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Feisty romance and streaming platforms go together like true crime and ... er, streaming platforms. Over on Netflix, Sofia Carson can't miss when it comes to romantic movies, having dominated the streamer's charts with both 2025's "The Life List" and 2022's "Purple Hearts." Meanwhile, Hulu has seen success with its fantasy romance series "The Legend of the Blue Sea." But the reigning champion of feisty romantic fare is currently Prime Video, having seemingly perfected the trashy romantic streaming movie with "My Fault: London," the English-language remake of a Spanish romantic drama.

With that film, the all-powerful algorithm spoke through the Prime Video execs to green-light the ultimate, viewing metric-guided romantic drama. Now, however, there's competition in the form of Netflix's "The Royals." In fairness, "The Royals" isn't really direct competition to Prime Video's romantic drama. For one thing, it's a series rather than a movie, and for another, it comes from India,...

After the enormous success of shows like "Squid Game" with international audiences, streaming services have steadily been building up their libraries of K-dramas. The common term for scripted television produced in South Korea, no matter the genre, K-dramas continue to win over viewers worldwide. And while platforms like Apple TV+ and Netflix certainly have a great selection of K-dramas to watch, there is a service where fans can legally stream Korean shows for free. In fact, the American streaming platform Rakuten Viki has consistently offered great foreign programming in its library, including an impressive array of K-dramas to check out.

To be clear, Rakuten Viki does feature a paid subscription option for those interested in an ad-free viewing experience, with a wider library and higher video quality for select programming. But the free user model offers an impressive library of K-dramas to choose from, for those looking to watch Korean...

A classic Korean fairy tale involves a mermaid who falls in love with a fisherman, with this premise adapted and modernized in the 2016 K-drama "The Legend of the Blue Sea." Currently available to stream on Hulu, the series is divided into two narratives, one set in Korea's medieval Joseon era, and the other in the present-day. Reuniting the core couple at the center of these two time periods is reincarnation, with their star-crossed romance reborn through time and tragedy. This dual-narrative approach lets "The Legend of the Blue Sea" weave in a number of classic K-drama themes and tropes while presenting a thoroughly entertaining and unique story.

During the Joseon Dynasty, young nobleman Kim Dam-ryeong (Lee Min-ho) falls in love with mermaid Se-hwa (Jun Ji-hyun). Centuries later, Dam-ryeong has been reincarnated into a con artist named Heo Joon-jae, while a reincarnated Se-hwa takes on the name Shim Cheong after being smitten with the handsome human.

Jun Ji-Hyun In A Chic Outfit(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Any drama or movie gets the likes of the audience because of the storyline, of course, but mainly because of the actors and actresses who play in it. Their calibre, talent, and dedication make those characters relatable and approachable. Even though there’s a bias between actors and actresses underneath everyone’s eyes, as believed by netizens, there are many female leads who have been getting the highest pay in the industry.

However, in the present time, there are a lot of talented actresses who are competing with each other to get a lead role in a project. This list of names includes big stars like Jun Ji-Hyun, Song Hye-Kyo, Park Shin-Hye, Park Bo-Young, and more. But do you know how much these actresses get paid? We have dug up some information about their remuneration and listed it below. Scroll ahead.

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During the press conference for the film, The Thieves, Jun Ji-Hyun had said something shocking regarding her co-star Kim Hye-Soo’s bust size that caused a lot of fuss back then. Now, a YouTube shorts video titled ‘Jun Ji-Hyun: Between Cuteness and Rudeness’ has been surfacing online, bringing back that clip where what seemed like a light-hearted joke between the two actresses can be seen.

The clip was from the press conference of their movie, The Thieves. It released in 2012 and is still considered as one of the biggest box-office hits with more than 10 million views. It even got a lot of appreciation and the Legend of the Blue Sea actress rose to fame because of this film. Scroll ahead to read more about the banter between the two actresses from press preview.

During the conference, one of the reporters present there...

Jun Ji-Hyun’s Massive Earnings (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jun Ji-Hyun is a South Korean actress who rose to fame after her role in the movie My Sassy Girl, which came out in 2001. The film became a huge sensation across Asia, making it one of the breakthrough Korean films. Ji-Hyun received a lot of appreciation from the audience for her performance. Slowly, she expanded her acting prowess and started working in the drama industry. She has been featured in popular K-dramas like My Love from the Star, Legend of the Blue Sea, and more.

In 2022, Mnet’s Tmi News Show, which premiered on July 27, announced the ranking of the First half of 2022 – Best 10 Stars with top-tier income. Ji-Hyun was ranked third. Scroll ahead.

According to the report, Jun Ji-Hyun modeled for 22 brands across various fields, including chicken, curry, fashion and beauty endorsements, chocolate CFs, and more in the first half of...

Park Bom Lee Min-Ho Drama (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

2NE1’s member Park Bom has once again sparked controversy with her latest social media activity revolving around Lee Min-Ho. Now, the actor’s agency has clarified it. Read on.

Since the last few days, 2NE1’s Park Bom has received negative comments from social media users after gaining attention with her recent social media activities. She has been mentioning Lee Min-Ho in her posts, sparking controversial speculations about their relationship. Min-Ho is a popular South Korean actor who has previously worked on several projects, including Legend of the Blue Sea, When The Stars Gossip, and more.

2NE1 member’s recent actions have left the fans wondering if she has been telling the truth. At the same time, others slammed the idol for putting out such a lie in public and entangling the actor in her lie. Now, the Korean actor’s...

Park Bom 2NE1 Controversy (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Due to recent controversies, 2NE1’s fandom has come together, demanding Park Bom’s exclusion from the band. Fans are dissatisfied and upset with her erratic behavior. Read on.

Recently, 2NE1’s member Park Bom got entangled in a ‘self-made love scandal’ with popular actor Lee Min-Ho. She repeatedly posted pictures with the Legend of the Blue Sea actor in a collage and referred to him as ‘husband.’ This sparked controversies, leaving people dissatisfied, which led them to attack the singer. Now, the whole fan union has come together to bash the K-pop band member, demanding her retirement from the team.

Things started to take a different route for the singer when an international fan asked her on her post with Lee Min-Ho if it was for real, to which she responded with a confirmation. However, when she was asked who prompted her to delete the posts,...

Park Bom & Lee Min-Ho Instagram Controversy (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Park Bom has again received flaky comments for posting something about popular South Korean actor Lee Min-Ho. Now, her agency has clarified her point of view.

2NE1 member Park Bom has often got entangled in social media controversy because of her activities on the internet. Recently, she took to her Instagram account and shared a few pictures in a collage with actor Lee Min-Ho. And this is not the first time. Min-Ho is popularly known for his performances in K-dramas like Legend of the Blue Sea, The King: Eternal Monarch, and others. While we don’t know whether the actor knows about all this, his fans are not happy about Park Bom’s gestures.

Since the photos went viral, the 2NE1 member has faced backlash from the Korean netizens and Min-Ho fans. The situation has gotten out of hand so much...

Jun Ji-Hyun Tax Investigation (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jun Ji-Hyun was allegedly accused of a fine after the National Tax Service’s two-year-old tax investigation. Now, her agency has finally clarified why the actress paid the money.

South Korean actress Jun Ji-Hyun, popularly known for her projects like The Legend of the Blue Sea and My Love from North Star, was once accused of paying a tax fine after a two-year-old report surfaced everywhere. It suggested that the actress spent a lot of money following an intensive tax investigation by the National Tax Service, which created quite a frenzy online.

Now, her agency, Ieum Hashtag, has stepped forward to clarify all the doubts and speculations about the actress’ acceptable payment and explain why she had to pay what she had to pay. They issued an official statement urging everyone to stop spreading false allegations against the actress.

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The success of Lovely Runner has seen Kim Hye-yoon become one of 2024's biggest K-drama stars, but her character in the time-travel series is far from her only praiseworthy role. Kim Hye-yoon's career began in 2013 as she took on a minor part as the teenage version of actress Ko Do-young in the TV novel, Samsaengi. For years, she continued to take on small roles in some of the best K-dramas of all time, including Goblin and The Legend of the Blue Sea, before beating 200 other actresses to play Kang Ye-seo in Sky Castle.

Kim Hye-yoon has only had a few leading roles in K-dramas, but her talent is unquestionable. She has been continually praised for the nuances she adds to her performances and the infectious charisma that often protrudes from her best-known characters. She recently gained a lot of critical acclaim for her performance in the mystery movie, The Girl on the Bulldozer.

Cobra Kai stars Jacob Bertrand and Alicia Hannah-Kim will star in the upcoming Korean drama Tempest. Tempest is a thriller with a talented cast, including Gianna Jun, Gang Dong-won, John Cho, and Christopher Gorham. The show, created by acclaimed writers and directors, follows diplomat Seo Munju and special agent Sanho in a high-stakes race to uncover a dangerous attack.

Two of Cobra Kai's most recognizable stars will reunite for Tempest, an upcoming Korean drama. The final season of Netflix's Emmy-nominated dojo dramedy recently returned with five episodes, as Cobra Kai season 6, part 2, will premiere on November 15. That will be followed by the last part, which will arrive in 2025. In the meantime, two of the most recognizable performers from the popular Karate Kid spinoff show have already booked their next gigs.

Deadline confirms that Tempset, a new K-Drama spy saga, has cast Jacob Bertrand and Alicia Hannah-Kim. The actors are known,...

Anushka Sen, one of India’s most popular young actors, is now making an impact in Korea.

Sen gained fame as a child actor in Indian fantasy series “Baalveer” (2012) that aired on Sab TV. She burst upon the national consciousness in India playing the titular role of Rani Lakshmi Bai, a queen who fought against British colonizers in Viacom18’s Colors TV 110-episode show “Jhansi Ki Rani” (2019). In 2021, Sen became the youngest contestant on Endemol Shine India’s Colors TV reality series “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.”

A “huge fan” of Hallyu [Korean wave] in general and K-pop and K-drama in particular, Sen rates highly BTS, Blackpink and NewJeans on the music front. On the series front, Sen is an aficionado of actor Lee Min-ho, with “Heirs,” “Legend of the Blue Sea” and “The King: Eternal Monarch” among her favorites.

“During Covid times when I would watch K-dramas they would make me feel wholesome.

Disney+ has unveiled Korean spy thriller Tempest for its 2025 slate, and revealed Japanese anime Code Geass Rozé of the Recapture will arrive on the platform on June 21.

Tempest, which will be available exclusively on Disney+ worldwide and on Hulu in the United States. Set in modern-day Korea, it follows Munju, a high-flying diplomat and former ambassador to the U.S., as well as Sanho, an international special agent. Together, they set out to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.

Tempest stars A-listers Gianna Jun (also known as Jun Ji-hyun), who has headlined Kingdom, My Love from the Star and Legend of the Blue Sea, as Seo Munju, and Gang Dongwon as Sanho. Gang also carries an executive producer credit on the show.

Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon, who helmed Queen of Tears, Little Women and Vincenzo. Korea’s...

Rushed final episodes of "Queen of Tears" dull the incredible moments built up throughout the series. 16-episode format hindered the finale's impact, suggesting a 20-episode structure would have been more suitable. Pacing issues in the finale of "Queen of Tears" detracted from the emotional impact of the final moments.

Despite an incredible lead-up to the last two episodes, Queen of Tears finale could not maintain its momentum. The final episodes of Queen of Tears saw the conclusion of Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woos turbulent love story, which led them from marriage to divorce and back again and gave fans the happy ending that, for a long time, never felt possible. However, despite Queen of Tears ending being a great homage to Hae-in and Hyun-woos love, the lead-up to their final moments had one major flaw.

Writer Park Ji-eun is known as a K-drama mastermind, as she is the one behind...

Adding fantastical elements to K-Dramas enhances plots, deepening character arcs with supernatural themes. Fantasy provides a means for characters to explore desires and hidden truths within a larger storyline. Strong actors bring complex roles to life in fantasy worlds, elevating formulaic narratives with intrigue.

Some of the best K-Drama shows incorporate fantasy elements into their best stories to critical and audience acclaim. Well-known folklore, familiar fantasy novels, or present-day fascination with magic and multiple realities make their way into the cultural consciousness and then come to life on television in K-dramas. Many of the best K-drama romances incorporate aspects of magical realism into their plots. However, the best fantasy shows go all out in delving into hidden worlds and supernatural themes.

Fantastical plotlines elevate formulaic narratives, like procedural dramas, by including another layer of mystery and intrigue.

Having characters exist in fantasy worlds or have mystical powers requires strong actors...

The K-drama world has been taken by the storm that is Netflix’s My Demon. The show is the perfect blend of old-school fantasy tropes and modern K-drama trends, making it exactly right for both old fans and new ones. Many called 2023 the year of K-drama redemption thanks to shows like My Demon, which are loved by all. I suppose it is true in some ways because many who had stopped watching Korean dramas started watching them again because of a sense of nostalgia and fun that the new shows brought with them. Netflix has in many ways hijacked the industry, and for the most part, they have a specific type of K-dramas that work on the platform; however, in 2023, we’ve seen them bring in more and more shows in the Netflix original category that venture into the typical K-drama atmosphere. My Demon is reminiscent of the old fantasy...

Rakuten Viki is hosting International K-Drama Day on November 29th to celebrate the Hallyu wave and make content more accessible to new viewers. The platform is offering a one-day-only 29% discount on subscriptions, as well as giveaways with exciting prizes like a free trip to Korea and K-drama-inspired snack boxes. Rakuten Viki will also make previously paywalled K-dramas available for free and add exclusive content from its partners, such as Duolingo and Webtoon.

As the popularity of K-dramas skyrockets worldwide, so too does the number of streaming services jumping into the fray. While Netflix may have popularized Korean shows with the success of Squid Game, however, it is Rakuten Viki that has been the leading platform for pan-Asian content for well over a decade. In celebration of the growing Hallyu wave, Viki is hosting the first-ever International K-Drama Day on November 29th, with the aim of honoring the already-existing fandom and...

Korean dramas are getaway portals into the comfort zone for many passionate dreamers because they present romance in the most admirable way imaginable. Over the years, we've seen several dramas, such as The Legend of the Blue Sea, Goblin, and My Love From the Star, that set high standards that will be difficult to meet for many years to come.

Even in 2023, only a handful of romance K-dramas can compete with the aforementioned masterpieces. However, the K-drama industry has changed drastically over the years, focusing equally on all the mainstream genres such as romance, thriller, action, and comedy.

While we wait to see what changes the K-drama industry will bring once 2023 comes to an end, here are the best Korean dramas releasing in December 2023 to bring a suitable conclusion to the long and lovely year.

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After two back-to-back K-drama sensations, Healer and The K2, Ji Chang Wook took a break from action dramas because the stunts he does on a regular basis were taking a toll on his body. Nonetheless, the actor thrived in romance dramas such as Suspicious Partner, Lovestruck in the City, and The Sound of Magic.

While the past few years have been eventful for the actor, fans are looking forward to what he has in store for them this year. That being said, prior to Welcome to Samdalri, Ji Chang Wook appeared in another drama named The Worst of Evil. It has garnered glowing reviews from viewers, but fans are more interested in the latter because it is a feel-good romance drama. With that in mind, here's everything we know so far about the upcoming K-drama Welcome to Samdalri.

Welcome to Samdalri: The Plot

Welcome to Samdalri has yet to release an official trailer,...

Korean dramas have become a staple of the Asian television industry thanks to their ever-growing coverage of various genres such as romance, fantasy, action, thriller, and melodrama. Over the past two decades, many successful dramas, including The Legend of the Blue Sea, Healer, and Crash Landing on You, have all made significant contributions in elevating these dramas to new heights, resulting in many more stories being adapted to the television screens.

Goblin, otherwise known as Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, is one such pioneering K-drama that set the standard exceptionally high for the subsequent dramas released throughout the years. Nevertheless, only a scant few have managed to provide a similar experience to Goblin, making it one of its kind. So, what differentiates this drama from several other Korean dramas recently airing on streaming platforms? And why does it get better with each rewatch?

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The childhood friends trope in "Her Private Life" turned off viewers as it seemed random and lacked importance to the overall plot. The undercover cop trope in "Heartless City" decreased the seriousness of the show, making the villains seem less threatening. The memory wipe twist in "Legend of the Blue Sea" felt redundant and melodramatic, leaving viewers questioning the character's actions and beliefs.

There is nothing worse than devoting time and energy to a k-drama, only for an unnecessary plot twist to come and taint the series altogether. Oftentimes, these plot twists are completely out of left field, and worse, have no real effect on the plot or the characters. While it may seem like more drama can never hurt in a k-drama, in these cases, it not only hurt the show, but completely changed the way audiences look at these k-dramas.

The following plot twists are ten of the worst to appear in k-dramas.

The second season of The Uncanny Counter has introduced new antagonists and has a lower audience rating compared to the first season, but there is potential for it to surpass its prequel in the remaining episodes. A Time Called You is a time travel drama that offers a fresh take on historical dramas. The protagonist travels back to 1998 and tries to navigate her new life, eventually encountering someone who looks like her deceased boyfriend. The Day of the Kidnapping is a comedy mystery drama where a desperate father kidnaps a young girl, only to find her parents dead. The story is poised to take an interesting twist from this point.

Korean dramas have branded themselves as a go-to destination for those who fancy romantic storylines, but more often than not, the Korean industry also produces some mind-blowing thrillers. While the romance genre has grown increasingly popular as a result of...

Destined With You is a South Korean romantic fantasy drama. Created by Noh Ji-sul. The K-drama follows the story of an ace lawyer who has been bound by a curse for more than 300 years but when he meets a civil servant who holds the key to his freedom, a romance for the ages begins. Destined With You stars Rowoon and Jo Bo-ah in the lead roles. So, if you loved the K-drama here are some shows you could watch next.

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Synopsis: It tells the story that an elite hotel manager runs the Moon Hotel with a gorgeous but solitary boss due to a destined event. Iu (Lee Ji Eun) will play the part of the boss, Jang Man Wol. She has been tied to the Moon Hotel for long years owing to committing a felony, killing boring and trivial time in the hotel.

Exclusive: Hae-soo Park, who played Squid Game finalist Sang-Woo, has signed with UTA.

The talent agency has signed the actor, who is currently fronting Netflix’s Korean remake of Money Heist, in all areas.

It comes after a major courtship by the Hollywood agencies to the cast and creatives behind the smash hit Korean dystopian drama series.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and stars Lee Jung-jae and Jung HoYeon all signed with CAA, so it’s a coup for UTA to nab Hae-soo Park.

Hae-soo Park recently scored an Emmy nomination for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

He has previously starred in Netflix’s Korean dark baseball comedy Prison Playbook, Chimera, Persona, Legend of the Blue Sea, Six Flying Dragons, and God of War.

On the feature side, he was also starred in Time to Hunt, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, marking the first South Korean feature...

With Lee Min-Ho on our screens in Apple TV+'s "Pachinko," all feels right in the world again. The actor, who previously starred in hit K-dramas like "The King: Eternal Monarch," "Legend of the Blue Sea," and "Heirs," is now playing Hansu in "Pachinko" - a role that's quite a bit darker than those he's taken on in the past. Lee is a top actor in his home country of Korea and across Asia, and the Apple TV+ series will doubtless show an even wider audience exactly why that is. Now that your interest is piqued, you might want to get to know him better and find out a bit about his past - and who he's dated. Here's what to know.

Who Has Lee Min-Ho Dated?

As is the case for many top actors, it's regularly speculated that Lee is dating his costars, but the rumors rarely, if ever,...

Adapted from the bestselling book of the same name, the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series "Pachinko" tells the story of a Korean immigrant family as they struggle to find their way after immigrating to Japan. The "Pachinko" cast features Jin Ha, Anna Sawai, Minha Kim, Soji Arai, Kaho Minami, and Lee Minho - who plays Hansu, a mysterious outsider who's associated with organized crime. "I could really relate to the strength and resilience of the people who had to live those desperate and difficult times," Minho told Variety about his "much darker" role. "And my character, Hansu, has his own way of survival, which is quite heartbreaking."

Though American audiences may not be as familiar with Minho's work, he's acted in a handful of movies and TV shows, including "Legend of the Blue Sea," "The King: Eternal Monarch," and "Boys Over Flowers," which is considered his breakthrough role. In the latter,...

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Blue Ant International has closed several sales deals with linear networks and streaming platforms across Latin America on several key titles, highlighted by package deals with DirecTV and Sky Brazil for 20 one-off Royal Family documentaries including “Harry and Meghan: Two Troubled Years” and several nostalgic looks back at the lives and stories of Diana and Queen Elizabeth II, among others.

DirecTV and DirecTV Go also picked up “Bathsheba,” a two-part documentary about the real-life stories which inspired “The Conjuring” films, in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Mexico.

Other deals included a package of Love Nature documentaries sold to AMC Networks International in Central and South America and “Into the Blue,” an exploration of marine ecosystems, to Globosat in Brazil.

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Beyond Rights has closed several international deals for ITN Productions’ two-hour investigative documentary “The Costa Concordia: Why She Sank.” In Europe, the program was sold to TF1 in France,...

One of the top and famous actor in South Korea. His dramas have unique story line and his acting just makes his character stands out so good. He beautifully portrays the character he is given and makes the drama more enjoyable.

Well to all those who like him here is a list of his dramas. He’s got the acting skills, he’s also incredibly handsome and down to earth. In all his dramas his eyes do the talking. Even the writers from his dramas appreciate his dreamy eyes.

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If you’re new to the Lee Min-ho bandwagon, here’s a look at best K-Dramas that you should definitely check out.

Boys Over Flowers

Boys Over Flowers, the 2009 Korean adaptation of the popular ShÅ.jo manga of the same name, which tells the story of a high school...

Beverly Hills and Hong Kong-based Starlight Media, the producer-financier behind Crazy Rich Asians, is becoming increasingly active in Hollywood.

Peter Luo is founder and CEO of Beverly Hills and Hong Kong-based Starlight Media, the producer-financier behind Crazy Rich Asians that is becoming increasingly active in Hollywood.

Luo has established deals with leading US talent such as Robert Zemeckis, Sam Raimi, James Wan, F. Gary Gray, Roland Emmerich, Jon Chu, and Sylvester Stallone.

Starlight recently set up a multi-million dollar fund to back emerging female and Bipoc filmmakers. Luo’s executive producer credits include Marshall, Midway, and ScaryStoriesToTell In The Dark.

“Kingdom”, the first Netflix Original Kdrama proved to be a massive hit for the streaming giants. Featuring an all-star cast and hordes of zombies going up against each other in exciting set pieces, the first season ended in a massive cliffhanger. Now, we have our first look at the much anticipated second season on the zombie horror drama in the form of five freshly released teaser trailers.

Joining A-List stars Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong and Bae Doona this season is actress Jun Ji-hyun, who was last seen on television as a mermaid in “The Legend of the Blue Sea” and on the silver screen in Choi Dong-Hoon’s “Assassination” prior to that. She is rumoured to be appearing in a smaller role which will potentially change to a leading role in the already planned third season. The second season of “Kingdom”, which picks up right where season one left off,...

The Korean TV production operation will make original series for the global streamer.

Netflix has formed a partnership with Korean media group Cj Enm and its Studio Dragon subsidiary that incorporates a multi-year content production and distribution agreement.

The deal also gives Cj Enm the right to sell up to 4.99% of Studio Dragon to Netflix.

The three-year partnership, which comes into effect at the beginning of next year, will see Studio Dragon’s roster of content creators producing original series to be streamed by Netflix around the world.

The streaming giant, which already streams Studio Dragon series including historical fantasy Arthdal Chronicles,...

The multi-year deal will begin in 2020.

Leading South Korean entertainment media company Cj Enm and its production subsidiary Studio Dragon have partnered with Netflix on a multi-year content production and distribution agreement.

Cj Enm encompasses media, film, and music production and operates 17 TV channels including tvN, Mnet and Ocn, while Studio Dragon is known for its scripted TV content such as Guardian: The Lonely And Great God, The Legend of the Blue Sea, Signal, and Stranger.

Starting in 2020, the studio will produce original series that will be available on Netflix, which currently has more than 158 million subscribers in more than 190 countries.

Global streaming giant Netflix has boarded Korean drama series “Memories of the Alhambra.” It stars Hyun Bin and Park Shin-hye.

“Memories of the Alhambra” is a suspense romance drama that revolves around an investment company CEO who visits Granada, Spain, for a business trip and gets involved in a mysterious incident after staying in an old hostel run by a Korean woman. The show is directed by Ahn Gil-ho (“Stranger”) and written by Song Jae-jung, well-known for her work including “Queen and I,” “Nine: Nine Time Travels,” and “W: Two Worlds.”

The 16-episode series was produced by Studio Dragon, one of Korea’s largest scripted television production outfits, with such credits as “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” and “The Legend of the Blue Sea.” It was originally commissioned by Korean cable network tvN.

New episodes of the show will play out globally on Netflix from Dec. 1, an hour after their broadcast in Korea.