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One of the earliest global conflicts that followed World War II, the Korean War brought nascent Cold War tensions into a full-blown extended confrontation. Lasting from 1950 to 1953, the United States led an international coalition to defend South Korea from occupation from communist North Korea and China. The battle raged back and forth across the Korean peninsula, with Korea remaining firmly divided for generations after the ceasefire was signed. But for as pivotal as the Korean War was for worldwide political dynamics in the escalation of the Cold War, only a handful of Western movies have depicted it on-screen.

Of course, the specter of the Korean War continues to loom heavily for both Koreas,...

Mild spoilers for "Squid Game" season 2 follow.

In season 1 of "Squid Game" there was a brain breaking reference that understandably made some viewers heads explode. One of the unfortunate contestants caught up in these games of life and death speaks of well-known Korean actor, Lee Byung Hun, only for Lee Byung Hun himself to be playing the masked Front Man that has been managing the games this whole time. It makes us wonder then, given the arrival of a new contestant named Thanos in season 2 of the series, if the final episode will see a Mad Titan make an appearance as a huge plot twist and it turns out that "Squid Game" is actually all part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Probably not, but stranger things have happened.

In the case of this particular Thanos though, the name is absolutely a reference to Marvel's feared world-wrecker and Josh Brolin's...

Spoilers ahead for “Squid Game” Season 2.

Every good story needs a good villain, and the second season of “Squid Game” has no shortage of those. But one flashy bad guy stands a bit taller than the rest. It’s time to meet Thanos, the purple-haired rapping agent of chaos responsible for some of this season’s biggest shocks.

Like the actor who plays him — T.O.P. — Thanos is a famous rapper in the real world. Thanks to his nearly endless supply of drugs, he plays the games unlike any other player, often dancing, cheering and hitting on young women as the players around him cower for their lives. He brings an unhinged jolt of energy to this retread of a well known story.

Whether you’re completely new to the world of K-pop idols or just wondering how this character came to be, TheWrap has you covered.

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Squid Game is a South Korean series that became a global phenomenon shortly after its release, and it broke multiple records. Its razor-sharp social commentary and the brutal setting of a survival game caught the attention of audiences worldwide who simply couldn’t get enough of the series. The show didn’t just entertain the masses during the lockdown, it made people rethink social hierarchies and the desperation bred by inequality.

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So, as soon as Netflix announced the second season, fans were all in! They once again wanted to experience the hungry and twisted game with high stakes. Moreover, the confirmation of Choi Seung-Hyun, aka T.O.P from Big Bang joining the cast was another pleasant surprise. The creators have taken it up a notch by casting him as a villain, or so it seems from the recent trailer drop,...

Historical Korean movies often slip under the radar because many of the streaming platforms put most of their promotional efforts toward K-drama series and don’t have many of the films in their database. So when you find an excellent historical film to watch, it’s like finding hidden treasure. I have yet to see one of these types of movies that doesn’t have powerhouse actors and actresses playing their roles as if they were actually in that place, at that time. “12.12: The Day” is a 2023 Korean film about events that took place December 1979 after the assassination of South Korea’s president. There was a fight over who would occupy the vacated seat of power. Military officers carried out a coup and one of their leaders formally assumed the presidency the next year. PopGeeks published a review of this film; click here. If you like war movies similar...

Released in 2013, “Lone Survivor” is an emotional tour de force based on the best-selling 2007 memoir by the same name. Directed by Peter Berg, this action-packed war movie follows a Navy Seal team on a mission to capture Taliban leader Ahmad Shah in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region.

The thrilling cast and on-location filming create an intense viewing experience that highlights the bravery of the soldiers who fought alongside one another. With numerous awards and nominations under its belt, “Lone Survivor” provides a natural and powerful look at the life of a soldier in modern warfare.

The gripping movie, directed and penned by Peter Berg, featured Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, and Eric Bana in pivotal roles.

With a budget of 40 million, Lone Survivor became a box-office success, grossing over 154 million worldwide. The film has also been met with positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

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