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'Juice Uncle' actor Park Dong-bin passes away… found dead at a restaurant he was preparing to open

'Juice Uncle' actor Park Dong-bin passes away… found dead at a restaurant he was preparing to open

At age 56, discovered in Pyeongtaek by an acquaintance… no signs of criminal wrongdoing and no suicide note With news of the tragedy unfolding ahead of the opening of a Korean restaurant, 'Boritturak,' in early May, sorrow grows From 'The Boy Next Door' 'Doks a' to 'Juice Uncle'… the curtain falls on a 30-year acting life
Actor Park Dong-bin (56; birth name Park Jong-mun), familiar to the public as the character 'Juice Uncle' in the drama 'I Wonder If You Loved Me,' has passed away. Having devoted his life to acting, he left this world while he was on the brink of opening a restaurant—his dream from childhood—just...
Korean Version of YA Horror “GIRIGO” Ranks #4 in Global TOP 10 Non-English Shows!

Korean Version of YA Horror “GIRIGO” Ranks #4 in Global TOP 10 Non-English Shows!

It made the TOP 10 list in a total of 37 countries, including South Korea, Mexico, India, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Turkey.
Netflix series 〈GIRIGO〉, which depicts high school students who are suddenly told they will die because of the curse of the wish-granting app “GIRIGO,” and their desperate efforts to avoid that fate, has recorded 2,800,000 views (views divided by the show’s total running time) since it was released...
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
[Kim Ji-yeon's Jewel Box] The Film's Biggest Discovery, 'Jjanggu' Jo Beom-gyu

[Kim Ji-yeon's Jewel Box] The Film's Biggest Discovery, 'Jjanggu' Jo Beom-gyu

I'm curious about people. Even actors who are already getting attention today may be the least famous they'll ever be. 'Kim Ji-yeon's Jewel Box' introduces actors who are hitting new highs day after day. Think of them as breakout stocks and get in at the ground floor.
How did they find someone like this. I wondered right away, thinking they might have literally brought in some unemployed neighborhood freeloader crashing at a friend’s place. The moment Jo Beom-gyu appears in 〈Jjanggu〉, bouncing his leg flippantly, that thought crossed my mind.
'Queen of Tears' actor Kwak Dong-yeon signs an exclusive contract with THEBLACKLABEL…promising 'high-end synergy' with Park Bo-gum and Im Si-wan

'Queen of Tears' actor Kwak Dong-yeon signs an exclusive contract with THEBLACKLABEL…promising 'high-end synergy' with Park Bo-gum and Im Si-wan

THEBLACKLABEL said, "An actor with a wide acting range and limitless potential will be a reliable partner." After debuting in 2012, Kwak Dong-yeon has proven a solid filmography through numerous works including 'Vincenzo' and 'Queen of Tears.' He also shares a special third connection with Park Bo-gum, his agency colleague, following 'Moonlight Drawn by Clouds' and 'Bogum Magiccal.'
Actor Kwak Dong-yeon has entered a new chapter by signing an exclusive contract with THEBLACKLABEL.On the 20th, THEBLACKLABEL officially announced the news of its exclusive contract with Kwak Dong-yeon. The agency said, "Kwak Dong-yeon is an actor who possesses a wide acting spectrum—creating...
‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

A horror film starring Kim Hye-yoon that delves into strange rumors about a supposedly cursed reservoir—by the morning of the 17th, it topped 1 million cumulative viewers The cast, dressed in fun disguises as ghosts, ghoulish creatures, Chucky, and more, shares a 1-million milestone proof photo Directed by Lee Sang-min, the film delivers chilling horror inspired by real-life creepy tales and sets expectations for a long run at theaters
〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 proved the power of horror as it surpassed 1 million viewers. According to the Korea Box Office Information System as of the morning of April 17, the film 〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 surpassed 1 million viewers.
[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up with the Five Muses of ‘Bite Me Sweet’ ② Cha Ju-won

[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up with the Five Muses of ‘Bite Me Sweet’ ② Cha Ju-won

〈Bamis〉 is a variety competition where five popular Korean rising male celebrities and five top Asian pastry chefs team up in pairs to create brand-new K-style desserts.
“Momentum. ” Actor Cha Ju-won summed up his strengths in one word like this. Cha Ju-won, as he put it, was an actor whose charm—completely “filter-free”—stood out. Even after becoming a global star through 〈Zone of Love, Unrivaled〉, he kept a cool head and diagnosed where he stood.
Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

There are stories we try to bury—but we shouldn’t. And there is a director who makes sure to pull such stories back up, rekindling the public’s memory. The director for 〈My Name Is〉, releasing on April 15, is Director Jeong Ji-young.
[Photo&] Ahn Hyo-seop of “Kedeheon,” Returning as a Global Star “Young Farmer”… At the Press Conference for “I’m Booked Up Again Today” Where He Said, “I Sold Out Again Today, Too”

[Photo&] Ahn Hyo-seop of “Kedeheon,” Returning as a Global Star “Young Farmer”… At the Press Conference for “I’m Booked Up Again Today” Where He Said, “I Sold Out Again Today, Too”

SBS’s New Wed-Thu Drama “I’m Booked Up Again Today,” The Birth of a Healing Rom-Com
SBS’s new Wed-Thu drama “I’m Booked Up Again Today,” The birth of a healing rom-comSBS’s ambitious project “I’m Booked Up Again Today” has thrown down the gauntlet to deliver warm comfort to viewers as “Therapy Romantic Comedy”.
Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Starring Sakura Ando and Kim Do-yeon, an original narrative inspired by Freud’s ‘Dora’ case study Directors’ Fortnight Committee Chair Julien Rege praises the film as “a bold and original exploration within the context of Korean cinema”
Director Jeong Juri’s third feature film ‘Dora ’ has been officially invited to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival under Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes). With this, Jeong has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive Cannes appearances, with every feature film—from her...