Mixing Joseon beauty with sexual desire: Hit erotic film returns as Netflix K-drama

In South Korean media in the early 2000s, the Joseon era (1392-1910) was typically rendered as a paragon of strict moral virtue and female chastity. Then came 2003 erotic film "Untold Scandal," which directly challenged that notion. Starring top-tier A-listers of the era, including Lee Mi-sook, Bae Yong-joon and Jeon Do-yeon, the feature daringly adapted Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' 18th-century French novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)" into a Joseon setting, laying bare explic

2026-09-10 14:12:28:00

Gumayusi vs Keria: T1 legends clash on Korean LoL's biggest weekend

Esports stars Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong and Ryu “Keria” Min-seok, once one of the most iconic bottom-lane duos, will face off on opposite sides of the Rift this weekend with a spot in the LCK championship match on the line. Having both joined T1 in 2020, the world-class League players spent 5 years cultivating a synergy that extended beyond standard gameplay mechanics, building an out-of-game dynamic so close that fans frequently likened them to a couple. Now, that history takes a back seat as G

2026-09-09 17:13:48:00

He won the lottery. So why is he still going to work?

What if winning the lottery didn't mean you could walk away from the office? That is the question at the heart of Tving's new drama series, "The Ordinary Jackpot," starring Lee Joon-hyuk, who has only recently emerged as a rom-com favorite. Its premise is both simple and strangely poignant: A man wins a life-changing lottery jackpot, yet still turns up at work the next morning. Lee plays Eun-tae, a weary office worker whose fortunes change overnight when he discovers he has won 1.3 billion won (

2026-09-09 14:30:57:00

Janet Yellen, Nobel Winner Philippe Aghion set for ‘Great Minds’ Season 6

Public broadcaster EBS is bringing back its star-studded educational series “Great Minds” for a sixth season, with a lineup that includes former United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Nobel Prize-winning economist Philippe Aghion and former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. Launched in 2021, “Great Minds” features roughly 20-minute lectures from leading scholars, thinkers and figures across politics, economics, science, the humanities and other fields. Through its first five seasons,

2026-09-09 07:51:43:00

Korea’s entertainment platforms hit by major data breaches

Popular South Korean entertainment platforms Weverse and Tving are grappling with major data breaches, renewing the spotlight on cybersecurity risks facing the country’s digital entertainment industry. Weverse, the global fan platform operated by Hybe subsidiary Weverse Company, has confirmed a security breach that compromised the personal data of approximately 420,000 user accounts. The mobile and web platform serves as a direct-to-fan hub for major music acts, hosting Hybe talents such as BTS

2026-09-07 13:21:08:00

Ryu Jun-yeol looks beyond acting, to film production

Ever since his breakout role in the cable phenomenon "Reply 1988," Ryu Jun-yeol has steered his filmography toward increasingly complex, psychologically charged territory. From exploring human greed in Netflix’s "The 8 Show" — once tipped as a potential successor to "Squid Game" — to confronting twisted faith in director Yeon Sang-ho’s "Revelations," the 39-year-old actor has spent recent years probing the rawest aspects of human nature. Continuing this dive into the human condition, Ryu’s lates

2026-09-03 17:59:11:00

'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