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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 “Squid Game,” on Friday confidently...
Mi-sook Jung
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LA designates Sept. 17 'Squid Game Day'
The Los Angeles City Council has designated Sept. 17 "Squid Game Day," in recognition of the influence of the megahit Netflix series,...
Mi-sook Jung
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Can Disney+ and Tvingequal 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...
Mi-sook Jung
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Veteran director Kwak Kyung-taek takes on new challenges in audio movie ‘Far East’
Veteran filmmaker Kwak Kyung-taek, best known for directing 2001 box office hit “Friend,” has taken on new challenges in his new audio...
Mi-sook Jung
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Not the ‘Little Women’you know from the novel
Inspired by American author Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 coming-of-age novel of the same title, tvN drama series “Little Women” seeks to...
Mi-sook Jung
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BTS, Blackpink and Seventeen win big at MTV Video Music Awards
BTS, Blackpink, and Seventeen took home a bag of trophies from the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, extending a winning streak for K-pop in...
Mi-sook Jung
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'Hansan: Rising Dragon' tops 7 mln admissions
The Korean historical epic "Hansan: Rising Dragon" surpassed 7 million admissions Sunday, the movie's local distributor said. The film...
Mi-sook Jung
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Hollywood film 'K-Pop: Lost in America' to go into production next year
Director Yoon Je-kyun and Hollywood producer Lynda Obst's film “K-Pop: Lost in America” will go into production sometime next year, Yoon...
Mi-sook Jung
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Disney+ seeks to turn the tide with Yoo Jae-suk variety show
Walt Disney Co. Korea is set to release its second Korean original variety show, “The Zone: Survival Mission,” on Sept. 8. Starring...
Mi-sook Jung
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ENA’s ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ to make jump to stage musical
Television channel ENA’s courtroom series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” will be adapted into a musical, EMK Musical Company announced...
Mi-sook Jung
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Rise of new meokbang trend: eating small portions
"Meokbang," also known as mukbang, in which streamers showcase themselves having a huge meal, has been a globally popular form of online...
Mi-sook Jung
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POP STAR SINGER-SONGWRITER FAOUZIA TO PERFORM LIVE IN DUBAI ON AUGUST 21
The incredible Moroccan Canadian Superstar is set to light up the stage of The Agenda in Dubai Media City. Brought to you by Eventify,...
Mi-sook Jung
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Scandal-ridden Kim Ga-ram removed from Le Sserafim
Kim Ga-ram of rookie girl group Le Sserafim has been dismissed from the band as her agency decided to terminate its exclusive contract...
Mi-sook Jung
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Tree featured in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' to be considered for natural monument
The hackberry tree that appeared on an episode of ENA’s hit series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” will undergo evaluations to potentially...
Mi-sook Jung
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Girls‘ Generation to make grand comeback with7th studio album next month
Iconic K-pop group Girls‘ Generation will make a long-awaited comeback next month in celebration of their 15th anniversary. On Monday,...
Mi-sook Jung
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BTS' J-Hope lands at 17th on Billboard main albums chart
J-Hope of K-pop superband BTS made a good start high on the US Billboard's main albums chart for this week. The rapper-dancer placed 17th...
Mi-sook Jung
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'Extra Ordinary Attorney Woo' could be set for a U.S. remake
Cable channel ENA's hit legal drama series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” is reportedly in talks about a U.S. remake. An insider from the...
Mi-sook Jung
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Seventeen to drop repackaged album
K-pop boy group Seventeen will return Monday with a repackaged version of its fourth studio album, "Face the Sun." The new album titled...
Mi-sook Jung
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K-pop album sales hit record high in first half
Sales of K-pop albums have once again renewed their all-time-high level in the first half of this year, with the music continuing to be...
Mi-sook Jung
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Tving sees increase in mobile users in June on partnership with Paramount+
Tving, the South Korean online streaming service provider run by entertainment giant CJ ENM, saw its mobile users rebound last month on...
Mi-sook Jung
1 min read
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