K-drama: News
12 Nov 2024
SeoulSouth Korean actor Song Jae-rim found dead at 39
South Korean actor Song Jae-rim, who most recently starred in the K-drama Queen Woo, was found dead at his Seoul apartment on Tuesday. He was 39.
30 Sep 2024
Celebrity'The Glory' actor Park Jia (52) dies after cerebral infarction
Renowned South Korean actor Park Jia, who starred in the Netflix series The Glory, has sadly passed away at 52.
20 Sep 2024
Netflix'Queen of Tears' becomes most-watched K-drama on Netflix so far!
Since its premiere in March, Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won's romantic drama series, Queen of Tears, has taken over the world!
18 Sep 2024
CancerHow Woo-bin went from '6-months to live' to being cancer-free
South Korean actor Kim Woo-bin recently shared his experience battling nasopharyngeal cancer, a rare form of the disease. He was diagnosed in 2017 and has since made a full recovery.
09 Sep 2024
CancerTragic 'Love Next Door' plot twist leaves fans upset
The popular ongoing K-drama Love Next Door, which premiered on August 17, 2024, has been met with significant viewer backlash following an unexpected plot twist in its eighth episode.
25 Jul 2024
South KoreaSeoul court orders Ji Soo's former label to pay $1M
The 31st civil division of the Seoul Central District Court has ruled that KeyEast, South Korean actor Ji Soo's former management label, must pay approximately $1M (1,421,470,000 KRW) in damages.
24 Jul 2024
Drugs CaseSouth Korean actor Yoo Ah-in faces potential 4-year prison sentence
South Korean actor Uhm Hong-sik, known professionally as Yoo Ah-in, is potentially facing a four-year prison sentence and fines for drug-related charges.
22 Jul 2024
NetflixWatch: 'Love Next Door' teaser reveals childhood connection between leads
The upcoming romantic comedy K-drama, Love Next Door has unveiled a teaser that provides a sneak peek into the evolving relationship between its main characters, Bae Seok-ryu (Jung So-min) and Choi Seung-hyo (Jung Hae-in).
16 Jul 2024
South KoreaKorean actor puts career on hold, donates kidney to father
South Korean actor Nam Yoon-su has made a life-saving donation to his father, according to a report by SPOTV News published on Tuesday.
16 Jul 2024
Netflix'K-drama of the year' 'Lovely Runner' sets Netflix premiere date!
Fans of the hit K-drama Lovely Runner rejoice!
15 Jul 2024
Human Rights CommissionHuman Rights inquiry launched following Byeon Woo-seok's airport security incident
The security team for South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok (star of Lovely Runner), is facing criticism for their handling of fans at Incheon International Airport on Friday.
14 Jul 2024
Disney+Meet the all-star lineup of Kim Soo-hyun's K-drama 'Knock Off'
Kim Soo-Hyun, the South Korean actor riding high on the success of his recent Netflix blockbuster Queen Of Tears, is set to lead the cast of his next project, Knock Off.
08 Jul 2024
Pregnancy'Vincenzo' actor Song Joong-ki to become a father again!
Renowned South Korean actor Song Joong-ki and his wife, British actor Katy Louise Saunders, are expecting their second child.
07 Jul 2024
NetflixDior announces Kim Ji-won as ambassador, deletes post moments later!
In a surprising turn of events, French luxury brand Dior briefly announced K-drama star Kim Ji-won as their newest "House Ambassador" on social media.
07 Jul 2024
AnimeAfter K-drama pick-up, 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' anime adaptation announced
The popular manhwa (Korean web novel) series, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, is set to receive an anime adaptation.
02 Jul 2024
RelationshipsDating rumors surround 'Queen of Tears' co-stars, agencies comment
Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, stars of the popular drama Queen of Tears, have recently been embroiled in dating rumors sparked by similar social media posts.
02 Jul 2024
Upcoming Movies'Oldboy' reunion? Yoo Yeon-seok eyes role in Park Chan-wook's next
South Korean actor Yoo Yeon-seok may potentially take on a role in director Park Chan-wook's forthcoming film.
16 Jun 2024
South KoreaActor Lee Seung-gi sparks controversy with statement on father-in-law's scandal
The South Korean Supreme Court has overturned a "not-guilty verdict" in a stock price manipulation case involving actor-singer Lee Seung Gi's father-in-law.
13 Jun 2024
NetflixNetflix's 'Sweet Home' S03 locks release date: What to expect
Netflix's highly acclaimed K-drama, Sweet Home, is set to return with its third season.
11 Jun 2024
South KoreaShin Hye-sun, Lee Jin-wook's romance drama to premiere in 2024
The forthcoming K-drama, To My Haeri, has announced its broadcast schedule.
07 Jun 2024
South KoreaRed Velvet's Joy in talks for new drama role
Red Velvet's Joy is reportedly in negotiations to join the cast of the upcoming K-drama The Year We Turned 29, as per media reports on Friday.
05 Jun 2024
Web Series'Dear X' K-drama: Kim Young-dae, Kim Yoo-jung in talks
Renowned actor Kim Young-dae is reportedly considering a lead role in the upcoming K-drama Dear X, according to a statement from his agency Outer Universe.
05 Jun 2024
South Korea'Lovely Runner' OST album breaks pre-order record in Korea
The original soundtrack (OST) album for the popular K-drama Lovely Runner has set a new record in South Korea by achieving the highest number of pre-orders for any Korean OST album.
04 Jun 2024
Thailand'Lovely Runner' team prepares for reward vacation in Phuket
Following the tremendous success of the K-drama Lovely Runner, the cast and crew are gearing up for a reward vacation to Phuket, Thailand.
04 Jun 2024
EntertainmentNetflix admits subtitle blunder in Ryu Jun-yeol-led 'The 8 Show'
Netflix, the global streaming giant, has recognized a subtitle error in its original K-drama series The 8 Show.
29 May 2024
South KoreaK-drama: 'Lovely Runner' finale smashes record with highest viewership ever!
Love reached its climax as the final episode of tvN's hit K-drama Lovely Runner aired on Tuesday.
28 May 2024
South KoreaRecord-breaking ratings for K-drama 'Lovely Runner' as finale nears
The popular tvN drama Lovely Runner has reached its highest viewership ratings yet, just before its series finale set for Tuesday (May 28).
27 May 2024
NetflixNetflix's 'Atypical Family' ratings soar to new-high amid plot twists
Netflix's romantic comedy, Atypical Family, has experienced a resurgence in ratings as the second half of the season unfolds.
26 May 2024
NetflixK-drama: Crime thriller 'Connection' outperforms Netflix's 'The Atypical Family'
Netflix's popular series, The Atypical Family, is witnessing a slump in ratings as the new South Korean crime thriller, Connection, takes the lead.
24 May 2024
K-PopHyeri signs exclusive contract with Sublime Artist Agency
Sublime Artist Agency announced on Friday that Hyeri, a member of the popular K-pop group Girl's Day, has officially signed an exclusive contract with them.
23 May 2024
OTT releases'Lovely Runner' reigns supreme on Viki for six weeks straight
The popular drama series Lovely Runner, featuring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, has been leading the global viewership charts on Rakuten Viki, a prominent OTT platform on which the K-drama has been airing.
23 May 2024
NetflixBae Suzy in talks for role in upcoming romance film
Reports on Thursday indicated that K-pop idol-turned-actor Bae Suzy (or simply Suzy) is being considered for a role in the forthcoming romance film 7:00pm Luncheon for the Broken Hearted.
22 May 2024
South Korea'Lovely Runner' Episode 16 script moved Byeon Woo-seok to tears
Byeon Woo-seok, captivating audiences with his role as Ryu Sun-jae in the ongoing K-drama Lovely Runner, is set to make a special guest appearance on the show You Quiz on the Block.
22 May 2024
South KoreaK-drama: Viewership surges for 'Lovely Runner'; 'Crash' hits record high
South Korean shows Lovely Runner and Crash have achieved record-breaking viewership ratings, according to Nielsen Korea.
22 May 2024
South KoreaCountdown to 'Lovely Runner' finale: Is happy ending in store
Since its April premiere, the K-drama series Lovely Runner—featuring Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-seok—has dominated ratings.
21 May 2024
South KoreaSon Ye-jin named 'Actor in Focus' at Bucheon Film Festival
The Bucheon International Fantastic Festival (BIFAN) has announced that South Korean actor Son Ye-jin will be the subject of this year's Actor Retrospective.
21 May 2024
South Korea'Lovely Runner' star Kim Hye-yoon to appear on 'Whenever Possible'
Kim Hye-yoon, the leading actor in the K-drama Lovely Runner, is set to make a guest appearance on the SBS variety show Whenever Possible.
21 May 2024
EntertainmentOh Na-ra confirmed for new K-drama 'I Trust You'
Actor Oh Na-ra has been confirmed to join the cast of the upcoming school K-drama I Trust You, as announced by her agency, Management AM9.
21 May 2024
Disney+'Seoul Busters' unveils cast and premiere details
Disney+ announced the broadcast plans for its upcoming comedy crime series, Seoul Busters, on Tuesday.
21 May 2024
South Korea'Lovely Runner's Lee Cheol-woo denies ties to Burning Sun scandal
Lee Cheol-woo, the actor currently starring in the ongoing K-drama Lovely Runner, has publicly denied any involvement in the notorious Burning Sun scandal.
21 May 2024
South KoreaK-drama ratings: 'Lovely Runner' holds top-spot, 'Crash' hits record high
The Monday-Tuesday drama ratings war is intensifying with tvN's Lovely Runner holding its lead and ENA's Crash reaching its highest ratings to date.
20 May 2024
NetflixKim Woo-bin, Bae Suzy reunite for Netflix supernatural rom-com K-drama
South Korean superstars Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy are reuniting for a new Netflix project, tentatively titled All the Love You Wish For.
19 May 2024
NetflixK-drama: 'Atypical Family' dominates ratings, storms into Netflix's Top 10
The latest K-drama ratings report indicates a shift in viewership trends, with new shows gaining traction.
16 May 2024
South KoreaJo Bo-ah considering starring opposite Kim Soo-hyun in 'Knock Off'
South Korean actor Jo Bo-ah is reportedly considering a lead role in the upcoming black comedy-drama series, Knock Off.
15 May 2024
South KoreaYoo Ah-in drug trial: Actor was depressed, suicidal, testifies psychiatrist
South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in, known for his performances in productions such as Burning, Six Flying Dragons, and Hellbound, is currently under investigation over allegations of illegal narcotics use.
14 May 2024
EntertainmentCha Hak-yeon in talks for 'Labor Attorney Noh Moo Jin'
Cha Hak-yeon, popularly known by his stage name N, is reportedly considering a role in the upcoming K-drama Labor Attorney Noh Moo Jin.
14 May 2024
South KoreaLee Sun-bin, Kang Tae-oh confirmed for 'Potato Research Institute'
South Korean actors Lee Sun-bin and Kang Tae-oh have been officially confirmed as the leads in the upcoming romantic comedy K-drama Potato Research Institute.
13 May 2024
South Korea'The Outlaws': First Korean film series to hit 40M moviegoers
The Outlaws, a popular Korean film series featuring Ma Dong-seok, has set a new record by becoming the first Korean film series to surpass 40M viewers.
12 May 2024
South KoreaK-drama 'Midnight Romance in Hagwon' claims top spot in ratings
tvN's latest K-drama, The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, made a strong debut on Saturday.
12 May 2024
South Korea'Dare to Love Me' new poster in sync with webtoon
KBS 2TV's forthcoming romantic comedy K-drama, Dare to Love Me, has unveiled a special poster in anticipation of its premiere on Monday (May 13).
08 May 2024
South KoreaHyeri leaves Creative ING; was ex-beau Ryu Jun-yeol the reason
Lee Hyeri, the 30-year-old actor known for her role in the K-drama Reply 1988, has officially ended her professional relationship with talent management firm Creative ING.
08 May 2024
South Korea'She's Different Day and Night': Rom-com K-drama gets first stills
JTBC has released the first stills from its upcoming romantic comedy-drama, She's Different Day and Night.
08 May 2024
South KoreaYoo Yeon-seok-Chae Soo-bin to lead 'The Number You Have Dialed'
A captivating new K-drama featuring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin is coming your way!
05 May 2024
NetflixAlliances and betrayals galore: All about Netflix's 'The 8 Show'
Netflix has released the main poster and trailer for its upcoming original series, The 8 Show, set to premiere on May 17.
01 May 2024
NetflixNetflix greenlights S02 of hit K-drama 'Bloodhounds': What to expect
Netflix has officially announced the renewal of its popular K-drama series, Bloodhounds, for a second season.
30 Apr 2024
EntertainmentStar-studded cast revealed for JTBC's new rom-com drama
JTBC has officially unveiled the lead cast for its upcoming romantic comedy-drama, She's Different Day and Night.
30 Apr 2024
NetflixTaeyeon joins the cast of Netflix's 'Zombie Bus 2'
K-pop sensation Taeyeon has officially joined the cast of Netflix's highly-anticipated original series Zombie Bus 2.
29 Apr 2024
NetflixMemorable moments: Kim Ji-won discusses her 'Queen of Tears' character
Kim Ji-won, the star of the groundbreaking K-drama Queen of Tears, recently shared her experiences portraying the character Hong Hae-in.
29 Apr 2024
Netflix'Queen of Tears' finale achieves highest viewership ratings for tvN
The final episode of tvN drama, Queen of Tears, has scripted history by achieving the highest viewership ratings ever for the South Korean network.
28 Apr 2024
South Korea'Queen of Tears' sets new record with highest Saturday viewership
Popular ongoing K-drama Queen of Tears has achieved a new milestone by setting its highest Saturday viewership record just before the series finale on Sunday (April 28).
25 Apr 2024
South KoreaGong Yoo, Song Hye-kyo in talks for new drama
South Korean acting heavyweights Gong Yoo and Song Hye-kyo are reportedly in talks for a new drama.
24 Apr 2024
South KoreaK-drama: 'The Fiery Priest' Season 2 confirmed with original cast
Fans of the popular K-drama The Fiery Priest can rejoice as the eagerly anticipated second season is on the way!
23 Apr 2024
South KoreaSouth Korean actor Lee Joo-bin to star in 'Guardians'
South Korean actor Lee Joo-bin, acclaimed for her performance in the ongoing blockbuster show Queen of Tears, is set to lead the cast of a new crime K-drama called Guardians.
23 Apr 2024
K-PopApink's Yoon Bomi and producer Rado confirm their relationship
Yoon Bomi, a member of the popular K-pop group Apink, and Rado, a renowned producer from Black Eyed Pilseung, have officially confirmed their romantic relationship.
21 Apr 2024
South KoreaUnbeatable! 'Queen of Tears' holds top spot for seventh week
The K-drama Queen of Tears, starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, has maintained its stronghold on weekly ratings for the seventh consecutive week.
16 Apr 2024
EntertainmentOh Yun-soo joins Han Suk-kyu in K-drama; reunion after 31yrs
Actor Oh Yun-soo is set to reunite with colleague Han Suk-kyu in the forthcoming MBC drama Such a Close Traitor, marking their first collaboration in 31 years.
15 Apr 2024
Celebrity'Queen of Tears' surpasses 'Goblin' in tvN viewership ratings
The romantic K-drama Queen of Tears, starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won has achieved a significant milestone.
14 Apr 2024
NetflixK-drama: 'Queen of Tears' hits ratings high; Netflix position slips
The ongoing K-drama Queen of Tears—starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won—has reached a new high in its Saturday viewership.
06 Apr 2024
South Korea'I feel good': Hyeri speaks after ex-beau Ryu Jun-yeol's breakup
Renowned K-drama actor Lee Hyeri has finally broken her silence on the highly publicized breakup of fellow actors Han So-hee and Ryu Jun-yeol.
04 Apr 2024
CelebrityJeon Jong-seo's agency refutes school bullying allegations; announces legal action
Renowned actor Jeon Jong-seo, known for her role in Wedding Impossible, is currently embroiled in school bullying allegations.
02 Apr 2024
Disney+Disney+ announces premiere date for political K-drama 'Uncle Samsik'
Disney+ has revealed the premiere date for its forthcoming political K-drama, Uncle Samsik.
02 Apr 2024
CelebrityLee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin considering Park Chan-wook's upcoming thriller
Renowned South Korean actors Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin are reportedly considering roles in an upcoming thriller, reported Korean media on Tuesday.
01 Apr 2024
CelebritySong Kang bids farewell before military enlistment; pens heartfelt letter
South Korean actor Song Kang, known for his role in Beautiful Vampire, has written a heartfelt handwritten letter to his fans ahead of his military enlistment.
30 Mar 2024
South KoreaHan So-hee and Ryu Jun-yeol confirm breakup following brief relationship
The dating drama has finally come to an end!
29 Mar 2024
CelebrityHan So-hee apologizes for social-media drama involving Hyeri, Ryu Jun-yeol
South Korean actor Han So-hee recently found herself embroiled in a social media controversy.
27 Mar 2024
South KoreaLate 'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun's father dies amid legal battle
The father of the late South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun has passed away, leaving family and friends in deep sorrow. No cause of death was provided.
25 Mar 2024
Relationships'Crash Course in Romance's Lee Chae-min, Ryu Da-in are dating!
Lee Chae-min and Ryu Da-in, stars of the smash-hit 2023 K-drama Crash Course in Romance, are confirmed to be dating.
24 Mar 2024
South KoreaKim Soo-hyun, Kim Sae-ron's dating rumors dismissed by his agency
Rumors of a budding romance between Queen of Tears star Kim Soo-hyun and Secret Healer actor Kim Sae-ron were recently ignited after a private moment between them surfaced on social media.
