Tag: Hallyu content

Netflix’s ‘The Silent Sea’, a suspenseful literary drama centered around Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-wook, sets sail… a new horizon for psychological dramas.
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Netflix’s ‘The Silent Sea’, a suspenseful literary drama centered around Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-wook, sets sail… a new horizon for psychological dramas.

Netflix announced on the 29th that they have confirmed the production of a new series titled 'The Boy at the End of the Line' and cast Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook, Heo Joon-ho, Kim Yoon-jin, and Jin Kyung as the lead actors. This work is expected to illuminate the subtle cracks in human psychology by combining literature, a strange subject within the suspense genre. 'The Boy at the End of the Line' focuses on the psychological conflict that unfolds when Heo Moon-oh, a failed writer who is now a Korean literature professor, becomes captivated by the exceptional student Lee Kang's writing at the back of the classroom. The original work is a play of the same name from Spain, which was introduced on stage in Korea in 2015 and was recognized for its artistic and popular appeal. In the play, He...
Jeon Yeo-jin faces another turning point in her career at Fantagio.

Note: Please use the commonly used spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.
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Jeon Yeo-jin faces another turning point in her career at Fantagio. Note: Please use the commonly used spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.

Jeon Yeojin has signed an exclusive contract with the new agency Fantagio, marking a new turning point in her career. With over 20 years of acting experience, Jeon Yeojin is expected to actively participate in various contents through her collaboration with Fantagio. In a recently released profile picture, Jeon Yeojin showcased a calm and sophisticated image, proving her stable acting skills. Fantagio anticipates that Jeon Yeojin's stable acting skills and management capabilities will create positive synergy. As a result, expectations are rising for the impact and future prospects of Jeon Yeojin's move in the Hallyu entertainment industry.
JTBC is set to launch a new drama series on Fridays, starting with a three-day weekend schedule.
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JTBC is set to launch a new drama series on Fridays, starting with a three-day weekend schedule.

JTBC will make changes to its weekend drama lineup starting in the second half of this year. Starting in July, a new program called 'Friday Series' will air every Friday at 8:50 PM, with two episodes broadcast consecutively, and JTBC will operate a three-day consecutive drama lineup from Friday to Sunday. Already established as a powerhouse in weekend evening dramas, JTBC aims to provide viewers with even more rich weekend content through this lineup. The start of the new 'Friday Series' will be the drama 'The Good Detective,' starring Yoo Jae-myung and Lee Seong-kyeong. This work, combining film noir sensibility and romance, will convey a unique emotion through the story of the eldest son of a gangster family and first love who dreams of becoming a singer. Following this, 'My Youth' starr...
Actor Rowoon to enlist on July 21… Wraps up fan meeting and prepares for next project before enlistment.
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Actor Rowoon to enlist on July 21… Wraps up fan meeting and prepares for next project before enlistment.

Actor Rowoon will enlist in the military on July 21st. His agency FNC Entertainment officially confirmed that Rowoon will enlist as an active-duty soldier in the army, undergo basic military training, and then be assigned to a unit. Rowoon debuted in 2016 as a member of SF9 and later transitioned to acting, appearing in dramas such as 'School 2017,' 'Where Stars Land,' 'Extraordinary You,' and 'She Would Never Know.' He gained attention for his stable acting in 'She Would Never Know.' Before his enlistment, Rowoon will hold a fan meeting titled 'Before Blooming' to have a final meeting with his fans. Additionally, he is scheduled to continue his activities by appearing in the Disney+ original series 'The King's Affection' even during his military service.
Veteran actor Choi Jung-woo passes away at the age of 68… A 50-year acting career spanning from theater to TV.
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Veteran actor Choi Jung-woo passes away at the age of 68… A 50-year acting career spanning from theater to TV.

Veteran actor Choi Jung-woo passed away at the age of 68. The sudden news of his passing shocked the broadcasting industry and his fans. Choi Jung-woo made his debut on stage in 1975 and had been active in various mediums such as theater and TV for 50 years. He delivered touching performances to the audience with his stable acting skills through a variety of works in movies and dramas. His sudden passing was met with sorrow from the public, and his junior actors evaluated that he would be remembered for his diligent and consistent work. Choi Jung-woo's passing not only had a significant impact on the acting industry but also on the Hallyu market. Fans who had shown him much love for his acting are expected to cherish his works in memory.
Kai invited to Europe’s largest music festival ‘Donauinselfest’… Resonates with Hallyu emotions.
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Kai invited to Europe’s largest music festival ‘Donauinselfest’… Resonates with Hallyu emotions.

Kai will represent Korea on the European stage. He has been officially invited to perform at the 'Donauinselfest,' the largest music festival in Europe, held in Vienna, Austria from June 20th to 22nd. Kai is scheduled to hold a special 30-minute performance on the 'Tourismus Bühne' stage on the 21st. This stage is a key event of the Hallyu festival 'Inspire Me Korea,' organized by the Korean Cultural Center in Austria, and his appearance has garnered significant interest among local Hallyu fans. The 'Donauinselfest,' which began in 1983, is a major European festival held on an artificial island in the Danube River every summer, attracting about 3 million visitors. With performances spanning various genres such as rock, pop, classical, and hip-hop on a total of 16 stages, the festival offer...
Actor Nam Joo-hyuk’s current situation after discharge revealed through Han Ji-min’s YouTube video.
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Actor Nam Joo-hyuk’s current situation after discharge revealed through Han Ji-min’s YouTube video.

Actor Nam Joo Hyuk's current situation was revealed through actress Han Ji Min's YouTube channel after completing his military service and being discharged. On BH Entertainment's YouTube channel, which is Han Ji Min's agency, a behind-the-scenes video of the final filming of the JTBC drama 'The Light in Your Eyes' was released, showing Han Ji Min filming herself with Nam Joo Hyuk. The two had previously worked together in the JTBC drama 'Radiant' and shared a close bond. Nam Joo Hyuk jokingly commented on the shaky camera focus while announcing his discharge, calling himself a "rookie YouTuber" and eliciting laughter. Meanwhile, Han Ji Min mentioned that her character 'Som Yi' was the most challenging role she has played as she shared her thoughts on the drama's conclusion. She continues t...
Resurrection of the Zombie Special… Special crossover event created by ‘Infinite Challenge’ and the movie ’28 Years Later’
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Resurrection of the Zombie Special… Special crossover event created by ‘Infinite Challenge’ and the movie ’28 Years Later’

The legend of the 2008 broadcasted 'Infinite Challenge Zombie Special' will be summoned back to reality once again in 2025. As part of the 'Infinite Challenge Run with Coupang Play' running event on the 25th at Yeouido Park Culture Square in Seoul, a special pop-up event based on the world of the movie "The 28th Year" will be held. This event can also be seen as an evolutionary model of content experience. This pop-up is not just a simple promotional event, but is composed of experiential content, providing an environment where visitors can directly immerse themselves with photo zones, survivor training camps, and agility tests to find vaccines. Additionally, goods related to 'Infinite Challenge' and the movie "The 28th Year" will be distributed at the pop-up site, stimulating participants...
Actor Kim Min-ha, global presence at Cannes Film Festival… embodying the values of art and women.
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Actor Kim Min-ha, global presence at Cannes Film Festival… embodying the values of art and women.

Rising actress Kim Min-ha made her presence known on the global stage by attending the official schedule of the 78th Cannes International Film Festival. Kim Min-ha received an invitation from a world-renowned jewelry brand to visit Cannes, France, where she participated in major events including the "Women in Motion" gala dinner, attracting attention from both domestic and international press and fans. Her restrained styling and delicate sensibility created a perfect harmony with the atmosphere of the event, delivering a message beyond simple fashion. "Women in Motion," a collaboration between the Cannes Film Festival and Kering Group, sheds light on women's social contributions and visible influence within the film industry. Kim Min-ha's participation, as a rare case for a newcomer in the...
About to get married, Seo Dong-ju parts ways with her agency… “Contract with Onestar Company terminated, expressing gratitude”
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About to get married, Seo Dong-ju parts ways with her agency… “Contract with Onestar Company terminated, expressing gratitude”

On the 18th, Seo Dong-ju announced the termination of his contract with his agency, Onestar Company, on his social networking service (SNS) and shared the news of his upcoming marriage. Along with photos depicting him as a prospective groom, Seo Dong-ju expressed his gratitude to his fans while delivering the news of the separation. Prior to this, Seo Dong-ju is scheduled to hold a wedding ceremony with his 4-year-younger partner on June 29, and the prospective groom is known to be an executive at an entertainment company where Jang Seong-gyu is affiliated. Seo Dong-ju and his prospective groom formed a couple through their activities in broadcasting.