SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung have been cast in a new Disney+ series set for release next year, where they will play rival roles, the global streaming service said Thursday. The series, titled “Made in Korea,” is a political drama set in 1970s Korea, featuring Hyun Bin as the [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — A new Disney+ original capturing the latest trip by BTS members Jimin and Jungkook before their military enlistment will captivate fans with its release next month. “Are You Sure?!” set to premiere Aug. 8, highlights the strong chemistry of the duo, known affectionately as Busanz, owing to their Busan [...]
PALM BEACH, Apr. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The McWhorter Foundation announces it will be moving forward with next steps towards an imminent lawsuit against Nelson Peltz & Trian Partners. Highlighting Palm Beach Florida, known for its ties with wealthy individuals like Nelson Peltz, Jefferey Epstein, & Donald Trump is now at the center of a [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — “Uncle Samsik,” one of the most highly anticipated Disney+ original Korean series, is set to premiere on May 15, the company said Tuesday. The series marks the television debut of the critically acclaimed actor Song Kang-ho, who delivered an iconic performance in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite.” Set in the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The Disney+ sci-fi action series “Moving” became the platform’s most-watched local original series of the year, the Walt Disney Company Korea said Friday. Premiered on Aug. 9, the series quickly gained popularity, becoming the most-watched show on the streaming platform in the Asia-Pacific region and topping Disney+’s global chart [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Foreign video streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ are exerting significant influence on compensation for Korean actors, contributing to a surge in industry costs. With deep pockets, these platforms are actively acquiring top-tier actors and premium content. Reports indicate that Lee Jung-jae is poised to command approximately 1 billion [...]
SEOUL, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Department Store Co. said Monday it will open the first official Disney store in South Korea near Seoul this week. The 264-square-meter Disney store in Pangyo, just south of Seoul, is set to open Tuesday, offering around 300 types of official Disney products that have never been introduced [...]
SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean rapper Psy said Tuesday he is proud of turning his drenched concert series into not a one-time show but “culture” among concertgoers in the summertime and is excited to dazzle his fans once again this summer. Psy, who rose to international stardom with his viral hit song [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — As Korean dramas and films enthrall a wider global audience, entertainment giant Disney now looks ready to ride the Korean Wave to expand its presence in the thriving streaming market. Following streaming leader Netflix’s international success of “Squid Game,” more viewers from across the globe are watching Korean series [...]
SINGAPORE, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Disney+ on Wednesday unveiled new original Korean dramas, reality shows and K-pop documentaries to be released on its streaming platform to pave the way for expansion of its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. During the Disney Content Showcase in Singapore, Disney’s streaming service underscored the importance of Asia-Pacific markets [...]