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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
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  KOFIC to invest in medium-budget films to revitalize local cinema

  film industry-investment KOFIC to invest in medium-budget films to revitalize local cinemaSEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) on Thursday laid out a plan to bolster the producti
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  CGV Opens World’s 1st 4-Screen ScreenX Theater in Seoul

  SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- CGV has unveiled the world’s first theater equipped with four-screen projection on Thursday, featuring screens on the front, sides, and ceiling. Cho Jin-ho, head of CGV’s D
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  Son Suk-ku and Choi Hee-seo Make Hollywood Debut in Independent Film 'Bedford Park'

  SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Actors Son Suk-ku and Choi Hee-seo are set to make their Hollywood debuts in the independent film Bedford Park, according to Son’s agency, Stannum, on Thursday. Son will p
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  Hong Sang-soo's latest work in competition at 2025 Berlin film festival

  SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- "What Does That Nature Say to You," the latest work by South Korean director Hong Sang-soo, has been chosen for competition at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival, which kicks off next month. The Korean
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  Netflix's 'The Trauma Code' aims to redefine medical dramas with action, comedy

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's upcoming Korean original series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" is like a miracle drug -- a witty and heartfelt narrative led by a legendary surgeon with superhero-like qualities,
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  Director Park Chan-wook completes filming long-awaited 'No Other Choice'

  SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Award-winning director Park Chan-wook has recently completed filming his latest movie, "No Other Choice," distributor CJ ENM said Tuesday.The film began filming last August and is aimed for release later this ye