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- Award-winning 'Squid Game' designer shares insights on sets, color choices for Season 2
- After the runaway success of Netflix's Korean original series "Squid Game," Chae Kyoung-sun, the production designer, was initially tempted to enhance her artistic vision in the second season by incorporating new elements and designs into the set. But she thought better of herself."I...
- by Yonhap / Jan 22, 2025
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- Berlinale Unveils New Titles Slated for 2025 Edition, Including Jacob Elordi Series ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North,’ Confirms Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’
- Everett Collection The Berlin Film Festival has confirmed that Bong Joon Ho’s Robert Pattinson movie “Mickey 17” will play at the festival, in the Berlinale Special section, alongside a new – and equally glitzy — addition, Justin Kurzel‘s series “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” starring Jaco...
- by Variety / Jan 20, 2025
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- The Actor Who Shined in 2024: Noh Sang-hyun of Love in the Big City and Pachinko Season 2
- Many were introduced to Noh Sang-hyun through his portrayal of Isak, the sincere and upright pastor in Pachinko. His calm and measured performance left a lasting impression, marking him as an actor with a grounded presence. Noh’s transition to other genres, including the lively world of romantic com...
- by CINE21 / Jan 17, 2025
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- Disney+'s 'Unmasked' eyes to captivate audiences with serious issues in lighthearted tone
- By Disney+'s Korean original series "Unmasked" offers a unique blend of crime and action, tackling weighty social issues with an unexpectedly light touch, its lead actress said Wednesday."When I was offered the role, I was in the midst of working on a series of rather intense project...
- by Yonhap / Jan 15, 2025
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- Blackpink Member Jisoo and Park Jeong-min’s Korean Zombie Series ‘Newtopia’ Sets Prime Video Release Date
- Prime VideoBlackpink member Jisoo and award-winning actor Park Jeong-min‘s upcoming Korean zombie apocalypse series “Newtopia” is set to debut on Prime Video, the streaming service revealed on Wednesday.The series will premiere globally on Prime Video Feb. 7 and on Korean streamer Coupang Play on th...
- by Variety / Jan 13, 2025
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- Global OTT Services Helps Indonesian Film Industry Grow, Still Facing Tax & Censorship Issues
- ※The contributions of external writers may differ from the opinions of KoBiz & KOFIC, and they do not represent the official views of KOFIC.The expansion of Netflix and other global Over The Top (OTT) services in 2016 marked a new era for the Indonesian film industry. However, how taxes are calc...
- by KoBiz / Dec 31, 2024
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- ‘Squid Game’ Stars Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun Break Down ‘Fun’ Season 2 Twist for Gi-hun and The Front Man, Plus That Game-Changer Finale
- NetflixSPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from “Squid Game” Season 2 finale, now streaming on Netflix.Facing betrayal from an inside man infiltrating the Squid Games is nothing new for Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) within the twisted “Squid Game” universe.When the first season of the ...
- by Variety / Dec 30, 2024
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- S. Korea to invest 1 tln won in boosting global competitiveness of homegrown OTT platforms
- South Korea will invest 1 trillion won (US$689.5 million) to help strengthen the competitiveness of homegrown over-the-top (OTT) platforms amid intensifying competition in the global market, the science ministry said Thursday. The investment will be made as part of the government's broader plan...
- by Yonhap / Dec 27, 2024
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- Appreciating the wait, slowly and deeply
- When you land at the very end of Episode 8 of the series Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, what comes across amidst a compelling performance of Jeongnyeon by the lead actress Kim Taeri is her counterpart, Chorok, soundingly rivaling against such an enormous aura. This charming knockout is acted out by t...
- by CINE21 / Dec 24, 2024
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- Disney+ Hits Streaming Gold Again With Korean Creator Kangfull’s ‘Light Shop’
- The supernatural mystery series “Light Shop” has become Disney+‘s biggest Korean original premiere of 2024, according to data from its first 12 days of streaming. The show ranks as the second-largest Korean series debut ever on the platform globally, trailing only “Moving” – both series created by w...
- by Variety / Dec 23, 2024
