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Korean Webtoon Adaptations Drive Surge in Viewership and Revenue

Korean Webtoon Adaptations Drive Surge in Viewership and Revenue

SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean webtoons that serve as sources for dramas are experiencing a surge in both viewership and revenue, driven by the popularity of the corresponding live-action series. Following the premiere of the Disney+ superhero series “Moving” on Aug. 9, the eponymous webtoon secured the highest position in terms of [...]

Car Sales Jump After Appearing in Films and Dramas

Car Sales Jump After Appearing in Films and Dramas

SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The pandemic has boosted the consumption of video content such as films and TV series, and the cars that appear in these videos are gaining popularity. Netflix’s new Korean crime action series “Kill Boksoon” is notable for featuring the main character’s Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The four-wheel-drive vehicle is unique for [...]

N. Korean Media Accuses S. Korean Movies, Dramas of Anti-republic Fabrication

N. Korean Media Accuses S. Korean Movies, Dramas of Anti-republic Fabrication

SEOUL, March 4 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korean state media on Wednesday slammed South Korean movies and dramas for engaging in “anti-republic” propaganda with fakes and fabrication about the communist state. Uriminzokkiri did not specify its targets for criticism, but they might include such recent hits as TV drama “Crash Landing On You” and blockbuster [...]

S. Korean Films on Two Koreas Popular Despite Deteriorating Inter-Korean Relations

S. Korean Films on Two Koreas Popular Despite Deteriorating Inter-Korean Relations

SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — As North Korea continues to raise the stakes in inter-Korean relations, a South Korean film and television series depicting sweet romance among individuals from North and South Korea are being subjected to criticism for failing to take note of the current situation. “Ashfall,” a South Korean movie currently garnering [...]