Song Kang's post-military comeback begins with 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas'

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

2026-08-26 13:51:09:00

Korea's biggest games shift from Western fantasy to Korean roots

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

2026-08-26 12:09:14:00

Faker heads to Asian Games as South Korea targets esports gold sweep

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-

2026-08-25 17:52:31:00

Kim Soo-hyun makes first TV appearance in a year amid controversy

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

2026-08-24 17:02:45:00

'Spooky In Love' star Ong Seong-wu: I don't want to limit myself to a genre

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

2026-08-24 13:52:10:00

Who are Bae Suzy's concubines in Netflix's 'The Men of the Harem'?

Netflix is assembling a star-studded cast for “The Men of the Harem,” one of the streamer’s most anticipated Korean originals for next year. The show is built around an unconventional premise: an empress who surrounds herself with male concubines to protect her throne. Bae Suzy ("Genie, Make A Wish," "Doona!") is set to lead the palace romance fantasy as Latil, empress of the Tarium Empire, with a lineup of actors being considered for the men who join her harem. The show, based on the Naver web

2026-08-23 14:53:57:00

US metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix over 'KPop Demon Hunters' trademark

American Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix over alleged trademark infringement tied to the streamer’s megahit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters." Hyde Lane, the parent company of Demon Hunter, on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents, among others, accusing the companies of trademark infringement and consumer confusion. AEG Presents is the concert promoter behind the global live tour inspired by music from "KPop Demon Hunters." Formed in Seattle in 2000 by bro

2026-08-23 11:11:04:00

Kim Hye-soo: ‘I know myself well — and what I still need to work on’

South Korean screen icon Kim Hye-soo has been billed as a major force in film and television for nearly four decades. Throughout a career defined by fierce, charismatic and intelligent roles, she has carved out a legacy, frequently upstaging her male co-stars in a sector long dominated by male-driven narratives. Defined by a sultry authority and the gravitas of a seasoned screen veteran, Kim has showcased a formidable range since her 1986 debut, spanning heist masterminds, gamblers, and a charis

2026-08-20 14:23:39:00

Nightmarish folktale becomes Netflix Korea thriller 'Mousetrap'

A popular Korean folktale that warns children about the dangers of carelessly discarding fingernail clippings is the subject of a new Netflix Korea series starring Ryu Jun-yeol. According to the unsettling story, if a mouse eats a person's discarded nail clippings, it can transform into an exact replica of that person. The new series, "Mousetrap," takes the folklore at face value, imagining a far more nightmarish scenario in which a man's life is thrown into chaos after a mouse consumes his nail

2026-08-20 13:52:15:00

YouTube dominates Korea's media use, clocking nearly 44 hours a month

YouTube is the dominant media platform in South Korea, far outpacing other services in monthly usage time. According to Mobile Index, a mobile analytics service operated by data company IGAWorks, YouTube recorded the highest average monthly usage time per user among media platforms during the first half of 2026, averaging 2,640 minutes, or about 43.9 hours, across the monthly figures recorded from January through June. TikTok ranked second with 633 minutes, followed by Netflix with 522 minutes a

2026-08-19 15:45:59:00