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Nelson Peltz’s Corporate Raider Actions Within Disney Amplify Need For Federal Investigation Into Market Manipulation and Insider Trading On Palm Beach Island

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 [...]

Disney+ Korean Original ‘Uncle Samsik’ to Drop Next Month

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 [...]

‘Moving,’ Disney+’s Most-watched Local Original Series of the Year

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 [...]

Netflix, Disney+ Fuel Surge in Korean Actor Salaries, Prompting Industry Shifts

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 [...]

Hyundai Department Store to Open 1st Official Disney Store Near Seoul

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 [...]

Rapper Psy Looking Forward to ‘Going Crazy’ at Drenched Summer Concert

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 [...]

Disney+ Makes Big Bet on K-content for Growth in OTT Market

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 [...]

Disney+ Unveils Upcoming Korean Original Series in Showcase Event

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 [...]

‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Cast for Disney+ Original Star Wars Series

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Smash-hit Netflix series “Squid Game” actor Lee Jung-jae will star in “The Acolyte,” an upcoming Star Wars series to be streamed on Disney +, according to production company Lucasfilm. “The Acolyte” is a mystery thriller written and directed by Leslye Headland for Disney+ and has begun production in Britain, [...]

Three Titles Featuring BTS to Arrive on Disney+

SEOUL, July 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Three titles featuring K-pop superstar BTS will become available on Disney+, the flagship streaming service of U.S. media giant Walt Disney Co., under a deal between the streamer and the entertainment company behind the group, the companies said Tuesday. They are “BTS: Permission to Dance On Stage – LA,” [...]