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King The Land to When The Phone Rings, exploring K-drama's OG tropes

K-dramas have an uncanny ability to turn everyday stories into timeless narratives by using tropes that strike a chord with audiences. In today's K-fix, let’s dive into two recent K-dramas, King The Land and When The Phone Rings, and explore how they embrace these evergreen tropes while giving them a fresh twist. When The Phone Rings Slow Burn Romance When …

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1 week, 2 days ago

When the Phone Rings soars to highest ratings yet despite controversy, political upheaval; See weekend K-drama ratings

Hindustan Times

When the Phone Rings is headed into the second half of its run on a high. According to Nielsen Korea’s survey of episodic ratings, Episode 6 of the series currently occupying MBC’s Friday-Saturday 9:50 pm KST timeslot set its personal highest record yet. When the Phone Rings When the Phone Rings rises above challenges Overcoming the broadcast slump due to …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Actor Ju Ji Hoon talks about Light Shop, calls himself a fan of Kang Full: ‘I couldn’t wait to read the script’

Hindustan Times

A dark alley is illuminated by a unique lamp shop which is open 24/7. High on thrills and chills, the supernatural K-drama Light Shop is another masterful adaptation of webtoon author Kang Full’s comic book of the same name. About Light Shop Light Shop follows the phenomenal success of Kang’s previous work, Moving, which became the most successful foreign show …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Harikrishna: The China specialist on Gukesh’s team

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru: It was close to New Year’s Eve, after the World Rapid and Blitz tournament last year, when Pentala Harikrishna received a call from Gukesh. Harikrishna joined the team, Gukesh ended up winning the Candidates and the World Championship match against China’s Ding Liren was on the horizon. Ni Hua was also part of Ju Wenjun’s team, alongside Harikrishna for …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Squid Game season 2 faces scrutiny over casting choice for trans character

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Netflix’s hit Korean-language series Squid Game is facing controversy after it …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

When the Phone Rings and Yoo Yeon Seok top buzzworthy rankings; Gong Yoo, Hwang In Youp debuts at…

Hindustan Times

The weekly buzzworthy ranking of Korean actors and dramas has been released. When the Phone Rings' Yoo Yeon Seok, The Trunk's Gong Yoo Most Buzzworthy Korean dramas of the week This weekly list, released by Good Data Corporation, which tracks the most buzzworthy TV dramas and actors, placed the Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin starrer at the number …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea special forces officer says he had orders to block lawmakers

Hindustan Times

By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park South Korea special forces officer says he had orders to block lawmakers SEOUL -The commander of South Korea's special forces that stormed parliament last week after a martial law declaration said on Monday he was ordered to block lawmakers from entering the chamber to prevent a vote to lift the emergency measure. Colonel Kim …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Light Shop series review: Intrigue and chills aplenty in Kang Full’s new show

The Hindu

For a large part of the first three episodes of Light Shop, you are left wondering what the show is about. Written by Kang Full who made 2023’s complex and expansive superhero K-Drama Moving, Light Shop has also been adapted from his webtoon of the same name. Light Shop Episodes: 4 of 8 Director: Kim Hee-won Writer: Kang Full Cast: …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Light Shop review: A fresh take on horror, but unsettlingly slow

India Today

The highly anticipated psychological drama, Light Shop, starring Ju Ji-hoon, Park Bo-young, and Uhm Tae-goo is here. The premise of Light Shop revolves around a mysterious light shop situated in a dark alley, run by the enigmatic Jung Won-yeong. The opening episodes feature strange and mysterious happenings within the light shop, with unsettling cinematic moments that enhance the tension. The …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance during martial law in South Korea

Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation when he declared martial law and called in troops to secure the National Assembly building where parliament sits. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Protesters gathered outside South Korea’s parliament after the sudden declaration of martial law by President Yoon …

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3 weeks ago

South Korea lifts president’s martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule

Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. Protesters gathered in front of the Parliament building after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

When The Phone Rings review: Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin's chemistry feels straight out of fanfiction

Hindustan Times

K-drama: When The Phone Rings When the Phone Rings Director: Park Sang-Woo Writer: Geoneomulnyeo, Kim Ji Woon Where to watch: MBC/Netflix Genre: Mystery, Romance Release date: November 22 From the moment the opening credits rolled, I was hooked—just like the other K-drama fans who had been waiting for an absolute banger after months of drought. You know a show is …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Winners of Blue Dragon Film Awards 2024: Jung Hae In, Noh Sang Hyun, Park Ju Hyun, Lim Ji Yeon and others

Hindustan Times

: For the first time in three decades, seasoned actors Han Ji Min and Lee Je Hoon, sharing a history of awards in their own right, ushered in a new wave of the Blue Dragon Film Awards. Jung Hae In secured the Popular Star Award, while Noh Sang Hyun and Park Ju Hyun snagged the Best New Actor and Best …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Members of K-pop group NewJeans say they are leaving agency after dispute

Hindustan Times

By Ju-min Park Members of K-pop group NewJeans say they are leaving agency after dispute SEOUL -Members of NewJeans, one of the most popular K-pop groups, said on Thursday that they were leaving their agency ADOR, a subsidiary of powerhouse label HYBE. ADOR said however the agreement between it and the band members "remains in full effect". The five NewJeans …

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Family By Choice review: Hwang In-youp's K-drama is heartfelt, wholesome

India Today

If you are looking for a heartfelt drama that is refreshing, Family By Choice is your pick. Alongside its main cast of Hwang In-youp, Bae Hyeon-seong, and Jung Chae-yeon, the series also features powerful performances by Choi Won-young and Choi Moo-sung. Family By Choice centres around three individuals -- Kim San-ha, Kang Hae-joon, and Yoon Ju-won -- who, despite being …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jadavpur University professor found dead with throat slit in Uttarakhand hotel

India Today

A 44-year-old professor from Jadavpur University in Kolkata was found dead with his throat slit at a hotel in Uttarakhand, where he had arrived with two friends a few days prior. The bloodied body of Mainak Pal, a professor in the Philosophy Department, was discovered on November 8, lying in the washroom with deep cuts on his neck and hands, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Light Shop trailer: Ju Ji-hoon, Park Bo-young to headline supernatural K-drama

India Today

The trailer for Light Shop, a highly anticipated supernatural K-drama led by Ju Ji-hoon and Park Bo-young, has been released, showcasing an impressive ensemble cast and a haunting storyline. Joining the leads are renowned actors Bae Seong-woo, Uhm Tae-goo, Kim Seol-hyun, Lee Jung-eun, Kim Min-ha, Park Hyuk-kwon, Kim Dae-myung, Shin Eun-soo, Kim Sun-hwa, and Kim Ki-hae. Watch the trailer below: …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Journey Through History: Kingdom's Enduring Legacy in Korean Apocalypse Drama

India Today

Kingdom, a groundbreaking Korean drama that broke free from traditional zombie tropes, became a cultural phenomenon due to its rich narrative, masterful direction, and stunning cinematography. The show's unique blend of period drama and horror, set against the backdrop of Joseon Korea, captivated audiences worldwide. Kingdom's enduring impact on the Korean apocalyptic drama genre is evident in its influence on …

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2 months, 1 week ago

K-Pop band NewJeans star Hanni tells South Korean MPs about industry harassment at inquiry

ABC

A member of chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans has given a rare and tearful testimony to South Korean politicians at an inquiry into workplace harassment, amid a boardroom drama over her super producer. In recent years, South Korea's K-pop industry has become a global juggernaut powered by the success of groups like BTS, but domestically it is known for imposing strict …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Grinning North Korean Kim treats daughter to night out at parade

Daily Mail

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hit the town with his daughter Kim Ju Ae for a mass celebration in the heart of Pyongyang last night, just days after threatening to strike the United States with a nuclear missile. The impressive display, which Kim and Ju Ae took in with wide grins plastered across their faces, comes days after North …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Cinderella at 2 am review: Shin Hyun-been's drama is the perfect binge-watch

India Today

Looking for an easy-breezy K-drama with all kinds of possible cliched tropes? Starring Shin Hyun-been and Moon Sang-min in lead roles, the show revolves around a young ordinary woman, Ha Yun Seo, who doesn't believe in fairy tales until she falls in love with Seo Ju Won, a third-generation chaebol. A K-drama fanatic can attest that mother-in-law offering a pay …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

New material for solid lithium batteries

China Daily

Chinese researchers have developed a new cathode material that could significantly increase the number of times all-solid-state lithium batteries can be recharged, potentially enhancing their commercial viability. The team said that all-solid-state lithium batteries, which use solid electrolytes, are less prone to leakage and combustion than conventional liquid lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in electric vehicles, mobile phones and …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Decline in nursing program enrollment in Taiwan raises concerns over talent crisis

China Daily

TAIPEI -- The number of students enrolled in undergraduate and junior college nursing programs in Taiwan dropped by 13.74 percent from the 2017 to 2023 academic years, while the number of vacancies offered by these programs decreased by 6.86 percent, according to the island's education department. Lin Chin-tsai, a senior staff member of the Federation of Teachers Unions in Taiwan, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Min Hee-jin claims she was ‘pushed out of position’ after getting removed as ADOR CEO: This is a grave violation

Hindustan Times

NewJeans producer Min Hee-jin has reacted after she was replaced by HYBE's chief HR officer Kim Ju-young as the new ADOR CEO. As per a Korea JoongAng Daily report on Tuesday, Hee-jin revealed that she was "pushed out of her position as CEO of ADOR against her will". Min Hee-jin on ADOR's decision "The board made the decision regardless of …

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King The Land to When The Phone Rings, exploring K-drama's OG tropes

When the Phone Rings soars to highest ratings yet despite controversy, political upheaval; See weekend K-drama ratings

Actor Ju Ji Hoon talks about Light Shop, calls himself a fan of Kang Full: ‘I couldn’t wait to read the script’

Harikrishna: The China specialist on Gukesh’s team

Squid Game season 2 faces scrutiny over casting choice for trans character

When the Phone Rings and Yoo Yeon Seok top buzzworthy rankings; Gong Yoo, Hwang In Youp debuts at…

South Korea special forces officer says he had orders to block lawmakers

Light Shop series review: Intrigue and chills aplenty in Kang Full’s new show

Light Shop review: A fresh take on horror, but unsettlingly slow

6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance during martial law in South Korea

South Korea lifts president’s martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule

When The Phone Rings review: Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin's chemistry feels straight out of fanfiction

Winners of Blue Dragon Film Awards 2024: Jung Hae In, Noh Sang Hyun, Park Ju Hyun, Lim Ji Yeon and others

Members of K-pop group NewJeans say they are leaving agency after dispute

Family By Choice review: Hwang In-youp's K-drama is heartfelt, wholesome

Jadavpur University professor found dead with throat slit in Uttarakhand hotel

Light Shop trailer: Ju Ji-hoon, Park Bo-young to headline supernatural K-drama

A Journey Through History: Kingdom's Enduring Legacy in Korean Apocalypse Drama

K-Pop band NewJeans star Hanni tells South Korean MPs about industry harassment at inquiry

Grinning North Korean Kim treats daughter to night out at parade

Cinderella at 2 am review: Shin Hyun-been's drama is the perfect binge-watch

New material for solid lithium batteries

Decline in nursing program enrollment in Taiwan raises concerns over talent crisis

Min Hee-jin claims she was ‘pushed out of position’ after getting removed as ADOR CEO: This is a grave violation