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Netflix’s ‘Hellbound’ mesmerizes viewers with different charms from webcomics
Film
Nov 22, 2021
Fans of the original webtoon might also have been shocked by the unexpected ending from Netflix, which clearly hints at a next season. “When I was creating the webcomic, I was expecting to reproduce the series as a video. This may be the reason why I left an open ending. I hope I can continue to play around more with the series,” the director said at the press conference. The original webtoon i...
Netflix’s Christmas gift: Star-studded ‘The Silent Sea’
Film
Nov 22, 2021
Netflix will ring in the Christmas season with the sci-fi mystery “The Silent Sea,” its last Korean original series of the year. The platform on Monday announced the show’s release on Dec. 24 and unveiled a mysterious poster showing a lone astronaut in outer space. The series, which revolves around a group of space explorers on a classified mission to an abandoned research facility on the moon,...
Kim Jong-kook lambastes Canadian fitness YouTuber
Television
Nov 19, 2021
Entertainer Kim Jong-kook is seeking to put an end to doping rumors, and most recently he appeared in a YouTube video with a media lawyer to talk about defamation. In the video, posted Thursday on Kim’s bodybuilding channel, media and telecommunications practice lawyer Park Min-chul joined the singer as he denied the doping rumors. “I have worked as a television celebrity for 27 years and belie...
'Bad and Crazy’ teaser shows Lee Dong-wook, Wi Ha-jun as detectives
Television
Nov 19, 2021
The 16-part series will premiere at 10:40 p.m. on Dec. 17. By Lee Si-jin ( sj_lee@heraldcorp.com )
'Arcane' lands at No. 2 on Netflix global top 10 chart
esports
Nov 19, 2021
Riot Games has produced several music videos and animated shorts, but “Arcane” is the company’s first full-length series. Unlike other content on Netflix, the animation is released in sets of three -- three new episodes come out every Saturday. Creative content based on games is nothing new for the company. After hosting an art exhibition titled “The Summoning” in 2015, featuring paintings of ...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Travel
Nov 19, 2021
Wonju Dynamic Dancing Carnival The Wonju Dynamic Dancing Carnival will be held at Wonju Sports Complex in Gangwon Province, from Friday to Sunday. The event, rescheduled from October, has grown into a global festival with a parade competition that typically takes place in the streets. However, the festival has downsized the scale, with programs being presented only at a special stage at Wonju ...
Cherishing autumn mood at Manisan
Travel
Nov 18, 2021
Another 10 minutes along the mountain ridge and you will arrive at the peak. While the altar, known as Chamseongdan, is closed to visitors at the moment -- the cultural property has been undergoing repairs since 2019 -- you can still capture the scenic altar on your camera. It’s a relatively short hike, taking, at most, 1-1 1/4 hours. Trekking poles are recommended for finding footholds, which...
G-Star is back in Busan
Culture
Nov 18, 2021
G-Star 2021 runs through Sunday at the Bexco exhibition center in Busan. By Lee Si-jin ( sj_lee@heraldcorp.com )
’Hellbound‘ director Yeon Sang-ho continues observation of humans in apocalyptic world
Film
Nov 17, 2021
Veteran actor Kim Hyun-joo shared her thoughts on acting a character in a TV adaptation. “I try to avoid choosing projects which involve acting a character from (another) original work or a person that exists. I was uncertain whether I was qualified to deliver the realistic expressions and emotions made by the characters in the webtoon,” Kim said in explaining her concerns. “But I took this opp...
Suneung wishes, prayers echo at Palgongsan
Culture
Nov 16, 2021
Many nervous parents spend the day of the Suneung at their local temple or church, praying for their children. Some spend the day in front of the exam center, sending their wishes and prayers to the children inside. “Palgongsan may be a famous site for parents to pray before Suneung, I am sure all Korean parents with examinees are pouring their heart and soul into their prayers elsewhere,” said ...
‘The Blue House Family’ hopes to revive Korean sitcom
Television
Nov 15, 2021
While made-for-television political satires have had little success in Korea, “The Blue House Family” is ready to take a jab at the genre early next year. It so happens that 2022 is a presidential election year in Korea, and Astory, the production company behind the 10-episode sitcom, is betting that content related to politics will grab viewers’ attention. “Politics and comedy go well togeth...
Song Hye-kyo makes triumphant return with first episode of ‘Now We Are Breaking Up’
Television
Nov 14, 2021
Actor Song Hye-kyo made a triumphant return to the small screen Friday with her first TV drama in two years, SBS’ “Now We Are Breaking Up.” The first episode recorded the highest viewership rating of all Friday-Saturday dramas that aired over those two days. The first showing on Friday marked an average nationwide rating of 6.4 and a peak of 8.4 percent. The ratings improved the following day, ...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Travel
Nov 12, 2021
Seoul Lantern Festival The Seoul Lantern Festival is scheduled to kick off Nov. 26 and run through Dec. 12 at various sites in Jongno, central Seoul. The representative festival of Seoul features a number of large paper lanterns and illuminated sculptures along the Cheonggye Stream. The event will be an online-offline hybrid event, where people can enjoy an augmented reality exhibition and joi...
Golf, soccer rise in ranks on Korean TV
Television
Nov 11, 2021
Meanwhile, tvN seeks to continue the soccer fever with upcoming soccer show “Golden Eleven 2,” where Korean soccer icons -- Lee Cheon-soo, Cho Won-hee and Baek Ji-hoon -- mentor and discover youth soccer players. “The extended COVID-19 pandemic played a huge part in bringing about the heyday of sports programs in Korean TV. Many sports broadcasts were canceled during the pandemic, increasing peo...
Coldplay to meet Korean fans in online concert next month
Music
Nov 11, 2021
British rock band Coldplay will meet Korean fans in a virtual concert on Dec. 4 via video streaming service Coupang Play. Coldplay’s online concert will be hosted exclusively and broadcast live by Coupang Play, according to the local streamer. “As Coldplay is widely recognized for its explosive singing, spectacular playing of instruments and amazing stage manners in interacting with fans, we lo...
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