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Kim Ji Won To Play Genius Doctor In New Medical Drama ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kim Ji Won is one of the top actresses in the Korean film and TV industry right now. In particular, following her spellbound performance in tvN’s hit rom-com Queen of Tears, the actress rose to global fame. As her character Hong Hae In became a fan favorite, K-drama lovers began looking forward to her next big role. As per the latest update, the wait is seemingly over.

On February 14, Korean media outlet Star News reported that Kim Ji Won has received a casting offer for the upcoming medical drama Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia. Her agency, HighZium Studio, briefly confirmed the reports, saying, “She is positively considering the offer.” If she decides to appear, the talented actress will play the lead role of Gye Soo Jung, a genius doctor with a troubled past.

Netflix has revealed the cast and production details for Show Business (Wt), a new series set in the high-stakes world of the Korean entertainment industry during the 1960s and 80s. The show will bring together a star-studded lineup, including Song Hye-kyo, Gong Yoo, Kim Seol-hyun, Cha Seung-won, and Lee Hanee.

The story follows a group of people chasing fame and success despite having little to start with. Song Hye-kyo, known for The Glory, plays Min-ja, a determined woman shaped by a tough upbringing. Seeing a chance in the Korean music industry, she dives in headfirst, ready to carve out her own path.

Gong Yoo, who appeared in Squid Game, takes on the role of Dong-gu, Min-ja’s childhood friend. The two grew up navigating life’s hardships together and later find themselves side by side in the music industry. Though Dong-gu is impulsive and unpredictable, he has a soft spot...

Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo are starring in a new K-drama at Netflix!

The show, which has a working title of Show Business, is set against the backdrop of the gritty and intense ‘60s and ‘80s Korean entertainment industry, via Deadline.

The 43-year-old Descendants of the Sun actress and 45-year-old Squid Game stars are set to appear alongside Kim Seol-hyun, Cha Seung-won and Lee Hanee.

Song Hyo-kyo will play the role of Min-ja, a resilient woman shaped by a challenging childhood. While making her way through life, she sees an opportunity in the Korean music industry and boldly dives in, determined to make her mark.

Gong Yoo plays Dong-gu, Min-ja’s childhood friend. Having faced all kinds of situations together growing up, they enter the music industry side by side. Even though he is reckless and unpredictable, Dong-gu has a soft spot for Min-ja and listens to anything she says.

Whatever is going on in South Korea needs to continue. The United States has Hollywood, and India has Bollywood, but no nation is churning out as much excellent original programming as Korea. Netflix viewers should agree with that.

Squid Game might have turned into a surprise hit, at least as far as the number of viewers who tune in, but there is no doubt as to the elite creative talent of its creators. Is there lots of violence? Absolutely. Are there some plot holes in season 2? Sure. But is it non-stop entertainment? Definitely.

But Squid Game is not the only successful and highly original program to come out of Korea. Light Shop is also excellent. Maybe Netflix subscribers cannot tune into that yet, but it will be worth the wait if it does end up on Netflix. One of the great parts is that soon Netflix viewers will be able...

Song Hye-Kyo & Gong Yoo join forces for upcoming K-Drama ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Show Business (working title which was previously named as Slowly but Intensely) is an upcoming new K-drama. It created quite a buzz when the two big Korean stars – Gong Yoo and Song Hye-Kyo joined the project as the lead cast, and fans went gaga thinking about how their on-screen chemistry will pan out. Now, the main star cast has been confirmed apart from them and has been reported. This drama will definitely generate a massive anticipation from the audience.

Written by Noh Hee-Kyung, popularly known for his works such as ‘It’s Okay, That’s Love’, ‘That Winter, The Wind Blows’, ‘Our Blues’, and more. The storyline of the upcoming project, ‘Show Business’ is set in the 1960s and 1980s, and the plot tells a realistic story of the people from entertainment industry, revolving around the people’s...

Song Hye-kyo (Descendants of the Sun) and Gong Yoo (Squid Game) are set to star in Show Business (Wt), a new series set against the backdrop of the gritty and intense ‘60s and ‘80s Korean entertainment industry.

Kim Seol-hyun (Light Shop), Cha Seung-won (Uprising) and Lee Hanee (The Fiery Priest) will also appear in the drama.

Song will play the role of Min-ja, a resilient woman shaped by a challenging childhood. While making her way through life, she sees an opportunity in the Korean music industry and boldly dives in, determined to make her mark.

Gong Yoo plays Dong-gu, Min-ja’s childhood friend. Having faced all kinds of situations together growing up, they enter the music industry side by side. Even though he is reckless and unpredictable, Dong-gu has a soft spot for Min-ja and listens to anything she says.

Kim plays Min-hui, who has held a love-hate relationship with Min-ja since childhood.

The first week of February kicks off with the at-home premiere of this year’s biggest theatrical release so far, while the big screen is taken over by a brand new original slasher movie.

Here’s all the new horror that released February 3 – February 7, 2025!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

First up, Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man already made its way out of theaters this week and howled its way home, the Universal Monsters reboot now available on Digital outlets.

You can rent Wolf Man for $19.99 or purchase it for $24.99.

In Wolf Man, “Seeking a fresh start, Blake (Christopher Abbott) moves his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) to his childhood home in rural Oregon. Upon arrival, they encounter a brutal animal attack, forcing the family to barricade themselves inside the house as an unseen creature prowls the perimeter. As the night wears on,...

In recent years, South Korea has sought to offer a more Western sense of theological inclusion in their genre fare. Starting with Jang Jae-hyun’s “The Priests” to his follow-up features “Svaha: The Sixth Finger” and “Exhuma” to titles like “Metamorphosis” and “Devil’s Stay,” there’s been an influx of outside elements incorporated into their films that speak highly of Christian or other Western forms of religious influence into their films. The trend continues with Kwon Hyeok-jae‘s latest feature film “Dark Nuns,” a semi-sequel spinoff of “Priests,” now in theaters from WellGo USA.

A boy named Hee-joon (Moon Woo-jin) becomes possessed by an evil spirit and the people around him struggle to save him. Nun Yunia (Song Hye-kyo) takes action to save the boy, who is overwhelmed by powerful pain and she never gives up on the boy. Nun Mikaela (Jeon Yeo-bin) takes an interest in Nun Yunia...

Two nuns will put their souls at risk when they violate the Church’s order in the Korean exorcism horror movie Dark Nuns, and it’s set to open in US theaters this week after topping the South Korean box office upon release just over a week ago.

Well Go USA releases Dark Nuns in theaters this Friday, February 7, 2025.

In Dark Nuns, “After learning that the priest cannot arrive in time to save a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, two nuns take on the dangerous forbidden exorcism ritual themselves in direct violation of the Church’s sacred order—putting both their lives and their immortal souls in grave danger.”

Song Hye-Kyo, Jeon Yeo-Been, Lee Jin-Wook, and Moon Woo-Jin star.

Dark Nuns is directed by Kwon Hyeok-Jae. The supernatural thriller is a spinoff to the 2015 horror film, The Priests, which centered around “A young girl is possessed by...

“Dark Nuns”, is a new South Korean-produced, supernatural mystery thriller directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae, starring Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-been, Lee Jin-wook and Moon Woo-Jin, opening February 7, 2025 in theaters:

“…nuns, ‘Sister Junia’ and ‘Sister Michaela’, are confronted with a young boy named ‘Hee-Joon’, who has been possessed by a powerful evil spirit.

“Sister Junia, driven by her faith and compassion, takes it upon herself to save the boy, while Sister Michaela, initially skeptical, is drawn into the investigation.”

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A decade after its release, The Priests has become the talk of the town again thanks to a new spin-off sequel starring superstars Song Hye-Kyo and Jeon Yeo-Bin. The Priests is considered the film that paved the way for exorcisms in Korean cinema, but does it do anything new in relation to Western counterparts? The film was the directorial debut of now-popular Jang Jae-Hyun, director of the superhit Exhuma from 2024. But, trivia aside, The Priests tells the story of a priest and his deacon trying to save a young girl who has been possessed by demons. The film stars a young Park So-Dam (known for Parasite now) as Young-Sin, the possessed kid. Without further ado, let’s quickly jump into what happens in the film and how it might be linked to the second part, Dark Nuns.

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Why Does Kim Need A New Deacon?

The Priests begins in Italy,...

"Evil spirits, leave at once." Well Go USA has debuted a creepy teaser trailer for a Korean horror film titled Dark Nuns, opening in theaters worldwide within the next few weeks. It opens first in Korea at the end of January, then opens in the US in the start of February. A young boy Hee-Joon is possessed by an evil spirit. Nun Yunia tries to save him, assisted by Nun Mikaela. Priest Paul attempts medical treatment, while Priest Andrew performs an exorcism to rid of the spirit. After learning that the priest cannot arrive in time to save a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, two nuns take on the dangerous forbidden exorcism ritual themselves in direct violation of the Church's sacred order—putting both their lives and their immortal souls in grave danger. Also known as The Priest 2: Dark Nuns, it's a spin-off of the 2015 film The Priest.

Dark Nuns is a South Korean horror-thriller film that has sparked excitement from viewers all across the world following the release of its chilling teaser in December. The film serves as a spin-off to the 2015 blockbuster The Priests, which itself was adapted from the award-winning short film 12th Assistant Deacon.

Directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae, the film features a stellar cast with Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been in the lead roles.

A still poster of Dark Nuns featuring Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been | Credits: Zip Cinema

The supernatural thriller film stands out with its theme of nuns taking over an exorcism. Traditionally, the exorcism rituals are prohibited for nuns, however, the desperate state of a boy forces the leads in this film to take matters into their own hands.

Dark Nuns release date: When will the horror thriller hit theaters? Song Hye-kyo as Sister Junia in Dark Nuns | Credits: Zip Cinema...

From chart-topping K-pop artists to Academy Award-winning movies like "Parasite," South Korean pop culture has become a bona fide global phenomenon. This international popularity has extended to K-dramas, a common term for South Korean live-action scripted television programming that has found growing numbers of foreign viewers. With an increasing number of K-dramas available to stream outside of South Korea on platforms like Netflix and Prime Video, the genre continues to gain momentum with overseas audiences, may it be blockbuster series that put K-dramas on the worldwide map or overlooked sleeper hits.

To be clear, the term "K-drama" isn't one that's exclusively applied to grounded dramatic fare, but one that expands beyond conventional genre constraints. This ranges from supernatural horror to period-piece romantic comedies and virtually everything in between. Simply put, there's something for everyone to enjoy within the wide and growing world of K-dramas. And to help you find the next such series to binge,...

It’s likely you’ve heard from your neighborhood cinephile about Korean thriller films. Whether it’s the classic Oldboy, I Saw The Devil, or a more recent Bong Joon-Ho obsession, there’s no denying that Koreans just know how to make high-quality, terrifying thrillers that’ll keep your adrenaline flowing for days. But what if I said they’re just as good at doing it in the series format? When you hear “K-drama,” you probably think romantic comedy or pure drama, but the thriller/psychological drama genre is just as big in the country. And you notice this, especially when even the rom-coms or the dramas will have a mystery serial killer angle to them. It’s just something that somehow works for them. But! If you’re keen on watching a thriller that has a satisfying ending and is pure thriller, here are some recommendations for you to...

South Korean actor Song Joong Ki, known for his role in “Vincenzo,” has confirmed that he and his wife, British actress Katy Louise Saunders, are expecting their second child. On July 8, 2024, Song’s agency, HighZium Studio, announced the happy news, stating, “Actor Song Joong Ki is becoming a father of two.” The agency emphasized the couple’s desire for privacy regarding the child’s gender and birth timing.

The couple, who married in January 2023, welcomed their first son in June 2023. Song Joong Ki, previously married to his “Descendants of the Sun” co-star Song Hye Kyo, is known for keeping his personal life private. Despite this, social media is already buzzing with congratulatory messages for the actor.

Last year, Song shared the joyous news of his first child’s birth with a heartfelt message and a photo. He expressed his gratitude for the health and happiness of his family, stating, “I...

If you were craving more South Korean content after brilliant shows like Squid Games, All Of Us Are Dead, Hellbound, and Sweet Home, then I’m sure that you found Netflix’s latest teen thriller drama series, Hierarchy, to your liking. Directed by Bae Hyeon-jin from a screenplay by Chu Hye-mi, the Netflix series is set at an elite South Korean high school, and it follows the story of a transfer student who seems to have a hidden motive behind enrolling in the school. So, if you loved the teen drama, revenge, love, and friendships in Hierarchy, here are some similar shows you could watch next.

Revenge of Others (Hulu) Credit – Disney+

Revenge of Others is a South Korean teen thriller drama series directed by Kim Yoo-jin from a screenplay by Lee Hee-myung. The Disney+ series follows the story of Ok Chan-mi, a shooting champion, as she transfers to a...

The charismatic leading duo of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won are finally here with their much-awaited romantic comedy-drama series Queen of Tears. Written by Park Ji-eun, the Tvn series follows the story of a high-profile married couple on the brink of divorce. While, for some time the love between them has faded, a piece of shocking news begins to bring them closer. Queen of Tears also stars Park Sung-hoon, Kwak Dong-yeon, and Lee Joo-bin. So, if you enjoyed the comedy and romance in Queen of Tears, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Go Back Couple (Viki & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – KBS2

Go Back Couple (also known as Couple on the Backtrack or Confession Couple) is a Korean comedy-drama series written by Kwon Hye-joo. Based on a Naver webtoon titled Do It One More Time by Hong Seung-pyo and Kim Hye-yeon, the series follows the story of...

Lee Byung-hun's versatile acting career spans TV dramas, action blockbusters, Korean Westerns, and historical epics. Lee shines in Netflix's Squid Game, exploring morality, ethics, class disparity, and capitalism in South Korea. Lee delivers stellar performances in iconic movies like Joint Security Area, A Bittersweet Life, and Masquerade.

Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for Netflix's Squid Game.

With an entertainment career in movies and TV spanning three decades, South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun has delivered some of the best performances catered to audiences both on the big and small screen. Notable for his charming good looks and frequent collaborations with South Korean director, Kim Jee-woon, Lee has developed an impressive body of work that has made him one of South Korea's most sought after talents since his debut in 1991's Asphalt My Hometown. In addition to his singing and modeling career, Lee has established himself as one of...

The South Korean TV phenomenon goes way beyond Squid Game, as revealed by Netflix’s newly-released landmark viewing data report.

Series from the Asian country such as The Glory, Physical: 100 and Extraordinary Attorney Woo feature consistently at the summit of the 18,200+ title viewership data report that the streamer released this week, our analysis of the chart reveals. The data dump covers 99% of the Netflix catalog, as our extensive breakdown noted yesterday.

Deadline has calculated that content from South Korea accounted for a combined 3.71 billion hours in the top 100 titles in Netflix’s chart. The table reveals viewing data from the first six months of 2023.

It should be noted that South Korean series tend to run longer than many other countries — 17 hours on average compared with nine for those from the U.S.

Squid Game, the drama series that sparked the global interest in Korean streaming programs, clocked up 87.2 million hours,...

Park Seo Joon Leaves BTS’ V Emotional As He Surprised Him With Early-Birthday Celebrations!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

BTS’ V, aka Kim Taehyung, is currently preparing for his military enlistment. Ahead of the impending mandatory service, Tae is making the most of his time with his BTS family and Wooga Squad. Recently, the singer met with his hyung (older brother), Park Seo Joon, and Na Yeon Seok, aka Na Pd.

V, 27, celebrates his birthday on December 30th. However, this year, the singer will not be able to ring in the occasion with his fans as he traditionally does, as he would have begun his military training by then in an army base camp. During a conversation, V mentioned how he will miss out on celebrating his birthday this year due to the upcoming enlistment. But he forgot he has the best of friends in the world who would never leave a chance to make him special.

Park Eun Bin Says She Was Inspired By Taylor Swift For Her Role In Castaway Diva!(Photo Credit –Instagram/IMDb)

Park Eun Bin is currently making all the waves after the success of Netflix’s Castaway Diva. The incredibly talented actress, known for her critically acclaimed performances in shows like The Extraordinary Attorney Woo and My Dearest, recently revealed that she took inspiration from Taylor Swift and Iu for her performance in her latest K-drama. Scroll ahead to learn more details.

Castaway Diva, which recently concluded with a high viewership rating, is currently one of the top 10 trending shows on Netflix globally. The story follows Seo Mok-ha (Park Eun-bin), a girl who dreams of becoming a diva, or K-pop idol. After winning a Ucc competition, she embarks on a journey to Seoul to appear in an audition; however, she gets stranded on an uninhabited island due to an unfortunate accident.

BTS’ V & Blackpink’s Jennie Part Ways Days Ahead Of His Military Enlistment! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

BTS’ V and Jennie of Blackpink have reportedly broken up, with just a few days left to the former’s military enlistment. V, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, will begin his mandatory military service in the South Korean army before the end of this year, as announced by his agency, BigHit Entertainment.

Two of the most popular Korean celebrities who also enjoy global superstardom, V and Jennie, have been rumored to be dating for over a year now. Earlier this year, a few clips of them taking romantic strolls during their Paris holiday went viral on social media, seemingly confirming month-long speculations around the K-pop idols’ relationship status. However, neither BigHit nor Jennie’s agency, Yg Entertainment, released a statement to affirm their relationship.

V and Jennie’s Break-Up!

According to a Jtbc report,...

International K-Drama Day: From The Glory 2 To Moving Top 10 Must-Watch Korean Shows Of 2023 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Korean dramas have provided a safe and comforting space to the audience over the years. Contrary to popular belief, K-dramas are not just about cliched romantic comedies, though there is nothing wrong with that, but also teach us many life lessons along the way. If K-fanatics are to be believed, 2023 has proved to be one fruitful year, with many heartwarming shows providing a feeling of contentment this year.

While K-dramas have been around for quite some time now, it wasn’t until a few years ago that Netflix, Viki, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Videos, among other streaming spaces, began streaming Korean shows, opening up a new dimension for global viewers. In 2023, all of these Ott giants have done a commendable job of delivering some top-notch K-dramas that have managed to swoon every drama lover out there.

When Netflix announced in April that it’s planning to spend $2.5 billion on Korean content across the next four years, on top of the more than $1 billion already spent since 2016, it made the world sit up and take notice.

In many ways, spending heavily in Korea is a no-brainer. Netflix has already had a global breakout Korean hit with Squid Game, followed by a slew of shows that may not have reached the same dizzy heights but are still international hits such as period zombie drama Kingdom, supernatural thriller Hellbound, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, about a female lawyer on the autism spectrum, revenge saga The Glory, and survival game show Physical: 100.

Of course, Netflix is not the only global streamer in the Korean content game, but it was arguably the first to spot its international potential. On a recent trip to Seoul, Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos said that 60% of its...

Disney’s Korean superhero thriller Moving heads the nominations for this year’s Asia Content Awards at Busan International Film Festival with nods in six categories, followed by Tencent Video’s The Long Season with five nods.

Moving picked up nominations for best creative, best writer (Kang Full), three acting categories and best visual effects. Crime thriller The Long Season was also nominated for best creative, along with best director (Xin Shuang), two acting categories and best visual effects.

Netflix’s The Glory and Delete, from Thailand’s Gdh 559 Company, also scored highly, racking up four nominations apiece (see full list below).

Busan’s awards to recognise streaming and TV content, now known as the Asia Content Awards and Global Ott Awards, recently joined forces with the International Ott Festival, hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Science and Ict and Busan Metropolitan City, to open up its nominations to global content.

If you’ve enjoyed binge-watching the new Korean drama Mask Girl on Netflix over the weekend and don’t know what to do with yourself after, we thought of curating a list of adrenalin-pumping revenge thrillers that will keep you hooked. This new show has to be one of the more exciting ones of the year, starring so many amazing women in powerful roles. As we’ve seen many times, the “revenge” genre is one that is very popular amongst Koreans, and this year alone, we’ve had three massively successful ones already. Mask Girl is unique in the way it plays with the timelines throughout the show. While there aren’t many shows that follow the same pattern, there are many that are wholly about vengeance and keep you on the edge of your seat in the same manner. Murders, debauchery, and action—we cover it all in this list.

There’s something about K-dramas that Western TV series cannot replicate, no matter how hard they try. Whether you want to feel giddy with romantic shows, dive into captivating fantasy worlds, or simply experience the rollercoaster of human emotions, K-dramas have it all. While K-drama fever has been around for many years now, there are still many people who just have started exploring this exciting world.

If you’re a beginner looking to start your Korean drama journey, here are ten dramas you shouldn’t miss watching. But just a friendly piece of advice, make sure to have fast and stable internet from reputable internet providers like HughesNet to have the best streaming experience. So, without ado, let’s explore the ten K-dramas you must watch.

Descendants of the Sun

Descendants of the Sun follows the story of Captain Yoo Shi-jin (Song Joong-ki), a member of the Special Forces, and Dr.

We may never see other phenomenon like “Squid Game.” Hopefully we do. The Emmys are the kind of voting body/cultural institution that should get that yearly kind of external shakeup, just as film awards have seen non-English language productions catch fire with the public and capture awards attention. Getting to that point for “Squid Game” meant legendary word of mouth, Netflix backing, and a quality series with elements that made voting for it all the easier, a perfect Emmys storm.

But even if those lightning-in-a-bottle circumstances are seemingly impossible to recapture on purpose, the success of “Squid Game” did lay out a roadmap for other potential international hits to succeed on their own. A year after a genuine phenomenon, it seems like the TV world has largely waited for Season 2 of that show to be the next international series to enjoy that kind of success.

What if we didn’t have to wait?...

The Baeksang Arts Awards are one of the most coveted award shows for Korean on-screen entertainment. The nominees are in for the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards, with some of 2022’s most talked-about K-dramas battling to win. The competition is fierce as The Glory’s Song Hye-kyo is up against Extraordinary Attorney Woo actor Park Eun-bin.

Son Suk-ku and Kim Ji-won were nominated at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards for best K-drama actor and actress

Soompi published the complete list of nominees, series, and K-dramas for the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. One category fans are excited about is the Best Actor and Best Actress categories. My Liberation Notes were among the most nominated K-dramas, with both leading actors Son Suk-ku and Kim Ji-won nominated in their respective categories.

Son is up against Crash Course in Romance star Jung Kyung-ho for Best Actor. The romantic comedy K-drama recently aired on Netflix earlier this year.

It seems that Dong-eun did not win her man in real-life like in the K-drama. The Glory had Song Hye-kyo’s leading character develop a romance with Yeo-jeong during her plan for revenge. But it appears that The Glory cast members Lee Do-hyun and Lim Ji-yeon had other ideas, as they are reportedly dating. The two actors starred opposite each other as hero and villain in the K-drama storyline.

Lim Ji-yeon and Lee Do-hyun in ‘The Glory’ Part 2 | via Netflix Lee Do-hyun and Lim Ji-yeon got close and started dating while filming ‘The Glory’

When news hits that K-drama co-stars start dating in real life, it is a big deal, as many try to keep their relationships a secret for as long as possible. But the cat is out of the bag, as Koreaboo reported that Dispatch had outed The Glory’s Lee Do-hyun and Lim Ji-yeon’s dating relationship.

South Korean actor Joo Ji-hyun is a star when it comes to K-dramas and their fan base. The actor gained attention for starring as the female lead in one of fantasy romance’s top storylines. But the last time fans saw her was in 2021; reports state she is in talks to make her grand return. Joo Ji-hyun is said to lead the K-drama Polaris.

‘Jirisan’ actor Joo Ji-hyun in talks to star in ‘Polaris’ | via tvN ‘Polaris’ K-drama has Joo Ji-hyun as a spy looking to find herself

According to Soompi, an industry representative said that Joo Ji-hyun and actor Kang Dong-won were positively reviewing starring in Polaris K-drama. The K-drama has a tentative title for now. Jun’s agency Ieum Hashtag commented, “Jun Ji Hyun was offered a role in the drama ‘Polaris’ and is positively reviewing [the offer].”

Kang’s agency also commented similarly about the possibility of the actor joining the K-drama.

Netflix’s The Glory K-drama was all about the effects of extreme bullying on a victim, even years into adulthood. Song Hye-kyo starred as the main victim Dong-eun, who wants revenge against her high school bullies. Actor Lim Ji-yeon took on the role of the worst bully of them all, Yeon-jin, in The Glory. But having to tap into a sadistic and evil persona made her a bit cranky.

Lim Ji-yeon as Yeon-jin in ‘The Glory’ Part 2 Episode 10 | via Netflix Yeon-jin had no remorse for her past in ‘The Glory’

The Glory had an adult rating due to its extreme scenes of violence, especially in flashbacks of Dong-eun in high school. Her dream of becoming an architect was stolen from her when she became the victim of Yeon-jin and her friends. While each bully was heinous in their own way, Yeon-jin is the thing of nightmares. The Glory showed how...

K-drama fans always have their dream pairings when it comes to on-screen work. Song Hye-kyo has dominated the small-screen for years and became a global sensation starring in Netflix’s The Glory. Meanwhile, Han So-hee has become an A-list actor showcasing her impressive range in My Name. Song and Han were reported to star in The Price of Confession and can’t stop teasing fans on Instagram.

Song Hye-kyo and Han So-hee reported to star in ‘The Price of Confession’ | via Netflix ‘The Price of Confession’ focuses on two female leads and a murder case

Han So-hee and Song Hye-kyo were reportedly in talks to star in The Price of Confession in 2022. According to Soompi, the K-drama is a new work by director Lee Eung-bok’s and will be a mystery thriller. Director Lee is well-regarded among K-drama fans for Mr. Sunshine, Song Kang’s Sweet Home, and Jirisan. Romance takes a back seat,...

The hit Netflix K-drama The Glory has become a global success after its second-half premiere. Its storyline effectively shocked and hooked fans as actor Song Hye-kyo starred as the revenge-driven character Dong-eun. Fans hoped for a good outcome for the character as she went after her high school bullies. The Glory Part 2 finale gave fans what they wanted but also teased more for The Glory Season 2.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Glory and Part 2.]

Actor Lee Do-hyun as Yeo-jeong in ‘The Glory’ Part 2 finale. | via Netflix Dong-eun got her revenge and salvation in ‘The Glory’ Part 2 finale

Fans waited months to see the rest of Dong-eun’s detailed plan for revenge against the people who ruined her life as a teen. The second half of the K-drama had her plant the seeds for Jae-jun, Sa-ra, and Hye-jeong to turn against each other and Yeon-jin. A big part of Yeon-jin’s demise was the murder...

The hit K-drama, The Glory Part 2 had Dong-eun assemble the last pieces of her revenge plan. As the lives of her bullies began to crumble, Dong-eun elicited the final blow while never actually committing a crime. The revenge K-drama had her working behind the scenes to reveal her bullies’ dark secrets. By The Glory Part 2 finale, Dong-eun gets to move on, and the trumpet flower reappears, now with more emotional meaning.

Song Hye-kyo as Dong-eun holding a trumpet flower in ‘The Glory’ | via Netflix Dong-eun lived her life covering her burn scars in ‘The Glory’

The most heartbreaking aspect of Dong-eun’s story was witnessing how brutal Yeon-jin was. Her favorite method of torture was using a hot curling iron on Dong-eun’s skin. In a flashback of her past, the others held her down to stop her from running away as Yeon-jin burned her. In the following scenes, fans...

Netflix’s The Glory K-drama has another heartbreaking story besides Dong-eun’s (Song Hye-kyo). While Dong-eun gave up her life to plan revenge against her bullies, she also seeked revenge for So-hee (Lee So-e). She was Yeon-jin’s victim before Dong-eun was, but for a tragic reason. Authorities ruled that So-hee died by suicide, but Dong-eun knew it was murder. The Glory Part 2 continued Dong-eun’s journey to bring justice for So-hee and vengeance against her killer, Yeon-jin.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Glory Part 2.]

Character Yeo-jeon looking at So-hee in the morgue in ‘The Glory’ | via Netflix Dong-eun felt guilty over not having saved So-hee in ‘The Glory’

The K-drama’s storyline is advertised as focusing solely on Dong-eun wanting revenge against Yeon-jin and her friends for what they did to her. But The Glory only tells small details of what happened to So-hee. In a flashback, fans see teenage Dong-hui buying something at the pharmacy.

The revenge K-drama The Glory takes on even more dangerous feats as Dong-eun (Song Hye-kyo) destroys the lives of her bullies. Dong-eun sets the bait and evidence that leads her bullies to turn against each other and justice for So-hee. But does Dong-eun get her happily ever after? The Glory Part 2 finale has Dong-eun and Yeo-jeong hunt down a new perpetrator.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Glory Part 2.]

‘The Glory’ Part 2 characters Yeo-jeong and Dong-eun. | via Netflix Related

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Dong-eun sets up Yeon-jin to be convicted of Myeong-o and So-hee’s murders

Dong-eun begins to tear apart Yeon-jin’s life by ruining her image by posting her past online and pushing Do-yeong to divorce her publically. As fans know, Dong-eun revealed her scars in The Glory to him and the truth about his wife. To make matters worse, she...

While fans watch Dong-eun (Song Hye-kyo) continue her revenge against her high school bullies in The Glory Part 2 K-drama, there is another mystery. In the first half of the K-drama, Dong-eun’s plan involved enticing Myeong-o (Kim Gun-woo) with enough information to want to help her turn against the others. But he disappears into thin air and is pronounced missing by authorities. Evidence points to Yeon-jin (Lim Yi-jeon), and The Glory Part 2 reveals the truth about Myeong-o’s killer.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Glory.]

Kim Gun-woo as Myeong-o in ‘The Glory’ Part 2 | via Netflix Myeong-o learns the truth about So-hee – leading him to blackmail

Knowing her bullies, Dong-eun knows to destroy Myeong-o she has to appeal to his more foolish side. Unlike the others, he has no social standing, money, or status and is not well respected. Dong-eun revealed to him that she knew who had killed So-hee (Lee So-e) to get the upper hand.

The Glory (Deo Geulloli) is a South Korean series directed by Gil Ho Ahn and starring Song Hye-kyo.

The second part of The Glory has arrived, new episodes of this new and surprising Netflix series, dark and well made. It deserves a chance, we can assure you of that much.

La Gloria is a tale of revenge: many years after being assaulted at school, a woman seeks to make the guilty pay for their crimes.

No lightness of plot, a series that seeks a balance between realism and a very cinematic formulation, with good editing, effects and very polished with regard to the shots and acting. This is not an “easy” series, it has an elaborate structure and has a whole aesthetic composition, an elaborate sense of rhythm, and knows how to narrate the fierce world of its protagonist between the sensitivity and her savage, vengeful spirit.

A truly enjoyable series to watch and,...

Netflix’s hit K-drama The Glory will release its second half in March. The riveting thriller drama stars Song hye-kyo as Dong-eun, a woman seeking revenge against her bullies for her traumatic past. As Dong-eun begins to destroy each of their lives into the ground, there is one mystery. By The Glory finale, fans and the characters are unclear where Myeong-o is. The Glory Part 2 trailer and posters hint Myeong-o met a bloody end.

Kim Gun-woo as Myeong-o in ‘The Glory’ Episode 5 | via Netflix Myeong-o disappeared into thin air, leading Dong-eun on the hunt to find him in ‘The Glory’

Dong-eun’s plan is meticulous down to the last detail. While her main enemy is Yeon-jin, Dong-eun has already begun destroying the other bullies’ lives. Part of her plan includes turning the weaker people of the group against the others, including Myeong-o. In The Glory Part 1, Dong-eun pretends to lessen...

News is pouring in about the new K-drama in the works, Death’s Game. The webtoon-based storyline has fans excited for what is in store and its leading dynamite cast of popular actors. The cast of Death’s Game includes Alchemy of Souls actor Lee Jae-wook and others in guest roles alongside its two leading actors.

Park So-dam and Seo In-guk cast in ‘Death’s Game’ K-drama | via tvN and Webtoon ‘Death’s Game’ has its leading character given a second chance after facing death

Lee Wonsik and Ggulchan’s popular webtoon Death’s Game is finally getting a K-drama adaptation. Fans know in recent years, webtoon-based storylines have become grand successes like Weak Hero Class 1, The Sound of Magic, and many more. The well-written Death’s Game has been a fan favorite for many years since its creation. The now completed storyline is available on Webtoon.

Warning, the storyline does deal with matters of death and suicide.

"I hope that you still want to see me dance, Yeon-jin." Revenge is always intense!! Netflix has revealed a new official trailer for Part 2 of their streaming series The Glory from Korea. Part 1 of this series is already streaming, it launched in late December a few weeks ago. This almost sounds like one of Park Chan-wook's revenge movies. A young woman, bullied to the point of deciding to drop out of school, plans the best way to get revenge. After becoming a primary school teacher, she takes in the son of the man who tormented her the most to enact her vengeance. "From now on, every single day will be a nightmare. They’ll be provocative and terrifying. You can't stop me or make me disappear." Starring Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, and Jung Sung-il. Seems like it's almost a cathartic revenge story, about...

Netflix has unveiled 34 new titles debuting on the platform in 2023, ranging from K-dramas and films to unscripted TV shows.

According to the platform, 60 of its users consumed Korean content last year and the demand continues to grow. Don Kang, VP of content for Korea, said: “The global popularity of K-content has continued apace over 2022, with Netflix bringing a wider variety of stories and genres to fans around the world. Over the last year, Korean series and films have regularly featured in our Global Top 10 list in more than 90 countries, and three of Netflix’s most-watched shows ever are from Korea.”

K-drama fans can expect new survival-themed series alongside the return of their favorites. Park Seo Joon partners with Han So Hee for the first time in “Gyeongsang Creature” (pictured), a monster thriller set in 1945, the darkest days of Korean history.

Elsewhere, sci-fi series “Black Knight” joins the lineup as we...

Leading Korean actor Song Hye-kyo leads the cast of “The Glory,” a Netflix drama delivering a female-led tale of delicate and long-gestating vengeance, that uploads from the end of the month.

Song portrays a woman who was bullied at school, but who has carefully nurtured her grudges deep into adulthood. Her schemes for revenge against the perpetrators include exposing and turning the daily life of one of her newly-married classmates into a constant nightmare.

The show is directed by An Gil-ho and written by Kim Eun-sook, whose previous credits include the gentler “Heirs” and the Song-starring hit romantic drama “Descendants of the Sun.” “There is no logic behind Yeon-jin’s evil-doing, nor any romanticization of her actions,” said Kim in supplied quotes. “I want ‘The Glory’ to be remembered like a breath-taking sword dance.”

Song, who is known in Korea for a string of romantic and light drama roles, says...

‘Squid Game’ and ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ helped boost figures for K-content on the streamer.

Netflix has commissioned an adaptation of Korean webtoon Doona!, to be directed by hit K-drama Crash Landing On You director Lee Jung-hyo, and revealed that 60 of its global subscribers watched K-content in 2022.

Doona! will be a coming-of-age series that follows the romance between a K-pop star and an ordinary college student. It is to star former K-pop idol Suzy, whose credits include Netflix series Start-Up, in the title role with Yang Se-jong of TV series Still 17 as her love interest.

Written by Jang Yu-ha, the series...

Lee Jung-hyo, director of hit Korean series “Crash Landing on You” is set as director of “Doona!,” a coming-of-age drama series that tells the tale of a romance between a freshman college student and an established female pop idol. The show will play on Netflix in the New Year.

K-pop star Suzy will portray the pop idol while Yang Se-jong (“Temperature of Love” “Still 17” and “Dr. Romantic”) plays the starstruck male lead.

Suzy was previously a member of the K-pop group Miss A, before establishing a solo career some five years ago. She has previously acted in Netflix’s “Start-up,” “Anna” and “Uncontrollably Fond.”

The show is just the latest Korean series to be adapted from a webtoon. In this case “Lee Doona!,” written by Min Song-a and published by Naver Webtoon, is the underlying source material for Jang Yu-ha’s screen adaptation.

The story sees the successful female star,...

Netflix has commissioned Korean webtoon adaptation Doona!, to be directed by Crash Landing On You director Lee Jung-hyo, while revealing new figures on the global consumption of Korean content in 2022.

Set to star Suzy and Yang Se-jong, Doona! is a coming-of-age story revolving around the romance between a K-pop star and an ordinary college student. Suzy is a former member of K-pop group, Miss A, and has recently starred in web series Start-Up, Anna and Uncontrollably Fond. Yang’s credits include Temperature Of Love, Still 17 and Dr. Romantic.

Based on a popular Naver webtoon, Doona! is produced by Studio Dragon, Showrunners and Studio N. In addition to Crash Landing On You, one of Netflix’s most popular K-dramas, Lee has also directed Romance Is A Bonus Book and the Korean version of BBC drama Life On Mars.

Netflix announced the show along with figures revealing that more than 60 of global...

Netflix has confirmed production of documentary, Yellow Door: Looking For Director Bong’s Unreleased Short Film (working title), delving into the story behind Parasite director Bong Joon Ho’s first short film, which was seen by just ten people.

While many believe that Bong’s 1994 short White Man was his first production, the doc reveals that his first work was Looking For Paradise, made during his university days in 1992. Filmed with stop-motion techniques, the 22-minute film was screened for ten members of cinephile club, Yellow Door, over Christmas 1992 and has never been seen since.

The Netflix documentary, directed by Lee Hyuk-rae, will also explore the origins of the Oscar-winning artist’s career and an era in Korean cinema when many talented young cinephiles emerged.

Lee interviewed several members of Yellow Door who reminisce about the young Bong, “who obsessively took care of Yellow Door’s greatest asset – its video library”. Produced by Broccoli Pictures Co,...

For some, Valentine's Day is all about sappy romance movies, sweet and affectionate couples, and endless displays of love. While both hit and cult classic movies may take the cake for featuring some of the most romantic couples, K-dramas give them a run for their money. Couples from When the Camelia Blooms and W, define a dream-like romance.

Fans can't help but rejoice over the "aegyo" and cute shenanigans by some of K-dramas best couples. These couples show deep and riveting love for each other amongst the thrilling drama, heartaches, and fated destinies.

Updated on November 29th, 2022 by Jom Elauria: There have been a lot of entertaining K-dramas that have been released recently, including the charming Extraordinary Attorney Woo and the thrilling Little Women. While K-dramas are known to feature a variety of genres and themes, an overarching aspect of K-dramas are couples that will make viewers swoon in delight.