The cause of the plague that swallowed up Joseon will finally be revealed. Kingdom: Ashin of the North is about the origins of the resurrection plant, which caused an enormous tragedy that swept Joseon, and a woman named Ashin. The mysterious resurrection plant and a phrase, which reads ŌĆ£To revive the dead, a price must be paid,ŌĆØ hints at the cause of the plague. The episode will reveal how the epidemic started and how the plant that grows in the north brought Joseon into darkness....

In the latest episode of MBCŌĆÖs entertainment show Omniscient Interfering View, which aired on Sept. 26, Kessi was seen crying at the thought of her parents. On this day, JessiŌĆÖs manager prepared a surprise event for Jessi. When Jessi sang her song ŌĆ£StarŌĆØ at the rehearsal stage, JessiŌĆÖs manager posted her family photos on the back screen. She didnŌĆÖt realize until she went to the waiting room and checked her performance....

For some time, rom-coms that have combined various genres have been dominating the industry. But as the breeze turns colder and colder as winter approaches, we find ourselves wanting calm romance stories. Yes, we have seen enough of the love stories that repeat meeting and parting due to minor misunderstandings and conflicts, but the performance of two awesome actors provides us with visual satisfaction. Recently, Now, We Are Breaking Up, starring Song Hye Kyo and Jang Ki Yong, saw a solid start as a romance drama that makes viewers feel various emotions....

┬Ā The second half of 2020 can be summed up with dramas about youthhood VS ŌĆśMakjangŌĆÖ dramas. (TranslatorŌĆÖs Note: ŌĆśMakjangŌĆÖ refers to stories or plotlines which are extreme, unrealistic, ridiculous, or aloof. This usually includes plot twists such as birth/family secrets, acts of revenge, terminal illnesses, or deaths.) A series of romantic dramas about youthhood were released, from Do You Like Brahms?, ĀRecord of Youth, ĀStart-Up, to the recent, Run On....

Translated by Kim Hoyeun Even up to mid-2000s, horror films, starring star actors, and featuring unique themes, consistently showed up in the theaters. Unfortunately, the popularity of horror movies has cooled off, and barely one comes out these days. If youŌĆÖre fed up horror movies these days full of bad acting by rookie actors and sloppy directing, why donŌĆÖt you watch the past films where eye-catching performances of prominent actors stood out?...

Short films are not studies for feature films. Rather, they hold difficulty in clearly conveying the meaning of the movie in a short amount of time. In this regard, short films convey a unique charm that cannot be felt in the feature film. Many prolific directors have first drawn attention with their impressive short stories. We will look at short films produced by directors known for their mesmerizing masterpieces at various film festivals....

First released in 1998, the Whispering Corridors film series opened new horizons in the Korean horror film genre. It has portrayed the teenage girlsŌĆÖ life and hardship in Korean school system, and became a classic K-horror. The first two movies of the series, in particular, are considered monumental. It has also launched the careers of stars such as Choi Kang Hee, Park Jin Hee, Park Ye Jin, Gong Hyo Jin, Kim Min Sun, Song Ji Hyo, Seo Ji Hye, and Oh Yeon Seo....

The film is produced and written by director Kim Hong Sun behind Metamorphosis (2019), The Con Artists (2014), and Traffickers (2012) who has come up with numerous movies with stunning cinematography and storylines. A star-studded cast ŌĆō including Seo In Guk, Jang Dong Yoon, Choi Gwil Hwa, Sung Dong Il, Park Ho San, Jung So Min, Ko Chang Seok and Jang Young Nam ŌĆō will feature in the upcoming thriller film....

On Thursday, the news of Kim Young Dae exiting the production of KBSŌĆÖs School 2021 had hit the wire. As previously announced, Kim was supposed to play Jung Young Joo, a transfer student with secrets. However, only after a few weeks, KimŌĆÖs agency Outer Korea confirmed KimŌĆÖs exit from the show. Later in the day, the rumors of Kim starring in the new TV series Shooting Star (literal title) had surfaced....

┬Ā Day 1 North Korean spy Su Ho (Jung Hae In) took Young Ro (Jisoo) hostage when HoSoo WomenŌĆÖs UniversityŌĆÖs dormitory was surrounded by ANSP agents. He even took ANSP agent Kang Moo (Jang Seung Jo), who has been after him, and other students in the building as well. Young Ro was in great shock as she figured out his real identity. Eun Chang Soo (Heo Joon Ho), the director of the ANSP, and Nam Tae Il (Park Sung Woong), the secretary-general of the ruling party, were involved in the operation....

According to industry insiders on January 5th, Lee Jung Jae has confirmed that he will not be attending the 2022 Golden Globe Awards. He has been nominated for Best Actor in the TV drama category for NetflixŌĆÖs Squid Game. The series was also nominated for Best TV Series, and his co-star Oh Young Soo also got nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The news drew attention both in Korea and abroad, as it was the first time in history for a Korean drama to be nominated for the Golden Globes....

Through the recent written interview, Kim expressed her feelings about the end of the drama. ŌĆ£The drama ended, but strangely for some reason, I didnŌĆÖt feel so sad this time. U guess itŌĆÖs because I know that there is more to come. Even if itŌĆÖs not season 2, my bond with the Counters and the director will continue on.ŌĆØ Kim received rave reviews for her flawless portrayal of Do Ha Na....

The 26th BIFF (Busan International Film Festival) is coming to an end. Unlike last year, which was scaled down in the aftermath of COVID-19, this yearŌĆÖs festival welcomed movie fans by presenting 223 films from 70 countries in theaters. The BIFF, which went back to its normal routine after two years, drew attention with the participation of A-list Korean and international stars. And at the center of heated interest is the ŌĆ£On ScreenŌĆØ section, which was created this year....

┬Ā Jo Yeon Joo (Lee Hanee) Jo Yeon Joo is the only daughter of a gang leader. She graduated from Seoul National University College of Law and passed her bar exam with excellent grades. However, she is now a corrupt prosecutor working in the 3rd division of the Central District ProsecutorŌĆÖs office, whose hobby is to find a sponsor and whose specialty is to flatter the powerful. One day, Yeon Joo sees a woman who looks just like her and gets hit by a mysterious car....

ŌĆ£In the past, the strategy was to cast one of Yoo Jae Suk, Kang Ho Dong, and Shin Dong Yup, but now, the key is how fresh the cast combinations are.ŌĆØ This veteran producerŌĆÖs interview alone can sum up the entertainment shows these days in one sentence. MBCŌĆÖs How Do You Play?ŌĆśs SSAK3 project is the best example of this change. Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Hyori, and Rain have excellent individual talents as broadcasters, but when combined, they give off fresh synergy....

Woman A, who introduced herself as actor KŌĆÖs ex-girlfriend, stirred up the online world when she claimed that K made her have an abortion then dumped her. Soon after her claims hit the wire, people started demanding proof, to which she answered, ŌĆ£Many people ask me to post pictures, and itŌĆÖs not that difficult. But the reason I didnŌĆÖt upload the photo evidence right away was for legal reasons.ŌĆØ She also emphasized, ŌĆ£I have suffered from guilt and pain for over a year, and I didnŌĆÖt write my post out of sudden anger....

Actors, including Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, and Oh Jung Se, who have captivated the viewers for the past two months, expressed their feelings about the end. Kim Soo Hyun: Thank you so much for watching ItŌĆÖs Okay to Not Be Okay. The director, writer, staff, and actors worked really hard together. I said that ItŌĆÖs Okay to Not Be Okay is a human healing drama, but I think I am the one who received the most healing....

Cooking researcher and restaurant businessman Baek Jong Won will unveil his new original content Baek Spirit (literal title) on Netflix. For this upcoming Netflix original series, Baek Jong Won will sit face to face with figures from various fields representing Korea and talk about life and food over a drink. This will be the first content released by Netflix that introduces KoreaŌĆÖs alcohol, food, and culture in earnest, and Baek Jong WonŌĆÖs eloquence and charm that have already captivated Koreans are expected to charm the global viewers....