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‘Squid Game’ season 2 faces backlash in Vietnam for referencing Vietnam War

Season two of Netflix’s dystopian hit “Squid Game” (2021-) has been facing backlash among online users in Vietnam due to a specific line that...

Rosé’s ‘APT.’ hits No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100, breaking record for female K-pop artists

Blackpink's Rosé achieved the highest-ever position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by a female K-pop act with her collaborative single “APT.” (2024) for...

‘Squid Game’ season 2 misses out on Golden Globe for Best Television Series

The second season of Netflix’s original series “Squid Game” (2021–) failed to nab Best Television Series at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. FX/Hulu’s...

Netflix hits user record in Korea on back of ‘Squid Game’ season two

Global streaming giant Netflix reached a record number of app users in Korea following the release of “Squid Game” (2021-) season two, market tracker...

Shamanism and tattoos: Korean cultural elements in ‘Squid Game’ season 2 explained

Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game” was a sensation in 2021, captivating the world with its deadly twist on childhood games and its insightful dive...

Actor Song Joong-ki halts film promotions to honor Jeju Air crash victims

Actor Song Joong-ki decided to halt all his promotional activities for his new film “Bogotá: City of the Lost” to pay respects to the...

Broadcasters cancel year-end events and shows in wake of Jeju Air tragedy

Korea’s major broadcasters — KBS, SBS and MBC — have canceled their annual year-end events, including award ceremonies and a song festival, following the...

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 tops global Netflix chart one day after its release

Netflix's "Squid Game" Season 2 has ranked No. 1 on a global popularity chart for TV shows available on the streaming giant, just one...

Companies linked to Lee Jung-jae take a hit as foreign critics pan ‘Squid Game’ season two

Share prices for companies linked to actor Lee Jung-jae, the star of Netflix’s blockbuster series “Squid Game” (2021-), plummeted on Friday following dismal reviews...

‘Squid Game’ season 2 arrives: A must-see addition but plot leaves unanswered questions

Warning: The following article may contain spoilers. The games are back. Are you ready to play? Three years after season one of Netflix’s hit series...