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Sun, January 29, 2023 | 17:52

Korean reality shows surge onto global stage

Korean reality shows surge onto global stage

Korea has been taking center stage in the global entertainment industry, enjoying a boom with hit movies like “Parasite,” series such as “Squid Game” and a wave of K-pop artists including BTS. However, one area of entertainment, has, in the past, struggled to break through until now. Unscripted, reality TV shows have often failed to translate into major global successes, larg...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-28 08:33

Suho, Lee Sang-yi talk about traveling together in 'Besties in Wonderland'

Suho, Lee Sang-yi talk about traveling together in 'Besties in Wonderland'

K-pop boy group EXO's Suho and actor Lee Sang-yi gave a glimpse of their new reality show, “Besties in Wonderland,” saying that viewers will be able to see a new side of them through the program. SBS' traveling show, which kicks off at 9 p.m. Thursday, follows a group of celebrity best friends - actors Lee Sang-yi, Lee Kyoo-hyung, Suho, Cha Seo-won, Lee You-young and Lim Ji-y...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-27 16:46

BTS leader RM to emcee new educational TV show

BTS leader RM to emcee new educational TV show

RM of K-pop supergroup BTS will emcee a new educational-entertainment TV show on cable channel tvN, the channel has said.

2022-10-26 09:50

Lee Sung-min to play veteran detective in Disney+ series 'Shadow Detective'

Lee Sung-min to play veteran detective in Disney+ series 'Shadow Detective'

Disney+ is set to roll out a new Korean original series, “Shadow Detective,” starring actor Lee Sung-min as a veteran detective. The new crime suspense series, which is scheduled to premiere its first two episodes Wednesday, revolves around detective Kim Taek-rok (Lee), who is on the brink of retirement from law enforcement, planning a peaceful life ahead.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-25 17:22

Director says '20th Century Girl' tells story of first love with female narrative, '90s vibe

Director says '20th Century Girl' tells story of first love with female narrative, '90s vibe

The director of Netflix's teen romance film "20th Century Girl" said Monday she wanted to capture an ordinary girl's extraordinary moments from 1999 to make audiences relate to their own memories of first love and travel back to the end of the century.

2022-10-24 17:11

JTBC's 'Over The Top' to air arm-wrestling championship

JTBC's 'Over The Top' to air arm-wrestling championship

JTBC's new competition show, “Over the Top,” is opening up a place for those battling to become the arm-wrestling champion of Korea. “I'm sure everyone has tried arm wrestling at least once. In a way, it is the easiest, most popular game and challenge. Then, we wondered, 'Who would be the best arm wrestler in Korea?' and that was the start of this show,” the production team o...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-24 15:40

Travel reality shows are back in the saddle

Travel reality shows are back in the saddle

As the world opens back up, broadcasters are on board to shoot travel reality shows overseas. Countries worldwide, including Korea, have been lifting border control regulations related to the pandemic recently.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-10-23 15:55

Rom-com series 'May I Help You' kicks off funny, yet heartwarming story

Rom-com series 'May I Help You' kicks off funny, yet heartwarming story

MBC's new fantasy romantic-comedy series, "May I Help You," starring singer-actors Lee Hye-ri and Lee Jun-young, has kicked off this week, telling an emotional story topped with comedy. Led by Sim So-yeon, who directed the rom-com series, "Welcome 2 Life" (2019), the series revolves around a funeral director, Baek Dong-ju (Lee Hye-ri), who has a special ability to see dead pe...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-22 09:50

Netflix series 'Glitch' inspired by UFO experience of writer's wife

Netflix series 'Glitch' inspired by UFO experience of writer's wife

Netflix's new sci-fi mystery series "Glitch" began as a story about unidentified flying objects (UFO) and added elements of conspiracy theory and religion to deal with a broad range of contemporary social issues, its writer said.

2022-10-20 10:58

Netflix's teen romance film '20th Century Girl' evokes nostalgic feel for '90s

Netflix's teen romance film '20th Century Girl' evokes nostalgic feel for '90s

The upcoming Netflix original movie "20th Century Girl" is a sweet teen romance set in 1999 that will make the audience feel nostalgic for the '90s with retro items, fashion and music, its director said Wednesday.

2022-10-19 15:38

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