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  2 Individuals Indicted for Operating Illegal K-Content Streaming Sites in Vietnam

  SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean nationals who operated illegal streaming websites that infringed on copyright laws in Vietnam have been indicted, culture ministry said on Monday. Accordi
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  Squid Game 2 named Best Foreign Language Series at Critics Choice

  SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's Korean original series "Squid Game" Season 2 has won the Best Foreign Language Series award at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards, its website showed Sunday.The Critics Choice Association announc
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  Ahn Bo-hyun, Claudia Kim to star in JTBC period drama

  SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- Ahn Bo-hyun and Claudia Kim have been cast in JTBC's upcoming period action romance drama, the cable network said Friday.Set during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), the drama -- tentatively titled "Marble of God&quo
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  ‘The Substance’ Dubbed Korea's 1st Foreign R-rated Art Film in 11 Yrs

  SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- The film The Substance, starring Demi Moore, has surpassed 400,000 cumulative viewers, according to its distributor. It marks the first time in 11 years that an R-rated fore
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  Hyeri on Teen Thriller ‘Friendly Rivalry’: 'A Huge Challenge for Me'

  SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- "This was a big challenge for me. It’s a project that allowed me to portray a character’s desires and selfishness," said singer and actress Hyeri, at the press c
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  'Sorry Not Sorry' Gains Popularity in Over 60 Countries, Including the U.S., India, and Peru

  SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- The KBS Joy drama "Sorry Not Sorry," starring Jeon So-min, is gaining popularity worldwide as it airs in over 60 countries. According to K-content specialist cha
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  ‘Taxi Driver’ to Return with Season 3 in H2

  SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- SBS’s hit drama Taxi Driver is making a comeback with its third season. On the 6th, SBS announced that Taxi Driver Season 3 has been scheduled to air in the latter half of t
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  Red Velvet’s 10th Anniversary Concert Film Premieres in Theaters

  SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- Red Velvet’s concert film, "Red Velvet Happiness Diary: My Dear, ReVe1uv in Cinemas," is set to premiere nationwide in CGV theaters on Wednesday, the group's
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  'The Trauma Code' tops Netflix's chart for non-English shows

  Netflix show-ranking 'The Trauma Code' tops Netflix's chart for non-English showsSEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's original medical drama "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call"
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  Park Chan-wook: "'JSA' Still Resonates After 25 Years"

  SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- "It is somewhat saddening that this film can still evoke the same emotions in today's younger generation. I hope that by the 50th anniversary of its release, it wi
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  Netflix's 2025 Korean slate: 'Squid Game 3,' 'Physical' with Manny Pacquiao, BTS' Jin in travel show

  By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- Sequels to some of Netflix's most popular Korean original shows are set to return this year, the global streaming giant said Tuesday. As part of its
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  Choi Soo-young, Gong Myung Cast in tvN's Rom-Com Kdrama 'Extremely Sensible Alcoholic'

  SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- Actors Choi Soo-young and Gong Myung will star in tvN's upcoming romance drama Extremely Sensible Alcoholic, the network announced on Tuesday. Choi Soo-young takes on th
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  DJ Koo Torn Over Barbie Hsu’s Death, Love of His Life

  SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu, known for her role in the popular drama "Meteor Garden," has passed away at the age of 48 due to pneumonia following inf
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  Veteran actress Lee Joo-shil dies of stomach cancer at 81

  actress-deathVeteran actress Lee Joo-shil dies of stomach cancer at 81 SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- Actress Lee Joo-shil, who most recently appeared in Netflix's global hit "Squid Game,"
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  (LEAD) 'Squid Game' Season 3 to premiere June 27

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 5-8; ADDS photos)SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- The highly anticipated third season of Netflix's global hit series "Squid Game" has officially been given a release date.The streaming giant announc
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  'Hitman 2' tops Lunar New Year holiday box office, selling 1.26 mln tickets

  SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- "Hitman 2," starring Kwon Sang-woo, claimed the top spot at the box office during the six-day Lunar New Year holiday.According to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), the action-comedy topped the holiday box office
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  'Squid Game' Season 3 to premiere June 27

  SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- The highly anticipated third season of Netflix's global hit series "Squid Game" has officially been given a release date.The streaming giant announced Thursday (U.S. time) that the series will return for its
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  Playwright Yoon Dae-sung, Known for 'Chief Inspector,' Passes Away at 86

  SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- Yoon Dae-sung, the renowned playwright behind the drama Chief Inspector (Susabanjang), passed away on January 27 due to natural causes. He was 86. Born in 1939 near Mudanji
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  (Movie Review) 'Nocturnal' revels in violence, with no narrative purpose

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- A man relentlessly pursues anyone he suspects of being involved in his younger brother's sudden death. At first glance, the simple premise evokes sympathy for a man grappling with the tragic loss. His ext
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  Ju Ji-hoon on His Character in 'The Trauma Code': 'A Straighforward Man Just Like Me'

  SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- “I hoped viewers could momentarily forget their harsh realities and find joy in the fantasy-like scenes. At least in the show.” The protagonist of the new Netflix series Th