Articles by Lee Si-jin
Lee Si-jin
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Web novels follow webtoons' successful footsteps
After becoming a new major source for alternate forms of multimedia content, web novels -- written works available primarily online -- are poised to continue following the successful footsteps of webtoons, setting new sales records and yielding successful drama adaptations. Naver Series, South Korean tech giant Naver’s web-based book platform, said that the accumulated sales of its action fantasy novel “Return of the Blossoming Blade” hit a record-high of 40 billion won ($31.8
Books Feb. 8, 2023
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‘Physical: 100’ creator Jang Ho-gi looks to find top ‘global’ physique
Jang Ho-gi, the man behind global streamer Netflix’s latest reality competition “Physical: 100,” said he wants to scour the world to find a contestant in top physical shape. “Though our show sought to find the fittest among 100 contestants of different gender, race and age, deciding the proportion of foreign-born contestants was difficult. Defining a foreign-born contestant itself was complicated as well,” Jang said in a press conference held at Community House Ma
Television Feb. 7, 2023
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The colder the better
WONJU, Gangwon Province -- With temperatures dropping nationwide, long puffer jackets can be spotted everywhere. While many people begrudgingly head outside armed with heavy gloves, winter hats and mufflers, ice climbers can’t hide their smiles as they stand in front of the ice wall in Wonju, Gangwon Province. “It was pretty cold last week! I heard Seoul’s temperature dropped to minus 18 degrees Celsius right? That sounds like a good time to enjoy some ice climbing,” Pand
Travel Feb. 4, 2023
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[Well-curated] Bowling night, Netflix binge, topped off with ramen just the way you like it
Bowling alley with neon lights and rock-'n-'roll February has begun, but the evenings in Seoul are still quite chilly after sundown. When it feels too early to call it a day with friends or acquaintances, a special bowling alley decorated with flashy neon lights and some rock music awaits. Only a three-minute walk from Gangnam Station's Exit No. 10, Temple Strike, a bowling alley located on the basement floor of the bustling district, opens from 11 a.m. to 5 a.m. the next mornin
Culture Feb. 3, 2023
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Hallim Park Narcissus Festival The Narcissus Festival, which began Jan. 21, will run through Feb. 19 at Hallim Park, one of the most popular tourist spots on Jeju Island. The park, reaching almost 100 thousand square meters in size, is home to various types of flowers and plants. More than a million narcissuses welcome flower lovers during its flowering season. Admission is 9,000 won ($7.38), 10,000 won and 15,000 won for children, teenagers and adults, respectively. Online reservation can be
Travel Feb. 3, 2023
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Webtoon ‘Dark Moon: The Blood Altar’ records 100 million views
Webtoon “Dark Moon: The Blood Altar” has recorded 100 million views worldwide as of Wednesday, Hybe, the K-pop powerhouse behind the superband BTS said. An original webtoon collaboration between Hybe and Naver Webtoon, “Dark Moon: The Blood Altar” is a fantasy webtoon featuring seven members of Hybe boy band Enhyphen as werewolves. The story develops as a mysterious new student Soo-ha -- a vampire -- transfers to the school and draws the attention of the werewolves. Seria
Books Feb. 2, 2023
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‘Physical: 100’ star Kim Chun-ri lambastes internet trolls
Korean bodybuilder Kim Chun-ri is seeking to put an end to a controversy regarding her match with a male opponent on Netflix’s survival show “Physical: 100.” The latest preview of “Physical: 100” on the Swoon -- Netflix’s YouTube channel used to promote its Korean originals, features a preview of the upcoming intergender match between Kim and mixed martial arts fighter Park Hyung-geun. After the 174-second video was released, more than 1,800 comments were post
Television Feb. 1, 2023
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[Herald Interview] 'Big Bet’ a true collaboration between director and actors
While feeling relieved to meet the expectations of long-awaiting drama fans, hit filmmaker Kang Yun-sung, who made his drama debut with Disney+’s crime thriller “Big Bet,” said what the viewers saw on screen was a little different from story that was toyed with at the production stage. “A screenwriter cannot create the whole story by himself. If the creator wishes to present a realistic character, the actor’s personality, tone and interpretation must be considered.
Television Jan. 31, 2023
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Webtoons, K-pop come together in Tving's XR music competition show 'Webtoon Singer'
South Korean online streaming service provider Tving is scheduled to premiere an extended reality music show called “Webtoon Singer” in February. “Webtoon Singer” is set to present K-pop artists’ performances, combining hit webtoons with extended reality, or XR, technology. XR is an umbrella term encompassing virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality. The computing technology can merge physical and virtual worlds, bringing digital elements to the viewers.
Television Jan. 30, 2023
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Gangwon offers fun, exciting winter activities
As the temperature across the country plunged to the lowest points this winter this week, those looking for wintertime fun and thrills can expect even more fun in Gangwon Province, the mountainous province known for its abundant snowfall -- one of the reasons why Pyeongchang in Gangwon Province hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics. Among the exciting options at Gangwon Province are lure fishing, bare-handed fishing, sledding, trekking, skiing and, for the die-hard K-drama fans, Korean drama filming l
Travel Jan. 28, 2023
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EBS presents lesser-known stories of Korean dancers
Public educational TV channel EBS on Friday aired the first episode of a four-part program featuring renowned Korean dancers, the latest edition of its documentary series "Voice." The dancers in the series have different specialties, from traditional Korean dance and street dance to contemporary dance and ballet. Collaborating with the Korea Arts & Cultural Education Service, the documentary series features different professions, ranging from architects and pianists to actors and p
Television Jan. 27, 2023
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'Big Bet’ to return with season 2
Disney+ Korean original series “Big Bet” will return with expanded stories for its second season, set to be released on Feb. 15., the streaming service confirmed Thursday. “Big Bet,” which features movie star Choi Min-sik’s first performance in a drama series in 25 years, had the highest first-week viewing figures of any of the service’s Korean original series, according to Disney+. The first season of "Big Bet" will end on Wednesday. The noir series
Television Jan. 27, 2023
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Full Moon Festival, Samcheok The highland city of Samcheok, Gangwon Province, is set to celebrate its annual Full Moon Festival, known as “Jeongwol Daeboreum.” Jeongwol Daeboreum is a traditional holiday marking the first full moon of the Lunar New Year. The festival will be held Feb. 3-5 at areas near Samcheok Beach and Expo Square in the city. The three-day event offers a singing competition, stage performances and other traditional Korean folk games, including tug-of-war. The most
Travel Jan. 27, 2023
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Jang Keun-suk feels ready for his long-anticipated comeback
Though his new character Do-han in the upcoming crime thriller series “Decoy” seems a departure from his previous roles, Jang Keun-suk is certain that he will not disappoint his fans, who have been waiting a long time for his return. “Time flies. Even I didn’t expect it would be so long before my next project. But I can assure you that ‘Decoy’ was the series, which makes the last five years not in vain. Whenever I visited the on-site shooting location, discuss
Television Jan. 26, 2023
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[헬로 한글] 생각보다 높은 1인치 자막의 장벽
“1인치 정도 되는 장벽을 뛰어 넘으면 여러분들이 훨씬 더 많은 영화를 즐길 수 있습니다.” 영화 '기생충'으로 2020년 골든 글로브를 거머쥔 봉준호 감독이 수상 소감으로 한 말이다. 1년 뒤 '오징어 게임'은 이 1인치 장벽을 가뿐히 뛰어넘으며, 넷플릭스 상 압도적 세계 점유율을 기록했고, 골든 글로브, 에미상, 백상예술대상 등 국내외 시상식을 휩쓸었다. 이를 기점으로 예전에는 내수용이라고 생각되던 수많은 한국 드라마가 입소문을 타고 해외 시청자들에게 소비되며 한글 컨텐츠를 다양한 언어로 번역하는 것은 세계 OTT 플랫폼들에게 중요한 과제가 되었다. 하지만, 일부 시청자들은 번역된 자막이 한국어 대사의 의미와 뉘앙스를 제대로 담아내지 못하고 있다고 여전히 불만을 표현하고 있다. '오징어 게임'이 한참 인기일 때 미국 코미디언 겸 인플루언서 영미 마이어(Youngmi Mayer)는 자신의 소셜 미디어에 &l
한국어판 Jan. 25, 2023
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