Just how much is too much? On Oct 27, sketch comedy series SNL Korea attempted a parody of the ongoing K-drama Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born, but its take on the women-centric story has sparked backlash. Set in the 1950s, the drama follows the titular lead Yoon Jeong-nyeon (played by Kim Tae-ri) as she joins an all-female...
The currently airing K-drama Good Partner has been clocking high ratings and positive reviews since it premiered in July, with one Reddit user saying the series get their "logical and emotional sides spinning". In the series, South Korean actresses Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun play divorce attorneys in one of the countries' top law firms. Some minor...
KUALA LUMPUR: South Korean actor and singer Lee Joon Gi will make his Malaysian debut through a meet-and-greet session with his fans, 2024 Lee Joon Gi Asia Tour (Joongi’s Day: Festival) on Sept 22. Lo-Fi Entertainment said in a statement on Friday (July 19), the three-hour session starting 6pm at Mega Star Arena here will surely...
Every reality show has stand-out stars, and in Single's Inferno 2, Shin Seul-ki caught both the men and the viewers' eyes. Studying in Seoul National University's piano department, she was introduced as the daughter of a renowned and wealthy plastic surgeon in South Korea. She had good chemistry with fellow fan-favourite Dex (Kim Jin-young), asking him even...
Is this a fun concept or are scriptwriters running out of ideas? Netflix just released the first trailer for one of their upcoming K-dramas and netizens are either confused, cracking up or both. Posting the short video on their socials, the streaming platform pulled out a line from the show: "My daughter turned into a chicken nugget." Adapted...
Park Yeon-woo's wedding day goes from bad to worse in K-drama The Story of Park's Marriage Contract. Firstly, the woman's new husband tells her he's been suffering a chronic heart disease, apologises and keels over. Then, she gets kidnapped by an unknown man and thrown into a well. Instead of perishing, the 19th century woman gets transported to the modern...
After a few K-drama stints, she's back to releasing music and holding concerts. South Korean singer-actress Kim Se-jeong is hitting our shores on Oct 27 for her first concert tour and AsiaOne spoke to her in an interview today (Oct 12) to find out more. "I'm excited to see the fans and their happy reactions," the 27-year-old,...
Wedding bells are ringing for K-drama actress Cha Chung-hwa. Today (Oct 11), her agency IOK Company announced to South Korean media: "Cha Chung-hwa is getting married to a younger businessman in Seoul on Oct 27." As the groom is a non-celebrity, the wedding will also be a private affair. Chung-hwa, 43, began her career as a theatre actress in...
He's been stealing hearts in the K-pop and K-drama scene. Now he's doing the same in the army. Park Jin-young from the K-pop boy band Got7 is currently doing his mandatory military service after enlisting in May this year. Last Friday (Oct 6), videos of the 29-year-old performing Jeon Somi's Fast Forward at the 2023 Army Fest in his uniform...
Over a year since his last K-drama Little Women that was partially filmed in Singapore, South Korean actor Wi Ha-jun is making his comeback to the small screens. The 32-year-old appeared in a press conference for his upcoming Disney+ K-drama The Worst of Evil yesterday (Sept 26) with cast members Ji Chang-wook and Lim Se-mi. The fast-paced crime thriller is...
