Piper Perabo discusses her role as the villain Juno in Prime Video's series Butterfly, highlighting her love for playing antagonists, the show's Korean filming locations, and potential story directions for a second season, including her character's possible escape and future actions.
South Korean actor Song Jae-lim, known for his roles in K-dramas and reality shows, was found dead at 39 in his Seoul apartment, with no signs of foul play. His death highlights ongoing concerns about mental health pressures in South Korea's entertainment industry, following similar tragedies involving K-pop and K-drama stars. Despite efforts by entertainment agencies to provide mental health support, the competitive nature and public scrutiny in the industry continue to pose challenges for stars.
Park Shin Hye bids farewell to 'Doctor Slump' with a heartfelt message, expressing gratitude to the staff and sharing her experience shooting the drama. She has confirmed her role in the new SBS drama 'Judge from Hell,' continuing her busy schedule into 2024.
'Marry My Husband' becomes the first K-drama to top Amazon Prime Video's global charts, achieving widespread success and acclaim for its captivating storyline of reincarnation and revenge. The drama, produced by Studio Dragon, secured the top spot in daily TV show rankings in 67 countries, including the US, Canada, and various European nations, solidifying its global reach and appeal. Lead actress Park Min Young expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and vowed to continue delivering compelling performances in future projects, while the production team and cast plan a reward vacation to Vietnam to celebrate the drama's success.
MBC's hit K-Drama "Knight Flower" concludes with an abrupt ending, leaving viewers disappointed as the main leads' intimate moment is cut off right before a kiss, sparking viral complaints and demands for a second season to provide closure. Despite being the channel's most-viewed weekend K-Drama, the finale has left fans longing for a more satisfying conclusion to the romantic storyline.
'Squid Game' Season 2 is set for a 2024 release, but it faces scrutiny due to controversies surrounding the casting of TOP, allegations of mistreatment by filming staff, and concerns about achieving worldwide acclaim once again. Despite the release of teaser videos and still cuts, the series is embroiled in debates over casting decisions and on-set behavior, raising questions about its potential success amidst ongoing issues.
Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye, who previously starred together in "The Heirs," are now working on the new Netflix K-Drama "Doctor Slump." In a recent interview with Girls' Day's Hyeri, they discussed their reunion on screen after a decade, revealing that they didn't have many scenes together in "The Heirs" due to their busy schedules at the time. Their on-screen chemistry in "Doctor Slump" is already gaining attention, and fans are excited to see them working together again.
In episode 14 of the popular K-drama "The Matchmakers," Sim Jung-Woo (played by Rowoon) breaks up with Jung Soon-Deok (played by Cho Yi-Hyun) to protect her from her dangerous mother-in-law. However, Soon-Deok confesses her love to Jung-Woo, leading to a shocking reunion at a wedding ceremony. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering if they will actually get married.
K-Drama "The Story of Park's Marriage Contract" has achieved record-breaking ratings, surpassing rival series "My Demon." Viewers are praising the chemistry between the main leads and the engaging plot, with the show gaining momentum and doubling its ratings in just six episodes. The story follows a woman who time-travels to the present day and is saved by a man with a similar heart condition. He proposes a contract marriage, leading to a romantic plot that has viewers hooked.
MBC's K-drama "My Dearest" will conclude with a 100-minute finale, set to answer lingering questions surrounding the relationship between Lee Jang Hyun and his biological father, the opening scene from Episode 1, and the identity of the mysterious mad person. The production team promises to reveal the final chapter of Lee Jang Hyun and Yoo Gil Chae's love story, urging viewers to stay engaged until the very end. The series finale will air on November 18 at 9:30 p.m. KST.
The future of the K-drama "Doona!" on Netflix is uncertain, as a second season is unlikely due to the conclusive ending of the first season. The series has received positive reception and made it onto multiple top ten lists worldwide, but it has yet to enter the United States' top ten list. The decision for renewal will depend on the viewing data in the coming weeks. The ending of the first season wrapped up the story without leaving room for a second season, as the main characters have moved on from their relationship.
Netflix has a variety of new releases worth watching, including Extraction 2, K-dramas King the Land and See You in My 19th Life, and documentaries like Take Care of Maya and King of Clones. Break Point - Part 2, a tennis documentary, is also set to release on June 21. Take Care of Maya is a particularly shocking and talked-about documentary that tells the story of a 10-year-old girl who was admitted to a hospital and ended up in state custody, despite her parents' efforts to bring her home.
K-drama stars SE7EN and Lee Da Hae have announced their marriage after eight years of dating. The couple confirmed their relationship in 2016 and will tie the knot on May 6, 2021. Both stars shared the news on their personal Instagram accounts, expressing their gratitude to fans for their support.