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  Lee Byung-hun: "Nothing Matches the Reception of 'Squid Game'"

  SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- Renowned for his meticulous attention to detail, Lee Byung-hun remains a cornerstone of South Korean acting talent. In Netflix's "Squid Game," his subtle ex
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  'Squid Game 2' Cast Faces SNS Blunders As Season 3 Spoiler Controversy Erupts

  SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's "Squid Game" series has found itself in hot water as cast members repeatedly post problematic content on social media, with the latest incident spa
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  Disney+'s 'Unmasked' eyes to captivate audiences with serious issues in lighthearted tone

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Disney+'s Korean original series "Unmasked" offers a unique blend of crime and action, tackling weighty social issues with an unexpectedly light touch, its lead actress said Wednesday."Wh
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  Korean historical drama 'Harbin' sold to 117 countries

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The Korean historical drama film "Harbin" has been sold to 117 countries, its distributor said Wednesday."It is meaningful in that the movie with a distinctly Korean narrative achieved succes
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  Romance Dramas to Dominate Small Screen in New Year

  SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The small screen is brimming with romance as the new year kicks off, offering a variety of love stories to captivate viewers. From romantic comedies featuring bickering pro
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  Record-breaking 'Squid Game' 2 tops Netflix charts for 2nd week

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The global sensation "Squid Game" Season 2 maintained its dominance on Netflix's Top 10 Non-English TV list for the second consecutive week following its release, the streaming giant said Wedne
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  Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin Donate 300 Million Won to Support Pediatric, Youth Patients

  SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Actor couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin have donated 300 million won to support the treatment of underprivileged children and adolescents. According to Hyun Bin’s agency, VAST
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  Go Hyun-jung: "It was shockingly painful… Recovered significantly after major surgery"

  SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Actress Go Hyun-jung revealed her recent recovery following surgery. Go shared on social media on Monday, "It was shockingly painful, but I safely underwent major surg
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  Ha Jung-woo returns to hard-boiled genre in gritty 'Nocturnal'

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean crime thriller "Nocturnal" is the kind of movie that has the raw and volatile intensity of gasoline, its lead actor said Monday."When I was on set, experiencing the atmosphere an
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  'Squid Game 2' Misses Out at Golden Globes Amid Mixed Reviews, Stiff Competition

  SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- Despite high expectations as one of the most anticipated Korean content offerings, Netflix’s Squid Game 2 fell short at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards held on Jan. 5 (local tim
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  'Squid Game' director teases deep dive into despair in final season

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Jan. 5 (Yonhap) -- In "Squid Game" Season 2, director Hwang Dong-hyuk crafts a darker version of society through Gi-hun's radical transformation.The protagonist's journey --- from a struggling everyman to a d
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  Year-End Awards Shows Rescheduled Following Aviation Tragedy

  SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap) -- Major year-end awards shows by TV broadcasters have been rescheduled for this month in the wake of the tragic Jeju Air accident at Muan International Airport last weekend.
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  [Scene-Stealer] Park Ho-san: 'Changing My Name at 40 Transformed My Life'

  Editor's Note: A "scene-stealer" is a term used in various media to describe a character or actor who, regardless of their screen time, naturally captures the audience's attention
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  KDrama ‘Tyrant’s Chef’ Faces Setback Amid Park Sung-hoon AV Photo Controversy

  SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap) -- Actor Park Sung-hoon, who gained fame for his role in Squid Game 2, has faced backlash after mistakenly posting an explicit photo. The incident has impacted his upcoming dr
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  'Harbin' Continues to Attract Moviegoers in 2nd Week of Release

  SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap) -- Director Woo Min-ho's latest film, Harbin, is expected to maintain its strong box office performance into its second weekend. According to the Korea Box Office Informati
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  KBS Drama Team Sparks Controversy with Damage to UNESCO Heritage in Andong

  SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap) -- KBS drama production staff have come under fire for driving nails into the structure of Byeongsan Seowon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during a shoot. According to reports
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  Korean Animated Film 'Leafie: A Hen Into the Wild' To Be Re-Released in 4K Quality

  SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) -- The 4K remastered version of the Korean animated film "Leafie: A Hen Into the Wild," originally released in 2011, will be re-released exclusively at Megabox thea
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  Kim Woo-bin Donates 100 Mln Won to Asan Medical Center to Mark New Year

  SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) — Actor Kim Woo-bin has celebrated the start of 2025 with a 100 million won (US$68,000) donation to Asan Medical Center in Seoul, his agency AM Entertainment announced on Jan. 1
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  'Squid Game 2' Hits 490 Million Hours Viewed Globally; Season 3 to Feature 'Cheolsu Doll'

  SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) -- The second season of Squid Game has been watched for nearly 490 million hours globally, making it Netflix's most-watched content during its debut week. According to Netfl
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  'Harbin' tops box office in first weekend, surpasses 2 mln admissions

  SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- The Korean historical drama "Harbin" has claimed the top spot at the box office during its opening weekend, drawing more than 2 million moviegoers.The film attracted an additional 903,000 viewers from Friday to