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Butterfly on Prime Video is set to deliver a six-episode thrill-filled ride on August 13, 2025. At the heart of the series, we have David Jung, a character whose life is upended when his past catches up and haunts him (via Amazon MGM Studios).

The series will explore themes of family dynamics combined with global espionage. The series has lined up an ensemble cast of seasoned actors and young talent. Notable members of the upcoming character-driven spy-thriller series include Daniel Dae Kim, Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo, and Louis Landau in significant roles, among many other recurring members. Here’s a breakdown of essential cast members and their characters.

Daniel Dae Kim as David Jung Daniel Dae Kim in Butterfly (Credit: Prime Video)

Popular for his standout roles in projects like Hawaii Five-o, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Lost, Kim brings decades of versatile action credentials to Butterfly. He will be taking on the role of David Jung,...

Tyler Perry (Sistas) has proven himself as a valuable asset to Netflix. Just recently, the comedian and filmmaker managed to take over the streamer's charts with the surprise hit movie Straw, which dominated the global Top 10 and accumulated millions of views. It was pretty safe to say that the new installment of the Madeafranchise, Madea's Destination Wedding, would be a top performer – and it was. The new movie just didn't count on a dark horse that is quickly becoming one of Netflix's biggest hits ever: KPop Demon Hunters.

This past week, the animated movie continued its winning streak among the Netflix Top 10 globally. Ever since it premiered, the movie has ranked among the most-watched titles on the platform, and this week it added 24 million views to its total – which, at 80 million views, makes it one of Netflix's biggest animated movies ever. In addition to a surprising performance on Netflix, the...

Looking for something fun and unusual to stream – check out the K-pop and animation phenom that is Kpop Demon Hunters.

When they aren’t selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.

The animated film, which is now streaming on Netflix, comes from Sony Pictures Animation, is directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and features a script by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Kang, and Appelhans.

Watch the trailer for the film that premiered June 20 on Netflix.

The movie sits at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Collider said in their review: Great World-Building, Catchy Songs, and Impressive Performances Make Netflix’s Surprising New Film Unmissable. “It’s a beautifully bonkers fantasy premise that works, thanks to gorgeous animation and choreography,...

Netflix has unveiled the new Korean series Notes from the Last Row, starring Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook, Huh Joon-ho, Kim Yun-jin and Jin Kyung.

Based on the Spanish play “El Chico de la última fila,” the new drama follows Heo Mun-oh, a grumpy literature professor and failed writer. He becomes enamored by the talent of Lee Kang, a mysterious student who always sits in the back row of his class.

Things begin to unfold when Mun-oh, burdened by insecurity and unfulfilled dreams, begins special literature classes with Lee Kang, whose brilliance reignites Mun-oh’s passion for writing.

Choi Min-sik, who has starred in Exhuma and Big Bet, plays Heo Mun-oh. Choi Hyun-wook, of Weak Hero Class 1 and Twenty-Five Twenty-One fame, plays Lee Kang, an engineering student with a hidden literary gift.

Huh Joon-ho (Buried Hearts) plays the role of Kim Su-hun, Mun-oh’s successful writer friend.

Kim Yun-jin (Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area...

If you thought that you'd seen everything that the world of K-Pop can bring you... think again. Netflix released today a trailer for its upcoming animated movie KPop Demon Hunters, an action-packed adventure that blends two very different worlds together. The story centers on a trio of South Korean music idols that sometimes perform for crowds at stadiums and sometimes take on evil creatures that try to destroy them. The movie is set to premiere on June 20, and you can check out the trailer in this article.

If you think that the KPop Demon Hunters title features a wild combination of words, the trailer pretty much underscores that the idea is to have fun with the concept. The story is straightforward: Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) are used to dealing with supernatural threats, like demons trying to steal the souls of their fans. However,...

Twelve years after the heir to a prominent merchant family mysteriously disappears, a stranger shows up and claims to be him. Sensing something amiss, his half-sister seeks to uncover the man’s true identity. In the process, the two grow close. Directed by Kim Hong-sun (Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area) and written by Kim Jin-a (Dr. Brain), the Korean period dramaDear Hongrang stars Lee Jae-wook, Cho Bo-ah, and Jung Ga-ram.

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The Sims, who run the Min Family’s Guild, are the largest merchant family in the Joseon era. Their matriarch, Yeol-guk (Park), has two children: Jae-yi (Cho) and Hongrang. But one day, Hongrang — the Sims’ only son and heir — vanishes. To provide their family with a new heir, Yeol-guk takes in Mu-jin (Jung), whose esteemed family fell from grace. Though Jae-yi grows close to...

Netflix is producing two new Korean original series – a thriller titled “The Rat” (working title) and a romantic comedy called “Lovestuck.”

“The Rat” has confirmed the casting of Ryu Jun-yeol and Sul Kyung-gu in what will be their first collaboration together. Based on the Kakao Entertainment webtoon “Field Mouse” by Ludovico, the series draws inspiration from an old Korean folktale where a rat transforms into a human by consuming clipped fingernails.

Ryu Jun-yeol will play Moon-jae, a sociophobic novelist living a reclusive life. His character’s world is turned upside down when he discovers his fingerprint no longer unlocks his phone and his only friend goes missing. Stripped of his identity and finances, Moon-jae learns that a mysterious entity known as “the Rat” has stolen everything from him, setting him on a quest to reclaim his life.

Sul Kyung-gu takes on the role of No-ja, a loan shark who operates a private detective agency.

Netflix’s New K-Drama Resident Playbook(Photo Credit –Netflix)

From the pulse-pounding corridors of a Seoul hospital to living rooms around the globe, Resident Playbook has made a striking entrance on Netflix’s global charts. This fresh spinoff, born from the beloved Hospital Playlist universe, isn’t just a nostalgic callback, and it’s proving to be a phenomenon in its own right. With only two episodes, it has already broken into the top 10 most-watched non-English Netflix series, hitting No. 10 with over a million viewers and over 3 million hours, as per Screen Rant.

Netflix’s Korean Wave Keeps Building

Netflix, the streaming giant that brought Stranger Things, Wednesday, and The Night Agent into pop culture royalty, has long since expanded its empire beyond English-speaking borders. South Korea, in particular, has become a powerhouse for binge-worthy originals. With Squid Game rewriting the rulebook on global success and series like All of Us Are Dead...

Netflix’s latest South Korean crime thriller, “Karma” (originally titled “Akyeon”), delves into the intricate web of fate and consequence. Released on April 4, 2025, the series portrays six individuals whose lives become entangled through a series of irreversible decisions and unforeseen events. Directed by Lee Il-hyung and based on Choi Hee-seon’s webtoon, “Karma” offers a gripping narrative that explores themes of destiny, revenge, and redemption. This article is a comprehensive guide to Karma cast & characters.

Series Overview

“Karma” unfolds as a dark and gripping crime thriller that delves into the lives of six individuals whose fates become dangerously intertwined. At its core is Kim Beom-jun (Park Hae-soo), an ordinary man who witnesses a mysterious accident and finds himself drawn into a shadowy underworld through an irreversible deal. His choices set off a domino effect that touches everyone around him.

Lee Ju-yeon (Shin Min-a), a talented doctor, struggles to maintain her...

A new Netflix K-drama has become a global hit. Netflix is one of the most popular streaming platforms in the world and has become well-known for its original content, including movies and television series. Their most popular series, which have drawn hundreds of millions of viewers, include the Addams Family reimagining Wednesday, the 1980s-set sci-fi fantasy drama Stranger Things, and the Regency-era romance Bridgerton.

Some of the most popular shows on the platform are Netflix original K-dramas. This includes the survival thriller Squid Game, which has been watched by more than 455 million viewers, with season 1 being the most-watched season on the platform across all languages and season 2 being the third. Squid Game season 3 is also on the way and may perform similarly. Other notable K-dramas on the platform include the crime drama Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area, the zombie series All of Us Are Dead, and the romance Melo Movie.

A 2023 K-drama TV show is getting a US remake after the original series landed on Netflix's global charts for 11 weeks, underscoring its popularity.Netflix original K-dramas have been popular in recent years, some of which have managed to become staples of the platform. This includes the smash hit survival thriller Squid Game, which will end with the upcoming season 3, and shows that have already concluded like the revenge drama The Glory. It is a multifaceted genre featuring many different types of shows, such as the horror series Sweet Home or the mystery show The Trunk.

However, there are plenty of lighter TV shows as well, including the action series Descendants of the Sun and the sports drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo. There are also quite a few K-drama romances that showcase plenty of interesting relationship dynamics across many unique stories. Some well-received series include 2018's Something in the Rain,...

Picture: Jeon Do Yeon as An Yun Su in The Price of Confession – Netflix

The Price of Confession is a new South Korean thriller series directed by Lee Jeong Hyo, who also directed Crash Landing on You. Filming has almost concluded and will be released on Netflix in late Q4 2025.

The Price of Confession is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original thriller series directed by Lee Jeong Hyo and written by Kwon Jong Kwan (Proof of Innocence).

Table of Contents When is The Price of Confession coming to Netflix? What is the plot of The Price of Confession? Who are the cast members of The Price of Confession? What is the production status of The Price of Confession? When is The Price of Confession coming to Netflix?

Netflix has announced that The Price of Confession is coming in Q4 and Kill Bok Soon (right)

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The intricate planning, a bunch of misfits coming together, and an impossible amount of money all come together and result in a thrilling heist. The heist genre is generally one of the most popular sub-genres out because of all the thrills and mystery you can have in the plot while also having a ton of fun. So, if you are a heist genre fan, Netflix is the streaming service for you, as it has some of the best heist shows you can find anywhere.

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Kaleidoscope is a heist thriller drama series created by Eric Garcia. The Netflix series follows a master thief and his crew as they try to $7 billion, but their internal conflict and greed get in the way of their plans. Kaleidoscope is known for its unique way of presenting its story because...

Historical K-dramas provide Western audiences with captivating stories set in unfamiliar South Korean periods. Thanks to streaming sites like Netflix, viewers worldwide can easily enjoy the best historical K-dramas. The diverse narratives of historical K-dramas offer unique entertainment not often seen in popular US and UK shows.

K-dramas come in many genres, and historical K-dramas give Western audiences stories set in unfamiliar and exciting South Korean periods. Period dramas have always been popular, but European and American history has been thoroughly explored on-screen. So has South Korea's past, but it's only in the last few years that historical K-dramas set during the Choson dynasty or the Later Three Kingdoms period began to captivate US viewers en-masse. The best historical Korean drama storylines can involve conspiracies of the throne, political unrest, and maybe even some love and comedy.

The historical K-drama is just as binge-worthy as any modern tale. Thanks to...

Japanese stars Oguri Shun (“Godzilla vs. Kong”) and Aoi Yu (“Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part I – The Final”) are set to reunite on screen after 23 years in “Human Vapor,” a new Netflix series produced in collaboration with Toho. The duo last worked together in 2001’s “Ao to Shiro de Mizuiro.”

“Human Vapor” is a modern reimagining of the 1960 sci-fi thriller of the same name. The original film, directed by Honda Ishirō of “Godzilla” fame, tells the story of a librarian who gains the ability to transform into a gaseous state after being subjected to radiation experiments. Using his newfound powers, he embarks on a series of bank robberies to financially support a struggling dancer he admires. The film is renowned for its exploration of power structures and societal oppression.

Yeon Sang-ho, known for “Train to Busan” and “Hellbound,” is set to executive produce and has co-written the script alongside...

Since Station 19’s Ross is heading for a wedding, it was inevitable that we’d get to meet at least some of her family. And in the Thursday, May 16, episode of the sadly cancelled ABC drama (at 10/9c), Lost vet Yunjin Kim makes the first of her two appearances as Jeonghee “Jinny” Lee, the bride’s “full Korean sister,” per the network.

The character is described as being “very cross-cultural, well-educated and living full-time in Korea. She’s a woman at a crossroads and not comfortable with that uncertainty, so she spends her time fully knowing what everyone else should be doing with their lives.

It’s your classic tale of thieves meet thieves: A motley crew of robbers and misfits, brought together by a calm, bespectacled criminal mastermind, target the United Korea Mint and ultimately hole up inside with hostages. With both North and South Korean authorities posted outside, the robbers must maintain order among the hostages and, more importantly, themselves. Directed by Kim Hong-sun, Money Heist: Korea — Joint Economic Area is a suspenseful crime thriller filled with hidden motives and conflicted alliances. The series depicts a near future where North and South Korea have formally made peace. The once divisive Demilitarized Zone is now the site of the Joint Economic Area, where industries from both sides will center around a new common currency printed at the United Korea Mint. While this joint venture seems like a step toward the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula, it’s also an opportunity for the mother...

Amazon Prime Video’s “Butterfly” TV series, starring Daniel Dae Kim, has cast five additional actors in recurring and guest star roles.

Sean Dulake, Kim Ji-hoon and Charles Parnell join the series as recurring characters, while Sung Dong-il and Lee Il-hwa are set to guest star.

Other previously announced cast members of the cast include Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo, Louis Landau, Park Hae-soo, Kim Tae-hee and Nayoon Kim.

“Butterfly,” an adaptation of the graphic novel written by Arash Amel and Marguerite Bennett, is a character-driven spy thriller focusing on Kim’s character, David Jung, an “enigmatic, highly unpredictable former US intelligence operative living in South Korea, whose life is blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself pursued by Rebecca (Hardesty), a deadly, sociopathic young agent assigned to kill him.”

Dulake will play Hollis, the right-hand...

Netflix released a main trailer and a key visual for Parasyte: The Grey , an upcoming new live-action adaptation series based on Hitoshi Iwaaki's sci-fi horror manga, Parasyte . "I felt that they respected the original work very much," the original manga author Iwaaki said on Netflix Japan's official Twitter . "Yet, original ideas and ingenuity can be seen throughout, I enjoyed watching it as a complete 'spectator' even though I am the author of the original story. Each episode developed greatly and was very interesting with a good tempo." Japanese key visual Related: Parasyte: The Grey Live-Action Series Reveals New Teaser This new live-action series features Korean staff and cast members, including internationally acclaimed animation/live-action film director Yeon Sang-ho . He also co-write screenplays along with Ryu Yong-jae . Jeon So-nee plays the role of Jeon Soo-in, a woman who is attacked by a Parasyte but lives a strange coexistence with it...

Everything is about to change. Korean live-action series Parasyte: The Grey , which tells an all-new story in the world of Hitoshi Iwaaki's sci-fi thriller manga, is officially set to emerge on Netflix on April 5, following today's release of a brand-new teaser trailer and visual. Teaser Visual Internationally acclaimed animation/live-action film director Yeon Sang-ho is helming the adaptation alongside screenplay co-writer Ryu Yong-jae. As previously reported , Jeon So-nee plays the role of Jeon Soo-in, a woman who is attacked by a Parasyte but lives a strange coexistence with it without losing control of her brain. Koo Kyo-hwan plays Solu Gang-woo, a man who chases after Parasyte to find his missing sister, and Lee Jung-hyun is cast as Choi Jun-kyung, whose husband was killed by Parasyte and who becomes the leader of "The Grey," a special unit that fights Parasyte. Related: Hitoshi Iwaaki's Sci-fi Horror Manga Parasyte Gets Korean Live-action...

The “Money Heist” spinoff series “Berlin” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix.

The second season will once again see Pedro Alonso returning as the title character, along with fellow cast members Michelle Jenner as Keila, Tristán Ulloa as Damián, Begoña Vargas as Cameron, Julio Peña Fernández as Roi, and Joel Sánchez as Bruce.

The Spanish-language series serves as a prequel to the events of “Money Heist” (a.k.a “La casa de papel”). Like the original series, “Berlin” sees Alonso’s character and his gang working to pull off an ambitious heist worth millions of dollars. Filming for Season 2 will begin in 2025.

Per Netflix, the series was the most-watched series on the platform globally the week it premiered and hit the Top 10 charts in 91 countries. It remained in the Top 10 on the non-English TV charts for seven consecutive weeks and has been amassed 53 million total views. It is now...

Netflix’s recent spate of international content showcases has continued today with an update on Korea.

Among the key updates for its 2024 Korea slate is Oldboy director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) releasing his first project with Netflix at the end of this year, titled Uprising.

The film, directed by Sang-man Kim and written by Shin Chul, was previously known as War and Revolt, and is due in Q4. It is billed as a “gripping journey through the lives of two childhood friends turned adversaries.” Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rock, Jin Sun-kyu and Jung Sung-ill star. Park will co-write and co-produce.

Elsewhere, Netflix will launch new seasons of Gyeongseong Creature, Hellbound and Sweet Home as well as unscripted shows like Physical: 100 and Single’s Inferno. The second season of mega-hit Squid Game will also premiere, as announced last week.

Korea has become one of the Netflix’s biggest priorities,...

The upcoming Amazon Prime Video series “Butterfly” starring Daniel Dae Kim has added three recurring guest stars, Variety has learned exclusively.

Park Hae-soo, Kim Tae-hee, and Nayoon Kim have all joined the spy thriller series, which is based on the Boom! Studios graphic novel of the same name created by Arash Amel, written by Amel and Marguerite Bennett, and illustrated by Antonio Fuso and Stefano Simeone.

Along with Kim, Reina Hardesty is also set to star in the series. “Butterfly” was ordered to series at Prime Video in May 2023. The streamer has given the series a six episode order.

Per the official logline, the series is “centered on David Jung (Kim), an enigmatic, highly unpredictable former US intelligence operative living in South Korea, whose life is blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself pursued by Rebecca (Hardesty), a deadly,...

Netflix seems to follow a very specific recipe for his Korean content, movie-wise at least, with the majority of the titles being action-oriented, featuring impressive visuals and at least one star in the cast. “Ballerina”, which premiered in this year's Busan before beginning its rather successful streaming path, definitely ticks all the boxes, being a rather stylish, revenge actioner featuring Jeon Jong-seo of “Burning” and “Money Heist: Korea” in the protagonist role, and Park Yu-rim of “Drive My Car” as the reason behind the revenge.

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After an intense introductory action scene, as seems to be the rule nowadays, the actual story behind Ok-joo, a former bodyguard and Min-hee, her ex best friend who was found murdered one day, is revealed through flashbacks, as much as the reason for the former's relentless pursuit for revenge. Another friend eventually emerges, but...

With Nam Joo-Hyuk enlisted in the military, we were under the impression that we’d have to wait two whole years to see him again, but here we have a new TV show with the actor as the leading man. The actor is known for his slice-of-life roles that are both adorable and emotional, and he does a fantastic job of balancing pain and humor that really makes you root for him, whatever the role may demand. The actor’s last show was Twenty-Five Twenty-One, which was widely beloved, even though the ending received a lot of backlash for being too realistic. Vigilante will see the mostly romantic actor in a completely new light, and we’re excited to see him try something new. The show is based on a webtoon of the same name and follows a very “Batman” tale, where a young man sets out to take revenge...

Jeon Jong-seo stands out among other actors, both new and seasoned, with her ability to portray fascinatingly layered characters with ease. Her choice of movies, ranging from subtle dramas to action-packed thrillers, showcases her versatility as an actress. Jeon Jong-seo's depth of emotion displayed on her face and her impressive body language contribute to her captivating performances.

A rising star that’s slowly but surely emerging into the film industry both in her native South Korea and internationally is Jeon Jong-seo. She made her acting debut in 2018’s South Korean thriller film Burning. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it earned a nomination for the Palme d'Or. This international exposure helped her expand her work beyond South Korea, where she debuted in the 2021 film Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon alongside Kate Hudson and Craig Robinson.

While there's an abundance of great actors out there, Jeon Jong-seo stands out among the crowd,...

The auctioning of an unwitting donor’s assorted organs gets interrupted by an earthquake in the trailer for Bargain, a festival award-winning South Korean dystopian thriller series heading to Paramount+.

All six episodes will premiere Thursday, Oct. 5 on Paramount+ in the U.S, the UK, Canada, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

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K-dramas have become increasingly popular lately, thanks to their expansion into various genres. For instance, we’ve had a slew of exciting dramas this year, ranging from a soothing romantic love story to a gripping revenge-themed thriller starring Song Hye Kyo (Descendants of the Sun). Furthermore, we’ve also had some surprises, such as Bloodhounds, which cast two unexpected actors in complex characters, which we thought wouldn’t be as easy to pull off.

If K-drama fans are delighted to see these developments in the industry and are eager for more, they have one waiting right around the corner of 2023 in the form of the crime drama Vigilante. The series follows a young man named Kim Ji Yong (Nam Joo Hyuk), a student at the police academy who lost his mother at the hands of a gangster when he was young.

When his day as a cop ends, he puts...

Korean dramas have evolved beyond our expectations over the years, ranging from romance to thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat. Furthermore, they frequently feature exciting action scenes to provide a surprise element, which has now become a standard in every thriller drama. Dramas such as Taxi Driver, Vincenzo, and K2 have particularly taken the concept to the next level, tackling social issues to the extreme.

The upcoming Korean drama Vigilante is one such example, offering a new perspective on a vigilante who fights criminals both under the law and outside the law. Such concepts aren't new, though, as various superhero TV shows like Arrow and films like Batman have been doing them for years, but it's uncommon to see one from the Korean industry. That being said, here's everything we know so far about the new crime thriller K-drama Vigilante, including the plot, cast, trailer, and release date.

Several years after Netflix announced that Pedro Alonso's Berlín would be getting his own Money Heist spinoff, details about the Money Heist's Berlín cast and a potential release have been unveiled. Initially produced by Antena 3 before going to Netflix, Money Heist is a Spanish crime drama that saw a band of criminals try to rob the Royal Mint of Spain. While The Professor (Álvaro Morte) was the mastermind behind the heist, he entrusted his half-brother, Andrés de Fonollosa (otherwise known as 'Berlín') to lead the robbery. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the plan went awry, and several main characters lost their lives, including Berlín.

Although it was a big shock when Berlín was killed at the end of Money Heist's part 2 (after being shot by the police), Alonso was still able to be part of the show as the writers included him in several...

Paramount+ crime-thriller Bargain, Prime Video’s absurdist comedy I’m a Virgo and Greek infertility dramedy Babython were among the awards series winners at last week’s Seriencamp in Germany.

Bargain took home the festival’s Critics Choice Award, while Babython was named best in show at the Co-Production Pitch. Prime Video dark coming-of-age comedy I’m a Virgo won the Official Competition Award.

Korean drama Bargain, for Paramount+ and Tving, stars Jun Jong-seo (Money Heist: Korea) and Jin Seon-kyu (Extreme Job) and is a six-part adaptation of director Lee Chung-hyun’s short film of the same name released in 2015. Cj Enm is attached through its partnership with Paramount. The series won the Best Screenplay award at Cannes Series earlier in the year.

Prime Video’s I’m a Virgo, from rapper Boots Riley and starring Jharrel Jerome (When They See Us) and about a shielded 13-foot-tall Black man who lives in Oakland,...

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Paramount+ and Tving‘s Korean series “Bargain” has won the critics’ choice award at the Seriencamp Festival in Cologne. In April, “Bargain” became the first-ever Korean series to win best screenplay at the Canneseries Festival in France.

The series stars actors Jun Jong-seo (“Money Heist: Korea”) and Jin Seon-kyu (“Extreme Job”) and is an adaptation of director Lee Chung-hyun’s 2015 short film of the same name. Director Jun Woo-sung, who was part of the production team of the short, picked up the story and developed it into a six-part series. “Bargain” revolves around a group of strangers who gather at a remote motel with ulterior motives – seeking to bargain. Unlike the original film, the series follows the characters after an unexpected earthquake traps them inside the building. With no one to trust, they must find a way to survive.

“Bargain” is developed by Paramount+ and Tving, out of Paramount...

A new teaser for Berlin, Netflix's upcoming Money Heist spinoff show, hints at a new storyline involving a high-stakes jewel heist and reveals the show's release window. Creator Álex Pina's Money Heist first hit Netflix in 2017, quickly becoming a major hit for the streamer. The popularity of the Spanish-language show has led to a spinoff, Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area, which was released last year. Now, Berlin, a spinoff focused on the character of the same name from the original show, is set to expand the world of the series even further.

After previously revealing Berlin's new cast of characters with a brief teaser last fall, Netflix has now shared another look at the second upcoming spinoff.

The brief teaser features Pedro Alonso, who last played Berlin, aka Andres de Fonolloso, in Money Heist season 5, back in action once more planning a new heist. The video...

Netflix has unveiled 34 new titles debuting on the platform in 2023, ranging from K-dramas and films to unscripted TV shows.

According to the platform, 60 of its users consumed Korean content last year and the demand continues to grow. Don Kang, VP of content for Korea, said: “The global popularity of K-content has continued apace over 2022, with Netflix bringing a wider variety of stories and genres to fans around the world. Over the last year, Korean series and films have regularly featured in our Global Top 10 list in more than 90 countries, and three of Netflix’s most-watched shows ever are from Korea.”

K-drama fans can expect new survival-themed series alongside the return of their favorites. Park Seo Joon partners with Han So Hee for the first time in “Gyeongsang Creature” (pictured), a monster thriller set in 1945, the darkest days of Korean history.

Elsewhere, sci-fi series “Black Knight” joins the lineup as we...

Lost's Daniel Dae Kim shares a sweet reunion photo with a few of his former co-stars. Although the series ended in 2010, Lost hasn't strayed too far from conversations about television in the years since. The sci-fi drama is often credited with helping to popularize the idea of the "mystery box" show, in which viewers tune in every week to find out what the latest twist will be and even to try and solve it themselves. But that only partially explains the enduring appeal of the ABC hit, as a lot of viewers grew deeply invested in the characters thanks to the performances and chemistry of its cast — which led to a divisive final episode.

Kim, who played Jin-Soo Kwon on Lost, reunited with former co-stars Harold Perrineau — who portrayed Michael Dawson — and Josh Holloway, who is remembered for his portrayal of Sawyer. Meeting up over the holidays, Kim shared...

Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area is a South Korean remake of the Spanish hit, La Casa de Papel, starring Park Hae-soo (Squid Game).

The series is directed by Kim Hong-sun (Luca).

Plot

The story takes off in an era when North and South Korea are reunited. A professor gathers a group of talented thieves from both regions to carry out a heist of the recently minted coin.

About the Series

In the recently added episodes we are offered more action than in its predecessor, and a more elaborate production. However, it does not impress in its premise that is quite similar, perhaps, too much.

Ideal for thriller and action fans. This Netflix series is now in its second season.

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Recruited by the Professor for a job of unprecedented proportions, eight...

As it was expected, Netflix set fire to the Thunder Stage this Saturday at the Brazilian Comic-Con Experience. The streaming giant has hosted panels ever since the first edition of the event in 2014, when it was much, much smaller. So, it was no surprise that their panel was one of the most anticipated by fans. The panelists welcomed cast members from The Witcher: Blood Origin, Squid Game, The Recruit, Heartstopper, The Sandman, Wednesday, and Money Heist: Korea to talk about their series and tease future seasons.

Netflix has confirmed production of documentary, Yellow Door: Looking For Director Bong’s Unreleased Short Film (working title), delving into the story behind Parasite director Bong Joon Ho’s first short film, which was seen by just ten people.

While many believe that Bong’s 1994 short White Man was his first production, the doc reveals that his first work was Looking For Paradise, made during his university days in 1992. Filmed with stop-motion techniques, the 22-minute film was screened for ten members of cinephile club, Yellow Door, over Christmas 1992 and has never been seen since.

The Netflix documentary, directed by Lee Hyuk-rae, will also explore the origins of the Oscar-winning artist’s career and an era in Korean cinema when many talented young cinephiles emerged.

Lee interviewed several members of Yellow Door who reminisce about the young Bong, “who obsessively took care of Yellow Door’s greatest asset – its video library”. Produced by Broccoli Pictures Co,...

It’s almost the holiday season, which means that millions of travelers will soon find themselves in distant family members’ living rooms while Netflix blares on the TV. What Netflix shows and movies will be featured on those television sets? We now have a better idea as Netflix has released its list of new releases for December 2022.

It’s safe to say that movies are set to dominate this month. There is the usual holiday fare like Scrooge: A Christmas Carol on Dec. 2 but overall Netflix looks to be trying to end the year strong with some big ticket titles. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio arrives on Dec. 9. That will be followed by Rian Johnson’s next Benoit Blanc detective story, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, on Dec. 2. The end of the month closes out with White Noise, Noah Baumbach’s adaptation of the classic Don DeLillo novel, on Dec.

Tales of breaking into highly secure facilities have had a brilliant lure for many audiences the world over. From the multi-season run for the Spanish crime series, Money Heist aka La Casa de Papel to the Korean adaptation, Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area, Netflix has been offering up vault-cracking tales and now the streamer has dropped an official teaser for the second season of the Korean adaptation. It’s all getting out of hand – or is it?...

Korean-produced crime thriller series “Bargain” will debut on the Paramount+ streaming platform from 2023. Within Korea it will play on local streamer Tving.

“Bargain” revolves around a group of strangers who gather at a remote motel with ulterior motives –and each of them seeking to bargain. The series follows the characters after an unexpected earthquake traps them inside the building. With no one to trust, they must find a way to survive. It stars actors Jun Jong-seo (Money Heist: Korea) and Jin Seon-kyu (Extreme Job)

The show is an adaptation of director Lee Chung-hyun’s award-winning short film of the same name released in 2015, although the earthquake story-line is a new plot addition.

The adaptation is headed by director Jun Woo-sung, who was part of the production team of the original short film. He picked up the story and developed it into a six-part series.

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Korean crime-thriller series Bargain will launch on Paramount+ in all countries outside of South Korea in 2023, the company announced Friday.

Bargain is the second K-drama title coming to the streaming platform as part of a strategic partnership between Paramount and Seoul-based content powerhouse Cj Enm unveiled earlier this year.

An adaptation of filmmaker Lee Chung-hyun’s award-winning short film of the same name from 2015, Bargain stars actors Jun Jong-seo (Money Heist: Korea) and Jin Seon-kyu (Extreme Job). Director Jun Woo-sung, who was part of the production team on the original short, expanded the story and developed it into a six-part series for Cj Enm’s flagship streaming service Tving. Bargain revolves around a group of strangers who gather at a remote motel with ulterior motives – seeking to bargain. Unlike the original film, the series follows the characters after an unexpected earthquake traps them inside the building.

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Just over a decade after Netflix created the international SVOD market — with the launch of regional versions of its streaming platform, first in Canada, then worldwide — the battle over the future of global streaming has entered a new phase.

According to an Oct. 12 report from Wall Street firm MoffettNathanson, streaming’s penetration in America has hit the saturation point for “nearly every individual service” with the exception of Peacock and Paramount+. If platforms are going to find new customers, they are going to have to come from outside the States. London-based researchers Ampere Analysis noted in a recent report that Netflix commissioned 130 new international first-run shows and 62 features between April and September of this year. Over the same period, Amazon greenlit 92 new shows and 23 features; Disney+, 45 shows and four feature films.

“The overall trend we see is for global platforms leveraging the advantages the international,...

Staying updated on which of your favorite TV shows has been renewed or canceled can be a difficult task. On the one hand, there is an overwhelming amount of shows to keep track of. On the other hand, it’s difficult to know exactly when there is an update on your favorite TV show. BuddyTV has got you covered with this 2022 guide on renewed or canceled TV shows.

Make sure you go through this list and possibly bookmark the page for easy reference.

70+ Renewed or Canceled TV Shows

Want to be certain if your favorite TV show has been renewed or canceled? Below is a quick highlight of over 70 TV shows that have been renewed, canceled, just ended, or are in their final seasons across the major networks and platforms. Hopefully, chances are that one or more of your favorite TV shows are on the list.

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Netflix’s shake-up of its European operations — which saw the Sept. 29 exit of International Film VP David Kosse, a new role for Spanish executive Teresa Moneo and a new regionalized hub for all content across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Emea) run by Larry Tanz — points to a broader strategic shift at the streaming giant toward faster-growing international markets to make up for domestic subscriber losses.

In the second quarter of this year, according to figures from UK-based data research group Ampere Analysis, Netflix ordered 97 new original first-run TV series or movies from outside the US, compared to 63 US commissions over the same period. International commissions at Netflix have outpaced domestic orders for seven straight quarters and show no signs of slowing down. Despite fierce competition from the likes of Disney+ and HBO Max, in international markets Netflix retains a significant first-mover...

An unseen clip from ‘Squid Game’ has debuted at Netflix’s Tudum event in Korea, along with teasers from ‘Money Heist: Korea’ and ‘Hellbound’ Season 2.

The event has been taking place across the weekend in a range of territories and the streamer was keen to show off its offering in the nation that brought the world the most-watched Netflix show of all time, reports Deadline.

An unseen clip from ‘Squid Game’ was presented to attendees, confirming the mysterious identity of the Front Man, which can be seen below.

The clip comes off the back of a historic Emmys, for which aSquid Game’ won six, a record for a non-English language show.

Meanwhile, ‘Money Heist’ – Joint Economic Area will soon debut the second six episodes of the first season and Tudum-goers were treated to a first-look clip.

Remade from the Spanish Alex Pina mega-hit, the show directed by Kim Hong-sun and...

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Netflix’s Tudum global fan event is taking place across the streamer’s many YouTube channels this weekend, and there are plenty of goodies for the world’s K-drama fans. Among the many sneak peaks shared by the streamer are exclusive first looks at returning Korean hit series like Hellbound, Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area and Singles Inferno — and even a previously unseen clip from the original first season of Squid Game.

Squid Game, Netflix’s most-watched series of all time, has been greenlit for a second season, but it’s still a long ways off, with a drop date not expected until the end of 2023. But during its Korean content promotion on Saturday, Netflix attempted to appease fans with an exclusive look at an unreleased clip from season 1, confirming the mysterious identity of the Front Man (see it below).

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An unseen clip from Squid Game has debuted at Netflix’s Tudum event in Korea, along with teasers from Money Heist: Korea and Hellbound season two.

Netflix’s event has been taking place across the weekend in a range of territories and the streamer was keen to show off its offering in the nation that brought the world the most-watched Netflix show of all time.

The previously unseen clip from Squid Game was presented to attendees, confirming the mysterious identity of the Front Man, which can be seen below. The clip comes off the back of a historic Emmys, for which Squid Game won six, a record for a non-English language show.

Meanwhile, Money Heist – Joint Economic Area will soon debut the second six episodes of the first season and Tudum-goers were treated to a first-look clip. Remade from the Spanish Álex Pina mega-hit, the show directed by Kim Hong-sun...

Full and proper confirmation of a second season of mystery horror series “Hellbound” was high on the agenda of Netflix’s consumer-oriented Tudum presentation.

Korean shows have repeatedly achieved top ratings among the streamer’s non-English roster, and last November’s release of “Hellbound” was the show that finally edged aside “Squid Game” after several weeks of breakthrough success.

(The Tudum presentation offered “Squid Game” fans some extra footage that confirmed the identity of the mysterious ‘front man’. Take a look here.)

“Hellbound” is derived from a webtoon created by series director Yeon Sang-ho, who previously directed “Train to Busan” and “Peninsula.” It featured otherworldly angels who emerged to condemn individuals to hell at a specific future time, minutes or years away.

There has been expectation of a second season since mid-June when Korean fan media began to report on casting choices.

Netflix released a video tease on Saturday morning Korean time,...

Netflix has set the date for its second annual free virtual fan convention Tudum, plotting out five “global” events in 24 hours for Sept. 24.

The 2022 Tudum will offer the streamer’s fans an “exciting day of exclusive news, never-before-seen footage, trailers, and first looks, as well as interviews with Netflix’s biggest stars and creators,” per Netflix. “The free virtual event is a celebration of Netflix fandom and is dedicated to sharing the scoop on over 120 fan-favorite shows, films, specials and games from across the globe.”

Per Netflix:

At 11:00 am Kst (7:00 pm Pt September 23), Tudum kicks off with an exciting show out of Korea.At 11:00 am Ist, fans will be treated to a fun look at what’s ahead from India.At 10 am Pt, Tudum kicks off as a two-part show with Part 1 out of the United States and Europe, and Part 2 at 11:30 am Pt out of Latin America,...