K-drama: News
03 Dec 2024
South KoreaK-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
NetflixWhy 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
BLACKPINKJennie'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
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.
