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More Glamorous, but It Still Feels Like Something Important Is Missing

More Glamorous, but It Still Feels Like Something Important Is Missing

Wow. The 20-year gap doesn’t feel like a gap at all. In 2006, Andy and Miranda thrilled the world with 〈The Devil Wears Prada〉, and now they reunite once more through a strangely fated, love-hate bond. Their reunion drew attention—the trailer released in 2025 notched the highest view count among...
| Seongchan Eol
Lee Byung-hun's Joke Ignites Son Ye-jin's 'Child Actor Neglect' Controversy... 'Situation Resolved' with Child Actor's Mother Stepping In

Lee Byung-hun's Joke Ignites Son Ye-jin's 'Child Actor Neglect' Controversy... 'Situation Resolved' with Child Actor's Mother Stepping In

'Not Answering Questions' Lee Byung-hun's Revelatory (?) Joke Sparks Character Controversy, But Child Actor's Mother Clarifies That 'The Facts Were Kind' and It Comes to a Close.
Lee Byung-hun's Joke Leads to Son Ye-jin's Character Controversy Actress Son Ye-jin found herself embroiled in an unexpected 'child actor neglect' controversy, but the mother of the child actor stepped in to clarify, bringing the incident to a close.
| 엔터플레이
Disney+ 'Low Life' Ryu Seung-ryong,

Disney+ 'Low Life' Ryu Seung-ryong, "I Survived Because I Am a Resilient Character"

In the Disney+ original series 〈Low Life〉, actor Ryu Seung-ryong, who plays Oh Kwan-seok, a character who will do anything for money, affirmed the character's survival and expressed hope for the possibility of a future season 2.
| 김지민
Japanese Drama 'VIVANT' Names China as a Real-World Adversary in Season 2, Sparking Outrage on Weibo

Japanese Drama 'VIVANT' Names China as a Real-World Adversary in Season 2, Sparking Outrage on Weibo

Fictional Chinese intelligence agency 'Shinshi' cast as an enemy force; controversy over its brutal portrayal of perpetrators CCTV and Global Times blast show for glorifying the Self-Defense Forces’ overseas activities and stoking hostility
Blockbuster drama VIVANT, produced by Japanese commercial broadcaster TBS, is fueling cultural and diplomatic friction between the two countries by openly portraying China as an adversary. The series follows a covert intelligence unit that takes down forces threatening Japan’s security.
| James choi
'Doctor X' Faces Petition to Halt Broadcast Over May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement Episode; Ratings Hit Record 21.2%

'Doctor X' Faces Petition to Halt Broadcast Over May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement Episode; Ratings Hit Record 21.2%

Viewers divided after the Kim Ji-won-led medical drama aired an episode about the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement Some viewers called for the show to be taken off the air in a National Assembly petition, igniting political debate Despite the controversy, ratings topped 21.2% to set a new personal best; production team makes no comment
〈Doctor X〉 has sparked debate among viewers with a recent episode depicting the Gwangju Democratization Movement. The medical drama 〈Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia〉 (hereafter 〈Doctor X〉) is based on a Japanese drama and follows the exploits of genius surgeon Gye Su-jeong (Kim Ji-won).
| Seongchan Eol
[Box Office] ‘Chiikawa’ Holds No. 1 for Second Straight Week, Surpassing 1.82 Million

[Box Office] ‘Chiikawa’ Holds No. 1 for Second Straight Week, Surpassing 1.82 Million

Director Heo Jin-ho’s ‘Assassins’ draws 3.24 million moviegoers; Yeon Sang-ho’s new film ‘Lost in Paradise’ opens Oct. 21
‘Chiikawa’ fever keeps it atop the box office for a second straight week ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island’, featuring the popular Japanese character, took a commanding hold of theaters over the weekend.
| James choi
[Box Office] 'Chiikawa the Movie' syndrome takes holiday No. 1 by just 215 viewers; 'Assassins' hits 3 million

[Box Office] 'Chiikawa the Movie' syndrome takes holiday No. 1 by just 215 viewers; 'Assassins' hits 3 million

'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' proves its staying power by surpassing 1.28 million viewers, while No. 2 'Assassins' reaches the 3 million mark
The power of a singular universe drives the 'Chiikawa' syndrome The animated film 'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' edged out director Heo Jin-ho's blockbuster 'Assassins' by an exceptionally narrow margin over the Hangul Day holiday weekend to take the top spot at the box office.
| James choi
Filmmakers including director Jung Ji-young hold emergency news conference in Busan's Haeundae:

Filmmakers including director Jung Ji-young hold emergency news conference in Busan's Haeundae: "Don't turn films into political battlegrounds"

Filmmakers issue joint statement at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct. 8, condemning outside pressure, including a Singapore letter sent Oct. 6, and threats to their personal safety
Leading South Korean filmmakers, including directors Jung Ji-young and Lee Myung-se, have taken a firm stand over the controversy surrounding 'Assassins', a film at the center of allegations of historical distortion.
| James choi
The 37th Singapore International Film Festival Confirms ‘The Assassins’ as Opening Film

The 37th Singapore International Film Festival Confirms ‘The Assassins’ as Opening Film

SGIFF, citing respect for the filmmakers’ creative vision, confirms festival screening for Nov. 21
SGIFF stands by creative vision amid controversy over historical distortion The Singapore International Film Festival will screen “The Assassins”, directed by Hur Jin-ho, as the opening film of its 37th edition as scheduled.
| James choi
Yoo Hae-jin’s Team Vows Tough Response to Threats Over ‘Assassins’; Minister Choi Hwi-young Calls for Strict Law Enforcement on July 5

Yoo Hae-jin’s Team Vows Tough Response to Threats Over ‘Assassins’; Minister Choi Hwi-young Calls for Strict Law Enforcement on July 5

Agency says it is collecting malicious posts and preparing to take strong legal action
Criticism of film turns into excessive, blind witch hunt As a controversy over alleged historical distortion surrounding the film 'Assassins' spread into a sweeping boycott targeting lead actor 'Yoo Hae-jin' and protests outside his home, his agency and Choi Hwi-young, the minister of culture,...
| James choi