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Cha Eun-Woo Reportedly Declined Hong Sisters (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Popular South Korean actor and idol Cha Eun-Woo, who also leads the boy band Astro, was in talks to feature in the upcoming Hong Sisters’ K-drama. The Hong Sisters – Hong Jung-Eun and Hong Mi-Ran are renowned writers in the industry who are known for popular dramas like Alchemy of Souls, A Korean Odyssey, and Hotel del Luna, among others. However, as per recent reports, it has been stated that the actor has declined the offer, sparking speculations about his future plans.

Eun-Woo was recently seen in a few K-dramas last year, including Island, A Good Day to Be a Dog, and Wonderful World. The actor enjoys a massive fanbase who love him not only for his acting skills or vocal range but also his good looks and charming presence. He balances both of his worlds – acting and music beautifully.

However, Cha...

Exclusive: Streaming platform Rakuten Viki, which specializes in Asian content, has unveiled a new Korean drama, My Girlfriend is The Man!.

Viki will co-produce the series with Korea’s Studio N, marking the streamer’s first co-production partnership with the studio.

Based on a popular webcomic of the same name with more than 379 million global views, My Girlfriend is The Man! will debut exclusively on Viki later this year.

My Girlfriend is The Man! will star K-pop artists Arin (from Oh My Girl), Yoon San-Ha (from Astro) and Chuu (formerly a part of Loona), as well as actor Yoo Jung Hoo (Who Is She).

In the drama, Arin stars as Kim Ji-eun, a young woman and university student who one day wakes up as a man (played by Yoo). Kim explains the situation to her boyfriend, Park Yun-jae (played by Yoon), and they decide to stay together until she returns to her original appearance.

Warning! Spoilers for Squid Game season 2 ahead!

Park Gyu-young was expected to play a competitor in the games in Squid Game season 2, but her true role was so much better. The assumption about Park's place within the story comes down to sheer numbers and precedence since the majority of characters in Squid Game season 1 were those vying for the cash prize along with Gi-hun. The first episode of Squid Game season 2 seemed to confirm that Park's character would compete in the games since she was just as desperate as the target demographic. However, her story took a surprising twist.

Park is a familiar name in Korean entertainment, which is why her role in Squid Game season 2 was such a significant point of interest. She is known for projects like Sweet Home, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, A Good Day to Be a Dog, and more, making her an...

Spoilers ahead for “Squid Game” Season 2.

No one is ever who they seem in “Squid Game.” That’s especially the case when it comes to one of Season 2’s newest and most intriguing characters, Kang No-eul, who’s portrayed by actress Park Gyu-young.

No-eul isn’t a player in the game but one of the guards. Specifically, she’s Guard 011, who wears the triangle mask which is worn by the shooters in this twisted world. A former soldier, No-eul is a North Korean defector. She fled to the South after killing her superior officer, but in the process she was forced to leave her newborn baby behind.

Dedicated to finding her baby and bringing her to South Korea no matter what, No-eul first took a job as a costumed performer. But when the organizers of the Squid Game offered her more money, she pushed her morals aside and took the opportunity.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Squid Game season 2.

Park Gyu-young plays an important role in Squid Game season 2, but her character's narrative is far more twisted than one could anticipate. Like most Squid Game season 2 cast members, Park Gyu-young is a new addition to the show's roster and was not a part of season 1. Best known for her roles in several other TV shows like Sweet Home, A Good Day to Be a Dog, and It's Okay to Not Be Okay, Park Gyu-young appears as one of the main secondary protagonists in Squid Game season 2.

Since most new additions to the show's cast in season 2 play contestants in the titular games, it is hard not to assume that Park Gyu-young would also follow suit. However, after initially maintaining an air of ambiguity surrounding the role she will adopt, Squid Game season 2 finally reveals who she plays. The reveal is...

Rakuten Viki‘s 2024 International K-Drama Day programming has just been revealed!

The largest streaming platform for Asian content is hosting the second annual International K-Drama Day celebration, kicking off November 18 and continuing into the lead up of International K-Drama Day on November 29.

For two weeks starting on November 29, fans will be able to watch 10 of Viki’s most iconic K-dramas without a paid subscription, marking the largest number of premium titles ever made available for free in the platform’s history.

There will also be premieres, including Love Your Enemy (November 23) starring Ju Ji Hoon and Jung Yu Mi, as well as the premiere of Brewing Love (November 4) featuring Kim Se Jeong and Lee Jong Won. Plus, the Family By Choice series finale airs on November 27.

Keep reading to find out more…

The dramas available to stream are…

True Beauty

What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim

Guardian: The Great and...

BBC Studios has entered the Korean content game in a big way.

The BBC’s commercial outfit has partnered with the Korean Creative Content Agency (Kocca) on a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) that will see the “production, investment, and distribution of global broadcast and video content” between the partners. Separately, Kocca has struck a deal with Korean streamer Viu.

The broad aim is for BBC Studios and Viu to make and distribute shows, along with “other necessary matters for the development of the domestic and international broadcast and video content industry and the establishment of a fair ecosystem,” they said.

The Mou was established to address “limitations and challenges” in the current broadcasting space such as rising costs and a decrease in factual shows, according to the announcement, coming after a gloomy Edinburgh TV Festival that spotlighted these issues. Kocca said it “plans to secure genre diversity in K-content and...

Exclusive: Korean animated film Yumi’s Cells: The Movie will be released on streaming platform Rakuten Viki on July 19, after a theatrical run at the domestic box office in April.

The Asian-content focused Rakuten Viki has unveiled a collaboration with Chinese video site Bilibili to bring Chinese animated series Mom, I’m Sorry and Rakshasa Street seasons 1-3 to its platform.

Yumi’s Cells: The Movie was adapted from the eponymous webtoon, which originally received an enormous 3.5 billion views. The webtoon also spawned two live action drama series titled Yumi’s Cells in 2021 and 2022, which are available on Rakuten Viki. Broadcast rights to the show were sold to more than 160 territories.

According to the Korean Film Council’s data, Yumi’s Cells: The Movie grossed around $445,000 from 76,500 admissions at the Korean box office in April.

Yumi’s Cells tells the story of an office worker Yumi and the different kinds of cells in her brain,...

Jung Young-joo from Netflix's 'Miss Night and Day' is K-Drama's Favorite Eomma - Main Image

Netflix’s latest K-Drama hit, Miss Night and Day, has been a whirlwind of laughter, tears, and heartwarming moments, primarily thanks to Lee Mi-Jin's (played by Lee Jung-Eun) portrayal of adulthood struggles.

However, it's not just Mi-Jin who has captured the audience's hearts. Veteran actress Jung Young-joo, who plays her beloved on-screen mother is quickly becoming everyone's favourite K-Drama eomma (mom).

Jung Young-joo Miss Night and Day: The Quintessential K-Drama Mom

You might remember Young-joo as the caring mother in A Good Day to Be a Dog, the strict yet playfully protective parent in Business Proposal, and the loving single mother in Lovely Runner. Now, she shines as the dedicated and endearing mother in Miss Night and Day.

Young-joo brings her signature strict yet loving persona to the role, making her character instantly relatable.

Paranormal romance manhwa feature enchanting couples and explore the complexities of supernatural love. They blend fantasy and reality. Titles like Unholy Blood and A Good Day to Be a Dog showcase sweet romances that build naturally and incorporate paranormal elements creatively. Devil Number 4 and Swimming Lessons for a Mermaid offer unique love stories that feel grounded despite their supernatural elements. The characters' development and relatability make them captivating.

The best paranormal romance manhwa highlight some of the medium's most enchanting and unique couples, which explore the difficulties and complications of falling in love with the supernatural. Staying relatively grounded while borrowing elements typically found in fantasy worlds, these romance stories find a way to feel relatable yet novel at the same time.

Whether they involve vampires, ghosts, or even mermaids, paranormal romance manhwa boast the unique strength of having the creative freedom to leverage all the attributes of their starring imaginary or mythological beings.

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...

Even though we're officially in the fall of 2023, there are several Korean dramas yet to be released, which will assuredly set a desired conclusion for the year. So far, this year has seen some of the best K-dramas, ranging from romance to thrillers, including Weak Hero, Dr. Romantic, Queenmaker, and Taxi Driver.

In September alone, several highly anticipated Korean dramas have been released, such as Song of the Bandits, Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun, and A Time Called You. While most of them aired weekly, and some still do, fans will always be curious about what's in store for the next month. With that in mind, here is a list of every Korean drama releasing in October 2023.

Strong Girl Namsoon (Oct. 7)

Remember the popular Korean drama Strong Woman Do Bong Soon? Strong Girl Namsoon, despite featuring completely different actors, serves as the sequel to that successful drama. Having said that,...

Viki's upcoming romantic comedy, A Good Day to be a Dog, introduces an unusual love triangle and adds a fantasy element that follows protagonist Hae Na's (Park Gyu Young) generational curse. After her first kiss, Hae Na turns into a dog every midnight until Seo Won (Cha Eun Woo) kisses her back in her dog form, posing a problem for her because the shy Seo Won has a fear of dogs. The character of Bo Kyum (Lee Hyun Woo) holds a secret that has significant consequences for the protagonists, with ancient grudges manifesting in the present.

Mbc's newest romantic comedy A Good Day to be a Dog, which will air on Viki internationally, has just shared its latest teaser trailer and peeled back some of the layers of the unusual love triangle at the center of the story. Korean dramas are known for relying on tried and true tropes...

A+E Networks is continuing its investment in Korean entertainment content with “A Good Day to Be a Dog,” a fantasy romantic comedy that will upload from Oct. 11. Within Korea, the show will play on public broadcaster Mbc and Lifetime Korea, releasing at the rate of one episode per week, every Wednesday.

Adapted by screenwriter Baek In Ah from a webtoon originally written by Lee Hye, the story involves a young woman turns into a dog at midnight after she kisses someone. The only way to break the curse is to have the same person kiss her in her canine form. The predicament makes her dating life complicated and ironically, a man who is deathly afraid of all dogs is the only person who can free her from this lifelong predicament.

The 14-episode series stars Park Kyu-young (Netflix’s “Celebrity”) as the young woman and Cha Eun-woo as her reluctant suitor.