K-drama

Lee Min-ho makes return to TV in Netflix space romcom When the Stars Gossip

23 Dec 2024 - 11:15AMvideocam

Actor Ju Ji-hoon on the message of Disney+ K-drama Light Shop

21 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM

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The 15 best K-dramas of 2024 ranked, from Queen of Tears to Squid Game 2

From a vigilante thriller to a period political drama, and Korea’s most awaited sequel, here is our pick of the top 15 K-dramas of 2024.

21 Dec 2024 - 7:12AMvideocam

Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in a still from Squid Game season 2. Photo: No Ju-han/Netflix

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Review | Light Shop: mawkish supernatural K-drama of two halves

Despite some clever subterfuge on the part of its creator Kang Full, and some affecting scenes, the show’s narrative lacks proper exposition.

19 Dec 2024 - 8:15PMvideocam

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Profile | Meet Lim Ji-yeon, star of K-dramas The Glory and The Tale of Lady Ok

Lim found fame in steamy drama Obsessed, stopped being typecast after her role in The Glory, and has not looked back since.

14 Dec 2024 - 4:59AM

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Squid Game’s Gong Yoo on Netflix series The Trunk and co-star Seo Hyun-jin

Gong Yoo talks about why he loved working with Seo Hyun-jin on new Netflix Korean drama The Trunk and how he’s not averse to ageing.

11 Dec 2024 - 9:45AM

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K-drama casting news about IU, Park Shin-hye and Park Bo-young

K-pop star IU is rejoining Byeon Woo-seok for a royal romcom, while Park Shin-hye is looking at playing a dental genius.

7 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM

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Light Shop: Ju Ji-hoon leads supernatural K-drama from Moving writer

This tale of customers at a mysterious shop that only opens at night is based on a story by webtoon author Kang Full.

6 Dec 2024 - 7:15PMvideocam

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How Netflix plans to make a killing selling Squid Game merchandise

Similar to Disney, the streaming giant is merchandising its popular shows, and will open Netflix House retail centres in the US next year.

6 Dec 2024 - 6:15PM

Netflix, like Disney and other production companies, is making money from merchandise, including these Squid Game Crocs. Photo: Netflix

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The Fiery Priest 2 midseason recap: Kim Nam-gil in comedy overload

Slapstick humour and ludicrous scenarios take over as Kim Nam-gil fights a drug lord, in a series that has become funnier but less coherent.

4 Dec 2024 - 7:15PMvideocam

Kim Nam-gil as secret agent turned Catholic priest Kim Hae-il in a still from The Fiery Priest season 2. The show has come to rely on slapstick comedy rather than a strong storyline.

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The Tale of Lady Ok, period rags-to-riches K-drama with Lim Ji-yeon

Lim Ji-yeon plays a humble servant who pretends to be a noblewoman, in this period K-drama set in the era of Joseon dynastic rule in Korea.

3 Dec 2024 - 7:26PMvideocam

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Controversial webtoon Get Schooled to become K-drama series

Depictions of racism and misogyny prompted webtoon’s removal from the US version of Naver. Despite this, the comic is still being adapted.

3 Dec 2024 - 10:18AM

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Review | The Trunk: Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun-jin lead romantic thriller K-drama

A woman leaves her wealthy husband and sets him up with another woman. Meanwhile a suitcase hides a mystery in atmospheric Netflix series.

2 Dec 2024 - 7:45PMvideocam

Gong Yoo as Han Jeong-won and Seo Hyun-jin as Noh In-ji in a still from The Trunk. Photo: Kim Seung-wan/Netflix

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What’s in Squid Game season 2? New cast, sneak peeks and more

Get ready for 12 new characters, twice as many creepy killer robots, the return of certain familiar faces and more in Squid Game season two.

2 Dec 2024 - 7:38PMvideocam

Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in a still from Squid Game. Get ready for 12 new characters, twice as many killer robots, the return of certain faces and more in season two. Photo: Netflix

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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born role’s special meaning for Moon So-ri

Korean actress was driven to appear in drama by thought of her late musical drama teacher, and practised a year to play lead character’s mum.

1 Dec 2024 - 2:42PMvideocam

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Review | Gangnam B-Side: K-drama crime thriller descends into a gore fest

Ji Chang-wook’s Seoul pimp and Bibi’s escort fail to surprise us in this drama with gratuitous violence inflicted on badly-drawn characters.

29 Nov 2024 - 7:45PMvideocam

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6 new Korean drama series to watch in December 2024, including Squid Game 2

Squid Game returns for season 2 with Lee Jung-jae and Wi Ha-joon, Park Bo-young leads a supernatural mystery on Disney+, and more.

7 Dec 2024 - 8:39AMvideocam

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When the Phone Rings: Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin in ludicrous K-drama

This story, which follows a selective mute (played by Chae Soo-bin) and her public speaker husband (Yoo Yeon-seok), lacks substance.

28 Nov 2024 - 7:15PMvideocam

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Love Your Enemy, engaging romcom K-drama with Ju Ji-hoon, Jung Yu-mi

A man and woman from two feuding families are reunited after 18 years in this romcom set around a high school.

27 Nov 2024 - 7:15PMvideocam

Travel & Leisure

Asia travel

K-drama sets, like sites linked to K-pop idols, a growing tourist draw

South Korea’s tourism is booming, and much of it is down to devotees of Korean dramas and K-pop who want to visit sites associated with them.

25 Nov 2024 - 8:36AMvideocam

Visitors take photos at a railway arch featured in the K-drama series Mr Sunshine, at Sunshine Studio in Nonsan, South Korea. Photo: AFP

OPINION

What a view | HBO series Barry takes another surreal turn in its final season

19 May 2023 - 6:15PM

What a view | Keeley Hawes’ ex-police officer gets caught in Crossfire on BBC First

14 Apr 2023 - 7:45AM

What a view | From cute to downright menacing, dogs’ wild cousins and why we need them

24 Mar 2023 - 7:45AM

What a view | Kingsman, Rocketman, now FBI’s man in Black Bird, Taron Egerton’s versatile

29 Jul 2022 - 8:45AM

What a view | K-drama Our Blues on Netflix keeps us hooked as it reaches its climax

27 May 2022 - 8:45AM