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Yoona cast as lead in Japan’s mega-hit ‘Unnatural,’ set to transform into forensic pathologist

Yoona cast as lead in Japan’s mega-hit ‘Unnatural,’ set to transform into forensic pathologist

Singer and actress Yoona confirmed as lead in tvN’s new drama ‘Unnatural,’ marking her return to television in 2027 A remake of Japan’s most popular medical drama, which starred Satomi Ishihara in 2018, drawing attention even before its premiere Yoona will play Song Do-eun, a forensic pathologist at U.D.I. who balances steely composure with warmth, promising a weighty and nuanced transformation
Singer and actress Yoona has been tapped to star in tvN’s new drama 〈Unnatural〉 , a remake of Japan’s hit medical series. Acclaimed medical drama that swept Japan returns as a Korean remake on tvN tvN said on the 18th that Yoona will lead the mystery medical drama 〈Unnatural〉, which is set to...
| Seongchan Eol
Choi Tae-sung's 'Naked Korean History' Returns for Season 3, Exploring East Asia's Twists and Turns

Choi Tae-sung's 'Naked Korean History' Returns for Season 3, Exploring East Asia's Twists and Turns

Singer Jeon Yu-jin joins the cast as a new member, expanding the show's scale to its largest yet since its 2022 launch
From the Korean Peninsula to East Asia: A New Season Broadens History's Horizons tvN Story's flagship history variety show 'Naked Korean History' is returning for its third season. The premiere is set for the 8th of next month.
| James choi

"A three-page note from my mother was the original concept": Yeon Sang-ho brings 500 million-won film 'Lost Paradise' to screens, confronting AI dilemma

Opening Oct. 21, the film follows a mother who reunites with a son recreated by AI after nine years, showcasing Kim Hyun-joo's 30 years of acting experience and Bae Hyun-sung's dramatic transformation
The hottest human dilemma forged by the coldest technology Director 'Yeon Sang-ho', who established a distinctive universe with this year's film 'Colony', returns with 'Lost Paradise', a low-budget film made for around 500 million won. Set for release Oct.
| James choi
[Lee Hwa-jung's Deep Talks] “Going head-to-head with Hyun Bin and Byun Yo-han. How do I survive?” Meeting Roh Jae-won, star of 〈Tazza: The Song of Belzebub〉 and 〈Made in Korea Season 2〉, Part 2

[Lee Hwa-jung's Deep Talks] “Going head-to-head with Hyun Bin and Byun Yo-han. How do I survive?” Meeting Roh Jae-won, star of 〈Tazza: The Song of Belzebub〉 and 〈Made in Korea Season 2〉, Part 2

A conversation that approaches actors with deep breaths, like a detox. Film journalist Lee Hwa-jung meets the actors.
From the audience's perspective, it seems the new momentum actor Roh Jae-won is showing has already begun. Looking at the cast lineup for 〈Made in Korea〉, I found myself wondering whether an actor known for his freewheeling style could adapt to acting within a demanding format — in other words,...
| 이화정
[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Talks] “Breaking Down the Line Between Good and Evil With Performances We’ve Never Seen Before” — A Conversation With Noh Jae-won, Actor in ‘Tazza: The Song of Belzebub’ and ‘Made in Korea Season 2’ ①

[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Talks] “Breaking Down the Line Between Good and Evil With Performances We’ve Never Seen Before” — A Conversation With Noh Jae-won, Actor in ‘Tazza: The Song of Belzebub’ and ‘Made in Korea Season 2’ ①

A talk that approaches actors with the deep breathing of a detox. Film journalist Lee Hwa-jung meets the actors shaping the screen.
I had to meet Noh Jae-won. Trying to understand the landscape of today’s screen, OTT and television productions without meeting this actor would have felt like cheating. Just looking back over the past three years, his striking performances in the series 〈D. P.
| 이화정
Park Hae-il Says He Studied Yoo Hae-jin on Set to Learn the Secret of His Longevity — Interview, Part 2

Park Hae-il Says He Studied Yoo Hae-jin on Set to Learn the Secret of His Longevity — Interview, Part 2

※ 〈Assassin 〉 actor Park Hae-il's interview Part 1 continues here. In his position as section chief, Jae-hwan both leads his team and takes the lead on the Declaration for the Practice of Free Press. From an actor's perspective, what is it about Jae-hwan that you think pushed him to go that far.
| Seongchan Eol
Park Hae-il on ‘Assassin(s)’: ‘A word of encouragement from Lee Min-ho lifts the whole set’

Park Hae-il on ‘Assassin(s)’: ‘A word of encouragement from Lee Min-ho lifts the whole set’

Actor Park Hae-il is returning to theaters with 〈Assassin 〉, a Chuseok release that revisits the 1974 killing of South Korea’s first lady through the eyes of a detective and two reporters. The film reconstructs that incident from the perspectives of Detective Cheol-gu (Yoo Hae-jin), social affairs...
| Seongchan Eol
Lee Hwi-hyang’s First Film Lead ‘Family Trip’ Holds Press Screening

Lee Hwi-hyang’s First Film Lead ‘Family Trip’ Holds Press Screening

The film 〈Family Trip〉, opening Sept. 30, held a press and distribution screening attended by co-directors Jeong Jong-seop and Kim Jeong-tae and lead actors Lee Hwi-hyang, Seo Young-hee, Nam Kyeong-eup and Hong Jeong-min.
One destination, five hidden agendas. 〈Family Trip〉, a road movie about a family closer to strangers than relatives, held a well-attended press and distribution screening at 4:30 p. m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University Entrance.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Paradise Lost’ Director Yeon Sang-ho and ‘Look Back’ Director Kore-eda Hirokazu Talk in Toronto!

‘Paradise Lost’ Director Yeon Sang-ho and ‘Look Back’ Director Kore-eda Hirokazu Talk in Toronto!

A psychological thriller that begins when Ryu Seon-woo, a boy presumed dead, miraculously returns to his mother, Ryu So-young, nine years after she lost him in the Camp School bus disappearance.
The conversation brought together two of the leading directors of South Korea and Japan, Yeon Sang-ho and Kore-eda Hirokazu, whose distinctive worldviews and compelling storytelling have captivated audiences worldwide.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[First Reaction] ‘Family Trip’ Cineplay Reporter Star Rating

[First Reaction] ‘Family Trip’ Cineplay Reporter Star Rating

[First Reaction] ​ Family Trip, the first screen starring role in the 44-year acting career of Lee Hwi-hyang, beloved as the godmother of Korean television, and the directorial debut of Kim Jeong-tae, a “10 million-viewer actor” who has helped lead Korean cinema, opens Sept. 30.
| Joo Seong-cheol