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'When Life Gives You Tangerines' reclaims No. 1 spot on Netflix's weekly chart
The nostalgic drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines" has returned to the top of Netflix's non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday. The service's 16-episode Korean original series climbed back to No. 1 for the week ending Sunday, garnering 5.4 million views. After premiering March 7, it ranked No. 4 in its first week, climbed to No. 2 and then rose to the top spot in the following week. It dipped slightly to No. 3 in its fourth week when all episodes were unveiled, before rec
April 9, 2025 -
'Kian’s Bizarre B&B' takes on bed and breakfast in ocean with BTS' Jin and 'SNL Korea' star
Celebrities explore guesthouse experience in space dreamt up by star cartoonist Netflix Korea’s latest original variety show, "Kian’s Bizarre B&B," brings together one of South Korea’s most popular cartoonists Kian84, BTS superstar Jin and "Saturday Night Live Korea" star Ji Ye-eun for an imaginative take on the guesthouse reality format. Set aboard a bed and breakfast in the middle of the ocean near Ulleung-do, the series follows the trio as they host a rotating cast of guests in a space dreamt
April 8, 2025 -
61st Baeksang Arts Awards announces nominees
Global hits such as ‘Lovely Runner,’ ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ among top contenders Global hits such as “When Life Gives You Tangerines” and “Lovely Runner” are among the top contenders for the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, one of the country's most prestigious annual entertainment ceremonies . The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards recognize and honor the best content broadcast on terrestrial channels, cable networks and streaming platforms from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, as well as Korean fea
April 8, 2025 -
Scandal-plagued stars step back into spotlight
Seo Ye-ji, Yoo Ah-in, Netflix's 'The Glory' star Kim Hieora return to screens after hiatus A wave of once-disgraced South Korean celebrities are returning to the spotlight following high-profile public blowups. Actor Seo Ye-ji recently appeared on TV for the first time since stepping away from the public eye following a series of media firestorms. The allegations against her included mistreating staff, falsifying her academic credentials, engaging in school bullying and pressuring her then-boyfr
April 6, 2025 -
'When Life Gives You Tangerines' presents ways to grow stronger: actors
Lee Ji-eun, Moon So-ri discuss becoming main leads Geum-myoung, Ae-sun in hit human drama March in Korea has been swept by the emotional powerhouse drama, "When Life Gives You Tangerines," a Netflix original that peels back the lives of Koreans as they navigate everyday struggles, tangled family dynamics and heartfelt romance. Lee Ji-eun, who takes on the dual role of Ae-sun in her youth and her daughter Geum-myoung, emphasized the series’ central message: “Life goes on if you keep living.” “I f
April 3, 2025 -
Petition to amend statutory rape law follows Kim Soo-hyun press conference
Following actor Kim Soo-hyun’s tearful press conference on Monday addressing his relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron, a petition to address statutory rape laws submitted to the National Assembly had gathered over 30,000 signatures in less than two days. Calling the amendment to be coined the “Kim Soo-hyun Prevention Act,” the petitioner urged lawmakers to make an amendment to statutory rape laws to include ages 13 to 19. Currently, statutory rape laws in South Korea only protect those aged 13
April 2, 2025 -
Kim Soo-hyun's press conference fuels skepticism, calls made for revision of law on rape of minors
Hallyu star's press conference met with widespread backlash Actor Kim Soo-hyun is facing widespread backlash following his tear-filled press conference Monday held to explain his relationship with the late actor Kim Sae-ron, with a petition started to expand South Korea’s statutory rape protections. Criticism from global fans flooded social media platforms such as X and online forums, including Reddit, in the aftermath of the press conference. As of Tuesday, trending keywords on X included phras
April 1, 2025 -
'Way Back Love' to explore human life with kind-hearted grim reaper
'Extreme Job' star Gong Myoung and 'Light Shop' star Kim Min-ha join hands for a fantasy romance drama Tving's upcoming original series, "Way Back Love," delves into love and the human experience through the story of a compassionate grim reaper guiding souls to their final moments, the cast shared Tuesday. The six-episode fantasy romance follows Hee-wan (Kim Min-ha) and her first love, Ram-woo (Gong Myoung), who mysteriously reappears — not as the boy she once knew, but as a supernatural being t
April 1, 2025 -
Kim Soo-hyun says 'I was a coward'
Kim Soo-hyun denies dating Kim Sae-ron as a minor; lawsuit filed against bereaved family, YouTube channel Kim Soo-hyun, the 37-year-old Hallyu star at the center of swirling rumors about his alleged relationship with Kim Sae-ron, held a press conference on Monday to emphatically state that he did not date her when she was a minor and that he had no involvement in her death. At a press conference on Monday at a hotel in Sangam-dong, Seoul, Kim entered with a stiff walk and a tense expression. "I
March 31, 2025 -
Star-studded 'Karma' to weave haunting thriller
Netflix Korea bets on thriller project to replicate success of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' Netflix Korea's star-studded April release "Karma" will feature dark, high-stakes storytelling -- a dramatic turn from the popular human drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines" that launched in March. The six-part thriller delves into the sinister, interwoven fates of six individuals, including an unnamed man who witnesses an accident (Park Hae-soo) and a woman burdened by deep emotional scars (Shin Mi
March 31, 2025 -
What makes 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' globally popular?
Experts cite series' theme, pacing, motifs as reminiscent of literary classics 'The Little Princess,' 'Daddy-Long-Legs' Netflix Korea's latest sensation, "When Life Gives You Tangerines," was officially the platform's most popular non-English series as of Friday. The series, which traces the turbulent lives of the characters in Korea from the 1960s to present day, is making waves globally — a feat that carries unique significance compared to other global Korean hits such as "Squid Game" and "The
March 30, 2025 -
'Resident Playbook,' set to air in April, faces backlash
Highly anticipated 'Hospital Playlist' spinoff delayed over year due to doctors' strike "Resident Playbook" is finally set to air in April, following a yearlong delay credited to negative public sentiment stemming from a prolonged nationwide doctors' strike. But the series is facing criticism before its release, as many residents who resigned in protest of the government's decision to increase the quota for medical school admissions have yet to return to work. "Resident Playbook," a highly antic
March 28, 2025 -
Park Bo-gum says he is about '70 percent' similar to 'fantasy husband' character
Netflix's 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' star discusses becoming Gwan-sik, a character whom, he insists, he is similar to "When Life Gives You Tangerines," the water cooler show delving into poignant tales of familial bonds and romance across generations of Koreans, has viewers at home and abroad laughing and crying with the characters. Within just two weeks of its release this month, the series has climbed to second place on Netflix’s global Top 10 list for non-English shows. At the heart of
March 24, 2025 -
Broadcaster to review airing of 'Under15' after controversy erupts over depiction of minors
MBN's K-pop audition program heavily criticized, particularly over styling and makeup choices for minors Maeil Broadcasting Network announced it would be reviewing the broadcast of "Under15," a K-pop idol audition program recently criticized for allegedly portraying minors in a sexualized manner. "Under15" features 59 participants born between 2009 and 2016. The show, featuring K-pop stars such as Daesung of Big Bang, Sandara Park of 2NE1 and Hyo-jung of Oh My Girl as judges, aims to showcase th
March 23, 2025 -
Yoo Yeon-seok hit with biggest tax bill amid scrutiny over celebrity finances
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
March 18, 2025