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Picture: Jisoo (left) and Seo In Guk (right) star in Boyfriend on Demand.

Switching from Mbc to Netflix, Blackpink’s Jisoo will star alongside Seo In Guk in the romantic K-drama Boyfriend on Demand. Details are limited, but filming is ongoing and recently finished in the Philippines. Confirmed to be released in 2026, here’s everything we know about Boyfriend on Demand.

Boyfriend on Demand is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original romantic drama directed by Kim Jung Shik. The K-drama was meant to be broadcast on the South Korean network Mbc, but it has been reported by Naver that it will be released on Netflix instead.

In the days following Naver’s report, Netflix officially confirmed the news as true, reporting that the series is currently in production.

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Exciting news for K-drama fans! The upcoming romantic drama Boyfriend on Demand has officially moved from the South Korean network Mbc to Netflix. The series will feature Blackpink’s Jisoo and popular actor Seo In Guk in the lead roles. While details about the show are still limited, filming is already underway and has recently wrapped up in the Philippines. The drama is expected to be released in 2026.

Boyfriend on Demand is a South Korean romantic drama directed by Kim Jung Shik. It tells the story of Seo Mi Rae, a webtoon producer who wants to find love but is afraid of the risks that come with real relationships. To avoid heartbreak, she joins a virtual dating program called Monthly Boyfriend, where she can experience risk-free relationships with hundreds of men.

Jisoo, a Blackpink member for nearly nine years, has starred in Snowdrop and Newtopia, with guest roles in several K-dramas.

Min Kyu-dong’s South Korean action-drama “The Old Woman with the Knife” adapts Gu Byeong-mo’s novel of the same name with results at once languid and overstuffed. While it features an enticing premise, slotting a 65-year-old woman into the underground assassin genre (a position usually reserved for grizzled men and young vixens), its story remains rooted in an inordinate amount of detail, which the film metes out in awkward ways.

Of course, as with any film of this nature, it’s worth first asking whether its fireworks are worthwhile. The answer is yes and no: Initial visual speed bumps render combat frenetic to the point of incomprehensible. This lack of distinct geography initially robs the film of cohesion, and while it does eventually find its groove, its major illusion — surrounding its elderly assassin character — is never quite convincing.

Lee Hye-young is wonderfully committed as Hornclaw, a silent, lonely senior...

Ahead of the Berlinale 2025 taking place February 13-23, they’ve unveiled their lineups for Berlinale Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum sections. Highlights include confirmation of Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 alongside Ira Sachs’ Peter Hujar’s Day, Ancestral Visions of the Future from This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection director Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese, a documentary on the making of Shoah, a new Jacob Elordi-led series from Justin Kurzel, and more.

See the lineup below via Deadline and check back for the competition lineup next week.

Berlinale Special

Ancestral Visions of the Future

by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese | with Siphiwe Nzima, Sobo Bernard, Zaman Mathejane, Mochesane Edwin Kotsoane, Rehauhetsoe Ernest Kotsoane

France / Lesotho / Germany / Saudi Arabia 2025

Berlinale Special | World premiere | Documentary form

A poetic allegory of the filmmaker Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese’s childhood, an ode to cinema and an inner nod to his mother. Through fragmented narratives and mythic imagery,...

There are a ton of highly anticipated TV shows coming to Rakuten Viki!

The streaming service has unveiled their slate of programming for the month of November, including several K-dramas, as well as series hailing from Japan and Thailand.

From heart-racing romances to crime-solving mysteries to moving tear-jerkers, there’s something for everyone.

Plus, there are a bunch of fan-favorite actors set to appear in the shows. You might recognize a few from your most beloved dramas!

Find out which TV shows are coming to Rakuten Viki in November 2024…

Brewing Love

Korea

Premiere date: November 4

Plot summary: Former special forces member turned liquor salesperson Chae Yong Ju (Kim Se Jeong) is her company’s top seller. But when her company branch is at risk of closing down, Yong Ju is willing to do whatever it takes to keep it open. She decides to recruit Yun Min Ju (Lee Jong Won), an up-and-coming brewmaster,...

Adapted from the fantasy comic book from 2019, Netflixs Hellbound includes some of the most talented actors from South Korea. The King of Pigs, Peninsula, Train to Busan, and Hellbound director Yeon Sang-ho first explored the series supernatural world in : or The Hell (Two Kinds of Life), an 11-minute rotoscope-animated short film that was finished in 2006. Hellbound season 1 received critical acclaim, and became one of the best horror K-dramas on Netflix.

In 2020, Netflix approved the production of the first season of the series, which was released in 2021. While Hellbound season 1 was a resounding success, Netflix didn't immediately renew the show for a sophomore season. Hellbound season 2 took three years to return to Netflix, initially premiering at the 29th Busan International Film Festival before being added to the streaming platform on 25th October. The Hellbound cast, which is tasked with unraveling a dark and intimately compelling fantasy world, did an incredible...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Hellbound season 2.

Hellbound season 2 answered a few questions but introduced many other mysteries about the angels, the decrees, and the future of the world. After three years of waiting, Hellbound finally returned with a second season. While the show included yet another time skip, it continued to follow the storylines set up in Hellbound season 1. This includes the return of Jeong-ja, whose resurrection was shown at the end of the first season.

Jeong Jin-su returned for Hellbound season 2 as well, although the character was recast. Jin-sus resurrection was one of many problems Sodo had to deal with amidst the war between the New Truth and Arrowhead followers. The government was also a major player in season 2 in the form of Secretary Lee. The Netflix K-drama focused on the social and political aspects of what was happening in the world, meaning that a lot of questions...

This dark thriller takes us into a society teetering on collapse as inexplicable prophecies of one’s hellish fate sow chaos. Hellbound’s vision is unflinching as supernatural elements intensify power struggles between cults vying to control the panic. Season 2 shows humanity at its extremes yet finds glimmers of moral purpose amid the ruins.

We rejoin this bleak world still reeling from “demonstrations,” gruesome spectacles where angels decree a soul’s end only for monstrous executors to drag them to hell moments later. As fear turns city streets to battlegrounds, two groups rise from the panic: the New Truth, a quasi-religious movement led by Jung Jinsu, and Arrowhead, violent gangs dealing their brand of vigilante justice.

When Jinsu and another victim, Park Jungja, impossible resurrect, the unease morphs to hysteria. Resurrection shakes the existing order, but what meaning can be divined from beyond the grave? As powerbrokers manipulate faith for control,...

Hellbound Season 2 introduces Kim Sung-cheol as the new actor who plays Jeong Ji-su, replacing Yoo Ah-in after he was dropped from the sophomore season due to a drug use scandal in 2023.

The hit Netflix supernatural K-drama brings back a lot of characters from Season 1 as it continues its unusual premise of divine deaths happening in front of the public eye.

Aside from the storyline centered around divine interventions, Season 2 showcases more of the political drama as the Arrowheads have taken over a dystopian future set in South Korea.

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Is divine justice real, or are the creatures dragging people to hell part of something else entirely? That’s the question for those living in the world of Hellbound, the dark K-drama fantasy from director Yeon Sang-ho and writer Choi Gyu-seok (Awl).

When we left off in Season 1, the religious leader Chairman Jung Jinsu had disappeared, Park Jungja had been resurrected, and Min Hyejin had escaped with baby Toughie despite the child being decreed to damnation. In Season 2, the religious factions the New Truth, the Arrowheads, and Sodo leader Hyejin must grapple with sudden resurrections of the formerly condemned. Is it possible, after all, to defeat the decrees of these supernatural beings?

Hellbound Season 2, which premiered at the 29th Busan International Film Festival in October, stars Kim Sung-cheol, Kim Hyun-joo, and Kim Shin-rock.

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Every time a dystopian Korean drama gets a new season, I take a moment to step back and bury my expectations underground because, more often than not, the shows end up going down a predictable path of political drama that doesn’t do justice to the rich and deepworld-building of the previous season. Sweet Home is the perfect example of this concept and how a show can crumble under its own weight trying to be so many things at once. What I appreciate about Hellbound is that it doesn’t get bogged by too many ideas, but does it have any ideas at all? Hellbound season 2 takes place 8 years after Jin-Su seemingly disappeared from the sight of the world. After the resurrection of two main characters, Jung-Ja and Jung Jin-Su, the apparent messiah, there’s political warfare in the country. The Arrowheads have taken over, and there’s anarchy on the streets.

Warning: Spoilers for Hellbound season 2, episode 1.

Jeong Ji-su has been recast for Hellbound season 2, which sees the returns of a lot of characters from season 1. Given that Jeong Ji-su was sentenced to Hell and died in Hellbound season 1, it may be surprising that the character is back in the new season of the Netflix original K-drama. That said, Ji-sus resurrection is part of a larger storyline in Hellbound that was teased at the end of season 1 the return of people who had been sentenced and burned alive. However, Ji-su is no longer played by Yoo Ah-in.

Hellbound had quite a large cast in season 1, particularly because the show introduced a new set of characters after the five-year time jump in episode 4. Several of those characters make a comeback in season 2, including people we saw die on the show. While the wait for Hellbound season 2 was long, the show was also...

With All of Us Are Dead season 2 still far away and potentially only arriving in 2026, those who enjoy horror K-dramas should check out Hellbound, whose second season is finally here after three years. Hellbound season 1 only had six episodes, and there was more than enough room for the series to continue. Fortunately, while it took a while for Hellbound to be renewed, a second season was eventually confirmed. All of Us Are Deads renewal was much faster season 2 was announced five months after the show premiered on Netflix.

Despite the quick renewal, All of Us Are Dead 2 does not have a release date. Production on the second season was reportedly delayed to 2025, suggesting that the massively popular zombie K-drama will not return next year. Finding shows like All of Us Are Dead can be difficult given how it added some fun twists to the zombie genre, but there are plenty...

Netflix’s Hellbound had mixed reviews when it first aired. The series, adapted from a popular webtoon of the same name, tells the story of a dystopian world where “God’s Will” is demonstrated through hellish creatures appearing on earth and brutally murdering sinners in daylight and then sending them to hell. The core idea of the series is fantastic, and it starts off on the right foot, giving us a solid story about why some people believe that these creatures are here to show us a righteous path as humans; however, as it keeps going, some rules start to change, and things start to fall apart, specifically with a time jump. There’s a character on the show who falls off the face of the earth, but I imagine this was done on purpose to pull people in for a second season. Still, it’s a bit random. The...

Hellbound, one of Netflix's best horror TV shows will be returning to the small screen three years after its first season premiered. The six-episode series, based on Yeong Sang-hos webtoon of the same name was greenlighted for a second season by Netflix but faced some delays in production. Given Hellbound's season 1 ending which featured an unexpected twist, the second season of the show has a lot of questions to answer and new storylines to explore.

Although the Hellbound season 1 finale set up the series for a second season, Netflix didn't immediately renew it for a sophomore season. Talks about a second season were delayed because Yeong Sang-ho, the show's creator, wanted the webtoon version of the series to be released before first (via Variety). Hellbound season 2 finally will be available for streaming on Netflix on October 25, 2025.

Why Hellbound Season 2 Has Taken So Long Hellbound Season 2 Has Some Cast...

The trailer for Hellbound season 2 confirms an October release date, while also revealing a major resurrection. Created by Yeon Sang-ho, based on his webtoon of the same name, Hellbound's first installment consisted of six episodes. The story takes place in an alternate version of Earth, focusing on a world where angels manifest before individuals to inform them of their sins and their impending demise. And, when that time comes, these unfortunate souls are dragged to hell. A second installment was confirmed in September 2022.

More than two years after the renewal, Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Hellbound season 2 and confirmed that new episodes will be release on Friday, October 25.

The announcement trailer does not reveal too much, but it does highlight the resurrection of New Truth Chairman Jung Jinsu (Kim Sung-cheol). He's not the only one to be brought back, as Park Jungja (Kim Shin-rok) is also back. Their...

Netflix Korea has just released a special teaser for the much-anticipated Squid Game Season 2, giving fans a sneak peek into the upcoming high-stakes drama. The teaser, posted on the streaming platform’s YouTube channel, opens with Seong Gi-hun played by Lee Jung-jae jolting awake as his doorbell rings. He cautiously opens the door, holding a gun, only to find a masked figure standing ominously before him.

The teaser also showcases glimpses of the sinister game venue as new participants prepare to face another round of deadly challenges. A masked voice eerily declares, “We are ready to start the game,” signaling the beginning of a fresh cycle of life-or-death contests. Gi-hun, wearing his signature jacket with the tag “456,” is seen returning as one of the contestants, marking his dramatic return to the game.

Hellbound 2 teaser: Kim Sung-cheol resurrected after being trapped in hell for several years

The story is set three...

The highly anticipated Wednesday Season 2 is officially in production, and fans of the spooky teen detective are in for an eerie adventure. Filming began earlier this year in the scenic landscapes of Ireland, with Jenna Ortega reprising her role as the mysterious and unconventional Wednesday Addams. In a new Geeked Week 2024 trailer, fans got a glimpse of the haunting new journey that awaits Wednesday, along with returning characters like Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), and Wednesday’s iconic parents, Morticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez Addams (Luis Guzman).

Hellbound 2 teaser: Kim Sung-cheol resurrected after being trapped in hell for several years

Tim Burton returns as director and executive producer, with the promise of a “bigger and more twisted” season, according to Zeta-Jones. Co-creators Miles Millar and Al Gough have expressed their excitement about exploring Nevermore Academy’s macabre world in greater depth. Ortega, who has grown more connected to her character,...

Hellbound Season 2 is set to premiere on October 25, 2024, much to the excitement of fans after a three-year hiatus. This supernatural horror series, based on the popular webcomic Hellbound by Yeon Sang Ho (also known for Train to Busan) and Choi Kyu Seok, explores a world tormented by demonic beings, sparking the rise of various religious cults.

Season 2 will see the replacement of actor Yoo Ah In with Kim Sung Cheol as Jung Jin Soo, following Yoo Ah In’s involvement in an illegal drug case. On September 20, Netflix released the first teaser and poster for the season, showcasing the resurrection of Jung Jin Soo after being trapped in hell who is played by Kim Sung-cheol. The teaser shows the resurrection of the character after being trapped in hell for several years.

Netflix renews Emily In Paris for season 5

Before its official streaming debut on Netflix, the second season will first...

The heinous Kim Guk-ho, a serial murderer and rapist, is released after 13 years behind bars. Upon his release, a streamer known as Masked Man proposes a murder game with a 20 billion won bounty for Kim Guk-ho's life. Chaos erupts as threats surround Kim Guk-ho. Meanwhile, conflicts arise between those trying to protect him and exploit him. [Source: Disney+]

Directed by Choi Kook-hee (known for his movies Life is Beautiful and Default) and scripted by Lee Su-jin (who also wrote the movie The Devil's Deal), this 8 episode series features a star-studded cast of veterans Cho Jin-woong, Yoo Jae-myung, Yum Jung-ah supported by Kim Moo-yeol, Lee Kwang-soo, Sung Yoo-bin, Kim Sung-cheol as well as Taiwanese actor Greg Hsu Kuang-han. No Way Out: The Roulette is currently streaming on Disney+ globally and on Hulu for the US.

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Sweet Home season 3.

Actor Lee jin-wook plays more than one character in Sweet Home. Ui-myeong, whose real identity is Nam Sang-won, inhabits Sang-wook's body during seasons 2 and 3. Nam Sang-won was Yi-kyung's missing fianc.

Lee jin-wook plays more than one character in Sweet Home, with the various identities of Nam Sang-won causing some confusion. While Sweet Home is primarily about surviving in a world full of monsters, the Netflix K-drama starring Song Kang has had a major villain since season 1 Jung Ui-myeong. The character, who first appeared as one of the soldiers who infiltrated the Green Home, was revealed to be a special infectee like Song Kang's Cha Hyun-su and became his rival. Ui-myeong caused a lot of death and destruction in season 1, but the extent of his plans would only be revealed in season 2.

Sweet Home season 2 confirmed that Ui-myeong could transfer from one...

Finally, Netflix is getting pretty good at adapting animes and mangas into live-action and the fans are loving their latest adaptation Parasyte: The Grey. Based on a manga series titled Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki, the Netflix series follows the story of a group of people who must rise to defend themselves against alien parasites who are taking over people’s bodies. Parasyte: The Grey stars Jeon So-nee in the lead role with Masaki Suda, Lee Jung-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kwon Hae-hyun, Kim In-kwon, and Lee Hyun-kyun starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the gore and the unique storyline in Parasyte: The Grey here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Parasyte: The Maxim (Hulu & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Madhouse

Parasyte: The Maxim has the same plot as Parasyte: The Grey because both of the shows are based on the same manga series titled Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki.

Netflix’s Squid Game had taken the world by storm a few years ago, as it became the streaming platform’s most successful show in many years. It was also said that Netflix paid $21.4 million for Squid Game.

Squid Game

With Season 2 set to make its way onto the streaming giant eventually, it appears Netflix has already confirmed the second season of yet another massive Korean show, Thes series already got a ton of acclaim from fans and critics alike, and even has a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Hellbound Season 2 Has Been Confirmed By Netflix Hellbound

In case you really had no idea or were living under a rock, Hellbound Season 2 is confirmed to premiere in late 2024, according to Netflix. The long-awaited second season of the South Korean supernatural thriller was renewed back in 2022, with production set to kick off in mid-2023. There are some changes in the cast, which include...

Im Sang-Jin (Son Suk-Ku) works as a reporter for a newspaper company, but he has been suspended due to a negative report he wrote about a conglomerate. One day, Sang-Jin receives a tip about a “troll farm” called Team Alley. The group is responsible for infiltrating many Internet websites to manipulate public opinion by posting malicious comments. Members of the farm include Jjingbboekking (Kim Sung-Cheol), Chattatkat (Kim Dong-Hwi), and Paebtaek (Hong Kyung). While investigating Team Alley, Sang-Jin uncovers the powerful existence behind it all.

South Korea’s Acemaker movieworks has closed a string of deals on upcoming crime drama Troll Factory with distributors throughout Asia.

The film has been acquired for Japan (Klockworx), Hong Kong (Edko), Taiwan and Southeast Asia (RelayMotion), India (Premiere9), Mongolia (Filmbridge), Cis (Paradise Group) and inflight (Vitality).

Directed by Ahn Gooc-jin (Alice In Earnestland), the film stars Son Sukku from Disney+ series Big Bet, box office action hit The Roundup and recent Netflix series A Killer Paradox. The cast also includes Kim Sung-Cheol, who will next be seen in Netflix series Hellbound, Kim Dong-Hwi and Hong Kyung.

Son plays a reporter who,...

Acemaker Movieworks, the young Korean studio behind 2023 hit “Noryang: Deadly Sea” and “A Man of Reason,” is using the Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market to launch crime drama “Troll Factory,” its next big budget movie.

Film’s plot revolves around an investigative journalist who, while probing a story about the manipulation of public sentiment, uncovers the existence of a so-called “troll factory” and is confronted with an unbelievable truth.

The movie is in post-production and recently set March 27 for its theatrical release in Korea. Acemaker is unveiling first images now.

The movie is directed by Ahn Gooc-jin, whose debut feature, 2015 crime film “Alice in Earnestland,” won the Grand Prize at the leading Korean film festival in Jeonju, the best new talent award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the Directors’ Cut award at the Director’s Cut Film Festival. It was also invited to the Stockholm film festival.

If you wanted more of Michelle Yeoh after Everything Everywhere All At Once, you will find Netflix’s new action comedy series The Brothers Sun quite entertaining. Created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk, The Brothers Sun revolves around one of the most powerful Taiwanese Triad families, when there is an assassination attempt on the head of the family the eldest son travels to America to protect his mother and his younger brother, who doesn’t know anything about the family business. The Brothers Sun also stars Justin Chen and Sam Li in the lead roles with Highdee Kuan, Alice Hewkin, and Madison Hu starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the action comedy series here are similar shows you might want to check out next.

Bloodhounds (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Bloodhounds and The Brother Sun have very different stories and character types but because of the similarities in their...

Picture: Hellbound season 2 is coming to Netflix in 2024

There are many K-dramas to look forward to on Netflix in 2024 and to celebrate the New Year, we’ve selected a handful of K-dramas we’re most excited to watch on Netflix this year.

2023 was a solid year for K-dramas on Netflix. We’re hoping 2024 will be an equally strong year for the streaming service, with several new and exciting movies and shows on the way. Predicting what’s going to be popular and what’s going to flop is almost an infallible task. However, we can undoubtedly showcase all of the K-dramas for which we are most excited so far.

Squid Game and All of Us Are Dead are omitted from the list below, as we’re not expecting to see them released on Netflix until sometime in 2025.

Parasyte: The Grey (Season 1) N

Episodes: 6*

Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi

Cast: Koo Kyo Hwan,...

Lee Jin-wook's character Sang-wook died in season 1 but returns in season 2 as a different character using Sang-wook's body. Ui-myeong, who now inhabits Sang-wook's body, reveals his plan to Hyun-su at the beginning of season 2, confirming that Lee Jin-wook is playing a new character. Season 2's finale reveals a major twist that connects Sang-wook, Ui-myeong, and Yi-kyung's husband.

Lee Jin-wook, who played Sang-wook in Sweet Home season 1, returns for season 2, yet he is playing a different character. One of the main antagonists of the first season was Jung Ui-myeong, played by Kim Sung-cheol. While the actor did not return for the new season, Sweet Home found a way to bring Ui-myeong back. The amount of new Sweet Home season 2 characters, combined with the previously introduced liquid monster abilities that allow someone to go from one body to another, made it difficult to keep track of who was who in this part of the story.

Myths and ancient legends have continuously served as a solid backbone to many historical dramas coming from Korea over the past few years. Similar to the brand of Hong Kong or Chinese features, the blend of a known historical backdrop, drama, martial arts and/ a murder mystery has fueled many stories, many of which have been commercially very successful in Korea, but not so much outside, where the majority has been released either digitally or physically. The directorial debut of Ahn Tae-jin falls into this particular category, with “The Night Owl” having won numerous awards in its home country, while it is now being released for home cinema in many countries. The foundation for the features is the mystery surrounding Crown Prince Sohyeon, who attempted to reform his home country but died before doing so.

The Night Owl Comes to VOD on September 26th, courtesy of Capelight Pictures

However, the...

Where to Watch Powered by Hellbound season 2 is confirmed and in progress, as shown in a new video from Netflix K-Content featuring creator Yeon Sang-ho and behind-the-scenes footage. Casting changes are expected in the new season, with Kim Sung-cheol replacing Yoo Ah-in in the main role and several new actors joining the ensemble. The second season of Hellbound plans to expand the scope of its narrative and build upon the events of the season 1, which gained significant viewership and attention.

Hellbound season 2 finally gets an update almost two years after the show's Netflix premiere. Created by Yeon Sang-ho, and consisting of six episodes, Hellbound takes place in an alternate version of Earth. Over the course of the story, which is based on Yeon's webtoon of the same name, viewers are introduced to a world where angels manifest before individuals to inform them of their sins and their impending demise. And,...

Yoo Ah-in, last seen in the Netflix series ‘Hellbound’, as well as in ‘Burning’ and ‘The Throne’, was attacked by a disgruntled fan with a bottle of coffee after a court on Wednesday late night dismissed police requests for the formal arrest of the prominent Korean actor on drug use charges, reports ‘Variety’.

Yoo appeared at the Seoul Central District Court on charges that he used five different drugs, says ‘Variety’. Local media photos showed Yoo’s hands were tied with what appeared to be a blue cloth or cord before and during his 90-minute daytime court appearance.

Footage also showed that he was hit by a bottle of coffee thrown by a disgruntled fan, before being led away, unhurt, by bodyguards. Recreational drug use is illegal in South Korea and is heavily stigmatised.

Yoo, ‘Variety’ says, admitted to the recreational use of marijuana and claimed he took Propofol, Ketamine and Zolpidem,...

In late night proceedings on Wednesday, a Seoul court dismissed police requests for the formal arrest of prominent Korean actor Yoo Ah-in on drug charges.

The star of “Burning,” “The Throne” and Netflix series “Hellbound,” appeared at the Seoul Central District Court on charges that he used five different drugs.

Local media photos showed that Yoo’s hands were tied with what appeared to be a blue cloth or cord before and during his 90-minute daytime court appearance. Footage also showed that he was hit by a bottle of coffee thrown by a disgruntled fan, before Yoo was led away, unhurt, by bodyguards.

Recreational drug use is illegal in South Korea and is heavily stigmatized.

Before entering the court Yoo told media: “I will cooperate faithfully in the remaining processes and reveal all that I can. I regret [using drugs]. I don’t think it is a decision I can make [on whether he should be arrested]. I...

The crime drama is directed by Ahn Gooc-jin of ‘Alice In Earnestland’.

South Korea’s Acemaker movieworks is launching sales ahead of Cannes on Comment Army (working title), an adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name.

Directed by Ahn Gooc-jin (Alice In Earnestland), the crime drama stars Son Sukku from the Disney+ series Big Bet and last year’s leading box office title in Korea, The Roundup. The cast also includes Kim Sung-Cheol (The Night Owl), Kim Dong-Hwi (In Our Prime) and Hong Kyung (Netflix’s Dp).

The film follows a reporter who, while investigating an online public sentiment manipulation story,...

"Those kids don't know they're on a suicide mission, do they?"

We’ve got an intense trailer here for you to watch for an upcoming movie set during the Korean War. It’s called Battle of Jangsari, and it’s based on the true story of a small, inexperienced battalion of student soldiers who are given a mission to liberate the strategic location of Incheon.

This was a critical point in the Korean War and these young men entered battle on the frontlines of Jangsari beach with “little ammunition, low food supplies and second-hand weapons.” The film tells the stories of these forgotten heroes of the Korean War.

The film comes from director Kyung-taek Kwak, and the cast includes Kim Myung-Min, Minho Choi, Sung-Cheol Kim, In-kwon Kim, Si-Yang Kwak, George Eads, and Megan Fox.

The film recently opened in Korea last month and Go USA will release The Battle of Jangsari...

"Those kids don't know they're on a suicide mission, do they?" Well Go USA has released the official Us trailer for the Korean war movie titled The Battle of Jangsari, the latest from Korean director Kyung-taek Kwak. As the title indicates, the movie is about the "Battle of Jangsari", also known as the Battle of Incheon during the Korean War in 1950. During a critical point in the brutal Korean War, a small, inexperienced battalion of student soldiers are tasked with liberating the strategic location of Incheon. With little ammunition, low food supplies and only second-hand weapons, the soldiers head for the frontlines of Jangsari beach. Based on a true story. The cast includes Kim Myung-Min, Minho Choi, Sung-Cheol Kim, In-kwon Kim, Si-Yang Kwak, George Eads, and Megan Fox strangely enough. This is opening in Us theaters this very weekend if anyone wants to see it on a big screen. Here's...