Rescene gives Manchester City a K-pop lesson

K-pop girl group Rescene is teaming up with Manchester City players for a new entertainment show that will see the members teach the soccer stars K-pop dance moves and go head-to-head with them in a special soccer match. Coupang Play’s "Rescene’s Man City Attack!" features Manchester City players Ruben Dias, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Nico Gonzalez. The players will coach the members in techniques including juggling and shooting before the show culminates in a five-on-four match b

2026-08-14 15:02:45:00

Actress Kim Min-hee makes first official appearance after giving birth

Actress Kim Min-hee made her first public appearance since giving birth to her son with director Hong Sang-soo, reflecting on returning to the set after becoming a mother. Kim and Hong appeared together Thursday at an audience Q&A for Hong’s 35th feature "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes," which has been selected for the international competition section of the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" stars Kim alongside Choi Myung-gil and Kwon Hae-hyo. The film follows Sang-hee

2026-08-14 14:53:55:00

'Dragon Wars: D-War' rises on Netflix nearly 20 years after release

"Dragon Wars: D-War," the 2007 fantasy film that was widely panned upon release, is drawing renewed attention from international audiences following its recent arrival on Netflix. According to FlixPatrol, a site that tracks daily streaming performance, "Dragon Wars: D-War" ranked No. 6 among Netflix’s top movies globally as of Aug. 10. Directed by Shim Hyung-rae and starring Jason Behr and Amanda Brooks, "Dragon Wars: D-War" follows two imugi, mythical creatures from Korean folklore, as they des

2026-08-14 14:53:41:00

Shinee’s Key, Onew among major entertainers questioned in unlicensed medical practice probe

Police investigating allegations of illegal, unlicensed medical practices targeting celebrities have questioned several major entertainers, including K-pop group Shinee members Onew and Key. The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul questioned TV personality Jun Hyun-moo, Shinee members Key and Onew, and popular YouTuber Lickerish Hatnim (Kim Mi-kyung) through July. The questioning was part of a widening investigation into allegations that the entertainers received medical treatments from an unlicense

2026-08-13 17:07:17:00

Ahn Ha-young debate: Why does a Korean actor’s family history still matter?

Ahn Ha-young’s rising career has hit a major roadblock after comments about her family history sparked backlash over allegations that her great-grandfather was linked to Japan’s colonial rule of Korea, just days before Liberation Day on Aug. 15. The uproar has revived the debate over whether descendants should be held accountable for their ancestors’ actions — with experts stating the Korean public increasingly places more weight on how descendants conduct themselves today than on their lineage

2026-08-12 15:30:22:00

Ahn Ha-young apologizes as agency reverses great-grandfather denial

Actor Ahn Ha-young, who currently stars in the popular Netflix rom-com "Our Sticky Love," has apologized after her agency retracted an earlier statement denying allegations that her great-grandfather had collaborated with Japan’s colonial government. Bistus Entertainment issued a statement Tuesday acknowledging that its previous characterization of the allegations as “without basis” was premature. “First, we would like to address our previous statement that the allegations were ‘without basis.’

2026-08-11 13:52:58:00

K-drama stars' post-military comebacks: From Song Kang to Lee Do-hyun

A new class of K-drama leading men is stepping back into the spotlight following their mandatory military service, with tentpole projects lined up for their returns. First among them is the "Sweet Home" superstar Song Kang. The actor, known for his roles in "Love Alarm," "My Demon" and Netflix's hit "Sweet Home" franchise, is headlining tvN’s upcoming drama "Four Hands Two Sonatas," premiering Aug. 29. Set within an elite music school, the series stars Song as Bi-o, a piano prodigy who clashes w

2026-08-11 13:49:19:00

Korea’s market volatility becomes TV entertainment

Amid the highs and lows of South Korea’s stock market, a new television trend is taking shape — entertainment programs built around the emotional rollercoaster of investing. Rather than traditional financial programs, the shows turn stock trading into comedy and entertainment, following celebrities as they weather gains and losses. But as the format gains traction, concerns are also emerging over whether turning significant financial losses into entertainment could desensitize viewers to the ris

2026-08-10 13:54:54:00

Korea's film industry grapples over six-month holdback rule

One of the most pressing issues facing South Korea’s film industry is the debate over the holdback system. The holdback system refers to the period during which a film’s release on other distribution platforms, such as streaming services, is delayed following its theatrical run. The practice is designed to protect box-office revenue and maintain a sustainable revenue cycle for the film industry. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council launched a public-private con

2026-08-09 12:28:21:00

David Fincher's 'Squid Game' US spinoff reportedly scrapped by Netflix

Netflix is no longer moving forward with a US spinoff of its global smash hit "Squid Game," according to reports. Although Netflix has not officially confirmed the news, "Heckler," the project’s reported working title, is no longer in development. The series was reportedly being developed by acclaimed US filmmaker David Fincher, whose credits include "Se7en," "Zodiac" and "The Social Network." According to an exclusive report from The Playlist, Netflix has scrapped the project, with the outlet c

2026-08-09 10:50:17:00