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Credit: SBS SBS has unveiled the first striking images of Yook Sung Jae’s transformation into a serpent deity for the upcoming fantasy romance The Haunted Palace , showcasing the actor’s metamorphosis that has fans buzzing. Set to premiere following Buried Hearts , the new SBS weekend drama follows a female shaman named Yeo Ri who rejects her fate as a medium, and her entanglement with Kang Cheol Yi, an ancient serpent spirit trapped in the body of her first love, Yoon Gap....

Credit: STUDIO GL1DE, WakeOne, THE L1VE LABEL Sung Han Bin of ZEROBASEONE has issued a formal apology after making a controversial joke on a YouTube show. On September 7th, the singer posted a lengthy message to a fan community platform, apologizing for his “careless words and actions.” The incident occurred on the September 6th episode of the YouTube channel Kkon Dae Hee , where he appeared with fellow member Seok Matthew....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially confirmed a third season of its global hit cooking competition, Culinary Class Wars . Netflix posted participant recruitment on social media on January 16th. This upcoming season comes with a significant format change. Team Battles: Restaurant Wars Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기 Netflix Korea | 넷플릭스 코리아(@netflixkr)님의 공유 게시물

Credit: Anh Sung Jae Instagram Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars star Anh Sung Jae has found himself in the spotlight after posting a photo with Chef Triple Star, currently facing multiple personal and professional scandals . On the 5th, Anh Sung Jae shared a group photo on Instagram from the 2024 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants event held at Banpo’s Sebitseom in Seoul. Alongside the picture, he wrote, “Meaningful event with great people....

Credit: ENA Extraordinary Attorney Woo is officially moving into early production, with Season 2 now underway as scriptwriting progresses. According to industry sources on January 29th, writer Moon Ji Won is currently working on the Season 2 script. A source confirmed, “Production for Season 2 is moving forward as planned, and the writer is writing the script as we speak.” The hit legal drama, which originally aired in 2022, follows Woo Young Woo, a rookie lawyer with a genius-level intellect who is also on the autism spectrum....

Credit: Kino The highly anticipated documentary film First Lady has unveiled its main trailer, drawing widespread attention as it delves into the controversial life of South Korea’s First Lady, Kim Keon Hee. The film explores various scandals involving Kim, including allegations of receiving a luxurious Dior handbag, her alleged influence on the rerouting of the Yangpyeong Expressway, and suspicions of her involvement in government interference within the private sector....

Credit: Disney Plus The latest episodes of Disney Plus’s Gangnam B-Side have sparked fan excitement as they finally reveal the backstory between Yoon Gil Ho ( Ji Chang Wook ) and Jae Hee ( BIBI ), offering insight into the bond between the two central characters. In episodes 3 and 4, viewers learn why the cold-blooded Yoon Gil Ho displays a rare soft spot for Jae Hee. The two meet after Jae Hee, hardened by a harsh world, ends up at the shop where Gil Ho works....

Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus has released a handful of hits this year. From action-packed crime thrillers to mysterious period pieces, the dramas carried Disney to the top. Now, K-Drama lovers can indulge in one more suspenseful storyline before the year ends through Made In Korea . Featuring top stars like Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, Jung Sung Il and Roh Jae Won, Made In Korea is a series worth binge-watching into the new year, especially now that there is a confirmed season 2 on the way....

Edited by Hwang Hong Sun Translated by Kim Hoyeun Credit: tvN Son Hae Young ( Shin Mina ) has always felt like her life has been one of constant loss, starting with the love of her mother, who ran a foster home and devoted her attention to healing wounded children at the expense of her own daughter. Once desperate for her mother’s attention, Hae Young is disillusioned by her mother’s neglect and resolves to live a life where she no longer suffers losses....

Credit: Watcha WATCHA’s Semantic Error: The Movie has announced its theater release with an intriguing poster and trailer. Already released as a drama series earlier this year, Semantic Error: The Movie follows the love story between two polar opposite students – Choo Sang Woo (played by Park Jaechan ) and Jang Jae Young ( Park Seo Ham ). The story unfolds as a strict, rule-abiding computer science major gets to work together with a narcissistic visual arts student....

Credit: Netflix Squid Game 2 star Park Sung Hoon has directly addressed the controversy surrounding adult content that appeared on his Instagram. During an interview on January 8th, Park emotionally addressed the incident, saying, “I caused so much discomfort and disappointment to many people with my huge mistake. I’m truly sorry.” He added, “I came here today feeling extremely nervous and with a heavy heart. And the biggest reason is that so many of our production team and staff put in tremendous effort, and I feel like I’ve caused them harm....

Credit: MBC Hwang Dong Hyuk, the director of Squid Game Season 2 , has addressed concerns surrounding the so-called sophomore slump that often affects popular Netflix series follow-up seasons. He’s committed to delivering a sequel that meets—and possibly exceeds—the immense expectations set by its record-breaking predecessor. In December 2023, media outlets worldwide were invited to an exclusive preview of the Squid Game Season 2 set. Over 70 Korean journalists embarked on a two-hour journey, with transportation provided by Netflix, to a studio in Daejeon, South Korea, where the highly anticipated sequel is currently being filmed....

Credit: Netflix The apocalyptic Korean thriller Sweet Home finally dropped its final season on Netflix on July 19th. Set in a world where humanity’s darkest desires turn people into monstrous creatures, Season 3 throws the remaining survivors into chaos as the monstrous transformations finally reach their end, giving rise to a nascent neohumanity. ‘Sweet Home 2’ Review: Weak and Shaky Footing for Season 3 The show quickly rose to the top of the charts....

Edited by Young Jun Yang Translated by Kim Hoyeun Credit: JTBC What happens when superheroes lose their powers? Considering that their powers not only significantly impact their lives but also define who they are, the loss and discomfort must be immense. JTBC’s The Atypical Family follows a family of superheroes as they rediscover their “superpowers” and “true family,” growing together in the process. The Bok family “was” a household of superheroes....

Credit: Netflix A new Korean blockbuster has climbed to the top of Netflix’s global charts despite intense debate among viewers. Director Kim Byung Woo’s sci-fi disaster film, The Great Flood , has become an instant streaming phenomenon. The movie secured the No.1 spot on the Netflix Global Movie Chart on December 21st and December 22nd, according to data from FlixPatrol . It cracked the Top 10 in 92 countries and held the top spot for two consecutive days in the United States, Netflix’s largest market....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has canceled the livestream portion of its upcoming fan event for the original series Trigger , in light of a real-life gun crime that shocked the nation. On July 21st, Netflix confirmed to Dispatch, “The ‘Trigger’ livestream on Naver, originally scheduled for the 22nd, has been canceled. However, the offline fan event with those who registered will proceed as planned.” Trigger is a high-octane action thriller that imagines a Korea flooded with illegal firearms—a stark contrast to the country’s reputation as a gun-free zone....

Credit: Netflix With just two days to go until the premiere of Weak Hero Class 2 , Netflix is already seeing a surge in global buzz—thanks to the late but powerful arrival of Class 1 on the platform. Weak Hero Class 2 follows honor student Yeon Si Eun, who transfers to Eunjang High School burdened by the trauma of failing to protect his friends. Determined never to let history repeat itself, he’s forced into even more brutal violence as he fights to survive—and to protect what matters most....

Credit: Kim Ho Joong Instagram In celebration of its 20th anniversary, JoyNews24 conducted a survey from September 30th to October 8th, asking 200 entertainment insiders—including agency staff, producers, and reporters—to select the best and worst of 2024 in Korean entertainment. Taking the lead as the “most controversial star of 2024” is singer Kim Ho Joong, whose DUI hit-and-run scandal shocked the industry. Kim received an overwhelming 100 votes from respondents....

Credit: MAMA Awards G-Dragon and Stray Kids emerged as the biggest winners on Chapter Two of the 2025 MAMA Awards, held on November 29th at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium. They joined Chapter 1 winners Rosé and ENHYPEN, rounding out this year’s four grand-prize recipients. Stray Kids took home Album of the Year and broke down in tears on stage. “We still can’t believe it,” the members said, thanking each other for enduring so much and for being able to share the music and performances we love....

Credit: Plus M Entertainment Roh Yoon Seo returns with Hear Me: Our Summer , a remake of the 2009 Taiwanese film Hear Me . Released on November 6, the movie tells the sweet and uplifting story of Yong Jun (Hong Kyung), who boldly pursues love, and Yeoreum (Roh Yoon Seo), who slowly comes to realize her feelings for him. This marks her debut as the lead in a romance film, starring alongside Hong Kyung....