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Thu, February 9, 2023 | 21:41

'Physical: 100' most popular TV show on Netflix this week

'Physical: 100' most popular TV show on Netflix this week

Netflix survival show "Physical: 100" has topped a global popularity chart for TV shows available on the streaming giant, just 15 days after its release, becoming the most successful Korean TV variety show to date.

2023-02-09 20:33

Kim Ok-vin, Yoo Teo show enemies-to-lovers dynamic in 'Love to Hate You'

Kim Ok-vin, Yoo Teo show enemies-to-lovers dynamic in 'Love to Hate You'

Netflix's series “Love to Hate You” is an unusual romantic comedy that has elements of romance, drama, action and comedy. It has an enemies-to-lovers dynamic and reminds viewers that love can be found in unexpected places. Directed by Kim Jung-kwon, the upcoming series follows the loathing-to-loving sparks between Yeo Mi-ran (Kim Ok-vin), a rookie attorney who hates losing to...

2023-02-09 08:27

Netflix survival show 'Physical 100' attracts viewers with sweat, muscle and human story

Netflix survival show 'Physical 100' attracts viewers with sweat, muscle and human story

Netflix reality show "Physical 100" pits 100 contestants against each other to test their physical capabilities with a simple rule: Get physical and be the last one standing for a cash prize of 300 million won ($238,890).

2023-02-07 16:28

[INTERVIEW] Tati Gabrielle, actress of Korean, African-American descent, feels proud of her heritage

INTERVIEWTati Gabrielle, actress of Korean, African-American descent, feels proud of her heritage

Born to a mother of Korean descent and African-American father, actress Tati Gabrielle grew up eating kimchi, a Korean staple made of fermented cabbage, and doing taekwondo, a martial art originating from Korea.

2023-02-05 17:02

[INTERVIEW] Disney+ 'Big Bet' director on portraying greed and desire

INTERVIEWDisney+ 'Big Bet' director on portraying greed and desire

Disney+'s Korean original series “Big Bet” invites viewers into the clandestine world of casinos. According to the series' writer and director Kang Yoon-sung, the story is about money, hunger, greed and thirst. “When I describe 'Big Bet,' I always say 'this is a story about moths flying toward the lantern that is the casino. I wanted the story to be about people, fueled with ...

2023-02-03 18:05

Park Hyung-sik to play crown prince in tvN series 'Our Blooming Youth'

Park Hyung-sik to play crown prince in tvN series 'Our Blooming Youth'

Singer and actor Park Hyung-sik has teamed up with director Lee Jong-jae of the 2018 period rom-com “100 Days My Prince” to play the role of a royal prince in tvN's new series “Our Blooming Youth.” “I haven't done a period series for a long time,” Park said during an online press conference for the series, Wednesday.

2023-02-03 08:21

[INTERVIEW] Production company AStory expects great success with 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' franchise

INTERVIEWProduction company AStory expects great success with 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' franchise

About half a year has passed since the legal drama series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” became tremendously popular not only in Korea but also globally, topping Netflix's streaming chart for non-English drama series, for nine weeks following its release in June. Nonetheless, the series' popularity is yet to lose its flame. With its franchise, the series' production company, AS...

2023-01-31 14:57

Kim Jung-hyun returns to small screen with 'Kokdu: Season of Deity'

Kim Jung-hyun returns to small screen with 'Kokdu: Season of Deity'

Kim Jung-hyun has made his small screen comeback after a three-year hiatus with the title role in the MBC's new romantic comedy series “Kokdu: Season of Deity.” The fantasy romance series, which premiered Friday, revolves around a god of death called Kokdu (Kim) and ER doctor Han Gye-jeol (Im Soo-hyang).

2023-01-29 16:59

ENA's new dating show to spotlight young adult's romance

ENA's new dating show to spotlight young adult's romance

Seeking to cash in on the popularity of dating shows in the entertainment scene, ENA's new show “Myeongdong Sarangbang,” which is interpreted as “Myeongdong Dating Room,” is set out to win viewers across generations with a retro-style blind date of young adults.

2023-01-27 15:23

Jang Keun-suk steps out of his comfort zone with 'The Bait'

Jang Keun-suk steps out of his comfort zone with 'The Bait'

Actor Jang Keun-suk said that his small screen return after five years to play the the lead role of Ku Do-han in Coupang Play's new original series “The Bait” was a new challenge in his career to break him out of his comfort zone.

2023-01-27 08:41

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