"Running Man," "SNL Korea" star Ji Ye-eun is set to marry dancer and choreographer Vata in December after roughly a year of dating. An official from Ji's agency, CP Entertainment, confirmed the news to The Korea Herald on Wednesday. “The two have promised to spend their lives together, based on their deep faith in each other,” the agency said. “We ask for your warm congratulations and support as they prepare to embark on a new chapter together.” Ji graduated from Korea National University of Art

Expectations — and comparisons to a spate of South Korean historical blockbusters tackling the nation's most volatile political eras — hung heavy over the press conference for Season 2 of "Made in Korea," a project trade media dubbed "one of the most expensive K-drama productions in history." Launched in late 2025, the show paired two of the industry’s most bankable stars, Hyun Bin ("Crash Landing on You") and Jung Woo-sung ("12.12: The Day"), in a narrative of systemic power and greed set again

Ahn Ha-young will not return for follow-up seasons of “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,” following recent controversy surrounding her great-grandfather’s activities during Japan’s colonial rule of Korea, Netflix confirmed Tuesday. The actor had reportedly recently expressed her wish to step away from the franchise. “Out of respect for the actor’s position, Ahn Ha-young will not be appearing in the follow-up to ‘The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,’” a Netflix spokesperson told The Korea Herald on Tu

Netflix may have found an unexpected new role in the global gaming ecosystem: a launchpad for blockbuster game reveals. On Friday, Netflix uploaded a roughly 26-minute video titled “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look,” featuring gameplay footage captured on PlayStation 5. The footage showcases the fictional Vice City, the setting for the upcoming game, as protagonists Jason and Lucia traverse various scenarios. Grand Theft Auto VI is the long-awaited follow-up to Grand Theft Auto V. Released

Kim Moo-yul, one of the most charismatic screen presences of the first half of 2026 with his signature brand of justice in Netflix's megahit "Teach You a Lesson," is returning to the small screen. The streamer recently confirmed that Kim will star alongside veteran actress Lee Jung-eun in the upcoming revenge thriller "The Shooter" (working title). The series centers on Jeong Suk-ja (Lee), a woman in her 70s who runs a restaurant and raised her grandson on her own. When her grandson is mysteriou

Actress Ahn Ha-young, who has recently faced controversy over allegations surrounding her great-grandfather’s activities during Japan’s colonial rule of Korea, is reportedly set to remain part of Netflix’s “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” in its upcoming seasons. According to local entertainment outlet Osen, Netflix is reportedly preparing both a second and third season of the hit medical series, with Ahn expected to reprise her role Ahn starred in the first season as Cheon Jang-mi, a fifth-yea

Actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to make his first official public appearance in South Korea in roughly a year and a half. Kim will attend the 2026 The Fact Music Awards as a presenter at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on Sept. 19. The The Fact Music Awards is an offline music awards ceremony hosted by The Fact, a Korean media outlet. Following editions in Osaka, Japan, in 2024 and Macau in 2025, the ceremony is taking place in Korea this year. Kim has already begun making limited public appearances overseas

Few actors have left as distinct a mark on South Korea’s 2026 box office as Koo Kyo-hwan. The actor has been on a back-to-back hot streak over the first half of the year, kicking things off with the romantic hit "Once We Were Us" (2.5 million viewers) shortly before following up with auteur Yeon Sang-ho’s blockbuster zombie thriller "Colony" (5 million viewers). Now, just four months after his last outing, Koo is making another big-screen return with "Reawaken Man: The Red." Based on the beloved

The reality series “I Live Alone,” which portrays the everyday lives of single celebrities, is facing questions over whether a Kazakhstan trip presented as an impromptu decision by TV personality Jeon Hyun-moo was actually arranged in advance with support from authorities in the country. Jeon’s trip to Almaty was featured in two episodes of the MBC program, beginning Aug. 14. In the episodes, Jeon decides at Incheon Airport to fly to Almaty on a whim. After arriving, he rents a car and drives ar

"Extraordinary Attorney Woo," the Korean drama series that became a breakout hit in 2022, is getting a Japanese remake. According to a post on Netflix Japan's official X account, "Extraordinary Attorney Minami" will follow Minami Minamida, a rookie lawyer with autism spectrum disorder, as she navigates her new career in a heartwarming courtroom drama. The series will premiere on Japan's Fuji TV and stream on Netflix on Oct. 19. Mana Ashida will star as Minamida, marking another major role for th

Song Kang is back. Following his star turns in “Sweet Home” and “My Demon” and time away for his mandatory military service, Song is making his long-awaited return to the small screen to anchor tvN’s upcoming classical music drama "Four Hands, Two Sonatas." Marking his first acting endeavor in two years, the piano-driven youth drama sees the actor step back behind the keyboard — following his memorable, buzz-generating cameo in the military action feature “Escape,” where he portrayed a classical

Korean fantasy is emerging as a notable trend among the country’s biggest upcoming video game releases, marking a shift from the Western-inspired worlds that have long dominated the market. One of the most anticipated titles is Nexon’s Woochi the Wayfarer, a AAA single-player action-adventure game inspired by the classic Korean novel "Jeon Woo-chi-jeon." In the games industry, “AAA” generally refers to major, big-budget titles, although there is no formal definition or standardized benchmark. Su

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok is heading to his third Asian Games as South Korea makes its biggest push yet for esports medals, sending a record 44-member delegation to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games. Faker, 29, remains one of the most recognizable figures in competitive gaming and will help lead South Korea’s bid for five gold medals across nine esports titles. The country’s esports team includes 36 athletes, five coaches and three Korea e-Sports Association officials serving as support staff, Lee Seung-

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has made his first on-air television appearance in roughly a year, following his 2025 hiatus. Kim appeared as a special guest on the live broadcast "Mahakarya RCTI 37," a special program celebrating the 37th anniversary of RCTI, held in Jakarta on Sunday. RCTI is one of Indonesia’s leading privately owned commercial free-to-air television networks. During the event, Kim thanked the audience before performing “Dreaming,” a soundtrack from the 2011 hit drama "Dream High," in whi

Since debuting in 2017 as a member of Wanna One, Ong Seong-wu has successfully built a dual career in music and acting. He recently tested his range by playing his first antagonist, Kang Min-hwan, in "Spooky In Love" alongside Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong. The drama achieved significant international success, reaching No. 3 on Netflix’s global top 10 chart for non-English series. In a Q&A released by Fantagio following Sunday's series finale, Ong opens up about stepping into the shoes of a vill