Jung Woo-sung stays silent at first press appearance since child revelation

HONG KONG — For the first time since confirming he had fathered a child out of wedlock with model Moon Ga-bi, actor Jung Woo-sung appeared before the press to take questions, but the veteran actor was reserved throughout the appearance. Jung attended the Disney+ Originals Preview event held Thursday in Hong Kong, promoting his upcoming series, "Made in Korea." The showcase, which unveiled Disney+’s 2026 APAC and global content lineup, drew some 400 reporters from across the region. Known for his

Nov. 13, 2025

Korean dramas get spotlight as Disney+ unveils 2026 APAC power slate

Korea Herald correspondent HONG KONG — Disney+ on Thursday unveiled its upcoming slate of titles, a mix of global releases and a strong lineup of Asia Pacific originals, during a major showcase event held in Hong Kong. The event largely spotlighted the streaming platform's upcoming Korean originals for 2026, headlined by “Made in Korea,” starring two of Korea’s top actors, Jung Woo-sung and Hyun Bin. The highly anticipated series is set to premiere Dec. 24. “‘Made in Korea’ has a certain power i

Nov. 13, 2025

'Squid Game' star Lee You-mi finds power in fragility in 'As You Stood By'

Learning life’s toughest lessons often begins with empathy — the ability to inhabit someone else’s pain. Few professions demand a level of emotional surrender quite like acting. In the new Netflix Korean psychological thriller "As You Stood By," Lee You-mi embodies that challenge, portraying a terrified wife trapped in an abusive marriage — a role she says made her stronger and helped her grow in a healthy way. The series follows Hee-soo (Lee) and Eun-soo (Jeon So-nee), two close friends who con

Nov. 11, 2025

T1 reigns at 2025 LoL World Championship

T1 captured the 2025 League of Legends World Championship title Sunday night, securing an unprecedented third consecutive Worlds victory. The tightly contested finals stretched to a full five-game series, with T1 edging out fellow Koreans KT Rolster 3-2 after some five hours of play. KT struck first, capitalizing on early-game pressure in the opening match, but T1 regained control after jungler Moon “Oner” Hyun-joon stole the dragon — a neutral objective that grants a teamwide buff. In the secon

Nov. 10, 2025

Titles, romances and drinks: inside K-drama offices

Like much of workplace television around the world, K-dramas often unfold within the office walls, where ambition, romance and rivalry are part of the daily grind. Yet Korea’s office dramas carry a distinctly local flavor. They follow a social choreography unique to Korean work culture — from hoesik (after-work gatherings) to the tradition of addressing colleagues by title rather than by name. To international viewers, these customs may seem both fascinating and foreign. But within K-dramas, the

Nov. 10, 2025

T1 makes history with first-ever World Championship three-peat

T1 clinched the 2025 League of Legends World Championship title, marking its third consecutive Worlds victory -- a historic first for the tournament. In some intense five-hour showdown against KT Rolster, who made its debut appearance in a Worlds final, the two teams battled to a 2-2 tie before T1 ultimately seized the championship in the decisive fifth game. Since the competition’s inception in 2011, no team had ever secured three straight wins. After its initial triumph in 2013, T1 went on to

Nov. 9, 2025

Riot Games unveils 2026 LoL schedule as T1, KT gear up for Worlds finals

Riot Games on Friday unveiled its 2026 League of Legends global esports schedule, announcing Brazil, South Korea and the United States as hosts for its three major international tournaments. Chris Greeley, global head of League of Legends esports at Riot Games, unveiled the 2026 competitive calendar during a media showcase held Friday in Chengdu, China, detailing the locations of the company’s three major international tournaments -- the First Stand Tournament (FST), the Mid-Season Invitational

Nov. 7, 2025

Culture Ministry meets gaming sector, discusses 52-hour workweek

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Thursday convened a roundtable with key figures from Korea’s gaming sector, addressing concerns that the nation’s 52-hour workweek policy — initially intended to curb overwork — has instead fueled longer unpaid hours, amid the industry’s demanding production cycles. Kim Young-soo, vice minister of culture, sports and tourism, met with representatives from gaming company labor unions to discuss the state of working conditions across the sector. The s

Nov. 6, 2025

K-beauty artists take over New York in 'Perfect Glow'

Nearly every facet of Korean culture seems to have gone global, from K-pop and K-dramas to K-food. Now, K-beauty is taking its turn in the spotlight. "Perfect Glow" brings K-beauty to the streets of Manhattan, where some of Korea’s most popular makeup artists bring their craft to an international clientele. The show follows their journey as they open a pop-up beauty salon in New York City, offering makeovers to locals eager to experience K-beauty firsthand. The elite lineup includes makeup artis

Nov. 6, 2025

Two women and one dead man — new thriller hits Netflix

A gripping new thriller about two women who conspire to kill an abusive husband — led by breakout actors from “Squid Game” and “Parasyte: The Grey” — is soon to release on Netflix. “As You Stood By” follows Hee-soo (Lee You-mi) and Eun-soo (Jeon So-nee), two close friends who conspire to murder Hee-soo’s violent husband. The drama series is adapted from Hideo Okuda’s acclaimed Japanese novel “Naomi and Kanako,” with the Korean remake reimagining the story through the lens of female solidarity an

Nov. 5, 2025