South Korean broadcasters are beginning to air TV programs filmed abroad as they resume long-suspended plans for shootings overseas. With the easing of travel restrictions, including mandatory quarantine for international arrivals and the reopening of international routes, broadcasters are keen to resume filming TV programs in exotic locations. Cable channel tvN recently released the new entert...

The cable channel previously created 39 copies of special NFTs based on the romance series “Thirty-Nine” in the digital art market BeWings in March, which were sold out within 8 minutes of their release. By Lee Si-jin ( sj_lee@heraldcorp.com )

When asked whether she believed in magic, Choi said that she used to be skeptical rather than appreciative when watching it, but starring in the series helped her enjoy it. “I was one of the many critical spectators who seek to reveal the trick and truth behind the magic. But I wonder if any of this was necessary. I think we can simply enjoy the power of magic, creating a splendid fantasy and ex...

Former South Korean Navy special warfare officer Rhee Keun, who left South Korea to fight as a volunteer soldier in the war in Ukraine, said in a YouTube post that he was injured in a recent mission. According to ROKSEAL (Rhee Reun’s YouTube channel) on Sunday, Rhee, also known as Ken Rhee, was injured while leading a special reconnaissance mission. “LT Ken Rhee recently incurred injuries while...

Yeon and Ryu also thanked viewers after hearing that “Monstrous” had contributed the most to increasing the number of paid subscribers to Tving. The series also saw the highest number of unique visitors in the first week of its release. “I think the public’s interest, whether supportive or critical, is positive feedback. I want to thank all the viewers who have enjoyed watching the series,” Yeon...

Gokseong International Rose Festival The Gokseong International Rose Festival is scheduled to run from May 21 to June 6 at Seomjingang Train Village in Gokseong, South Jeolla Province. The annual event presents a total of 1,004 types of roses from around the world to delight flower-loving visitors, offering splendid photo opportunities. Visitors can enjoy the vibrant beauty of roses from a rai...

“This is my first time watching an offline LoL tournament. I never expected to hear the players’ voices during the game. If I am able to get tickets, I want to attend more offline matches at the LoL Park in Seoul as well,” said Lee, who introduced herself as a 24-year-old college student living in Ulsan. After the group stage running through Sunday, the first and second teams from the three grou...

Playing Ji-na, Im was certain that viewers would enjoy the development of the fast-paced story. “I was mesmerized by the exciting storylines and was unable to take my eyes off the script. Instead of thinking about how I should act and play my character, I simply wanted to know how the story ends, trying to guess who the real criminal is. I am confident that viewers will enjoy our mystery thrille...

Netflix’s new Korean fantasy series, “The Sound of Magic,” made a successful debut on the platform, soaring to No. 4 on the service’s global top 10 chart. The musical drama ranked seventh on Netflix’s global chart as of Saturday, a day after its release, before climbing up to land at the fourth slot on Sunday, according to data released by streaming analytics firm FlixPatrol. “The Sound of Magi...

The large stone fortress of Wibongsangseong stands just 5 minutes’ drive from Osung Hanok Village. Originally built between 1675 and 1682, the fortress was used as a temporary palace and a shrine housing the portrait of King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Kingdom, and the spirit table of Yi Han, the founder of the royal family clan. The fortress features in a BTS photo album as well. After c...

The award ceremony will kick off on Friday at 7:45 p.m. The show will be broadcast live on local channels JTBC, JTBC2, JTBC4 and TikTok. By Lee Si-jin ( sj_lee@heraldcorp.com )

Korean movie stars, directors and fans are praying for Kang Soo-youn’s recovery after the veteran actor was taken to a hospital with cardiac arrest on Thursday. According to a Gangnam Severance Hospital official, the actor remains unconscious while detailed information is yet to be announced. Director Yeon Sang-ho, who is scheduled to make his Netflix return with Kang in an upcoming sci-fi film...

Hampyeong Butterfly Festival The Hampyeong Butterfly Festival runs through May 8 in Hampyeong, South Jeolla Province, including Hampyeong Expo Park. The annual festival seeks to provide the opportunity to learn about the Korean nature, including flowers, insects and more. The event seeks to entertain the visitors and tourists with VR and hands-on experiences with butterflies, insects, local ar...

“I think Ah-yi’s stories, dreams, hopes and childhood innocence can resonate with everyone. Allowing viewers to empathize with the character was the most important in playing Ah-yi,“ Choi said. The six-part fantasy musical drama will be released on Netflix on Friday. By Lee Si-jin ( sj_lee@heraldcorp.com )

The 39-year-old Koo wished to remain silent about the next season, but said that he is also curious about how the “Monstrous” storyline will continue in the future. “People’s hearts change every time, so I cannot answer about season 2. But I have been working on my YouTube channel, ‘[2x0HD] Koo Kyo-hwan x Lee Ok-seop.’ I am writing scripts, starring in and producing an independent film. I hope t...