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Are You Ready for Hwang In-youp in Manila?
“Family by Choice” actor Hwang In-youp will be in Manila this month for the Philippine leg of his fan meeting tour.
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‘Lightshop Keeper’ Becomes the Biggest Korean Original Premiere on Disney+ in 2024
“Lightshop Keeper,” the latest series from “Moving” creator Kangfull, has enjoyed record-breaking success since debuting last month, becoming the biggest Korean original premiere on Disney+ globally in 2024, based on 12 days of views.
‘Queen of Tears’ Is the Most-Searched K-Drama on Google in 2024
“Queen of Tears,” a romantic comedy starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, is the most-searched K-drama on Google in 2024.
Investigative Thriller ‘Unmasked’ to Premiere Jan. 15 on Disney+
“Unmasked” — a Korean thriller about an investigative news team given a chance to save their careers after broadcasting a controversial story — will premiere January 15, exclusively to Disney+.
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Join us as we reveal Hallyu Dorama’s list of the best K-dramas in 2024.
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SHOWS & MOVIES
Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin Lead Netflix’s First Earth-to-Space Romance, ‘When the Stars Gossip’
Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin take the lead in Netflix’s first Earth-to-space romantic comedy, “When the Stars Gossip,” premiering January 4, 2025.
CELEBRITIES
Jungkook’s New Docuseries ‘I Am Still’ Now Streaming on Disney+
Global pop star Jungkook of BTS has returned with his brand-new three-part docuseries ” THE ORIGINAL,” now streaming on Disney+.
Events
BE:FIRST Reflects on 2024, Teases 2025 World Tour
As the world rings in a new year, Japanese boy group BE:FIRST takes a moment to reflect on an extraordinary 2024 and shifts their focus to 2025 – a year that will mark their global breakthrough with their first-ever world tour.
MUSIC & MORE
BTS Is Global Top K-Pop Artist of 2024 Spotify Wrapped
BTS emerged as the most-streamed K-pop artist on Spotify Wrapped 2024, with “Who” by Jimin recognized as the top K-pop song of the year.
K-DRAMA RECOMMENDATIONS
Why ‘Queen of Tears’ Is the Highest Rated tvN K-Drama
Here’s how the record-breaking K-drama “Queen of Tears,” starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, has earned the hearts of local and international viewers.
‘Lovely Runner’: Where Love Transcends Time
“Lovely Runner” is a K- drama that speaks of how love transcends time. It embodies loving someone by taking a leap through time because the yearning happens in every timeline.
4 Reasons To Watch ‘Blood Free’ K-Drama on Disney+
“Blood Free” created a lot of buzz and for a lot of good reasons. Here are four reasons why you should not miss this must-watch K-drama on Disney+.
2023 K-dramas and Characters We All Fell in Love With
2023 has seen a number of hits and misses when it comes to K-dramas. So before we start a fresh batch of series this 2024, the Hallyudorama team listed some of our favorite 2023 K-dramas and characters.
Our Favorite 2021 K-Dramas: Historical Dramas
Trends come and go but in 2021, historical dramas proved that they’re here to stay with just the right mix of K-drama formula and magic. Here are our top historical drama picks from that year.
Our List of 2020’s Best Korean Dramas
In 2020, K-dramas took us to new adventures – from North Korea to the fictional world of startups – without leaving the safety and comfort of our homes. Here’s our list of the best K-dramas 2020 had to offer.
DRAMAS WE’RE CURRENTLY WATCHING
‘Light Shop Keeper’
“Light Shop Keeper” on Disney+, starring Ju Ji-hoon and more, follows a man who becomes a caretaker of a small lighting shop and a group strangers who are all grappling with traumatic events from their past.
‘Family by Choice’
“Family by Choice” on Viu, starring Hwang In-youp, Jung Chae-yeon, and Bae Hyun-sung, is a heartwarming story about the connections formed between people who are not bound by blood, but by choice.
K-DRAMA QUOTE
It does not matter how determined you are. Some things are out of your control.
Lee Jang-hyun
“My Dearest”