Korea
When the Camellia Blooms: Netflix nabs new Korean drama
September 6, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has picked up the international rights to new Korean drama When the Camellia Blooms.
The romance drama tells the story of Dongbaek, an orphan who grew up to become a single mom. She owns a small bar, also called … Read More
Round Six: Netflix orders Korean thriller from Hwang Dong-Hyuk
September 2, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is continuing to expand its line-up of Korean original entertainment with the order a new survival thriller from director Hwang Dong-Hyuk.
Round Six is a story of people who fail at life for various reasons, but suddenly receive a … Read More
Netflix heads to Korea for historical summer romance
July 7, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is heading to Korea next month for a summer romance.
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung tells the historical love story between aspiring historian Goo Hae-ryung, who dreams of a future where all people are equal, and prince Yi Rim, a … Read More
Trailer: Vagabond arrives on Netflix this September
June 25, 2019 | David FarnorKorean thriller Vagabond arrives on Netflix this September, and a new trailer gives us our first look at the series.
The action-packed espionage drama stars Lee Seung-gi (The King 2 Hearts, A Korean Odyssey) and Bae Suzy (Architecture 101, While … Read More
Designated Survivor: 60 Days: Netflix orders Korean remake of political drama
May 8, 2019 | David FarnorDesignated Survivor returns to Netflix this summer for a third season, but the streaming giant isn’t resting on its laurels: not content with just bringing back the show after its cancellation, Netflix is also remaking it for its Korean audience.
Arthdal Chronicles: Netflix announces new Korean fantasy
April 29, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is heading to Korea to tell a new fantasy epic, Arthdal Chronicles.
The drama stars a high profile cast, including Song Joong-ki, Jang Dong-gun, Kim Ji-won and Kim Ok-bin. It depicts the birth of civilization and nations in ancient … Read More
Netflix hooks up with Korean romance One Spring Night
April 25, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is hooking up with a new Korean romance for One Spring Night.
The drama is a story of two people whose uneventful lives become shaken by unexpected love, leading them to seek what their hearts truly desire, instead of … Read More
Netflix goes Extracurricular with Korean teen crime drama
April 23, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is going Extracurricular in Korea with a new teen crime drama.
The series, announced today by the streaming giant, is a story of high school students who become tangled in a series of conflicts and events that challenge … Read More
Netflix journeys into Korea’s Abyss
April 23, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix will journey into Korea’s Abyss this spring.
The Korean drama, which will launch globally in May, is a fantasy series about two people who are brought back to life with the help of a soul-reviving marble called ‘Abyss.’ Go … Read More
BTS break YouTube record with Boy with Luv
April 18, 2019 | David FarnorK-pop superstars BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan – or “bulletproof boy scouts”, or “Beyond the Scene”) just keep going from strength to strength, breaking YouTube records this week with their latest video, Boy with Luv.
The superstars – who comprise RM, Jin, … Read More