Aug 11, 2018

Korean adaptation of ‘Luther’ to go on small screen in winter

MBC will present a remake of the BBC drama “Luther” this winter. For the Korean adaptation of the drama, actor Shin Ha-kyun will play the main lead character. David Belshaw, an international scripted producer at BBC Studios, recently visited Korea and met with the production team.  David Belshaw (left) and Shin Ha-kyun (MBC)“‘Luther’ is a great drama with a tight plot and interesting characters,” Belshaw said, showing his anticipation for the Korean remake. “Korean viewers will experience an int

Aug 11, 2018

CL body-shamed, Ailee tears up on diet, revealing harsh side of K-pop

Agencies and media set strict beauty standard for K-pop singers: expert

Aug 10, 2018

‘Lovely Horribly’ PD sits out press conference after controversy

The producer of the upcoming drama “Lovely Horribly” absented herself from the drama’s press conference in the aftermath of controversy surrounding her previous remarks on the 2014 Sewol ferry accident. The drama’s chief producer Bae Kyung-soo, who attended the event, said that producer Kang Min-kyung had decided not to participate in the event after receiving harsh criticism from the public.  (KBS)“We agree that a producer not attending a drama’s press conference is a rarity. We suggested that

Aug 10, 2018

[Video] Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin talk about remote-acting in ‘The Negotiation’

With over a decade of acting experience under their belt, it’s almost surprising that Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, veteran actors of the same age, met for the first time while making upcoming crime flick “The Negotiation.” (Shot and edited by Park Ju-young / The Korea Herald)And it’s striking that the actor and the actress, who have respectively been imprinted in people’s minds as a fraudster in “The Swindlers” and a romance queen in “Something in the Rain,” transformed into a psychopathic villain a

Aug 9, 2018

Kim Ki-duk, Cho Jae-hyun refute ‘PD’s Notepad’ report

Filmmaker Kim Ki-duk and actor Cho Jae-hyun have refuted additional allegations made by MBC’s investigative news show “PD’s Notepad.”After revealing allegations of sexual harassment and assault regarding the two in March, the show aired a follow-up story Tuesday. On Wednesday, Kim and Cho, refuted the claims.  Kim Ki-duk (left) and Cho Jae-hyun celebrate winning the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice International Film Festival for “Pieta” on Sept. 13, 2012. (Yonhap)Kim said through his attorney tha

Aug 9, 2018

Memorable finger hearts by BTS, Black Pink and 6 top stars

“Finger hearts” have become one of South Korea’s biggest cultural exports of late, with celebrities using the gesture as a go-to pose during photo opportunities in Korea and abroad. It usually involves crisscrossing your thumb and index finger to create the shape of a heart. While cynics might think the gesture has been overdone, the growing number of Instagram posts with finger hearts shows it is here to stay for a while.Here are some of the most memorable finger hearts done by celebrities.1. B

Aug 8, 2018

Seoul International Drama Awards looks for future of drama industry

Korean dramas “Mother” and “Fight for My Way” are among finalists competing for this year’s Seoul International Drama Awards. The organizing committee of the annual awards announced 28 television dramas from around the world had made it to its list of finalists during a press conference at Korea Press Center in central Seoul on Tuesday. Members of the organizing committee of the Seoul International Drama Awards 2018 speak at a press conference at Korea Press Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul on Tuesday

Aug 8, 2018

Tevision network censors student’s feminism-related remarks

State broadcaster KBS blurred remarks related to feminism written by a high school student on a show, saying the action was taken to abide by the principles of a public broadcaster. “The Golden Bell Challenge” is a weekly quiz show that features a group of high school students who hold up whiteboards with answers on them in front of the camera. The participating students often decorate the remaining empty space of the whiteboards with various phrases alluding to their aspirations or love for the

Aug 6, 2018

Han Hyo-ju supports TV drama version of ‘Beauty Inside’

The movie “Beauty Inside” is set be adapted into a TV drama on JTBC. The TV drama centers on a unique romance in which a woman whose face changes on a regular basis interacts with a man. The protagonists for the TV drama edition are Seo Hyun-jin and Lee Min-gi. (BH Entertainment)In the film version, it is the man’s face that gets changed. Han Hyo-ju was the female protagonist in the movie. “Since I have a special affection for ‘Beauty Inside,’ I’m looking forward to seeing the film made into a d

Aug 4, 2018

Mystery unveiled over child actor’s face in ‘My ID is Gangnam Beauty’

TV drama “My ID is Gangnam Beauty” garnered much praise for its cryptic portrayal of the main character’s childhood after its first episode aired on July 27.The drama revolves around a character named Kang Mi-rae, who undergoes plastic surgery following hateful comments about her appearance dating back to her childhood. Starring actress Lim Soo-hyang, the series follows Kang’s university life as a transformed “beauty.”  (JTBC)In the first two episodes, the bulk of the story was about Kang’s scho

Jul 31, 2018

‘Boyfriend,’ starring Park Bo-gum and Song Hye-kyo, to air in November

Much-anticipated TV series “Boyfriend,” starring Par Bo-gum and Song Hye-kyo, is to air on tvN in November.The new drama series, which will air every Wednesday and Thursday, garnered attention when reports revealed Song would mark her return to the small screen after marrying actor Song Joong-ki in October. “Boyfriend” is the first series to feature Song since megahit series “Descendants of the Sun” in 2016, while it will also be Park’s first TV gig since “Love in the Moonlight,” a series he sta

Jul 29, 2018

Actor Ji Sung attends press conference for new TV series 'Familiar Wife'

Actor Ji Sung said during a recent promotional press conference for his new TV series that he would have been a baseball player if he hadn't been an actor. Actor Ji Sung poses with the cast of the tvN series "Familiar Wife," at a media event held in Seoul on Wednesday. (tvN)"If I hadn't been an actor, I would have been playing baseball," he said during the event held at Time Square in Yeongdeungpo in southwest Seoul on July 25. "I still enjoy watching baseball games and want to play baseball in

Jul 28, 2018

Songs to return to small screen

(Yonhap)Following a break of about two years, newlywed couple Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki will each star in their own TV dramas, in their respective returns to the small screen. Song Joong-ki confirmed Thursday his upcoming production will be a tvN period-fantasy drama tentatively titled “Asadal Chronicles.” He will star as a character with a tragic fate who tries to revolt against the fabled kingdom of Asadal. From left: Song Joong-Ki (Blossom Entertainment), Jang Dong-gun (D Entertainment C

Jul 27, 2018

‘My ID is Gangnam Beauty’ to be more than just lovey-dovey campus romance

JTBC’s upcoming drama “My ID is Gangnam Beauty” promises to be more than just a sweet campus romance tale.The Friday-Saturday drama, an adaptation of a well-known web comic of the same name, centers on a character named Kang Mi-rae, who grew up listening to hateful comments about her appearance.  Actress Lim Soo-hyang poses for photos before a press event at Times Square mall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. (JTBC) Stressed out by her appearance, the character undergoes extensive plastic surgery. But