South Korea
K-Pop Group Treasure on Latest Album ‘Pleasure,’ First U.S. Tour and Hopes for the Future
The 10-member boy group are about to close out their first U.S. tour with a stop in Los Angeles.
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Korean Actor Kim Soo-hyun Denies He Groomed and Dated Late Actress When She Was Underage
At a surprise press conference, Kim Soo-hyun denied claims he groomed Kim Sae-ron, who died by suicide in February.
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Netflix Reveals Steamy K-Drama Adaptation of ‘Dangerous Liaisons’
Given the working title 'Scandals,' the series stars Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and Im Jina, who will play a "risqué game of love and temptation" during Korea's Joseon era, when "harboring desires was forbidden."
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How ‘Single’s Inferno’ Broke the Korean Mold to Become One of Netflix’s Most Popular Dating Shows
With the reality program recently renewed for its fifth season, The Hollywood Reporter sat down with producer Kim Jae-won to discuss building one of Netflix's hottest — yet still charmingly innocent — dating shows.
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‘What Does That Nature Say to You’ Review: Hong Sang-soo Is in Top Form With a Convivial Meet-the-Parents Occasion That Goes South Before Dessert
A young woman inadvertently thrusts the poet she’s been dating for three years on her wealthy folks, who knew nothing of his existence, in the South Korean auteur's latest.
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‘Squid Game’ Actor Lee Joo Sil Dies at 80
The veteran Korean film, TV and stage actor died Sunday following a cancer recurrence diagnosis in November 2024.
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How Korean and Hollywood Films Differ: “We’re Not Making Heroes” But Individuals
Woo-sik Seo and 'Concrete Utopia' creator Um Tae-Hwa were among those discussing the appeal of South Korean entertainment at the Red Sea Film Fest in Saudi Arabia.
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South Korea Lifts President’s Martial Law Decree After Lawmakers Reject Military Rule
Yoon Suk Yeol vowed to eliminate "anti-state" forces when he declared martial law on Tuesday and accused his opposition of sympathizing with communist North Korea.
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BBC Studios Strikes Korean Content Partnership
The Korean partners say they want to address challenges for video content production, such as the rising production costs of TV dramas and a decrease in documentary programming.
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BTS’ Suga Apologizes for “Careless Actions” After Driving Under the Influence on Scooter
The star of the hugely successful K-pop band took to social media Wednesday to say he was "very heavy-hearted" to bring fans "disappointing news".
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Disney+ Picks Up Korean Drama Series ‘Wonderful World’
The show stars veteran actress Kim Nam-Joo and up-and-coming actor Cha Eun-woo.
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Could ‘Parasite’ Star Lee Sun-kyun’s Death Lead to a Social Reckoning in Korea?
The popular actor's Dec. 27 death, considered a suicide, has put a spotlight on Korea’s current political and social climate, with potential ramifications for the country’s status as a global soft superpower.
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