'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

'Our Sticky Love' tops Netflix chart amid controversy over Ahn Ha-young's family history

Netflix Korea's romantic comedy series "Our Sticky Love" has topped Netflix's global non-English TV chart just days after its premiere, even as controversy surrounding Ahn Ha-young's family history cast a shadow over the show. The 12-part series ranked No. 1 for the Aug. 10-16 period, recording 7.5 million views and 88 million hours viewed, according to Netflix's companion site Tudum. The series premiered on Aug. 7. Starring Jung Hae-in and Ahn, "Our Sticky Love" follows Ko Eun-sae (Ahn), an amn

2026-08-19 13:17:33:00

Romance with AI? Korean TV show puts it to the test

What happens when the perfect date isn’t human? That question is at the heart of Mnet’s new unscripted series, “My AI Partner: Strange Romance,” which puts a decidedly human experiment to the test: Can people develop genuine romantic feelings for an algorithm? The show brings together television personalities, including 41-year-old webtoon creator Kian84, comedian Jang Do-yeon and actress Lee Yu-bi, and pairs each with an AI companion tailored to their individual tastes — from physical features

2026-08-18 18:00:48:00

SK chief Chey Tae-won appeals W944b divorce settlement

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Friday filed an appeal against the Seoul High Court’s ruling in his divorce case with former Art Center Nabi Director Roh So-young, sending the dispute over a 944 billion won ($668 million) property settlement back to the Supreme Court. The deadline for filing an appeal expired at midnight Friday. Had neither side appealed, the high court’s ruling would have become final. In July, the Seoul High Court ordered Chey to pay Roh 944 billion won in cash, plus about 1

2026-08-15 00:12:35:00

H&M discloses customer data breach in South Korea

Swedish fashion giant H&M has disclosed a data breach that exposed some of its customers’ personal information in Korea, the company said Friday. In a notice sent to members, H&M said it had confirmed an incident involving the unauthorized access and leakage of customer information through an attack on its business systems, believed to have occurred around Aug. 5. The company said it moved quickly to strengthen its security measures and launch an investigation after detecting the attack. Based o

2026-08-14 21:04:52:00