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Alex Hafner is starring in one of the newest K-dramas on Netflix, When The Stars Gossip!

K-pop industry, calling it “soul-destroying” and “a complete factory”.Osbourne was the latest guest on The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan, the new podcast by the Smashing Pumpkins frontman.In the episode released yesterday (February 19), Corgan recalled with Osbourne a record label meeting he once attended – and how he lost his temper when he was suggested to change the band’s direction in order to appeal to audiences.“They’re trying to saw the edges off of the true weirdoes and the true one-of-a-kinders,” Corgan remarked, to which Osbourne replied: “Well, look at it now with all the Korean bands that come out, and all this K-pop.”Corgan asked Osbourne if she knows how K-pop is made, telling her an anecdote about a friend he knows who once travelled to Korea to “hang out” with people in the K-pop industry.“So they have these rooms, and literally in one room, they’ll just write choruses,” he said. “They don’t try to write a song, they just write choruses.

BLACKPINK singer Jisoo and actor Seo In-guk have been cast in a new Netflix K-drama called Boyfriend on Demand (working title).Netflix announced Boyfriend on Demand today (February 20), revealing that BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Doom At Your Service star Seo In-guk have been tapped to star in the K-drama. The series is said to blend the challenges of daily work life and never-before-seen virtual reality dating subscription programmes.Boyfriend on Demand will follow Seo Mi-rae, a jaded webtoon producer who escapes reality via virtual reality dating programmes, where she finds the boyfriends of her dreams.

Naman Ramachandran Southeast Asia‘s premium video-on-demand market saw robust growth in 2024, with total industry revenues jumping 14% to $1.8 billion and viewership hitting 440 billion minutes, according to fresh data from Media Partners Asia (MPA). Netflix dominated the landscape with a 52% viewership share and 42% revenue share, while capturing nearly half of all new subscriptions in Q4. The company closed 2024 with more than 12 million subscribers across Southeast Asia’s five key markets.

Jisoo has lined up her next acting project, and it’s for Netflix!

Naman Ramachandran Netflix has greenlit a new Korean romantic comedy series “Boyfriend on Demand” (working title), featuring Blackpink member Jisoo alongside Seo In-guk (“Doom at Your Service,” “Café Minamdang”) in lead roles. The high-concept drama centers on an overworked webtoon producer who discovers romance through a subscription-based virtual reality dating program. Jisoo will portray Seo Mi-rae, a career-focused creative whose love life takes an unexpected turn when she receives a “Monthly Boyfriend” device that allows her to date seemingly perfect virtual suitors.

, , , you name it, and last year, I spent three months in Seoul researching all the latest launches.To help you build the best Korean skin-care routine, I talked to dermatologists, toured beauty research labs, and met with product developers and brand founders. Here's what stood out most, from a marshmallow cleanser, to a TikTok-viral exfoliating bean essence, to a pillow-proof you can sleep in. And, so you can get a better idea of how they feel and who they work best for, they’re backed by real reviews from dermatologists, fellow K-beauty experts, and Glamour editors.AmazonMost powder cleansers activate with water to form a clay-like paste.

K-POP superstars BLACKPINK have unveiled dates for a huge 2025 world tour - and it will include a very special show in the UK.

EXCLUSIVE: Justin Chon (Blue Bayou) is in talks to direct Capsule, a new sci-fi film for 20th Century Studios.

Naman Ramachandran South Korea‘s premium streaming market demonstrated robust growth in 2024, with Netflix maintaining its leadership while homegrown platform Tving surged to nearly match its market share, according to new data from Media Partners Asia (MPA). The report reveals that Korean viewers streamed a whopping 131 billion minutes of premium VOD content last year, marking an 18% jump from 2023. The sector raked in $2 billion in revenue, up 14% year-over-year, as total subscriptions climbed to 22.9 million.

The cause of death for South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been revealed. According to Seongdong Police in Seoul and Yonhap News Agency, Kim’s death has been ruled a suicide. No note was left, the news agency reported.

Naman Ramachandran The South Korean box office saw a major shake-up this weekend with the arrival of “Captain America: Brave New World,” which took a commanding lead in its debut. The Marvel film dominated with a massive market share, pushing holdover “Hitman 2” down the rankings. “Captain America: Brave New World” opened with KRW5.91 billion ($4 million), accounting for 62.2% of the total market share.

was found dead Sunday at around 4:50 p.m. local time at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, by a friend who had plans to meet her.“We believe she made an extreme choice and plan to handle it as a suicide,” officials told reporters, via local Yonhap news agency.Authorities added that the actress did not leave a suicide note.On Sunday, police said they found no “signs of foul play,” and added that the investigation into her death was ongoing.The star — who made her acting debut at age 9 — rose to fame with roles in the 2010 action movie “The Man from Nowhere” and the 2012 thriller, “The Neighbor.”However, she was forced to put her acting career on the back burner after drunkenly crashing her car into a roadside electrical transformer box in May 2022, the South China Morning Post reported.As a result, she was forced into hiding and was fined $20 million won, or $13,850.The crash had caused enough public humiliation to drive her out of the limelight, including by stepping down from her role in the drama series “Trolley,” the outlet added.Sae-ron attempted a return to the spotlight last year, however she was soon plagued with health issues that forced her to retreat once again.Her final release was the action series “Bloodhounds.”She won numerous awards throughout her career and was honored as “Best New Actress” at several Korean arts awards ceremonies, according to her IMDB page.If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.

Naman Ramachandran South Korea’s SM Entertainment is bringing its powerhouse roster to London’s Allianz Stadium Twickenham, marking the company’s first European SM Town Live concert in 14 years. The massive K-pop showcase, dubbed “SM Town Live 2025 [The Culture, The Future],” will feature 14 acts as part of the entertainment giant’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The stellar lineup includes K-pop veterans TVXQ! and Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, alongside current chart-toppers Red Velvet, NCT 127, and Aespa.

LE SSERAFIM have teased new music, releasing a trailer for a project titled ‘Hot’.Today (February 17), LE SSERAFIM and their label Source Music dropped a teaser clip titled ‘I’m Burning Hot’. The 30-second video features a refreshed animation of LE SSERAFIM’s logo, while also teasing the release date and title of their next project ‘Hot’.According to a statement by Source Music to Korean news outlet OSEN, ‘Hot’ will be LE SSERAFIM’s fifth mini-album.

Karla Sofía Gascón was thanked by Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard after the film won Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA Awards.

Kim Sae-ron, a popular Korean actress known for her roles in The Man from Nowhere (2010) and The Neighbor (2012), has died. She was 24.

Yonhap News Agency reported. The star — who made her acting debut at age 9 — rose to fame following her roles in the 2010 action movie “The Man from Nowhere” and the 2012 thriller, “The Neighbor.” But, took a step back from acting after drunkenly crashing her car into a roadside electrical transformer box in May 2022, South China Morning Post reported.

A raft of Hollywood stars and industry professionals have vowed to re-locate outside of the U.S. in response to Donald Trump’s second presidency, but L.A-based Plan B co-founder Dede Gardner will not be among their ranks.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the series finale of “Cobra Kai,” now streaming on Netflix. John Kreese, played by the one and only Martin Kove, has been as central to “Cobra Kai” as he was to the original “Karate Kid” films. And with the final five episodes of “Cobra Kai” now on Netflix, Kreese’s story finally comes to a fiery conclusion. But first… Over the course of its six seasons, “Cobra Kai” has raised the practice of integrating and fleshing out characters from the “Karate Kid” films to an art form.

Naman Ramachandran Thai production outfit Night Edge Pictures has locked in its lead cast for the upcoming horror-thriller “Delivery Man,” with Bhumibhat Thavornsiri, Plearnpichaya Komalarajun, and Ananda Everingham joining the project, it was unveiled during Berlin’s European Film Market (EFM). The deal was orchestrated by U.S.-Thai film global sales, production, and finance company EST N8’s team of Tenten Wei, Sophie Shi, and Cathy Ni, adding to their growing slate of Asian content which includes MD Pictures’ “Sorop,” December’s box office leader “Hutang Nyawa,” and the Fantasia best director award-winning Korean action film “Mash Ville.” “Delivery Man,” which blends Korean cinema’s suspenseful pacing with Thailand’s signature storytelling approach, delves into the dark underbelly of stalker culture.