character, Kim promised that he is not a bad person and shared how fortunate he was to star in the 16-part series. The evil character aside, the memory of workin
Sept. 22, 2022
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[Herald Interview] From music to acting, Yoona sees no boundaries
Starting with JTBC reality show “Soshi Tam Tam” in July, Im Yoona is on a roll with MBC crime thriller “Big Mouth,” a K-pop comeback and the recent release of action film “Confidential Assignment 2.” The 32-year-old actor widely known as Yoona of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, did not hide her excitement over the latest success. “I forget how tired I am when the fans’ show their love and support for my works. Many people commented and
Sept. 20, 2022
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KBS’ ‘National Singing Contest’ opens next chapter with comedian Kim Shin-young as new host
After the passing of veteran emcee Song Hae in June, those who grew up watching KBS’ music show “National Singing Contest” has been mired in sorrow. At the same time, all eyes were on who will continue the legacy of the 42-year-old program. Many veteran emcees with careers spanning over 30 years were mentioned as Song’s possible successor, but the Korean broadcaster announced last month that comedian Kim Shin-young, 38, was chosen as the longest-running program’s
Sept. 20, 2022
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[Herald Review] ‘Narco-Saints’ enthralls world with gripping story, cast
Korean dramas have long had a thing for making viewers chuckle while drawing them into a vortex of suspense, mystery and drama. Be it romance, legal drama or crime thriller, a good share of K-shows never lose their touch when it comes to humor and bringing out the charming side of its main characters, often banking on brilliant actors to deliver light relief while driving a serious plot. The latest hit Netflix series “Narco-Saints” (Korean title "Suriname") is no exceptio
Sept. 19, 2022
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[Herald Interview] True story ‘Narco-Saints’ is based on almost unreal, director says
Hit movie director Yoon Jong-bin, who made his drama debut with Netflix’s thriller crime series “Narco-Saints,” felt that the real-life story of a businessman on whom the series' protagnist, Kang In-gu (played by Ha Jung-woo), is based, was too dramatic and seemed almost made up. “At first, I personally found it difficult to believe the three-year experience of an ordinary man working with the National Intelligence Service. It’s like a story from a movie,&rdq
Sept. 18, 2022
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[Newsmaker] Emmy-winning director Hwang says that ‘Squid Game 2’ is his next project
His Emmy trophy for outstanding directing for a drama series in hand, director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the mastermind behind global phenomenon “Squid Game,” on Friday confidently entered a celebratory press conference following the Emmys win at the Westin Josun Seoul. At this stage, Hwang confirmed that his next project will be nothing other than a second season of “Squid Game.” “We will film the sequel next year and the series will likely be released in 2024. I am workin
Sept. 16, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Ha Jung-woo breaks silence after two-year break with ‘Narco-Saints’
After meeting with a group of local reporters at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, central Seoul, actor Ha Jung-woo, 44, wished to deliver an apology for violating the Narcotics Control Act and his illegal use of propofol in 2019. Though the court decided Ha does not seem to have a dependence on the drug or have visited the local hospital only to receive propofol injections, it said in a ruling in September 2021 that the actor colluded with his doctor to fabricate his medical records to cover up illicit
Sept. 15, 2022
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Lee Jung-jae, Hwang Dong-hyuk make history at Emmys
The lead actor and director of the global hit series "Squid Game" each brought home an Emmy on Tuesday. Actor Lee Jung-jae won the Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role in "Squid Game," while the series' creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, won the Emmy Award for outstanding directing for a drama series. Lee, 49, who rose to international stardom as the character Seong Gi-hun, a down-on-his-luck middle-aged man, in Netflix’s global phenomenon &l
Sept. 13, 2022
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[BREAKING] 'Squid Game' Lee Jung-jae wins Emmy
Lee Jung-jae, who played down-on-his-luck middle-aged man Seong Gi-hun in global hit Netflix series “Squid Game,” won the Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series on Tuesday. Lee was nominated in the category along with actors Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong of “Succession,” Adam Scott of “Severance,” Jason Bateman of “Ozark” and Bob Odenkirk of “Better Call Saul.”
Sept. 13, 2022
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[BREAKING] 'Squid Game' director Hwang Dong-hyuk takes home Emmy
Global sensation “Squid Game” won the Emmy Award for outstanding directing for a drama series, presented Monday evening in Los Angeles. “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk was nominated in the category along with Jason Bateman of “Ozark,” Ben Stiller of “Severance,” Karyn Kusama of “Yellowjackets” and Mark Mylod, Cathy Yan and Lorene Scafaria of “Succession.”
Sept. 13, 2022
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Lee Jung-jae to star in new ‘Star Wars’ series
Top actor Lee Jung-jae is to join the new Disney+’s “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte,” helmed by Emmy-nominated creator Leslye Headland. Lee will take a male lead in “The Acolyte,” according to the US online entertainment trade publication Deadline, but the detailed information about his character and role are yet to be revealed. “There are many speculations about Lee’s role in ‘The Acolyte.’ We do not have any official statement t
Sept. 12, 2022
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MBC to broadcast '2022 MLB World Tour: Korea Series' in Nov.
Terrestrial broadcaster MBC announced that it will exclusively broadcast four exhibition games between the All-Stars of Major League Baseball and the Korean Baseball Organization in November. For the first time in 100 years, a team of major league talents, including the big leaguers from South Korea who played in the majors this season, will play offseason exhibition games in South Korea. The exhibition games will take place in Busan at the Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium, the home of KBO cl
Sept. 12, 2022
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Let no man deceive you by any means: ‘Narco-Saints’
Netflix’s upcoming “Narco-Saints” is set to present an explosive crime saga in a new setting with a dynamic story and a pseudo religious leader. “I thought the series held a powerful story. A Korean becoming a drug lord in a country on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America? This is an exciting setting for a movie,” Ha Jung-woo, who makes his return to a drama series after 15 years, said at a press conference held at Josun Palace in southern Seoul, Wednesd
Sept. 7, 2022
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Can Disney+ and Tving equal Netflix's success in Korea?
With plans to release a star-studded lineup of original content, Disney+ and local streaming platform Tving -- among others -- are set to begin another round of competition in the streaming video and content production markets in South Korea. Disney+, the flagship streaming service of US media giant Walt Disney Co., was widely considered a possible rival to Netflix when it launched in November 2021. It found strong early demand with hit Marvel and Disney series, but things did not go as antici
Sept. 6, 2022
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[Newsmaker] Lee You-mi wins Emmy, first for Korean actor
Lee You-mi, 28, won the Emmy Award for outstanding guest actress in a drama series on Monday. At the televised ceremony of the 2022 Creative Arts Emmys, Lee was named the winner of outstanding guest actress in a drama series, beating Marcia Gay Harden from “The Morning Show,” Martha Kelly from “Euphoria” and Hope Davis, Sanaa Lathan and Harriet Walter from “Succession.” “I’m so happy to win a prestigious award. I would like to thank director Hwan
Sept. 5, 2022
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[BREAKING] 'Squid Game' Lee You-mi wins Emmy
Lee You-mi, who played Ji-yeong in Netflix's global phenomenon "Squid Game," won the Emmy Award for outstanding guest actress in a drama series on Monday. Lee was nominated in the category along with Marcia Gay Harden from "The Morning Show," Martha Kelly from "Euphoria" and Hope Davis, Sanaa Lathan and Harriet Walter from "Succession."
Sept. 5, 2022