Korean dating sensation 'I'm Solo' gets Netflix global rollout

Korean dating reality show "I'm Solo" is set to stream globally on Netflix for the first time. Netflix said it will expand the availability of "I'm Solo" to overseas markets this year. The program is currently available on Netflix only in Korea, although it is also offered through other streaming platforms — including Rakuten Viki — in different markets. Specific regions and the exact release date have yet to be announced, but Netflix confirmed that the show will be available in Asia and the Ame

2026-08-06 15:28:59:00

League of Legends and classical music? Gaming seeks cultural prestige through art

Riot Games, the company behind global gaming phenomenon League of Legends, is bringing its intellectual property into the classical arts through a new partnership with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, reflecting a broader effort among game companies to expand franchises into cultural fields to strengthen their corporate image, experts say. The agreement, formalized July 29, establishes a multiyear collaborative framework spanning live performances, studio recordings and original crossover progr

2026-08-06 14:04:06:00

'D.P.' star Jung Hae-in's 'Our Sticky Love' turns Korean wordplay into romance

Netflix Korea’s upcoming romantic comedy “Our Sticky Love,” starring Jung Hae-in and Ahn Ha-young, takes its title from a Korean idiom that resists a simple English translation. The original Korean title, “Ireon Yeot-gateun Sarang,” translates literally to “This Love Is Like Yeot.” While “yeot” denotes a traditional, sticky Korean confection, it simultaneously serves as a slang term roughly equivalent to "F---ed up." For Jung, who returns to Netflix after his critically acclaimed turn in the “D.

2026-08-05 16:17:23:00

Kim Woo-bin returns to TV with popular webtoon remake

Kim Woo-bin, the Hallyu star behind K-drama classics such as "Uncontrollably Fond" and "The Heirs," is returning to television for the first time in four years. The actor is set to star in tvN’s upcoming drama "Gift," which follows a former professional baseball pitching coach who gains a special ability after an unexpected accident and takes over as the coach of a high school baseball team ranked last nationwide. Described by tvN as a coming-of-age sports drama, the series depicts characters na

2026-08-05 13:45:09:00

Will 'Agent Kim Reactivated' make the jump to games?

Could an "Agent Kim Reactivated" game be on the way? Kakao Games has inked a deal with webtoon studio The Grimm Entertainment to develop and publish games using its webtoon library. Founded by popular webtoon creator Park Tae-jun, The Grimm Entertainment holds the rights to popular titles such as "Lookism" and "Manager Kim." The latter was the source behind SBS’s smash-hit action drama "Agent Kim Reactivated." "Partnering with The Grimm Entertainment and its powerful, fanbase-backed (intellectua

2026-08-05 10:44:24:00

Can love beat the clock? New dating show 'Love Against Time' explores romance after serious illness

What if you knew your time for love was limited? SBS’ new dating reality series "Love Against Time" takes that question literally, bringing together young adults in their 20s and 30s who have faced life-threatening illnesses and had at some point received terminal diagnoses. The series follows them as they navigate dating and search for meaningful connections, reckoning with what it means to live and love with a heightened awareness of time. At the center of the format is a 100-minute clock. Eac

2026-07-31 17:25:34:00

So Ji-sub on 'Agent Kim Reactivated' breakout, being called Korea's Liam Neeson

"Agent Kim Reactivated" was a summer phenomenon few in the industry saw coming. The 10-episode series wrapped its run on July 25, with ratings peaking at a nationwide series-high of 23.1 percent, according to Nielsen Korea. The dramatic surge cemented the project as one of Korea's defining television hits of the year — with veteran star So Ji-sub anchoring the show's massive breakout as a long-established name among the country's blue-chip action leads. Playing the titular Kim, a former special

2026-07-31 13:51:05:00

'Battle of Fates' spinoff 'House of Fates' set to launch with global guesthouse concept

Korea’s hit entertainment show "Battle of Fates" is getting a spin-off titled "House of Fates," which will follow popular shamans as they run a guesthouse where they welcome travelers from around the world, prepare meals and offer a space for personal guidance. "House of Fates" will feature Yoon Dae-man, the winner of "Battle of Fates," along with Seol-hwa and Lee So-bin, the show’s top three contestants. The spinoff will bring back other standout figures from the original series, including Ji S

2026-07-30 13:51:06:00

'Merry Berry Love' set for October premiere amid rise of cross-border dramas

South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM’s global TV series project "Merry Berry Love" is set to premiere worldwide in October, marking the first drama series co-produced by a Korean production company and Japan’s Nippon TV. The cross-border romance follows Yoo-bin (Ji Chang-wook), a struggling Korean spatial designer, and Karin (Mio Imada), a Japanese farmer, as their lives become intertwined while they navigate love across cultural and national boundaries. The series also features Nam Yoon-su,

2026-07-30 12:24:02:00

Kim Soo-hyun cleared of Child Welfare Act allegations linked to Kim Sae-ron

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has been cleared of allegations of violating South Korea's Child Welfare Act after police decided not to refer the case for prosecution. The Seoul Seongdong Police Station concluded its investigation into allegations that Kim Soo-hyun had violated the Child Welfare Act and committed false accusation, deciding not to forward the case to prosecutors. The case stemmed from a criminal complaint filed in May 2025 by the family of the late actor Kim Sae-ron. They alleged that Kim So

2026-07-29 16:44:50:00