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Netflix’s dystopian survival thriller “Squid Game” Season 3 emerged as the top international title among Indian streaming audiences in the first half of 2025, ranking fifth overall with 16.5 million viewers, while JioHotstar’s legal drama “Criminal Justice: A Family Matter” claimed the No. 1 spot, according ito new data from Ormax Media.

“Criminal Justice: A Family Matter,” the courtroom series, produced by Applause Entertainment and BBC Studios India, drew 27.7 million viewers during the January-June period, narrowly edging out Amazon Mx Player’s crime drama “Ek Badnaam Aashram” Season 3 Part 2 (27.1 million) and Prime Video’s beloved rural comedy-drama “Panchayat” Season 4 (23.8 million).

The tight race at the top reflects intensifying competition for India’s streaming audience, with JioHotstar – India’s top streamer with 300 million subscribers – demonstrating remarkable strength across multiple genres. The platform secured seven titles in the top 50, including animated series “The Legend of Hanuman” Season 6 at No. 6 (16.2 million viewers) and thriller “The Secret of the Shiledars...

Squid Game 3 & Park Bo-Gum(Photo Credit –Facebook/Instagram)

Squid Game finally concluded with season 3, which premiered on June 27, 2025, on Netflix. On the other hand, after wooing viewers with his performance in When Life Gives You Tangerines, Park Bo-Gum returns with another drama, Good Boy, and receives a lot of appreciation. While Squid Game 3 leads the list of buzzworthy K-dramas of the week despite getting mixed reviews from its audience, Bo-Gum reigns as the top actor. Scroll ahead to find out the complete list of buzzworthy K-dramas and actors.

Top 10 Buzzworthy K-Dramas

According to Korea’s Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of dramas (via Soompi), Squid Game 3 has reached the No. 1 position, followed by tvN’s Our Unwritten Seoul in the second rank and Jtbc’s Good Boy in the third position. This list has been made based on the most generated buzz. The company does a proper assessment by collecting data from blog posts,...

The whole world was watching “Squid Game” in the first three days after its Season 3 premiere. The dystopian thriller from director Hwang Dong-hyuk debuted at No. 1 in all 93 countries where Netflix ranks its viewership — a first for the streamer. The final season also secured 60.1 million views globally in its first three days — another first.

And its viewership is only expected to grow. The first season is still the most-watched title of all time, with 265.2 million views in its first 90 days. As for Season 2, that ranks as the third most-watched series ever behind “Wednesday” with 192.6 million views.

This isn’t a fluke or even a “Squid Game”-specific phenomenon. In 2023, the streamer pledged to spend $2.5 billion in South Korea over the next four years. As Netflix has increased its investment in Korean shows and movies, viewers have embraced this subgenre. A study commissioned by Netflix from the independent research firm 2Cv...

Park Bo-gum Net Worth 2025: From Tangerines To Good Boy(Photo Credit –Instagram)

After the success of When Life Gives You Tangerines earlier this year, followed by the latest hit drama Good Boy, Park Bo-gum has shot to newfound fame with his success this year. He has become a household name not only in South Korea, but across the globe, thanks to the global reach of Ott platforms and instant content sharing over social media. With great fame comes a great paycheck, so let’s check out the net worth of Park Bo-gum, who is also fondly dubbed as ‘Nation’s Husband’ after his heartwarming role as Yang Gwan-shik in When Life Gives You Tangerines.

What is the net worth of Park Bo-gum as of June 2025?

In April 2025, Nate News reported that Park Bo-gum’s residence saw an increase in its price. The new price is around ₩500 million Krw. According to the Ministry of Land,...

Anime rarely cracks the top tiers of mainstream Western TV rankings, but 2025's second season of Solo Leveling is proving to be a different story. IMDb’s recently released list of the top-rated shows of the year includes just one anime, and it is a major one. In a field dominated by global dramas and prestige live-action series, Solo Leveling's inclusion is no small feat.

While series like When Life Gives You Tangerines, Invincible, and Severance are also riding high on critical and fan acclaim, Solo Leveling stands out as the only anime entry to make the cut. It shows a wider shift in audience tastes and a growing appetite for high-quality anime with global storytelling appeal.

Solo Leveling Earns a Spot in the Big Leagues How Solo Leveling Climbed to the Top of 2025 Custom Image by Ana Nieves

Solo Leveling did not just live up to its massive hype,...

Netflix seems to be working extra hard when it comes to its K-content. Following brilliant K-dramas like When Life Gives You Tangerines, Sweet Home, The Glory, and more, the streaming giant just introduced a new K-pop inspired film, K-Pop Demon Hunters.

An animated musical fantasy film, which was recently released on the platform with incredible reviews, it shares a link with the ssmash hit Netflix series Squid Game. Apparently, Lee Byung-hun, who is the antagonist in the reality TV-esque show, also voices the main villain in the animated film, creating an unlikely connection between the two.

Lee Byung-hun’s Dual Roles: From Front Man to Gwi-Ma A still from K-Pop Demon Hunters | Credits: Netflix

Lee Byung-Hun has been in the entertainment industry for over three decades now. Having started from the Korean film industry, the actor has gone on to star in several Hollywood blockbusters, but it was Netflix’s...

The highly anticipated Park Bo-Gum K-drama, Good Boy, has finally come out, and it’s exactly what we’ve been needing. After When Life Gives You Tangerines, the actor has now returned in a comedy-action that is also deeply moving and shows off his acting skills in the best way. Good Boy is a police procedural in which former athletes are now cops trying to solve a major case that involves the death of people they each know. Episodes 1-4 are intense, and we already have a major death in the show, which was quite unexpected, especially seeing as the show is a comedy rather than a serious action-thriller. But it’s still supremely fun, and I can’t wait to see what’s coming next. But with that said, let’s jump straight into episodes 1 to 4.

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Long gone are the days of K-dramas being an obscure guilty pleasure. Content coming out of South Korea has become a phenomenon of its own, attracting legions of loyal fans who eagerly anticipate their next watch — in fact, more than 80% of all global Netflix members have streamed Korean titles.

Whether your K-era is just beginning or you’ve reached expert level, our growing library of Korean movies and series offers a variety of genres to choose from. There are heartwarming romances (have tissues nearby for When Life Gives You Tangerines), intense competition shows (Physical: 100 is no joke), captivating thrillers, sci-fi fantasies, and so much more.

Read on for some of our recent favorites — no matter which one you start with, you’re sure to get hooked.

As any fan of K-dramas will tell you, South Korean television knows how to craft some absolute tearjerkers that translate well for international audiences. For that reason, one of the most eagerly anticipated K-dramas of 2025 was "When Life Gives You Tangerines," a new show that has definitely lived up to expectations. Available to stream on Netflix worldwide, the series effectively blends local nostalgia with slice-of-life drama and romance. It's part of what makes "When Life Gives You Tangerines" such a fan-favorite sentimental ride and why K-drama fans should make it their next binge watch.

"When Life Gives You Tangerines" is set predominantly on the scenic Jeju Island off the coast of South Korea from the 1950s to the 2000s. The story details the courtship and eventual marriage of Oh Ae-sun and Yang Gwan-sik, who are primarily played by Iu and Park Bo-gum, respectively. Told in a nonlinear fashion, much of...

Prabhas’ pan-India action spectacle “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire” has emerged as the most-watched movie on mobile streaming platforms in India for March 2025, according to Nielsen’s latest Mobile Audience Measurement report.

The Prashanth Neel-directed film, currently streaming on JioHotstar, topped the charts alongside Netflix’s Tamil-language comedy-drama “Dragon,” highlighting the growing appetite for multilingual content across the subcontinent.

The Nielsen data, which tracks viewing habits across seven major streaming platforms including Prime Video, JioHotstar, Mx Player, Netflix, SonyLIV, and ZEE5, reveals a diverse content landscape dominated by regional productions and international fare. The rankings are based on passive mobile measurement of Android users aged 18-45 from urban markets with populations exceeding 100,000.

JioHotstar emerged as the dominant platform across categories, claiming seven of the top 10 movie spots and securing multiple positions in both original and non-original series charts. The platform’s strong showing reflects its broad content strategy and...

Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming K-drama Mercy for None, and it promises a dark and intense revenge story. The series stars So Ji-seob as Ki-jun, a man with nothing to lose who goes after the people responsible for his brother’s death. The show will premiere on June 6.

The trailer reveals that Ki-jun and his brother, Nam Ki-seok (played by Lee Jun-hyuk), were once part of a gang. They had made a deal to leave that life behind—and in return, the gang was supposed to leave them alone. But that deal is broken, and Ki-seok is killed. Now, Ki-jun is ready to take down anyone who stands in his way.

The trailer begins with a funeral scene, showing Ki-jun mourning his brother. He looks broken, lost, and full of pain. As the trailer goes on, viewers see him turn into a one-man army. “Nothing is more...

Nothing is more dangerous than a man with nothing to lose. In the new K-drama series by Netflix, a man is preparing to go full John Wick on the crime underworld of Korea after his brother is brutally killed. Mercy For None is debuting on the streaming platform in just a few days, and today, a trailer was revealed to dig a little deeper into the gritty revenge story. The series is set to premiere on June 6.

The new trailer of Mercy For None indicates that, as the title suggests, Ki-jun (So Ji-seob) will stop at nothing in his quest to discover the real reason why somebody decided to kill his brother, Nam Ki-seok (Lee Jun-hyuk). In the story, both of them were part of a gang for many years before asking to leave. Part of their deal included leaving Ki-jun's brother alone, and something happened to make mob bosses break that rule.

A new drama movie featuring a major South Korean star has found success on Netflix. Netflix is a prominent global streaming platform that is known for both its library of licensed movie and television shows and a wide variety of original titles. Some of its most popular offerings include the retro sci-fi fantasy series Stranger Things, the Tsa thriller movie Carry-On, the Addams Family reimagining Wednesday, the Regency era romance adaptation Bridgerton, and the murderer-based Ryan Murphy anthology series Monster.

Netflix has curated a large international audience, both with subtitled and dubbed English-language projects and a variety of regional movies and television series that are available globally. Some of the platform's most popular content has come from these regional production arms, including Spain, and South Korea. In fact, the K-drama thriller series Squid Game is one of their most popular series ever, with season 1 being the platform's most-watched season of...

Iu And Cha Eun-Woo Chaumet Campaign (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Cha Eun-Wooh isn’t only known for his acting skills and has been a K-pop idol since he debuted with the boy band Astro in 2016. The idol-turned-actor has earned many accolades over the years as a singer as well as an established actor. However, his fans have been waiting to see him once again with the idol-turned-actress Iu ever since they collaborated on a jewelry campaign for Chaumet in February. Now, their manifestations have come true.

Yes, that’s right. Because reports (Via Koreaboo) have been rife that Eun-Woo is going to make a special cameo in Iu’s upcoming music video, and their fandom is going crazy. This has created a buzz online, and the netizens are waiting to see their chemistry play out in the video. The track has already been raising expectations. Scroll ahead to find out more.

When popstar Ariana Grande met with When Life Gives You Tangerines, things were bound to go ‘supernatural’. As the recent Netflix K-drama took the world by storm, the 31-year-old multifaceted star was not the one to stay behind.

Now, more than a month after Park Bo-gum and Iu’s slice of life drama aired its final episode on March 28, fans are not yet ready to let go of the endearing show. Recently, a trend inspired by When Life Gives You Tangerines (Wlgyt) started going viral on TikTok, which even received the attention of the Wicked actress.

As the TikTok trend travelled all the way to the US, Grande could not help but celebrate the fact that her 2024 hit Supernatural is back in the discussion. As thousands of fans around the world recreated Kim Seon Ho’s dreamy smile from the beloved K-drama, they set the videos to Grande’s track from her album Eternal Sunshine.

Arguably, the best Korean drama of the year, if not beyond, comes from the quiet shores of Jeju Island. While many of the others tend to lean into fantasy, “When Life Gives You Tangerines” successfully appeals to audiences by grounding itself in reality, offering a narrative that resonates deeply with everyday life.

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The story closely follows Oh Ae-sun, the daughter of a haenyeo (female diver), from the early 1950s to the 21st century. Divided into four parts, the work reflects the changing seasons of her life. It begins with her rocky childhood, where she blooms like a spring flower regardless of the hardships she has to go through. Beside her is Yang Gwan-sik, a quiet yet determined boy who cares deeply for Ae-sun despite his family’s disapproval. We then move into the summer of their life as a married couple.

How Do Netizens Feel About Kim Tae-Ri’s 61st Baeksang Arts Awards Win Over Iu? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards took place on May 5, 2025, and while it may have wrapped up, the discussions regarding the winners’ list are still ongoing. Among all the wins, Kim Tae-Ri’s win for Best Actress is the most talked about. She won the award for her performance in the K-drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, edging out a tough competition from the major actresses, including Kim Hye-Yoon, Jang Nara, and Iu.

Many people thought Iu would win the Best Actress award as she had given one of her best performances as Aesun and Geum Myeong in the latest Netflix K-drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines. Others believed Kim Hye-Yoon would win the title because of Lovely Runner, although the actress had already won the Prism Popularity Award for her performance in the drama.

Netflix Dominates Baeksang Awards 2025 Night (Photo Credit – Wikipedia/Instagram)

Baeksang Arts Awards celebrated its 61st ceremonial event on May 5, 2025, at Coex in Seoul. It was established back in 1965, the Baeksang Arts Awards is considered as one of the most prestigious award ceremonies for South Korean film and television fraternity. This year’s event was hosted by Suzy, Park Bo-Gum, and Shin Dong-Yup.

Many popular actors and actresses were in attendance, including Song Hye-Kyo, Kim Tae-Ri, Kim Hye-Yoon, Byeon Woo-Seok, Hyunbin, Kim Go-Eun, and the list continues. Everyone looked quite charismatic in their attire. Everyone has been waiting to know who won which award, so we have noted down below the full winners’ list. Scroll ahead to find out.

The Grand Prize in the television category was won by Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, whereas the Grand Prize in the film category went to the cinematographer of Harbin, Hong Kyung-Pyo. The...

“When Life Gives You Tangerines,” the narrative of Jeon Gwang-rye and her daughter Ae-sun flows like a wave, drawing us into the complicated, often stormy realm of mother-daughter relationships. At its core lies a quiet, agonizing truth: motherhood is made up of unseen labours, silent love, and sacrifices woven into the fabric of daily existence. Gwang-rye, a haenyeo (female deep-sea diver), personifies these unseen energies with elegance and strength, demonstrating the unwavering tenacity of moms everywhere.

The water shapes her life—brutal, icy, and unforgiving—but so does an undying love for her children, particularly Ae-sun. Gwang-rye dives into dangerous seas every day, not merely for survival, but also for a better future than her own. Through the salt and solitude, her body becomes a map of sacrifice, with wrinkled fingertips, exhausted lungs, and calloused strength. Nonetheless, her love endures, even when it is unsaid or misunderstood.

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On Jeju Island in the 1960s, the always dependable Gwan-sik falls in love with gifted but troubled Ae-sun — and, ever since, he’s devoted his life to her. Over the course of several decades, the two fated lovers forge a life together despite the disapproval of Gwan-sik’s family and Ae-sun’s personal setbacks. Starring Iu, Park Bo-gum, and Moon So-ri, the sweeping romance series When Life Gives You Tangerineswas created by Kim Won-suk (My Mister) and Lim Sang-choon (When the Camellia Blooms).

At the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, When Life Gives You Tangerines received four honors: Best Drama, Best Screenplay for writer Lim, Best Supporting Actor for Choi Dae-hoon, and Best Supporting Actress for Yeom Hye-ran.

Stream it now. The series will release four new episodes every Friday through March 28.

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Now in her 70s, Ae-sun (Iu), looks back on her...

Top 5 Lee Jun-Young K-Dramas To Watch Amid Weak Hero Class 2 Release(Photo Credit –Netflix/Hotstar)

Lee Jun-Young debuted as a K-pop singer, rapper, and dancer in the South Korean entertainment industry. However, his fate had something else planned. Even after he gained a lot of appreciation and even won titles for being a part of the groups, Jun-Young made his way into the acting industry in 2017. Although he has featured in many shows, his career has skyrocketed after becoming an actor. Currently, he is trending everywhere for his performance in Weak Hero Class 2.

For the unversed, in Weak Hero Class 2, Jun-Young plays Geum Seung-Je, one of the antagonists who bullies and punches others because he finds it fun and romantic. But this is not the first time the actor has awed everyone with his performance. If you don’t know, Jun-Young has proved his worth as a versatile actor by starring in various projects,...

Park Hyung-Sik, Brand Reputation Rankings, April 2025 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Every actor puts their hard work and dedication into portraying the intricate details of the characters they are playing in a drama or a movie. The competition is too high and complicated in present times, as with each passing day, the popularity of Korean entertainment is growing. Now, April’s brand reputation rankings for actors have been released, and here’s who ranked in what position.

This year’s list featured names like Park Hyung-Sik, Lee Byung-Hun, Gong Yoo, and more. Scroll ahead to find out.

The Korean Business Research Institute (Via Soompi) revealed the actor brand reputation ranking based on a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or Ott content released between March 22 and April 22. The top 30 names have been listed for this year’s month of April.

J-Hope Hints At BTS Group Reunion Plans ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

As per the reports, all of the BTS members are going to get discharged from the military by June. Now, in a recent interview, J-Hope gave a glimmer of new hope that the group might make a comeback together and that, despite having separate solo careers, they are thinking of their future as a band. This whole conversation has gone viral, making fans go gaga over their favorite K-pop group’s return.

BTS is one of the most popular K-pop bands that has put Korean music on the global map and made it reach out to more people. The group consists of seven members, including Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook, V, Rm, and Suga. They have a huge fanbase who call themselves as Army, and it’s been quite long since the group has come up with anything together. Their fans...

Pope Francis died on April 21, one day before Conclave came to Amazon Prime Video (and a few weeks after it left Peacock). But there was another pope-themed film available for streaming subscribers — and it took off on Netflix.

The Two Popes, a 2019 Oscar-winning film about the relationship between Francis (Jonathan Pryce) and his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins), returned to Netflix’s top 10. Its viewership increased by more than 30x the prior week, Netflix said, when Pope Francis was ailing but still alive.

From April 21-27, The Two Popes reached the Netflix top 10 in 27 countries, racking up 3.2 million global views.

That view tally was good enough for eighth place last week among all English-language movies on Netflix. Tom Hardy’s Havoc topped the list with 29.8 million views in just its first three days of availability, nearly tripling TV’s top performer, the premiere of You season five (10.1 million views...

Has Park Bo-Gum’s residence increased in price? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Becoming a celebrity means fame and wealth have followed your way. Now, how you deal with the fame and the wealth is all about your choices. Park Bo-Gum, who is currently enjoying the success spree of When Life Gives You Tangerines, is not only a charming and talented actor but also an intelligent and smart actor. While he is a pro at making his audience smile with his purity and dignity in acting, the latest report about his abode has made his fans understand that he knows how to invest his money as well.

According to reports, last year, Bo-Gum became 500 million Krw richer because of a single investment in choosing the right apartment as his residence. Yes, that’s right. How? Scroll ahead to know.

Based on the data that has been provided by the Ministry of Land,...

Park Bo-Gum Steps Into The Boxing Ring(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Park Bo-Gum is currently flying high with the success glory of his latest Netflix K-drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines, in which he plays Yang Gwan-Shik’s role alongside Iu. Viewers loved him as Gwan-Shik, and everyone appreciated his purity and decency. But before the hype of When Life Gives You Tangerines could die down, the actor announced his next project, Good Boy, where he will be seen portraying a different shade of character.

The production team has already announced the streaming and premiering details of the series. Bo-Gum will feature opposite the actress Kim So-Hyun, who is popularly known for her performance in Love Alarm. Fans are quite excited as the actor will enter a boxing ring for the project. Yes, that’s right.

The K-drama, Good Boy, features a stellar star cast, in addition to Park Bo-Gum and Kim So-Hyun.

Iu And Byeon Woo Seok’s Romance Drama Confirms Broadcast Plans (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Fans, are you ready? Iu and Byeon Woo Seok’s much-awaited pair is finally set to greet the screen. After a long wait, Mbc has finally confirmed the broadcast plans for the upcoming drama Wife of a 21st Century Prince (working title). The romance drama will also feature Noh Sang-Hyun and Gong Seung-Yeon in pivotal roles.

On April 21, Mbc confirmed that Iu and Byeon Woo Seok‘s drama Wife of a 21st Century Prince will premiere in 2026. Although the exact date is yet to be revealed, fans are more excited than ever for its highly anticipated release. The buzz about the drama began in 2024, and earlier this year, there was also a rumor of their exit from the production, which was dismissed.

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Iu Wishes To Play Everything Everywhere All At Once Villain Character (Photo Credit – Instagram)

One of the most talented and expressive actresses in South Korea is Iu. She is currently enjoying massive success after featuring in the Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines alongside Park Bo-Gum. Did you know one of her favorite movies is Everything Everywhere All at Once? Yes, that’s right, but do you know which character she wants to play if she ever gets a chance?

In a recent conversation, the Hotel del Luna actress opened up about the kind of role she wants to try if given an opportunity. And that is, well, a villainous and complex character like Jobu from Everything Everywhere All at Once. Scroll ahead to find out what she has to say.

When Iu appeared on B TV’s Piaakia with Lee Dong-Jin, she got immersed in a conversation where...

A Look At The Guide To All Seasons Of The Real Housewives of New Jersey ( Photo Credit – Twitter )

The Real Housewives of New Jersey was the fourth edition of the Real Housewives franchise, after the back-to-back success of the Orange County, New York City, and Atlanta editions. It premiered in May 2009 and aired its 14th season last year. The edition is currently on pause by Bravo as they figure out what to do next, be it a complete reboot or a cast shakeup like Atlanta, or something else.

New Jersey has provided lots of drama, entertainment, and iconic moments over the years, especially the family troubles and controversies between Teresa Giudice and her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga. Here’s a guide and timeline to all fourteen seasons of Real Housewives of New Jersey.

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey: A Brief Of All Seasons Season 1 (2009)

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Here’s Where You Can Stream IMDb-Ranked Shows: The Pitt & When Life Gives You Tangerines (Photo Credit – Netflix/Hotstar)

Many diehard entertainment enthusiasts might already know that the globally popular movies and TV shows database portal IMDb houses a list that mentions the top 250 TV shows from across the world of all time, according to their IMDb user ratings. So, it’s a pretty big deal if a show can crack the list. But, surprisingly, only two TV shows from the year 2025, When Life Gives You Tangerines and The Pitt, have been able to find a place in the coveted list. Read on to learn the names of these shows and their streaming platforms.

Only Two TV Shows From 2025 Make It To IMDb Top 250 List

The Pitt Streaming Platform – Jio Hotstar IMDb Rank – 51

The first show to crack the IMDb top 250 list is the medical drama series The Pitt.

Netflix’s New K-Drama Resident Playbook(Photo Credit –Netflix)

From the pulse-pounding corridors of a Seoul hospital to living rooms around the globe, Resident Playbook has made a striking entrance on Netflix’s global charts. This fresh spinoff, born from the beloved Hospital Playlist universe, isn’t just a nostalgic callback, and it’s proving to be a phenomenon in its own right. With only two episodes, it has already broken into the top 10 most-watched non-English Netflix series, hitting No. 10 with over a million viewers and over 3 million hours, as per Screen Rant.

Netflix’s Korean Wave Keeps Building

Netflix, the streaming giant that brought Stranger Things, Wednesday, and The Night Agent into pop culture royalty, has long since expanded its empire beyond English-speaking borders. South Korea, in particular, has become a powerhouse for binge-worthy originals. With Squid Game rewriting the rulebook on global success and series like All of Us Are Dead...

Disney+ is continuing its strong push into Korean content with “Nine Puzzles,” a cerebral crime thriller starring Kim Dami (“Itaewon Class”) and Son Sukku (“Big Bet”).

The 11-episode series follows Yoon Ena, a high school student who discovers her uncle’s murdered body next to a single puzzle piece. Initially the prime suspect, Ena reemerges a decade later as a criminal profiler only to find herself entangled in a new series of murders — each victim connected by puzzle pieces similar to the one from her uncle’s crime scene.

The series brings together notable Korean talent beyond its leads, with Kim Sungkyun as Police Captain Yang Jungho and Hyun Bongsik as Junior Detective Choi San. Behind the camera, “Narco Saints” director Yoon Jongbin helms the project from a script by Lee Eunmi.

The first six episodes will drop May 21 on Disney+ internationally, with U.S. viewers accessing the content through Hulu.

Channel 4 Explores Trump’s First 100 Days

UK network Channel has ordered a quick turnaround doc from genre specialist ITN Productions (Itnp) about the early days of Donald Trump’s second presidency. Trump Revolution: 100 Days That Changed the World will see Channel 4 news anchor Matt Frei considering whether Trump’s actions over tariffs, Ukraine, the Middle East, Russia, the economy, gender and diversity, and sacking of government workers since January 20 are part of a thought-out strategy to create chaos in the world’s markets and if billionaire supporters and voters still have faith in him. Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and ex-United States Deputy Assistant Trade Representative K.T. McFarlane are among the experts contributing. Exec producer on the doc is Jeremy Daldry, Deputy Head of UK Factual at Itnp. Tom Reeves is the producer-director and Nickie Hyde the production manager. Nevine Mabro,...

Here’s All We Know About The Budget Of Kim Seon-Ho & Suzy’s K-Drama Delusion! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After replacing Ryu Jun-Yeol and Han So-Hee, Kim Seon-Ho and Suzy will lead the upcoming fantasy drama Delusion. It is one of the most anticipated dramas, and after the cast change announcement, it raised even more excitement among the viewers. Before the new cast announcement, some reports suggested an indefinite delay in the project as the lead stars had opted out of it. Now, it’s claiming to be one of the biggest budgeted K-dramas.

Well, that’s true. According to new reports, this project, based on a webtoon, has been reimagined as a series after initially being planned as a film. Scroll ahead to find out more about it. On April 11, 2025, Jtbc (via AllKpop) reported that Delusion, featuring Kim Seon-Ho, Suzy, and Choi Hyun-Wook, is expected to be one of the biggest-budget K-dramas.

The Asian filmscape is generally much more sentimental than its Western counterpart. This is not to say that the West doesn’t make emotional films; they very well do, but the values of family, togetherness, and community vs. the individualistic mindset of the West often translates in Asian film and TV. As an Asian person myself, this sticks out to me, and it can occasionally feel overwhelming on the emotions. Recent examples include When Life Gives You Tangerines or Girls Will Be Girls, and of course, the Thai film How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. While they’re emotional in varying degrees, the end result is a profound sensation. No, I don’t think Frozen Hot Boys is anywhere near this category of very beautiful films, but it’s still got that looming sentimentality that makes it worth a watch.

Frozen Hot Boys tells the story of Chom, a...

Perfect Personality Viral Moment (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Park Bo-Gum, who gained massive popularity after featuring in the latest K-drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines, has a perfectionistic personality. Recently, a social media post where a man talking about Park Bo-Gum from his military days went viral, proving his pure and innocent personality. People now believe he’s truly Yang Gwan-Shik in real life as well.

The man in the viral video clip that has been surfacing all over the internet shared his experience from his military days, including Bo-Gum. Did you know he is such an actor who has never sworn or said any vulgar things despite enduring difficult physical challenges and military pressure? Yes, that’s right.

In the social media post, the man told a story about a fellow trainee who got into trouble for disrespecting an instructor, leaving him quite dissatisfied with the behavior. The drill instructor then angrily shouted,...

After an unforgettable March thanks to When Life Gives You Tangerines, it’s honestly hard to top that with anything new on Friday. Yet, the K-drama industry is ready with a dark 6-part thriller starring some of the industry’s biggest actors and still failing to deliver anything actually exciting. What I find really interesting is how we went from having some Webtoon/web novels/graphic novels turned into K-dramas, which was fun and exciting, to having a dozen of them come out every month. Are we really going into the quantity-over-quality zone for K-dramas now? I would hope not, but if that is the case, Karma might be a victim of the curse of overdoing it. On average, I might be watching 4 K-dramas a month at the very least, so if you’re new to Dramaworld, then take what I say with a grain of salt because you’re...

The Korean title of When Life Gives You Tangerines is a tad bit different from its English one. Actually, it’s a whole lot different. In Korean, after someone’s finished work, they say “you’ve worked hard” or “you’ve done well” at the end of the day. The show is set on the beautiful Jeju Island. The tiny island situated away from the mainland has its own dialect, its own speciality foods, slang etc. In Jeju, they say “Pokssak Sokatsooda” at the end of the day. The Korean title signifies the feeling that children feel towards their parents. Throughout the show, we see Geum-Myeong and Eun-Myeong fight with their parents, yell at them, and tell them they’ve not done enough, but at the end of the show, Geum-Myeong says her thanks to her parents through a sweet little letter, which ends with these exact words: “Pokssak Sokatsooda,...

When Life Gives You Tangerines is generational trauma in the form of a TV show. Nah, I’m only kidding; it is a multigenerational show that spans decades and leaves us with many tears and a burning hope for a man like Gwan-Sik. The show is split into two main timelines: one is Ae-Sun’s and the other is her daughter, Geum-Myeong’s. Initially, when we don’t know anything about the show, this feels slightly confusing, especially because Iu plays both Ae-Sun and Geum-Myeong. But the series makes it abundantly clear who is who through the difference in their behavior, appearance, and, of course, because it starts to become a comprehensive story that slowly but surely comes together as we go from volume to volume. I do quite enjoy that the show was dropped in 4 volumes that go from Ae-Sun’s childhood to young adulthood to middle age and then finally old age.

Episode 14 of When Life Gives You Tangerines is almost like a stand-alone episode because it shifts narratives from Geum-Myeong, the eldest, competent, perfect daughter of the Yang family, to Eun-Myeong, the not-so-perfect second child who was reminded that he will always be only second-best. At the end of thirteenth episode of the show, Eun-Myeong is arrested soon after Geum-Myeong’s wedding. In episode 14, we see Ae-Sun’s struggles of juggling being a good mother and being a good mother to her daughter. I think you’ll understand this a bit more once we get further into this episode. But after every cold winter comes a bright and beautiful spring full of risks, and boy, does this family take its risks. This episode definitely feels a little bit weaker than the rest of the show overall, but this is not to say it’s a bad episode. It’s just different somehow,...

When Life Gives You Tangerines episode 16 is earth-shattering in a way that will make you cry for over 20 minutes straight. They say all good things must come to an end, but for a family like the Yangs, it is just as they taste the sweet tangerines that they’re taken away from them as if they don’t deserve it. This is a bit dramatic, but we all know that the Yangs have been through a lot, but it is quite realistic and really reminds us of how precious our lives are on earth. Also, how important it is to always tell our loved ones how we really feel in our hearts. The final episode of the show switches gears and focuses more on Ae-Sun and Geum-Myeong’s relationship with Gwan-Sik. It might be one of the saddest TV episodes I’ve ever seen. But, with that said, let’s...

In episode 13 of When Life Gives You Tangerines, we watch Geum-Myeong and the family struggle through the Asian financial crisis of 1997. But when one door closes, another one opens to a beautiful unknown world. Well, this winter is definitely a hard one for them, but the family marches forward as always. While it may seem initially that this episode will not hurt you in any way, I’d still urge you to keep your tissues ready for the end of the episode. All this time I’ve been talking about how this show is mainly focused on mother-daughter relationships. I can’t just leave the father of the century, Mr. Gwan-Sik, out of the picture. Gwan-Sik and Geum-Myeong’s relationship is like any other father-daughter duo. Their concern comes across as arguments, and their love manifests in the form of meals and doing stuff for each other without telling the other about it.

Netflix has been dropping some gems recently, from shows like Adolescence taking over the internet to K-dramas like When Life Gives You Tangerines, but for the most part, it’s really serious stuff that’ll get you existential or downright depressed, yet this week we get the return of one of its best rom-com series, and it might even be as good as the first season. Survival Of The Thickest is a TV show about a black plus-size stylist named Mavis. Her big dream is to make inclusive fashion more accessible to sisters like herself and to minorities who often don’t get the love they deserve. Mavis is also 38 years old and just out of an engagement that she got into because of external pressure in the first place. So, finally, at the end of the first season, Mavis puts herself first and decides to fly to Italy, where...

Netflix’s Top 10 is stacked this week with crime thrillers, sci-fi adventures, and even a SpongeBob spin-off. From record-breaking UK dramas to Shonda Rhimes’ latest obsession-worthy mystery, the streaming giant has something for everyone. Millie Bobby Brown is once again proving she’s Netflix’s golden girl, while Cameron Diaz’s big comeback movie is climbing the all-time charts. So, if you need a new binge-watch, I’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in!

Netflix Top 10 – Adolescence: A Masterclass in Suspense

The UK crime thriller Adolescence isn’t just gripping—it’s breaking records. In just two weeks, this limited series about a teen accused of murder has racked up 66.3 million views, making it Netflix’s most-watched UK title in its first two weeks ever. What makes it even crazier? Every episode is filmed in one continuous take, making the tension feel way too real. Critics are loving its gritty social commentary,...

4 Limited K-Drama series on Netflix that you must watch right away!(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Netflix is one of the biggest streaming services at present. Whenever we feel like watching a series, a K-drama, or a movie, we tend to opt for a streaming platform – be it Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or even Disney+. While we wait for a sequel to our favorite series, the streaming platforms often declare the cancellation of the next season. Last year, Netflix canceled 22 series, more than any other Ott platform, breaking its own record of canceling 16 shows previously.

Along with these 22 announced series cancellations, Netflix also revealed through media reports that many K-dramas were officially made for a single season. These K-dramas were My Demon, The Bequeathed, Welcome to Samdalri, and more. Netflix, in its bi-annual engagement reports, relabeled the dramas as ‘limited series.’ A limited series means a series that has a fixed number...

Kim Soo-Hyun Safety News(Photo Credit –Instagram)

On March 25, 2025, Kim Soo-Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, revealed that Kim Soo-Hyun’s Taiwanese fan meet, which was supposed to be his first public appearance since the controversies erupted, has been canceled. Despite positive reports surfacing everywhere, this new declaration was quite sudden for the fans. For those who don’t know, ever since Kim Sae-Ron committed suicide, her family has been blaming Soo-Hyun for her death. The late actress’s aunt even claimed that the actor dated her when she was a minor, sparking disgust and anger from netizens.

Now, while everyone was waiting for his upcoming fan meet, the Queen of Tears actor’s agency clarified why they chose to cancel the event amid these concerning times. But do you think he would have to pay any amount as a penalty? Scroll ahead to read further.

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The world simply cannot stop talking about Adolescence. Netflix's latest miniseries, created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham and reuniting the latter with director Philip Barantini, has pierced through the very heart of the world's streaming habits, transcending the form of television itself and becoming an undeniable force for change. From gushing critical praise to fronting a political movement in the UK, Adolescence has raced to the top of almost every watchlist, leading to the show's latest major achievement.

As of March 24, 2025, Adolescence is officially the number one most-streamed show on Netflix in almost every country in which the streaming site is available. According to recent figures, the series is topping the charts in 75 out of a possible 93 countries, with many of these countries seeing the show sustain the top spot for the past week. Across the world, Adolescence's average ranking on Netflix is 1.3, with just one country in total,...

Did BTS V’s transformation leave fans impressed? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

As BTS’ V has been serving military duties, his fans stay on alert if anything gets posted from his account during these times to get an update about their favorite idol. Recently, on March 22, 2025, V, one of the band members of BTS, took to his Weverse account and shared a few snaps from his gym time to keep his massive fandom happy and updated regarding his whereabouts.

His photos have gone viral as the K-pop idol showed off the muscles he built after losing some weight. For the unversed, the singer has lost the extra 10 kgs he gained in the initial days after enlisting in the military. He updated his fans back then and shared how he weighed. He also revealed his recent weight on his Weverse after shedding those extra pounds. The post went live and sparked discussions...

What Did Kim Soo-Hyun’s Agency Say About Recent Claims Made By Garo Sero Research Institute? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After Garo Sero Research Institute made shocking claims against Kim Soo-Hyun regarding his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae-Ron when she was just 15 years old, anger and disgust erupted against the actor. The YouTube channel provided evidence to prove their claims, from dropping video clips to semi-n*ked pictures of the Queen of Tears actor, putting him in an uncomfortable spot.

Soo-Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, reportedly filed a complaint against the YouTube channel on March 20, 2025, for violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of S*xual Crimes, disrupting his privacy, and distributing illegal footage. However, Garo Sero continued to blame the actor in more allegations. Now, the agency has further clarified its points in a new statement.

On March 24, 2025, Gold Medalist addressed the new allegations...

What Did Park Bo-Gum Say About His Screentime In When Life Gives You Tangerines? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The ongoing Netflix K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, featuring Iu and Park Bo-Gum in the lead, is receiving much love from the audience. However, while Iu can be seen in almost every episode as she plays Oh Ae-Sun (the mother) and Guem Myung’s (the daughter) characters, Park Bo-Gum has quite a limited screen space as Yang Gwan-Sik’s younger version in the series.

This sparked discussions among netizens, leading some to talk about the unfairness. However, the two lead stars recently collaborated on the Hotel del Luna actress’ YouTube channel talk show, where they addressed the scenario. On March 22, Iu posted a video on her channel titled Mini Palette/ Sweet Chemistry with Bo-Gum, in which they discussed their working experience.

During the conversation, Park Bo-Gum and Iu discussed their feelings toward...