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  Tving narrows gap with Netflix in 1st half as competition heats up

  SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- The homegrown streaming platform Tving is gaining ground on market leader Netflix in South Korea, data showed Friday.Tving's monthly active users (MAU) surged 27 percent to 7.39 million in the first half, while Netflix e
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  Park Se-ri on 'Pop Up Landing Operation': "It Wasn't an Easy Decision, But a New Challenge"

  SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- "This wasn't the usual kind of show I was familiar with. The scale was so massive that it felt overwhelming, and it took me quite some time to decide to participate
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  (Movie Review) 'Park Chung-hee': superficial biopic of S. Korea's architect of economic miracle

  (Movie Review) Park Chung-hee-film (Movie Review) 'Park Chung-hee': superficial biopic of S. Korea's architect of economic miracle By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The biopic
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  BIFAN launches 11-day genre film showcase

  film fest-opening BIFAN launches 11-day genre film showcase By Woo Jae-yeon BUCHEON, South Korea, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) kicks off Thursday, wi
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  'Escape' ends box-office dominance of 'Inside Out 2'

  SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean film "Escape" debuted at No. 1 on the local box office chart, halting the reign of Disney's animation "Inside Out 2," data showed Thursday.The action drama, released the previous
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  BIFAN launches 11-day genre film showcase

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUCHEON, South Korea, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) kicks off Thursday, with around 150 film celebrities and notable figures expected to grace the opening event.The opening ceremony will b
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  (Movie Review) 'Park Chung-hee': superficial biopic of S. Korea's architect of economic miracle

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The biopic "Park Chung-hee: The Man Who Dreamed of an Economic Powerhouse" is a live capture release of a theater musical about the former South Korean president credited with rebuilding the country
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  'Escape' Surpasses 'Inside Out 2' to Claim Top Box Office Spot

  SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean film "Escape," starring Lee Je-hoon and Koo Kyo-hwan, has made a strong debut, attracting over 110,000 viewers on its opening day and securing the nu
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  Shin Ha-kyun Feels Refreshed about His 'Ice-Cold Character' in 'The Auditors'

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- "This is the first time I've played a character as ice-cold as this. It was refreshing." Actor Shin Ha-kyun introduced his role during the online production p
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  Kim Hee-ae says Netflix's 'The Whirlwind' explores human flaws, not just politics

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Actress Kim Hee-ae sees "The Whirlwind," a Netflix political thriller, as more than a political drama.In her view, the series explores timeless themes of moral decay and unchecked ambition that ult
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  Sol Kyung-gu Calls His PM Role in 'Whirlwind' 'Unrealistic Yet Vicariously Satisfying'

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- "When I first received the script for 'Whirlwind,' it was very powerful and easy to read. However, I found myself hesitant to commit. I had preconceptions about
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  Actress Lee Yoo-young Marries Non-Celebrity, Expecting Child in September

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Actress Lee Yoo-young has announced her marriage and pregnancy. Her agency, Ace Factory, revealed on the 3rd, "Lee Yoo-young has officially become a couple with her non
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  Lim Young-woong Ventures into Acting with Short Film 'In October'

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Singer Lim Young-woong is set to showcase his acting skills in the short film 'In October,' which will be released at noon on the 6th via Coupang Play and TVing, his
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  Pyo Ye-jin 'Not Afraid to Look Silly' in Kdrama 'Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale'

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- "I wasn't afraid to look silly at all. The script was so fun that I was worried I might not do it justice," said actress Pyo Ye-jin during an interview held i
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  SEVENTEEN's Documentary 'Magic Hour, The SEVENTEEN' Airs This Week: MBC

  SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- MBC announced on the 2nd that it will broadcast a special documentary titled "Magic Hour, The SEVENTEEN," focusing on the group SEVENTEEN, on July 5th at 8:40 PM.
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  Jung Ji-hoon aims for 'Red Swan' to top Disney+'s Korean originals this year

  Disney-TV series Jung Ji-hoon aims for 'Red Swan' to top Disney+'s Korean originals this year By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor Jung Ji-hoon, better known by his st
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  Jung Ji-hoon aims for 'Red Swan' to top Disney+'s Korean originals this year

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor Jung Ji-hoon, better known by his stage name Rain, voiced his aspiration Tuesday for "Red Swan," his new romantic thriller, to become the top-performing Korean original series on Disne
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  Actors Yoon Kye-sang, Im Se-mi, Kim Yo-han Cast in Rugby Kdrama 'Try'

  SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- SBS announced on the 2nd that Yoon Kye-sang, Im Se-mi, and Kim Yo-han have been cast as the lead actors in the upcoming drama "Try: We Become a Miracle" (hereafte
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  Park Eun-bin's Fan Concert Film 'Eun-bin Note: Diva' to Hit Theaters

  SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- CJ CGV announced on the 1st that it will exclusively release the concert film "Eun-bin Note: Diva," featuring actress Park Eun-bin, on July 10. The film captures
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  An Pan-seok's Melo 'Graduation' Ends with ecord 6.6% Rating

  SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- tvN's romantic melodrama series 'Graduation', known for the lyrical and delicate direction characteristic of PD An Pan-seok, concluded with its highest ratings. A