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Actor-turned-director Jang Dong-yoon returns behind the camera with his second directorial effort after the short “Please Be My Ear,” this time stepping away from acting to focus solely on writing and directing. Drawing its narrative foundation from the traditional Korean rice wine makgeolli, “The Yeast” becomes a layered meditation on family, obsession, and self-restoration.

The Yeast is screening at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

Set in a modest makgeolli brewery in rural Korea, the story centers on 18-year-old Da-seul, who leads a quiet life assisting her father with their artisanal brewing. Their signature flavor comes from a mysterious, aged nuruk, a fermentation starter, whose origin is long forgotten. Due to the unverifiable nature of the ingredient, their product cannot be officially distributed, limiting them to local sales under the radar.

Conflict arises when Da-seul’s older brother, Da-hyeon, convinced that their mother’s death was tied to alcohol consumption...

On June 10, the official press conference of the 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival officially kicked off the 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (July 3~July 13).

Festival Director Shin Chul declared that Bifan has entered “AI Step 2” this year, following last year’s initial stage, and shared an ambitious goal to train 10,000 filmmakers over the next five years. Director Shin also referenced a famous remark by German filmmaker Werner Herzog, who once said, “Even after 4,500 years, computers will not make better films than I do.” He continued, “We trained an AI model using Herzog’s scripts, interviews, and other materials. The result was a screenplay titled “About a Hero”, which has been selected as this year’s Opening Film at Bifan.”

Jongsuk Thomas Nam (Programmer), Park Boram (Xr Curator), Chang Mihee (Organizing Chairperson), Shin Chul (Festival Director), Martin Lee, Jin Park, Kani Kim (Programmers)

The programmers took the stage to...

K-dramas, South Korean scripted television of any genre, are gaining in popularity worldwide without showing any signs of slowing down. But while shows like "Squid Game" and the chart-topping "Bloodhounds" are certainly deserving of their place in the spotlight, quite a few K-dramas stand overlooked and under-appreciated in their shadow. While these series might not get the international streaming success or buzz like their more prominent counterparts, they are worthy of being recognized as some of the best K-dramas ever. Like so much television programming that comes out of Korea, there are shows for every genre fan that go by without their time in the global sun.

Whether it's shows on streaming services little known for K-drama content or stories that go against the expected norms, there are a variety of reasons why these series are overlooked. Fortunately, many are still available to international audiences who may have missed them upon their initial debuts.

Horror K-dramas, the common term for South Korean scripted horror TV shows, have become enormously popular worldwide, including titles like the supernatural thriller "Hellbound" and zombie series "All of Us Are Dead." However, they've also managed to attract controversy, particularly from discerning Korean audiences, based on narrative elements and production details. One particular horror K-drama, "Joseon Exorcist," was even canceled right after the medieval series debuted in March 2021. Because of the public backlash to the show's historical content, including its contentious props, only two episodes of "Joseon Exorcist" were ever released before it was pulled off the air.

Set in the early 15th century, during the reign of King Taejong of the Joseon Dynasty, "Joseon Exorcist" reimagines Taejong (Kam Woo-sung) and his sons as supernatural warriors. In order to defend their kingdom, Taejong and the two princes vanquish demons and other monsters looking to plunge Joseon into ruin. Hence, in...

Here’s A Look At Sbs’ K-Drama Lineup For 2025 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Sbs is definitely keeping its reputation as the No. 1 Drama Channel after recording an average household rating of 9.3% and maintaining its position in the first spot for consecutive 5 years, according to Nielson Korea’s analysis based on the major 2024 drama. Sbs also earned the first position in the 2049 viewer demographic (aged between 20 and 49). This indicates the channel’s buzz and advertiser preference. It’s the only channel that surpassed 3%.

Now, the channel has created a great lineup of dramas for 2025, and the fans have been quite excited. The list includes highly anticipated K-dramas like Love Scout, Buried Hearts, Human from Today, and more. We have listed the whole lineup below. Scroll ahead to find out.

Love Scout

Directed by Ham Joon-Ho & Kim Jae-Hong and written by Ji Eun, Love Scout premiered on January 3, 2025, and kicked off with great momentum.

Park Bo-Young, K-Drama List, Strong Girl Bong Soon, Melo Movie, Korean Actress (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Park Bo-Young is returning with yet another romantic K-drama named ‘Melo Movie’ alongside Choi Woo-Shik. But, before that, binge-watch these 5 dramas of the actress to know more about her versatility.

Park Bo-Young is definitely on a spree of delivering back-to-back great K-dramas. Currently, she is gearing up for her upcoming Netflix series, ‘Melo Movie,’ in which she is featuring alongside Choi Woo-Shik. This is the first time the actress has been paired up with Woo-Shik, and fans have been quite excited to see them together. It’s a love story between a movie buff and an aspiring director. They began to have feelings for each other, but soon, it frizzled out. What happens when they meet again after some time, whether they will find love or not is all about it.

Bo-Young has proved her...

Quality K-Dramas are abundant, but those with 100% Rotten Tomatoes scores are worth the watch. From alien parasites to heartwarming legal dramas, K-Dramas like Parasyte: The Grey and Extraordinary Attorney Woo offer diverse and engaging storytelling. Series like Chicken Nugget bring unique and hilarious premises to K-Dramas, providing a fresh and entertaining viewing experience.

Whether one is new to K-Dramas or a long-time binge-watcher, there are a Lot of shows available to watch across multiple streaming services, so it can be hard to know what to watch next. One reliable indicator of quality is Rotten Tomatoes scores, where a perfect 100% rating signals a reasonable consensus that the TV show or film is worth watching. With so many options now available, knowing which series has achieved this rare distinction can save you time and ensure a satisfying experience without fear of a shock mid-season cancelation or frustrating cliffhanger series ending.

Korean TV...

Like Flowers in Sand has me wondering if Jang Dong-Yoon is a professional athlete, because those running skills are incredible. We’ve got to admit, it’s incredible how the Korean entertainment industry mixes small-town slice-of-life with crime thrillers. This one is an especially impressive show with its inspiring storytelling and sweet message. However, things are getting moody now that we’re approaching the show’s end. We’ve passed the mid-way mark, so it’s time to get into the gritty details of what went down in this town, not just in the recent past but 20 years ago. Last week, Hyeon-Uk noticed there was something strange about Mi-Ran, and this week we’re going to learn how she’s connected with Du-Sik and the rest of the ssireum team.

Spoilers Ahead

What Happens In Episode 7?

In the childhood flashback at the beginning of every episode of Like Flowers in Sand,...

Netflix’s new K-drama, Like Flowers in Sand, is a series without waste — a deliberate, consoling dive into ssireum, a traditional form of South Korean wrestling, set in an unassuming Geosan town reflected perfectly in Jang Dong-yoon’s earnest and unrefined Kim Baek-doo. The series begins as Baek-doo’s ssireum career ostensibly ends. A former childhood prodigy, the 33-year-old has failed to win a senior championship. As a scion of a family of winners, in a town defined by ssireum, no one can explain his failure. After getting blackout drunk,...

It’s almost the end of the year, and Netflix doesn’t seem to be done with serving Korean content just yet. The Korean entertainment industry is all in this time of the year, and we’re getting a taste of everything they have to offer! From the reality dating show Single’s Inferno to the highly anticipated Gyeongseong Creature and Death Game, the holidays seem to be covered for us, but Like Flowers in Sand may turn out to be the underdog that takes us by surprise, just like its protagonist. Like Flowers in Sand stars Jang Dong-Yoon and Lee Joo-Myoung in leading roles and follows the story of a “Ssireum” athlete (a traditional wrestling sport) who gives up after losing too many championships. When his childhood friend returns, she reignites the sporty spark in him.

Spoilers Ahead

What Happens In Episode 1?

Kim Baek-Du is a childhood superstar, a champion...

This week is the final big time new release week for 2023, as things are going to quiet down a bit for the holidays. But we’re going out with a bang, with 15 new horrors this week alone.

Here’s all the new horror releasing December 5 – December 10, 2023!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

It’s Face/Off meets Freaky Friday when a homicide detective swaps bodies with a serial killer in Devils, the critically acclaimed body-swap psychological thriller that’s now on VOD and streaming on Screambox. The thriller, written and directed by Kim Jae-hoon, blurs revenge and morality where an unwavering detective takes on a serial killer.

“Devils follows the story of Jae-hwan, a determined homicide detective assigned to take down a ring of serial killers terrorizing the city. The case becomes deeply personal for him as one of the victims is his own brother-in-law.

It’s Face/Off meets Freaky Friday when a homicide detective swaps bodies with a serial killer in Devils, the critically acclaimed body-swap psychological thriller that’s now on VOD and streaming on Screambox.

The gripping psychological thriller, written and directed by Kim Jae-hoon, blurs revenge and morality where an unwavering detective takes on a serial killer.

The film’s suspense and psychological intensity are reminiscent of the classic thriller Face/Off infused with a horror twist and gory brutality.

“Devils follows the story of Jae-hwan, a determined homicide detective assigned to take down a ring of serial killers terrorizing the city. The case becomes deeply personal for him as one of the victims is his own brother-in-law. When the detective and the murderer finally collide, an unexpected turn of events leaves Jae-hwan waking up in the hospital – trapped in the body of the very killer he sought to apprehend. With the clock ticking,...

Bloody Disgusting is excited to share with readers the critically acclaimed body-swap psychological thriller Devils, which arrives on VOD and our streaming service Screambox tomorrow.

The gripping psychological thriller, written and directed by Kim Jae-hoon, blurs revenge and morality where an unwavering detective takes on a serial killer.

The film’s suspense and psychological intensity are reminiscent of the classic thriller Face/Off infused with a horror twist and gory brutality.

“Devils follows the story of Jae-hwan, a determined homicide detective assigned to take down a ring of serial killers terrorizing the city. The case becomes deeply personal for him as one of the victims is his own brother-in-law. When the detective and the murderer finally collide, an unexpected turn of events leaves Jae-hwan waking up in the hospital – trapped in the body of the very killer he sought to apprehend. With the clock ticking, Jae-hwan must bring the murderer...

Stars: Seo In-Guk, Dong-Yoon Jang, Choi Gwi-hwa, Dong-il Sung, Park Ho-San, Moon-Sung Jung, Jung So-Min, Jang Young-Nam | Written and Directed by Hongsun Kim

Project Wolf Hunting begins with a mass return of Korean criminals captured in the Philippines. As they’re being led through Seoul airport somebody with a grudge against one of them detonates a suicide bomb killing himself, his target, and everyone else in the vicinity. To avoid a repeat of this, the next group is to be transported on the Frontier Titan, a specially fitted out cargo ship and delivered to a pier in Busan harbour to which the public doesn’t have access. I guess simply flying them into a military base never crossed anyone’s mind.

The Frontier Titan leaves Manilla with forty-seven criminals, twenty guards, two medics, and the ship’s crew. At least that’s what they think they’re leaving with because...

Stars: Seo In-Guk, Dong-Yoon Jang, Choi Gwi-hwa, Dong-il Sung, Park Ho-San, Moon-Sung Jung, Jung So-Min, Jang Young-Nam | Written and Directed by Hongsun Kim

Project Wolf Hunting begins with a mass return of Korean criminals captured in the Philippines. As they’re being led through Seoul airport somebody with a grudge against one of them detonates a suicide bomb killing himself, his target, and everyone else in the vicinity. To avoid a repeat of this, the next group is to be transported on the Frontier Titan, a specially fitted out cargo ship and delivered to a pier in Busan harbour to which the public doesn’t have access. I guess simply flying them into a military base never crossed anyone’s mind.

The Frontier Titan leaves Manilla with forty-seven criminals, twenty guards, two medics, and the ship’s crew. At least that’s what they think they’re leaving with because...

Kim Hong-Sun’s movies are always intensely thrilling and, more often than not, they are also quite violent. The 2017 title “The Age of Blood” was Hong-Sun’s debut feature-length film. Operating as a nonstop action adventure and period piece, “The Age of Blood” told the story of a swordsman who quickly finds himself immersed in an attempted prison break, and must do everything in his capacity to keep the escaping convicts at bay. In “Project Wolf Hunting,” Hong-Sun returns to the escaped convict motif. This time around, though, things get a little bit… weirder. “Project Wolf Hunting” is a rampant action-horror mashup; although not for the faint of heart, the movie is wildly entertaining and contains enough twists and turns to keep audiences on their seats all-throughout.

Project Wolf Hunting is screening in Canada and the US, courtesy of Wellgo USA

Rather than following one perspective throughout the length of “Project Wolf Hunting,...