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Credit: Netflix Netflix has unveiled its official mid-year viewership report, and once again, Korean content is making waves across the globe. According to the 2025 Engagement Report, Netflix users clocked in a staggering 95 billion hours of total watch time in the first half of the year. And among the standout performers? Korean dramas, webtoon adaptations, and even K-pop-fueled animation. Topping the list once again is the cultural juggernaut Squid Game ....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has another Korean global takeover on its hands. Both the feature film Revelations and the series When Life Gives You Tangerines have simultaneously soared to the No. 1 spot in Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English rankings. Released on March 21st, the psychological thriller Revelations racked up a staggering 5.7 million views within just three days, immediately claiming the No. 1 position in the non-English film category. The film dominated the Top 10 charts across 39 countries, including Spain, Portugal, Greece, Japan, and Indonesia....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has unveiled the main poster and trailer for Trigger , featuring Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang in a high-stakes gun action thriller premiering July 25th. The series explores what happens when illegal firearms mysteriously appear in gun-free South Korea, following two men who pick up weapons for very different reasons. Set in a world where safety protocols have been removed, the show promises dynamic gun action and events that trigger people’s deepest impulses....

Credit: BELIFT LAB, ADOR Controversy has reignited over allegations that HYBE label BELIFT LAB’s girl group ILLIT plagiarized choreography from ADOR’s NewJeans. This time, the claims are coming directly from NewJeans’ performance directors. On the 13th, NewJeans’ performance director Kim Eun Joo took to Instagram Stories to voice her frustration, writing, “What? Is this for real? Even the ad choreography? I’ve really held back for so long, but this is just too much to be a coincidence....

Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus has unveiled the first character stills from Hyper Knife , its highly anticipated 2025 original medical thriller starring Park Eun Bin in her first-ever role as a surgeon. Set to premiere on March 19th, the series follows the intense confrontation between Jeong Se Ok, a former prodigy doctor, and her mentor Choi Deok Hui, who was responsible for her downfall. The show marks a dramatic departure for Park, who portrays a shadow doctor stripped of her medical license....

Credit: YouTube “Top Gay Box” Park Gyu Young is giving fans a glimpse into her bond with Cha Eun Woo . The actress appeared as the first guest on Hong Seok Cheon’s YouTube channel “Top Gay Box” on September 16th, kicking off a new segment titled “Hong Seok Cheon’s Magnet Box.” Introducing the concept, Hong explained that it’s reserved for women whose beauty and charm could “attract even men who usually have no interest in women....

Credit: “Salon Drip 2” YouTube In a delightful spill-the-tea session on the web variety show Salon Drip 2 , aired on the 13th, Park Hyung Sik , alongside Park Shin Hye , the stars of JTBC’s drama Doctor Slump , shared some insights into his life, friendships, and particularly, his cherished circle known as the “Wooga Family.” Described by Jang Do Yeon as a “lovely large breed dog” for his affectionate nature, Park Hyung Sik was queried about his social life, to which he candidly responded, “I’m more of a homebody....

Credit: Namu Actors, 51k The production team of The First Night With the Duke (working title) has come under fire for allegedly damaging cultural heritage, prompting Andong City to announce plans to file a formal police complaint. An official from Andong City Hall stated on January 3rd regarding the damage to Byeongsan Seowon caused by the filming of the new KBS drama that they are revisiting the site to reassess the damage....

Credit: tvN On the December 11th episode of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block , BLACKPINK’s Rosé appeared as a guest, with a heartwarming twist. The recording session saw a full family turnout, with Rosé’s parents, older sister, and even her beloved pet dog, Hank, in attendance. Host Yoo Jae Suk touched on the global success of Rosé’s solo track “APT,” noting, “As a global star, this must be a joyful occasion for you, but perhaps not an unfamiliar one....

Credit: Online Community Former BIGBANG member Seungri was spotted by chance at a local eatery, according to a social media post. On the 5th, a netizen casually shared online, “I saw Seungri at a bone soup restaurant in Songpa.” 나 송파 뼈해장국집에서 승리봣는데 도둑처럼 먹고잇엇음 존나예쁜여자랑!사람 꽉차잇엇고 모두가 승리인거 아는데 모르는척함 근데 거기아줌마가 ㅋㅋㅋ종이큰거주고 큰소리로사인하라고함 그래서 승리 두입먹고 일어남 나가고나서 내가 이모 그거 걸지마요 나쁜놈이야 햇더니 나도알아 이럼 ㅋㅋㅋ https://t....

Credit: iQIYI SEVENTEEN member Jun will star alongside global stars like Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka-fai in an upcoming Chinese film. Pledis Entertainment revealed on January 19th that Jun has been cast in The Shadow’s Edge , an upcoming crime thriller. Jun will take on the role of Hu Feng, a significant figure within the film’s antagonist group. The Shadow’s Edge follows the intense showdown between a notorious criminal group and the police on their trail....

Credit: AM Entertainment, Ace Factory, Blitzway Studios Co., Prain TPC IZE reported on April 1st that the fantasy romance drama The Remarried Empress will be released on Disney Plus. Filming is set to officially begin between late May and early June . The Remarried Empress is adapted from a highly popular web novel of the same name. The story follows Navier, the empress of the Eastern Empire, who divorces her husband, Emperor Sovieshu, after his infidelity....

Credit: CJ ENM Park Chan Wook’s much-anticipated film No Other Choice has been selected as the opening film for the 30th Busan International Film Festival. BIFF announced on August 4th that Director Park Chan Wook’s new work has been chosen as the opening film for the 30th BIFF. No Other Choice is a highly anticipated film that has been invited to the competitive section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, set to open on August 27th....

Credit: Daily Sports Son Ye Jin opened up about her life and career during a press conference on July 5th at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN). The event was held in her honor as part of the festival’s annual “Actor Focus” program. Looking back on her early acting career, Son Ye Jin expressed the desire she had to break free from stereotypical roles. “When I first started in my twenties,” she said, “there were limitations on what young actresses could portray....

Credit: Starship Entertainment The individual who accused Song Ha Yoon of school violence has announced he will sue the actress and her law firm upon arriving in South Korea. The accuser, a U.S. citizen, claims the bullying occurred when they were high school students. The accuser posted a statement online today outlining his plans for public legal action. In the post, he refuted claims made by Song’s legal team and detailed the upcoming lawsuits....

Credit: Online Comunity Song Hye Kyo and Cha Eun Woo ‘s latest appearance together has set the internet abuzz. On June 12th, an online community began sharing videos of the two stars posing together. Dressed in white suits, they exude a sibling-like vibe. Song Hye Kyo accessorized with a necklace, while Cha Eun Woo added a brooch, highlighting their stunning visuals. The duo attended the Chaumet event held in Italy on June 10th, where they are both ambassadors....

Credit: Netflix Song Joong Ki and Chun Woo Hee are set to lead the upcoming drama My Youth (working title), scheduled to air in 2025. Produced by High Zium Studio, My Youth is a heartfelt romance that follows Sun Woo Hae (Song Joong Ki), who starts living a normal life later than most, and Sung Jae Yeon (Chun Woo Hee), who must disrupt her first love’s peaceful existence for the sake of her own success....

Credit: Plus M Entertainment Song Joong Ki shared his thoughts on his character in film Bogota: City of the Lost. Song Joong Ki began by saying, “The character changes a lot depending on age and circumstances,” at the press conference for Bogotá: City of the Lost held on December 6th at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. He continued, “I think he’s one of the most ambitious characters I’ve played recently....

Credit: Kim Jong Kook’s YouTube Channel Members of Stray Kids, Bang Chan and Changbin, recently explored their growing international fanbase during a lively conversation on the YouTube channel GYM JONG KOOK. The episode, titled “With JYP Trainers… (Feat. Stray Kids’ Bang Chan, Changbin, Ma Sun Ho, Choi Han Jin),” was released on Thursday. In the video, Bang Chan and Changbin, both known for their impressive talents and strong work ethic, joined fitness enthusiast and singer Kim Jong Kook for a fun discussion....

Credit: With A Studio Production company With A Studio has released striking new stills of Suzy and Lee Jin Wook in character for the upcoming film 7 O’Clock Luncheon for the Brokenhearted . 7 O’Clock Luncheon for the Brokenhearted is a film adaptation of Baek Young Ok’s 2012 novel of the same name. The story follows Sa Gang (played by Suzy) and Ji Hoon (played by Lee Jin Wook), who each join a morning support group for their own personal reasons....