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'227' and 'Sanford and Son' Legendary Actor Hal Williams Dies at 91

'227' and 'Sanford and Son' Legendary Actor Hal Williams Dies at 91

Manager Announces His Death on Local Time on the 16th… Veteran Actor Who Led a Golden Age of American Sitcoms Comes to Rest He played “Lester,” the kind father of Regina King’s character, and the husband of Marla Gibbs’s character, in the popular sitcom '227' A standout comedic duo as the “Smitty” police officer on 'Sanford and Son'… “Ad-libs he came up with even when there was no script” He kept acting with the same intensity even at age 91, appearing in a recent CBS 'Matlock' remake
An African American character actor who helped define the golden age of American sitcoms in the 1970s and 1980s, Hal Williams, has died, bringing warm laughter and emotion to living rooms. He was 91.■ The warm patriarch of '227' as “Lester”… Setting a model for Black familiesOn local time on the...
‘OK! Madam 2’ Former Legend Agent Uhm Jung-hwa Perfectly Takes Command, From Comedy to High-Intensity Action

‘OK! Madam 2’ Former Legend Agent Uhm Jung-hwa Perfectly Takes Command, From Comedy to High-Intensity Action

The “Yiming” played by Uhm Jung-hwa is a former legendary agent once known as “Code Name: Mokryunghwa,” but she now runs a twisted-doughnut shop.
South Korea’s “Madonna” Uhm Jung-hwa makes her return to the big screen for the first time in three years with 〈OK! Madam 2〉, and this time she sets her sights on becoming South Korea’s Tom Cruise. 〈OK! Madam 2〉 is a comedic action story about a family of a former legendary agent, who sets out on...
'K-Comedy' Bounces to a New Era, With Busan Leading Asia’s Laughter

'K-Comedy' Bounces to a New Era, With Busan Leading Asia’s Laughter

A 10-day comedy festival… With the goal of building Asia’s signature comedy ecosystem, it lays out a vision that includes top-tier local and international performances as well as the creation of dedicated theaters.
A new renaissance for 'K-comedy'—Busan takes the lead in Asia’s laughterThe map of South Korea’s comedy landscape is being rewritten. Starting next month on the 21st, 'the 14th Busan International Comedy Festival ' opens in grand fashion at the Busan BEXCO Auditorium.
3 Apple TV Soccer Picks to Watch Before the World Cup Ends

3 Apple TV Soccer Picks to Watch Before the World Cup Ends

The world’s festival of football — and, for South Koreans, a somewhat bittersweet one — the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has reached its final stages. The global tournament, featuring national teams from 32 countries, opened in June 2026 and has delivered high-stakes showdowns among the...
‘Okay Madam 2’ Returns After 6 Years — Cruise-Action Led by Uhm Junghwa and Choi Sooyoung

‘Okay Madam 2’ Returns After 6 Years — Cruise-Action Led by Uhm Junghwa and Choi Sooyoung

Set for release on Aug. 12, Uhm Junghwa’s upgraded action and Choi Sooyoung’s first try at playing a villain raise expectations
From 'Flight' to 'Cruise'… The evolution of a comedy action returning after six yearsThe comedy action bible 'Okay Madam', which swept through theaters in 2020, returns at last with a sequel after six years of sharpening. Due to hit theaters on Aug.
'SNL Korea' in Demand: Lee Soo-ji Undergoes Vocal Cord Nodule Surgery—Will Broadcast Schedule Be Affected?

'SNL Korea' in Demand: Lee Soo-ji Undergoes Vocal Cord Nodule Surgery—Will Broadcast Schedule Be Affected?

The star of 'A Thousand Faces,' returning stronger after a beat—ready to come back with more toughness!
After a Pause, 'A Thousand Faces'—A Return Poised to Be Even StrongerComedian 'Lee Soo-ji' (41), who has captivated the public with her unmatched ability to pull off characters, takes a moment to catch her breath.
SBS’s 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 Hits No. 1 in Ratings and on Netflix Worldwide: A Review Through Episode 4

SBS’s 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 Hits No. 1 in Ratings and on Netflix Worldwide: A Review Through Episode 4

SBS drama 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 is dominating both television and streaming, drawing a 21. 6% rating for Episode 4 on July 4, according to Nielsen Korea, and reaching No. 1 globally among non-English Netflix series.
Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival will be held from July 2 to July 12 around Bucheon City Hall. As South Korea’s only fantastic genre film festival, BIFAN again presents works armed with genre playfulness and a bold experimental spirit.
Na Hong-jin on the 10-Year Obsession Behind 〈Hope〉: Part 1

Na Hong-jin on the 10-Year Obsession Behind 〈Hope〉: Part 1

“All tragedy begins with perspective. ” Director Na Hong-jin wrote that line in the director's note for 〈Hope〉. On July 15, the director's new film 〈Hope〉, invited to compete in the competition section at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, is set for release.
‘The Taste of Prison’ Starts Filming July 6! Lee Sun-bin, Park Ji-hwan, Bae Hyun-seong, Park Young-gyu, Jo Bok-rae, and More Revealed in Reading Still Photos!

‘The Taste of Prison’ Starts Filming July 6! Lee Sun-bin, Park Ji-hwan, Bae Hyun-seong, Park Young-gyu, Jo Bok-rae, and More Revealed in Reading Still Photos!

A comedy film about an A-list chef who ends up working in a prison kitchen and inmates who create mind-blowing dishes with recipes and ingredients no one could have imagined.
Comedy film ‘The Taste of Prison,’ which depicts a fun food reformation story in which a star chef, suddenly thrown into rock bottom and assigned to work in a prison kitchen, and inmates awaken their souls by making dishes with recipes and ingredients beyond imagination has confirmed the casting of...