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Director Kim Jin-woo explores the meaning of family in latest Netflix series

Director Kim Jin-woo’s “A Model Family” garnered anticipation before its release on Netflix Korea thanks to its comparisons to the popular Netflix original “Ozark”...

K-pop companies’ earnings are ‘Up&Down’ in second quarter

K-pop companies reported mixed second-quarter earnings as JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment fended off economic uncertainties by selling concert tickets and subsidiaries, while SM...

Leads of ‘Confidential Assignment’ are back for more action, with some new faces

The leads of the action film “Confidential Assignment” (2017) — newly-married Hyun Bin, Yoo Hai-jin, and Im Yoon-ah — are back in the much-anticipated...

[CELEB] Joo Won takes on pioneering role in new Netflix original ‘Carter’

"I read all the reviews, and while I can sympathize with the negative ones, I am still proud to have taken part in such...

NCT Dream rescheduling is well and good, but what about Red Velvet?

The rescheduling of boy band NCT Dream’s concert has sparked an outcry for equal treatment of all artists — in this case, girl group...

‘Emergency Declaration’ takes flight after ten years

In a way, director Han Jae-rim’s “Emergency Declaration” was a prophecy of what’s to come for the world as it continues to battle its...

‘Script books’ see major surge in sales with popularity of K-dramas

Korean bookstores have a new section to add to their aisles — K-drama scripts.“Script books” of Korean TV series and films are seeing a...

Blackpink announces ‘Born Pink World Tour’ dates and cities

Girl group Blackpink is planning to meet some 1.5 million fans around four continents starting Oct. 15, according to YG Entertainment on Tuesday.  A total...

[WEBTOONS REIMAGINED] Unique wrap-up of ‘Yumi’s Cells’ Season 2 leaves viewers wanting more

Tving original series “Yumi’s Cells” (2021-22), which wrapped up on July 22, was a first in many ways for the local TV industry and had,...

Dean of SM’s new education institution says key to success is self-discipline

The first dean of SM Universe (SMU) — this is the latest title acquired by veteran K-pop composer Hong Jong-hwa, one of the first...