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Sun, November 27, 2022 | 20:38

[INTERVIEW] Kwon Sang-woo, Lim Se-mi portray comical yet relatable reality in 'X in Crisis'

INTERVIEWKwon Sang-woo, Lim Se-mi portray comical yet relatable reality in 'X in Crisis'

Local streaming platform Wavve's recent comedy series “X in Crisis” garnered popularity by touching on the relatable lives of people living through tough economic struggles these days with sitcom-style humor. “'X in Crisis' didn't have the plot structure that we have normally seen in most series,” actor Kwon Sang-woo, who plays the lead, said during a recent interview with Th...

2022-10-07 15:52

'GIRL'S RE:VERSE': Kakao to launch new program to debut virtual idol group

'GIRL'S RE:VERSE': Kakao to launch new program to debut virtual idol group

Members of K-pop girl groups will vie against one another to join a virtual idol group on “GIRL'S RE:VERSE,” an upcoming competition show made by Kakao Entertainment. The company announced Thursday that the first episode of “GIRL'S RE:VERSE” will be released on Kakao Page and YouTube on Nov. 28.

2022-10-06 15:20

[INTERVIEW] Singaporean producers help create stunning visual scenes for 'Little Women'

INTERVIEWSingaporean producers help create stunning visual scenes for 'Little Women'

Korean dramas have been increasingly spotlighted by international audiences and the entertainment industry, with many of the programs becoming hugely successful, such as Netflix's biggest hit, “Squid Game,” last year. More and more Korean series are expanding their reach to overseas audiences, and their production is increasingly utilizing global locations as their stage to m...

2022-10-05 16:58

Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun nominated for best actor at Int'l Emmys for 'Dr. Brain'

Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun nominated for best actor at Int'l Emmys for 'Dr. Brain'

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun has been nominated for best actor at this year's International Emmy Awards for his performance in the sci-fi thriller "Dr. Brain." According to the nominations list for the 50th edition on Sunday (Korean time), Lee was among the four candidates for Best Performance by an Actor along with Sverrir Gudnason in "A Royal Secret" from Sweden, Scoot M...

2022-10-02 19:11

[INTERVIEW] Jung Il-woo satisfied with his versatile character in 'Good Job'

INTERVIEWJung Il-woo satisfied with his versatile character in 'Good Job'

For actor Jung Il-woo, his recent role as a detective-cum-CEO in ENA's comedy detective series, “Good Job,” was an opportunity to explore his creative freedom. “I feel like I did everything I've wanted to do with this series,” the actor told The Korea Times in a recent interview at a cafe in central Seoul. “'Good Job' had such a unique concept and gave me a chance to play the...

2022-10-02 16:09

'The Zone: Survival Mission' producers create large-scale disaster survival show

'The Zone: Survival Mission' producers create large-scale disaster survival show

Disney+'s Korean original variety show “The Zone: Survival Mission” garnered high anticipation from fans even before its premiere, as it brings together the producers of the hit show, “Running Man,” and its cast members, Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Kwang-soo. The large-scale survival show invites three players ― Yoo, Lee, and Kwon Yu-ri ― to a fictional world consumed in a pandemic, ...

2022-09-29 16:05

[INTERVIEW] Early elimination from 'Street Man Fighter' becomes 'springboard for future success': PrimeKingz

INTERVIEWEarly elimination from 'Street Man Fighter' becomes 'springboard for future success': PrimeKingz

The fifth episode of Mnet's dance competition show, “Street Man Fighter" that aired on Sept. 20, shocked many viewers. Dance crew PrimeKingz - which was thought of as one of the heavy favorites - became the first team to be eliminated from the program after losing a battle with Bank Two Brothers (BIIB.) Some viewers even took to social media platforms to criticize the program...

2022-09-28 13:03

Netflix's new genre-bending series, 'Glitch,' to tell story of friendship, trust

Netflix's new genre-bending series, 'Glitch,' to tell story of friendship, trust

Netflix's upcoming sci-fi thriller series, “Glitch,” will follow the story of a special friendship between two women with trust as the keyword, the director said. “The important part (of the series) is faith. From the early stages of production, it has been the series' keyword,” the series' director, Roh Deok, said during a press conference for the series, held at a theater i...

2022-09-28 12:34

'Narco-Saints' places 2nd on Netflix chart for non-English series

'Narco-Saints' places 2nd on Netflix chart for non-English series

Netflix's Korean-language crime thriller "Narco-Saints" has placed second on the streamer's latest weekly viewership chart for non-English TV shows.

2022-09-28 09:46

Popular short films get adapted for cinema, streaming series

Popular short films get adapted for cinema, streaming series

A string of well-received short films are getting picked up and adapted for film and streaming series. Tving's upcoming original series “Bargain,” scheduled to hit its streaming service in October, is based on the short film of the same name which came out in 2015.

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