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(JTBC)A source from JTBC said they were attracted to the series’ story and strong female protagonist. “We will produce a good remake that reflects today’s society for our Korean audience,” the source stated.“Younger,” which aired its first episode in 2015, ran for five seasons on TV Land and i Dec 10, 2018 3 South Korean shows to watch on Netflix in December ‘SKY Castle,’ ‘Memories of the Alhambra’ and ‘Clean with Passion for Now’ mark one of the best months for Korean TV on Netflix this year Dec 10, 2018 Korea-born character Pucca reimagined as 3D animation Pucca, one of the most beloved animated characters to have come out of Korea, is getting her own TV show here for the first time in 10 years.CJ ENM announced it will air the 3D animation show “Pucca” on a local cable channel and its affiliate Tooniverse, starting Dec. 19. The entertainment giant inked a deal in May with VOOZ, the company that created the character in 2000. Pucca refers to both the Asian animated character and the media franchise surrounding it. The poster for “Pucca” (CJ ENM)CJ Dec 10, 2018 10 years on, music audition shows still thriving on TV While new attempts are welcomed, run-of-the-mill shows are avoided by viewers Dec 1, 2018 5 Best new South Korean shows to watch this winter From ‘Encounter’ to ‘Less Than Evil,’ this winter is a blessed season for TV fans Nov 30, 2018 Korean superhero drama based on Stan Lee’s ideas to be made Marvel comics creator Stan Lee’s ideas will soon get the K-drama treatment.“The B-TEAM” (working title) will be based on the late creator’s work. The original content centers on B-rated superheroes fighting against a mad scientist who created them. (POW! Entertainment)Korean screenwriter Kang Eun-kyung, best-known for the hit drama series “King of Baking, Kim Takgu,” and her creative group Plot Line will write the script for the upcoming superhero drama series. POW! Entertainment, an American m Nov 30, 2018 ‘Less Than Evil’: A Korean adaptation of ‘Luther’ with a twist If John Luther is a bear, Woo Tae-seok is a wolf, actor Shin Ha-kyun says Nov 29, 2018 Debate heats up as more celebrities hit by parents’ debt scandal Korea’s entertainment industry shaken upside down by a series of debt allegations Nov 29, 2018 ‘Memories of the Alhambra’ promises sword-wielding Hyun Bin, AR game, Spanish scenery tvN’s new show seeks to pave the way for bold ideas Nov 22, 2018 [Video] ‘Encounter’ marks Song Hye-kyo’s return to TV drama Actress Song Hye-kyo is returning to the small screen with the new romance series “Encounter,” ending a hiatus following her high-profile marriage to Song Joong-ki in 2017.She will star opposite actor Park Bo-gum as his love interest. Park has also been away from TV for nearly two years, since “Love in the Moonlight.” Song plays Cha Soo-hyun, the daughter of a prominent politician and a celebrity in her own right as the ex-wife of a conglomerate heir, widely known as a chaebol in Korea. Cha take Nov 21, 2018 Kim Sun-a discusses ‘fun’ thriller ‘Children of Nobody’ Actress Kim Sun-a will play a counselor who works with children in MBC’s upcoming thriller “Children of Nobody.”Kim, who has a number of hit TV series under her belt, including “My Lovely Sam Soon,” will play Cha Woo-kyung on the Wednesday-Thursday show, which starts airing this week. Cha unravels a mystery surrounding a child, and she finds clues in poems.Speaking to the press during a showcase event on Tuesday, the actress said she had taken on the role because the original book was fun to rea Nov 21, 2018 [Trending] Announcer Jo Su-ae to marry Doosan Group’s Park Seo-won The upcoming wedding of former JTBC announcer Jo Su-ae and Doosan Group’s Park Seo-won is causing a stir on social media platforms and a search engine’s trending bars.According to local media reports, the couple will tie the knot at a hotel in Seoul on Dec. 18. Maeil Business Newspaper reported that Jo had quit her job. JTBC confirmed that Jo left the company, but declined to confirm reports about the marriage, citing privacy. The couple have yet to confirm news of their wedding. Jo Su-ae and Pa Nov 20, 2018 [Trending] Hong Jin-young’s sister exudes joyful energy on TV Korean trot singer Hong Jin-young appeared on a TV show with her sister, Hong Sun-young, Sunday night, and the sibling soon captivated Korean viewers with her joyful energy. The singer had talked about her sister several times on TV, but it was the first time for the older sister to actually show up herself. Hong Sun-young (SBS)The two revealed their daily life via SBS reality show “My Little Old Boy,” featuring a pork belly meokbang, or eating broadcast, as well as mini-concerts. The Hong sist Nov 16, 2018 [Herald Interview] How Blair Williams ended up hosting family on South Korean TV Australian TV personality talks about rooftop parties, TV show and diversity MORE 15 / 7090
