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Kim Tae-ri as singer Yoon Jeong-nyeon in a still from Disney+ K-drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born.

Review | In Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, soaring performances save the show

Kim Tae-ri shines as a gifted singer who overcomes hardships in a story that has some good ideas but fails to follow through on them.

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Actor Song Joong-ki feels ‘blessed’ by birth of daughter

Korean actress Lee Jung-hyun thankful to be a mother again at 44

Recap | Squid Game back for season 2, shows stir up alcohol controversy: 5 K-drama stories

Discover the latest in K-dramas, from news to reviews, in a look back at some of our recent coverage from the world of Korean entertainment.

Revenge will be in the air in the hotly anticipated second season of Squid Game. Photo: Netflix

After 30 years in K-pop, singer and producer J.Y. Park still performing

J.Y. Park began as a singer, started JYP Entertainment and produced a string of top K-pop acts. He’s launching a 30-year anniversary tour.

Profile | Meet Jung Yu-mi, star of coming K-drama Love Your Enemy

Jung Yu-mi has appeared in films such as Train to Busan, Korean dramas including The School Nurse Files, and reality TV show Youn’s Kitchen.

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The Fiery Priest season 2: Kim Nam-gil beats up sinners in action K-drama

Korea’s most temperamental priest returns for a second outing, this time delivering his unique brand of divine justice to criminals in Busan.

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Kim Nam-gil as unorthodox priest Kim Hae-il in a still from The Fiery Priest season two, a Korean drama on Disney+.

‘Text hip’ trend makes books cool in Korea, and a bar catches on

K-pop stars like NewJeans’ Minji are making reading cool again. Chaeg Bar in Seoul is lined with books to read and serves literary cocktails.

Jeon Yeo-been eyed for romantic comedy and more K-drama casting news

A wealth of big names are being considered for coming projects, from Jeon Yeo-been for a romcom to Ahn Hyo-seop for a crime-mystery drama.

Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born midseason recap – Kim Tae-ri’s musical triumph

Kim Tae-ri’s troubled stage singer outshines her rival, played by Shin Ye-eun, in stunning performances. There is the odd far-fetched moment.

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Kim Tae-ri as prodigious singer Yoon Jeong-nyeon in a still from Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born.

Review | In K-drama Mr. Plankton, Woo Do-hwan, Lee Yoo-mi take a road trip

A confusing start to this Korean series and a lack of chemistry between the leads makes Mr. Plankton on Netflix a far from riveting watch.

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Lee You-mi (left) as Jae-mi and Woo Do-hwan as Hae-jo in a still from Mr. Plankton. Photo: Netflix

How to Style like Got7’s BamBam with the help of Sacai and Fear of God

Here’s how to mimic the stylish utilitarian look the Thai K-pop idol wore to the Diesel x Won Soju collaboration event in Seoul.

A Virtuous Business midseason recap: Korean sexual mores challenged

Kim So-yeon’s rural adult-toys seller overcomes personal struggles to make inroads in conservative 1990s Korea. But what is her endgame?

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Review | The Judge from Hell: Park Shin-hye can’t save demonic K-drama

Park Shin-hye’s spirited turn as a demon who develops human feelings is failed by unconvincing characters and inconsequential twists.

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Park Shin-hye in a still from The Judge from Hell.

Recap | Check out the styles of NewJeans singer Haerin, Serena Williams, Felix of Stray Kids, Lewis Hamilton and more

Discover how some of the biggest stars from the worlds of K-pop, film and sport achieve their looks and get pointers on how to emulate them with our style guides.

Haerin of girl group NewJeans is seen departing for Dior’s autumn 2024 collection show, at Incheon International Airport, in April, in Incheon, South Korea. Photo: WireImage

Recap | BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, Seventeen, New Jeans … K-pop keeps making headlines all over the world

K-pop has reached all corners of the globe, with the stars and their stories dominating the charts and the news headlines as the world’s media focus on the phenomenon that has become a music industry juggernaut.

Rosé’s smash hit APT brings surge of interest in 80s song

Korean singer Yoon Soo-il’s 1982 hit ‘A.P.T.’ is enjoying renewed attention. Some fans remixed the two songs – and he’s grateful to Rosé.

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How to Style like K-pop sensation Jeon Somi, mixing denim with prints

The ‘Birthday’ singer rocked up to a film premiere in Seoul dressed in luxe streetwear – cop the laid-back yet put-together look with these high-quality staples.

K-pop star Jeon Somi attends Korean film Wonderland’s premiere in Seoul, South Korea, in May, wearing luxe streetwear. Photo: Getty Images

Review | What Comes After Love: cross-cultural K-drama is just too slow

Starring Lee Se-young and Kentaro Sakaguchi, this Korean romantic drama isn’t terrible but suffers from languid pacing and repetitive themes.

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11 of the best new Korean drama series to watch in November 2024

Crime series Gangnam B-Side, road trip drama Mr Plankton, comedy crime drama Face Me and romcom Marry You are among our Korean drama picks.

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BTS’ Jin and Shinee’s Minho both release solo albums in November

Jin from BTS puts his album Happy out, while Shinee member Minho’s solo album Callback lands on November 4. Babymonster drop new music too.

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BTS member Jin is releasing a new solo album, Happy, the first since he has finished his military service. Photo: EPA-EFE

New K-drama offers for Jang Ki-yong and Kim Yoo-jung, and more casting news

The Atypical Family’s Jang Ki-yong may return in a romantic drama, while Shin Hye-sun is being considered for a crime mystery drama.

Jang Ki-yong in a still from The Atypical Family. Jang may return in a romantic drama, in the latest K-drama casting news. Photo: JTBC

Review | In Hellbound season 2, Yeon Sang-ho’s worthy dystopia returns

Yeon Sang-ho’s second season of Hellbound is a fun, pulpy ride that reminds us why we got excited about Korean dystopias in the first place.

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Review | Love in the Big City: Kim Go-eun shines in 5-star romantic comedy

Korea’s rampant misogyny and homophobia are highlighted in this intelligent romcom, boosted by a fine performance from Kim Go-eun.

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After drink-driving scandal, Kim Sae-ron is making a return to acting

The Korean actress, who has been on a hiatus since a drink-driving incident in 2022, is confirmed as starring in a new low-budget music film.

Kim Sae-ron, who has been on an acting hiatus since a drink-driving incident in 2022, is confirmed as starring in a new film. Photo: Instagram/ron_sae

‘Unpayable debt’: gambling in spotlight after South Korean comic’s confession

Lee Jin-ho says he became hooked on illegal gambling and has asked celebrities such as Jimin of BTS to help him repay his debts.

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South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho. Photo: Instagram/bbangggi1

Profile | Meet Kim Tae-ri, beloved Korean actress of Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

Kim Tae-ri burst onto the scene in acclaimed 2016 erotic thriller The Handmaiden, and she has only gone from strength to strength since.

Author Han Kang hopes to ‘continue as always’ after Nobel Prize win

Han Kang, South Korea’s first Nobel Literature laureate, says win was a ‘joyful moment’ she ‘quietly celebrated’, but now it’s back to work.

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Latest news and features on South Korean celebrities, including K-movie and K-drama actors and actresses, and K-pop stars.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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