K-drama: News

16 Dec 2024

Squid Game

'Squid Game 2' gets desi touch; Hanumankind drops exclusive track

To celebrate the highly-anticipated release of Squid Game Season 2, Netflix India has dropped an electrifying anthem titled The Game Don't Stop.

08 Dec 2024

Parliament

South Korean celebrities back impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol

Amid the ongoing political unrest, South Korean celebrities have openly supported the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol.

03 Dec 2024

South Korea

K-drama actor Park Min-jae (32) dies of cardiac arrest

South Korean actor Park Min-jae, who starred in popular K-dramas like Numbers, has passed away. He was 32.

02 Dec 2024

Netflix

Why hit K-drama 'When Phone Rings' makers are courting controversy

The production team of the popular Netflix K-drama, When the Phone Rings, has formally apologized after facing backlash over a controversial scene in its premiere episode.

26 Nov 2024

Hwang Dong-hyuk

'Squid Game' star Jung Ho-yeon ends 9-year relationship

Globally known for her role in Netflix's Squid Game, Jung Ho-yeon (30) has broken up with actor Lee Dong-hwi (39) after nine years of dating. Their respective agencies confirmed the news on Tuesday.

26 Nov 2024

BLACKPINK

Jennie's album coming in 2025; what's in store for BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK members Jennie Kim, Lalisa Manobal (Lisa), and Roseanne Park (Rosé) have been busy with their solo music careers all of 2024.

12 Nov 2024

Seoul

South 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

Cancer

How 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

Cancer

Tragic '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 Korea

Seoul 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 Case

South 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

Netflix

Watch: '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 Korea

Korean 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!

Human 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

Netflix

Dior 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

Anime

After 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

Relationships

Dating 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 Korea

Actor 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

Netflix

Netflix'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 Korea

Shin 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 Korea

Red 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

Entertainment

Netflix 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 Korea

K-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 Korea

Record-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

Netflix

Netflix'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

Netflix

K-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-Pop

Hyeri 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

Netflix

Bae 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 Korea

K-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 Korea

Countdown 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 Korea

Son 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

Entertainment

Oh 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.