Park and Sul boast fascinating chemistry as mentor and protege, but the series' credibility is strained Riding the wave of back-to-back hits such as popular Korean series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” and "Castaway Diva," Park Eun-bin solidifies her star power with a new Disney+ series that's driven less by plot and more by its compelling characters. In "Hyper Knife," Park delivers a vivid character unlike any other in her previous works. A stark departure from the warm-hearted attorney in "Extra

Recent tax controversies may involve celebrities' use of personal corporations to minimize taxes Yoo Yeon-seok, the star of hit K-dramas such as the "Hospital Playlist" series and "Reply 1994," has joined a list of celebrities facing hefty tax bills. Yoo was recently slapped with a tax bill of approximately 7 billion won ($4.8 million), reportedly the largest ever imposed on a South Korean celebrity. In response to mounting criticism and allegations of tax evasion, Yoo's agency, KingKong by Star

Kang Myung-joo's work includes 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' Actor Kang Myung-joo, known for her role in Netflix’s latest hit K-drama “When Life Gives You Tangerines," died Feb. 27 after a battle with cancer. She was 57. Her daughter, Park Se-young, announced the news on Instagram the following day. “My mother embarked on a long journey yesterday afternoon. I would appreciate it if you could remember the stage she loved and her shining moments,” she wrote. Kang played the mother of Yeong-bum, por

Late Kim Sae-ron's family considers suing Kim Soo-hyun as well The bereaved family of Kim Sae-ron Monday sued a YouTuber for spreading false rumors about Kim Sae-ron while she was alive. On Monday, attorney Bu Ji-seok of the law firm Buyou, representing Kim Sae-ron’s family, appeared at the Seoul Metropolitan Police to submit a complaint against YouTuber Lee Jin-ho for allegedly spreading false rumors about her. Bu was accompanied by Kwon Young-chan, head of the Korea Association for Suicide Pre

Amid surge of Korean medical dramas, 'Hyper Knife' promises unique viewing experience Disney+ crime and medical drama "Hyper Knife" is to feature "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" star Park Eun-bin as a psychopathic killer. "Hyper Knife" delves into the story that unfolds after genius doctor Se-ok (Park Eun-bin) reunites with her mentor, Deok-hee (Sul Kyung-gu). A complication in the story is that Se-ok has been working as a "shadow doctor" since her medical license was revoked, illegally performing

Korean Culture Alliance Thailand, a now-defunct event promoter that organized Kim Soo-hyun’s first fan meeting in Thailand in 2014, confirmed that the actor played badminton at the event venue, but denied that he forcefully demanded a court be set up. The actor visited Bangkok for “2014 Kim Soo Hyun Asia Tour 1st Memories in Thailand” held at Siam Paragon on March 30, 2014. “It is true that Kim played badminton then, but there was no coercive request by Kim to install a badminton court,” a forme

From film and television to the stage, Han Ji-eun is making her presence unmistakable this year. Over the past few months, the actress has tackled roles across a variety of mediums. Starting with the romantic comedy “Can We Get Married?” in October 2024, Han has since appeared in the action film “Hitman 2,” portrayed the devoted chaebol heiress Choi Go-eun in the tvN drama series “When the Stars Gossip” and the passionate teacher Lee Han-kyung in “Study Group.” On top of that, the 37-year-old ac

Gold Medalist releases official statement ahead of schedule, states Kim Soo-hyun is experiencing severe psychological distress Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, stated Friday in a press release that the actor began dating late actor Kim Sae-ron when she was an adult and was never personally involved in her financial matters. The agency's statement came in response to allegations surrounding Kim Soo-hyun made by far-right YouTube channel, HoverLab. In a video uploaded Monday, HoverLab claimed

Paik reported to police for allegedly violating country-of-origin labeling laws for his food products Paik Jong-won, often called the "Gordon Ramsay of Korea" for his fame as a star cook and food entrepreneur, has issued an official apology in response to a series of controversies. On Thursday, Paik released a statement on Theborn Korea's official website saying, "I sincerely apologize and feel a deep sense of responsibility for causing concern to many due to various issues related to Theborn Ko

Haenyeo, Korea's female divers, have inspired several hit K-dramas Netflix latest K-drama hit “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” starring IU and Park Bo-gum, puts a spotlight on the lives of the diving women of Jeju Island, haenyeo. Set in 1960s Jeju Island, the drama, which premiered on March 7, has quickly gained traction, ranking sixth in global TV show viewership on the platform as of Wednesday, according to ranking site FlixPatrol. It topped the charts in 13 countries, including South Korea

Amid claims from a far-right YouTube channel, K-drama star faces public scrutiny, putting advertisers and broadcasters under pressure The agency of Kim Soo-hyun, the star of numerous hit K-dramas such as "Queen of Tears" and "It's Okay to Not Be Okay," announced that it will issue an official statement regarding allegations that he was in a relationship with the late actor Kim Sae-ron since she was 15. Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, stated on Thursday, "To clarify the facts and address ba

For the first time ever, classics such as 'Succession' and 'Euphoria' to enter Korean streaming platform Coupang Play will be the exclusive provider of HBO and HBO Max’s original content in Korea, starting March 21. HBO and HBO Max are a television network and streaming service, respectively, and have produced celebrated content such as the Emmy-winning “Succession,” which delves into the lives of a mega-rich media conglomerate family; “Euphoria,” superstar Zendaya’s high school drama; and “Whit

Actor's agency says allegations of far-right channel HoverLab Inc. 'clearly false and baseless' "Queen of Tears" star Kim Soo-hyun has denied allegations linking him romantically to the late actress Kim Sae-ron. The controversy deepened recently with the emergence of what a YouTube channel claims was a message showing the actress begging for more time to settle a debt. The channel suggested more accusations would follow. Kim's agency Gold Medalist stood by its denial of all allegations on Wednes

IU, Park Bo-gum explore parental devotion, romance in hit series Transcending cultural boundaries, "When Life Gives You Tangerines" is perhaps the most Korean yet universally relatable series — portraying the lives and loves of characters from the 1960s to contemporary times in Korea in a way that stirs both laughter and tears in viewers. The 16-part Netflix original series follows the lives of Ae-sun (played by Lee Ji-eun, or also known as singer IU) and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum), spanning decades

Despite declining ratings, producer says 'Seasons' may be last stronghold of music programs Hallyu powerhouse Park Bo-gum is set to host the seventh season of "The Seasons," KBS’ long-running late-night music talk show. "The Seasons" is KBS’ signature Friday night music show series, featuring interviews with musicians as well as live performances. The seventh installment of the series is to be known as "Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile," following previous seasons hosted by Jay Park, Choi Jung-hoon of Ja