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Joan Vos MacDonald

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Articles: Korean Entertainment

  • Lee Jung-Jae Hopes ‘Squid Game’ Will Open Doors For More Korean Content

    In the runaway Netflix hit Squid Game, Lee Jung-jae plays Gi-hun, a man down on his luck and yet …

  • Why Director Hur Jin-Ho Explored Despair In His Hopeful Drama ‘Lost’

    The main characters in Lost feel embarrassed by their lives because they’ve failed to achieve any …

  • Why Gianna Jun Decided To Play Ashin In ‘Kingdom: Ashin Of The North’

    Gianna Jun’s performance in Kingdom: Ashin of the North is a nuanced study in resentment and …

  • Jang Ki-Yong Talks About Playing A Tender-Hearted Gumiho

    In the Korean fantasy rom-com My Roommate Is A Gumiho, Jang Ki-yong plays a gumiho, a mythical …

  • K-Pop Reactors Breaking Down BTS’ ‘Butter’ Ups The Fun Factor

    The BTS hit song Butter has racked up more than a half billion YouTube views in the first week—and …

  • Lee Bo-Young Talks About ‘Mine’ And Learning From Her Characters

    Lee Bo Young has been called “the queen of dramas,” which may have something to do with the many …

  • Park Shin-Hye Shares How Much She Enjoyed Her ‘Sisyphus’ Action Scenes

    Park Shin-hye plays a fierce warrior from the future in the sci-fi drama Sisyphus: The Myth. Her …

  • Song Kang Talks About His Drama Roles And Dancing In ‘Navillera’

    During the first few months of 2021, actor Song Kang starred in three very different Korean dramas. …

  • Why Song Joong-Ki Played A Reckless Scavenger In ‘Space Sweepers’

    In the sci-fi film Space Sweepers, Song Joong-ki plays Tae-Ho, a talented pilot who risks his life …

  • Lee Si-Young Faces Monsters And Welcomes Fight Scenes In ‘Sweet Home’

    Lee Si-young did not hesitate when offered the role of Seo I-kyung, a strong woman who fights …

  • Kim Jung-Hyun Hopes His Drama ‘Mr Queen’ Will Make Viewers Smile

    King Cheoljong, a character in the tvN drama Mr. Queen, appears to be an easy-going Joseon-era …

  • ‘Dramaworld’ Star Sean Dulake Sums Up Why Viewers Love K-Dramas

    Actor and producer Sean Dulake can sum up the entertainingly addictive nature of Korean dramas in a …

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