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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

K-MOVIE

Old flames, new sparks: Director of Tving’s ‘EXchange’ delves into the stories behind this season’s exes

The director of Tving’s “EXchange” season 4 discusses the show’s casting process, behind-the-scenes decisions, viewer reactions and what to expect in the second half of the season.

From allegations to lost sponsorships: How things fell apart for Kim Soo-hyun

The Kim Soo-hyun scandal has escalated into overlapping civil and criminal disputes as production delays, legal battles, and shifting public opinion reshape the actor’s uncertain future.

Underdogs vs. elites: ‘Culinary Class Wars’ to return with second season

Netflix’s hit cooking competition Culinary Class Wars returns on December 16 with new rules, expanded challenges and a lineup of elite and self-taught chefs.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dolls, other toys coming

Netflix will release KPop Demon Hunters dolls and a Hasbro Monopoly game in 2025, expanding its hit animated film into global consumer merchandise.

‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae wins prestigious Chaplin Award Asia

Lee Jung-jae became the first Korean to receive Chaplin Award Asia, announced by Artist Company after an Oct. 3 ceremony in Singapore recognizing his global impact.

‘Bon Appetit, Your Majesty’ concludes with record-breaking viewership ratings on tvN

The tvN fantasy romance drama Bon Appetit, Your Majesty ended with record-breaking 17.1% ratings, the network’s highest since Queen of Tears.

Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ tops Korea’s box office despite mixed reviews

Director Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice topped Korea’s box office with 330,000 viewers on opening day, though reviews and ratings remain mixed.

Will ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ get a sequel? Everyone hopes so — including the cast and directors.

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters became its most watched title ever, and now fans, cast, and directors are pushing for a sequel that could expand the story.

Netflix’s ‘Aema’ is about resistance, not eroticism, says Lee Ha-nee

Actor Lee Ha-nee says Netflix’s Aema is not about eroticism but about women’s resistance and solidarity in 1980s Korean cinema.

We need ‘paradigm shift in how Korean content is created,’ K Wave Media CEO says

K Wave Media CEO Ted Kim says a true Korean content paradigm shift requires more than global hits. IP ownership, wider distribution, and cross-border coproduction are vital for growth.