'Running Man' star Ji Ye-eun to marry dancer Vata in December

"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

2026-09-02 14:38:10:00

'Made in Korea' Season 2: Inside one of the most expensive K-dramas ever made

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

2026-09-02 14:17:47:00

Ahn Ha-young exits 'The Trauma Code' sequels after family history backlash

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

2026-09-01 11:39:59:00

GTA VI reveal signals Netflix’s emerging role in global gaming ecosystem

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

2026-08-31 13:53:20:00

What's next for 'Teach You a Lesson' star Kim Moo-yul?

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

2026-08-28 15:07:19:00

Ahn Ha-young reportedly to reprise 'The Trauma Code' role in Seasons 2, 3, Netflix stays mum

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

2026-08-28 13:44:09:00

Kim Soo-hyun to make first official appearance in Korea since March 2025

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

2026-08-28 12:01:22:00

Koo Kyo-hwan looks to resurrect his box office momentum with 'Reawaken Man: The Red'

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

2026-08-27 15:08:49:00

Was Jeon Hyun-moo’s Kazakhstan trip on ‘I Live Alone’ really spontaneous?

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

2026-08-26 17:12:04:00

'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' set for Japanese remake starring Mana Ashida

"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

2026-08-26 14:48:58:00