Song Young-kyu, Korean Star of ‘Extreme Job,’ Dies at 55
South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, known internationally for his memorable turn as Chief Choi in the 2019 box office hit “Extreme Job,” died on Aug. 4. He was 55. Song was found…
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‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae and ‘The Glory’s’ Lim Ji-yeon to Lead Prime Video Korean Rom-Com ‘Nice to Not Meet You’
Prime Video has greenlit “Nice to Not Meet You,” a Korean romantic comedy series that will pair “Squid Game” lead Lee Jung-jae with “The Glory” standout Lim Ji-yeon. The project marks a…
Korean Dramas Drive Southeast Asia Streaming Boom as Netflix Holds Lead With 12.8 Million Subscribers, Report Finds
Southeast Asia’s premium video-on-demand landscape is heating up, with the region adding more than 1.5 million net new subscribers in Q2 2025 — nearly doubling Q1 growth — according to new…
Mapletree Logistics Trust to divest South Korean property for S$7.4 million
The proposed divestment is in line with its manager’s drive to rejuvenate its portfolio by letting go of assets no longer aligned with its strategy Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) has…
Samsung reasserts clout as top South Korean stock on AI catch-up hopes
Samsung Electronics has at least briefly reassumed its place as South Korea’s most important stock, as investors eye chances for it to eventually make up lost ground in advanced memory…
Netflix Adapts Hit Korean Reality Show ‘Physical 100’ in Italy
“Physical 100,” which is the first unscripted Korean show to top Netflix’s non-English global charts, is getting an Italian adaptation, marking the format’s first European redo. The…
GIC-backed South Korean finance app Toss plans 2026 US listing with over US$10 billion valuation: sources
Toss – a popular South Korean app that provides banking and a host of other financial services – aims to list in the US in the second quarter of 2026 with a valuation of more than US$10…
Gianna Jun to Star in Disney+, Hulu Korean Spy Thriller ‘Tempest’ With Gang Dongwon, John Cho and Michael Gaston
Gianna Jun will star alongside Gang Dongwon, John Cho and Michael Gaston in “Tempest,” a Korean spy thriller coming to Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the U.S. The nine-part series…
Why Trump’s tariffs won’t ruin your Korean beauty routine
President Trump sent a letter to South Korea last week threatening to levy a tariff of 25% on Korean products imported to the United States starting on August 1 unless the two countries…
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Stomps Past Competition at Korean Box Office
Hollywood dinosaur franchise reboot “Jurassic World Rebirth” charged into first place at the South Korean box office for the July 4–6 weekend, grossing $5.6 million from 804,654 admissions…
Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Races to No. 1 at Korean Box Office
Hollywood racing drama “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, debuted atop the South Korean box office for the June 27–29 weekend, grossing $2.8 million from 347,422 admissions across 1,584 screens.…
Korean Thriller ‘Doubt’ Wins at Italian Global Series Festival
South Korean psychological thriller “Doubt,” written by Han Ah-Young, won the top international drama series prize at the inaugural edition of the Italian Global Series Festival on…
BBC Studios Asia, Studio JanChi Team for ’12 Seas’ Korean Food Series
BBC Studios Asia has set its first co-production with Studio JanChi, the Korean food content specialist behind “Korean Pork Belly Rhapsody” and “A Nation of Kimchi.” The partnership will…
Byron Mann on Breaking Into Korean Cinema With ‘Big Deal’ and Bridging East-West Storytelling: ‘The World Is Bigger Than Just America’
Byron Mann‘s debut in Korean cinema has proven that cross-cultural casting can pay off at the box office. The actor’s new film “Big Deal” opened at No. 3 in South Korea, landing just…
‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Review: High-Concept Toon Is as Catchy as the Korean Music Phenom That Inspired It
In K-pop, the fans come first, or so catchy South Korean music acts are constantly telling the legions of dedicated followers who have propelled them to international stardom. If it…
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The Atomic Bombs’ Forgotten Korean Victims
Tanaka Terumi was thirteen years old when the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on Nagasaki, in August, 1945. The blast knocked him unconscious. After he came to, he and his mother…
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Holds Top Spot as Korean Box Office Cools
DreamWorks’ “How to Train Your Dragon” retained its lead at the South Korean box office over the June 13–15 weekend, grossing $2.3 million from 318,960 admissions. The live-action remake…
‘K-Pops!’ Review: A Joyous, Music-Filled Film on Fatherhood That Lovingly Embraces Both Korean and Black Cultures
Bustling at a colorful intersection of music, family, and identity, Anderson .Paak’s filmmaking debut “K-Pops!” is an instantly likable affair. You don’t really have to know anything about…
South Korean stocks rise to enter bull market, bonds sink after presidential election outcome
South Korea’s equity benchmark climbed to enter a bull market, after Lee Jae-myung’s widely-expected win in the presidential election ended a months-long political leadership vacuum. The…
EXCLUSIVE: Korean Cycle Care Brand Rael Expands Retail Assortment at Walmart, Ulta Beauty and Walgreens
Rael is on a mission to redefine the intersection of beauty and wellness at retail. Thursday, the Korean cycle care brand is announcing its latest expansion across several retailers with…
Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook Lead Netflix’s Korean Drama ‘Notes From the Last Row’
Netflix has greenlit a new Korean series that promises to deliver psychological thrills with an A-list cast. “Notes From the Last Row,” starring Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-wook, will adapt…
Korean Chains Megabox and Lotte Cinema Sign Merger Agreement
JoongAng Group and retail behemoth Lotte Group have inked a blockbuster deal that promises to dramatically reshape South Korea‘s theatrical landscape. The media and retail giants signed a…
After ruling party primary, unified conservative bid for Korean presidency is signaled
Concluding its primary Saturday, South Korea's ruling People Power Party named its candidate for the country's upcoming presidential election - but it is far from clear if that winner will…
Netflix’s Tokyo Showcase Spotlights Korean Animation Push and Genre Diversification
Netflix‘s ambitious strategy for Korean content took center stage at the streamer’s ongoing APAC showcase in Tokyo, where executives and filmmakers offered an in-depth look at their…