https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/524551/feed The latest news and top stories on Ahn Hyo-seop, a prominent South Korean-based Canadian performer. Known for his compelling lead roles in popular K-dramas such as "Dr. Romantic" (seasons two and three), "Business Proposal" and "Lovers of the Red Sky", he has garnered several acting accolades including Best New Actor and Best Actor awards. His work often showcases a versatile range. He makes his feature film debut starring as Dok-ja in "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy", a highly anticipated... en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Pierce Conran Pierce Conran October brings with it cooler weather and 12 new shows sure to keep K-drama fans very busy, from romantic comedies to mystery thrillers. Read on to find out what to watch over the next month. 1. Your Personal Taxi Lead cast: Cha Tae-hyun My Sassy Girl’s Cha Tae-hyun is back on screens in the heartwarming limited series Your Personal Taxi, based on a webtoon of the same name by Mose Lee. Cha plays a kind taxi driver who chauffeurs passengers and listens to their special stories. He helps his... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3369196/12-best-new-k-dramas-watch-october-2026-including-100-days-deception?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3369196/12-best-new-k-dramas-watch-october-2026-including-100-days-deception?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:15:10 +0000 The Korea Times The Korea Times From an early age, Ahn Hyo-seop has had a burning passion for music. After school, he would talk about music and even produce tracks with his friends for fun. This passion led him to train under JYP Entertainment with the hopes of becoming a K-pop idol. However, Ahn decided to follow a different career path as an actor, becoming a household name in South Korea with performances in Dr Romantic (2016) and Business Proposal (2022). After starring in films and shows for over 10 years, Ahn recently... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3354461/k-drama-actor-ahn-hyo-seop-something-special-his-new-single-us-rb-star-khalid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3354461/k-drama-actor-ahn-hyo-seop-something-special-his-new-single-us-rb-star-khalid?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 May 2026 08:15:05 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran Lead cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Chae Won-bin Latest Nielsen rating: 3.3 per cent Business Proposal actor Ahn Hyo-seop is riding high following his voice performance in Netflix’s chart-busting animated phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters, but K-drama fans have been deprived of his on-screen presence for three years. That wait has finally come to an end with the rural romantic comedy Sold Out on You. Alongside Ahn, Chae Won-bin gets her first leading actress credit following her award-winning turn in the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3351971/netflix-k-drama-sold-out-you-ahn-hyo-seop-and-chae-won-bin-lead-familiar-rural-romcom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3351971/netflix-k-drama-sold-out-you-ahn-hyo-seop-and-chae-won-bin-lead-familiar-rural-romcom?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:20:12 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran Spring is here and with it an all-new line-up of tantalising K-drama offerings, ranging from fantasy, action and animation to a wide variety of romance. 1. Bloodhounds season 2 Lead cast: Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Rain Following their first rip-roaring adventure, Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan) and Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi) are back for a second helping of cathartic beatdowns in Bloodhounds 2. Jason Kim is once again at the helm, directing from his own scripts, while this season’s villain is the vicious... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3348069/10-best-new-k-dramas-watch-april-2026-including-perfect-crown-disney?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3348069/10-best-new-k-dramas-watch-april-2026-including-perfect-crown-disney?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:15:10 +0000 SCMP’s Asia desk SCMP’s Asia desk A dating platform in Brazil that markets paid encounters with Korean men styled as K-drama “oppa” is under investigation for sexual exploitation, with the South Korean consulate in Sao Paulo appealing for potential victims to come forward. KDramaDate advertises itself as a service that lets women “relive the magic of K-dramas”, offering curated outings with Korean men at cafes, barbecue restaurants and popular city landmarks. One package includes what the site describes as an “intimate... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3335197/why-brazilian-k-drama-oppa-dating-service-being-investigated-sexual-exploitation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3335197/why-brazilian-k-drama-oppa-dating-service-being-investigated-sexual-exploitation?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:05:21 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran A hit American TV show gets a Korean reimagining with massive star wattage, while the latest Korean food K-drama and a highly anticipated webtoon both take shape in this week’s coverage of Korean small-screen casting news. 1. Solo Leveling Han So-hee (My Name) has been approached to join the high-profile Netflix series Solo Leveling. Byun Woo-seok has already been confirmed as the male lead of the series, which is based on a sensationally popular webtoon of the same name. The story takes place... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3324461/k-drama-casting-news-about-lee-byung-hun-han-so-hee-ahn-hyo-seop-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3324461/k-drama-casting-news-about-lee-byung-hun-han-so-hee-ahn-hyo-seop-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:15:08 +0000