Korean action drama Weak Hero joins Netflix, highlighting a growing trend of domestic shows turning global amid financial pressures on Korean streaming platforms.
Animated Christian film The King of Kings, produced by Korean VFX studio Mofac Studios, debuted to strong audience response and box office success in North America, nearly topping the charts over the weekend.
The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards announced its 2024 nominations, with Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines leading with eight nods, including Best Drama and Best Director. Other top contenders include The Trauma Code, Lovely Runner, and several major films, highlighting a diverse mix of streaming and broadcast content across all categories.
In “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” Netflix’s latest original series set in mid-20th century Jeju Island, Park Bo-gum plays Gwan-sik, a quietly devoted man who stands as a steadfast light in Ae-soon’s difficult life. As she faces the harsh realities of womanhood in a patriarchal society, Gwan-sik walks beside her — tender yet unwavering.
Disney+ has postponed the release of its Korean crime drama Knock-Off due to growing controversy surrounding lead actor Kim Soo-hyun, who is facing allegations of a past inappropriate relationship he has denied. The series, originally expected to premiere this year, follows a man’s rise in the counterfeiting world after the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
