Cautious hopes Beijing lifting soft ban on South Korean pop culture
Relations are warming between Beijing and Seoul under South Korea’s left-leaning president, Lee Jae Myung. A high-profile trip…
Behind The Green Light: The Real UK Studios Used For Filming ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’
When “Squid Game” premiered in 2021, it didn’t just succeed – it exploded into a global phenomenon overnight.…
Squid Game star acquitted of sexual misconduct charges in South Korea
O Yeong-Su, the 81-year-old actor best known for his role in Squid Game, has been acquitted of sexual misconduct…
K-pop, K-drama and K-defence – two sides of South Korea’s influence strategy
Photo. Pexels Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy link Send email South Korea has emerged as one of the most…
South Korea celebrates the transformative power of ‘Squid Game’
SEOUL — The third and final season of Netflix’s “Squid Game” broke viewership records on the streaming platform following its…
People in South Korea reflect on ‘raw’ realities of Squid Game
‘The drama may be fictional, but it feels more realistic than reality itself’ For most of us, Squid…
‘Squid Game’ Creator Says Show’s Evil VIPs ‘Resemble Elon Musk’
Netflix‘s “Squid Game” has come to a close, and now, series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is opening up about…
How South Korea became a cultural powerhouse, and what’s next | Explained News
A Tony Award-winning play on Broadway. The finale of a record-breaking Netflix show. And a reunion of arguably…
South Korean culture: 10 groundbreaking artists leading the new Korean wave
Beyond K-pop, these artists are defining South Korean culture—from film and fashion to classical music and cuisine—and commanding…
‘Squid Game’ Actor Gong Yoo to Star in Netflix’s ‘Show Business’
Netflix is expanding its Korean content slate with “Show Business” (working title), a sweeping period drama set against…
Squid Game Season 2 Fever Kicks Off In Seoul Amid Political Unrest
With an enormous Young-hee doll towering ominously above them, the creator and stars of Squid Game met the…