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  Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung to star as rivals in new Disney+ political drama

  SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung have been cast in a new Disney+ series set for release next year, where they will play rival roles, the global streaming service said Thursday.The series, titled "Made in Korea," is a
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  Lim Young-woong's live performance film tops box office revenue

  SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- The live performance film of trot singer Lim Young-woong topped the local box office in revenue on Wednesday, according to data released Thursday. The film, titled "Lim Young-woong: I Am Hero -- The Stadium," wh
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  'Gyeongseong Creature' Season 2 set for release on Sept. 27

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The second season of Netflix's Korean original series "Gyeongseong Creature" is set to premiere on Sept. 27, the global streaming service said Wednesday.
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  Screenwriter Kim Eun-hee: Folklore is about 'our lives'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Star screenwriter Kim Eun-hee, known for her genre-bending works, shared insights into her creative process and use of Korean folklore during a special lecture at the national folk museum in Seoul on Wednesday
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  "Seeing Hero's Concert Again on the Big Screen": Theaters Embroidered Sky Blue

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- "Hero Generation, are you having fun?" "Yes!" "Then let me hear you scream!" "Wow!" On the morning of the 28th, the IMAX the
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  'The Frog' Director: 'Don't Ignore the Sound of Someone Falling'

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- "The sound of someone falling down with a 'thud'—if they know someone is there to hear it, they might get back up quicker, even if no help is offered."
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  Zookeeper Kang Chul-won Hopes 'Fubao Documentary Brings Comfort to Those Feeling Emptiness'

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- "There were many who said that meeting Fubao during difficult times gave them courage, hope, and a new perspective on life. I worry that after Fubao's departure,
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  'Even Without Full Understanding, Love Is Still Possible': Film 'Concerning My Daughter'

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- "What can you two even do? Can you register your marriage? Have children? Can you become a family?" "Don't you think it's people like you who are
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  Oh Min-ae's Transformation From Scene-Stealing 'Pilot' Mom to a Deeply Reflective Mother

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- This summer, audiences who watched the hit film Pilot will likely remember the vibrant mother of the protagonist, Jung-woo, portrayed by Jo Jung-suk. The role, which brough
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  Lee Jung-eun: 'Why Isn't the Seeker Catching the Culprit? I Wanted You to Keep Wondering'

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- "Come sit closer, all of you." Inviting hesitant reporters to sit nearer, actress Lee Jung-eun eased the atmosphere with her friendly chatter and even posed the
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  Studio Dragon to Host 'K-Drama Festival' in Japan

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- Production company Studio Dragon announced on the 26th that it will host a special event for Korean drama fans in Japan, titled "K-Drama Festival 2024 with Studio Dra
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  (Movie Review) From discontent to new beginning: 'Because I Hate Korea' navigates life's uncertain paths

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The homegrown drama film "Because I Hate Korea" is as thought-provoking as it is painfully realistic.The narrative, centered on the protagonist Gye-na (played by Ko A-seong), is so familiar to man
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  Rom-Com 'No Gain No Love' Starring Shin Min-a, Kim Young-dae Premieres with 3% Ratings

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The new romantic comedy drama No Gain No Love, starring Shin Min-a and Kim Young-dae, has kicked off with ratings in the 3% range. According to Nielsen Korea on the 27th, t
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  Lee Soo-geun, Lee Soo-ji Take on Acting Coaches in KBS' 'Method Club'

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- "It's a new genre for me as well. But I'm confident 'Method Club' has a distinct style that will make it a hit," said Lee Soo-geun. What if come
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  Go Min-si Sheds Weight to 43kg for Netflix Original 'The Frog'

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- "It was my decision to lose weight. While the director emphasized that I needed to look beautiful, I thought it would be good to have a raw, eerie, and animalistic fe
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  Yoon Kye-sang: "My Villain Role is Jang Chen, Sad Role is Gyu Sang-joon from 'The Frog'"

  SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- "Just as Jang Chen is the character that comes to mind when thinking of Yoon Kye-sang's villain roles, I hope that when people think of 'a sad role played by
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  Divorce Drama 'Good Partner' Surges in Popularity

  SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Divorce, infidelity, and courtroom battles—common themes in countless dramas. However, when infused with a dose of realism, they can create a standout hit. This is the case
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  'The Frog' actress Go Min-si aims for transformative roles

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Rising star Go Min-si revels in portraying roles that are markedly different from her real-life self. In her latest Netflix original Korean series, "The Frog," which she calls her favorite show to
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  'Three Meals a Day' Producer Joo-Hyung Lee Dies in Traffic Accident After Late-Night Work

  SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Joo-Hyung Lee, a producer (35) known for his work on popular variety shows such as "Three Meals a Day - Gochang Edition," has tragically died in a traffic accid
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  Apple TV+'s 'Pachinko' returns for Season 2 with Lee Min-ho, Youn Yuh-jung

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- After two years, Apple TV+'s acclaimed original series "Pachinko" returns for a highly anticipated second season Friday.Based on the namesake bestselling novel by Korean American author Min Jin