Netflix has announced the production of The Trunk, a mystery series starring Korean A-listers Seo Hyun-jin and Gong Yoo. The story revolves around a whirlwind of unforeseen events and secrets that follow after a mystifying trunk is found in the depths of a lake. 

On a night that celebrated the best Korean content in the streaming world, Disney+ Hotstar won four awards at the annual Blue Dragon Series Awards (BSA) on July 19, including the coveted Best Drama Series for its Korean tentpole series Big Bet. In its second year, BSA is the first ever industry award in Korea that recognizes the best stories and talent across various streaming services. Big Bet, a crime action series with a strong fan base over two seasons starring the legendary actor Choi Minsik, won the Best Drama Series and Best Supporting Male Actor (Lee Donghwi). In its premiere week, the second season replaced the first season as the most watched locally produced original series on Disney+ Hotstar in Korea. “We are thrilled that our Korean originals including Big Bet, Revenge Of Others and The Zone: Survival Mission have been well recognized by the industry, and would like to congratulate the talent, storytellers and creative teams behind these high quality shows,” said Carol Choi, Executive Vice President of Original Content Strategy, The Walt Disney Company APAC. “We can’t wait for more audiences to enjoy these stories and look forward to spotlighting the best of Korean storytelling to the global stage.” 

Love and smiles have triumphed once again! The enchanting Korean rom-com series King the Land has won over audiences worldwide, having secured the top spot on Netflix's Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) chart for two consecutive weeks. If you adored King the Land, you're in for a treat as there are more rom-coms in the pipeline to set your aflutter on Netflix: 
2. Destined with You, premiering on 23 AugustBuckle up for a love story that defies destiny in Destined with You, starring Cho Bo-ah and K-pop sensation Rowoon. Follow the journey of a high-flying lawyer grappling with a family curse, and a seemingly ordinary civil servant who might just be the key to his salvation. 3. A Time Called You, coming soonTravel back in time with Ahn Hyo-seop and Jeon Yeo-been in a love story that transcends time and identity. A remake of the classic Taiwanese drama Someday or One Day, A Time Called You is a time-slip romance where Jun-hee (played by Jeon Yeo-been) goes back in time to 1998 to meet Si-heon (Ahn Hyo-seop), who looks identical to her boyfriend who passed away a year ago. You just know the series is going to lead to plenty of heartfelt and tear-jerking moments. Park Eun-bin, the formidable lead of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, is making a remarkable comeback on Netflix. This time around, the actress takes centrestage as Seo Mok-ha, a hopeful singer who is rescued after going missing and surviving alone on a deserted island for 15 years. Newly-integrated into a populous world, the aspiring songstress sets off on a journey of integrating into modern society while chasing after her dreams of becoming a diva. Art imitates life in Doona!, which stars IRL idol Bae Suzy as a former K-pop sensation whose life becomes intertwined with an ordinary university student portrayed by Yang Se-jong in a shared housing for students. Can their unlikely connection endure the harsh spotlight of celebrity? 

RACE, the latest Korean drama series, has arrived on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar, and it's already generating excitement among viewers. With its compelling storyline, talented cast, and captivating performances, RACE is a workplace drama that keeps audiences hooked from the first episode. As RACE unfolds, viewers are intrigued by the dynamics between the four leading characters. While the initial episodes have laid down the foundation, the true divide between them has only begun to take shape. The introduction of Moon So-ri's character adds an extra layer of anticipation, as viewers are eager to see how she will contribute to the narrative. Will the series follow the typical archetype of a love triangle or take an unexpected and refreshing direction? This uncertainty leaves viewers eagerly awaiting each new episode to see how the story unfolds.

The highly anticipated Korean drama "Black Knight" held its press conference on May 10, creating a buzz among fans and media alike. The event not only showcased the gripping storyline and unique universe of the series but also shed light on the exceptional chemistry among the ensemble cast. With renowned actors Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, Esom, and director Cho Ui-Seok in attendance, the press conference revealed the strong bonds and camaraderie that have developed among the cast members during the filming of this enthralling series. 

K-dramas are best known for their heart-fluttering dramas, especially romantic comedies that entertain its viewers with comical lines and quirky gestures. While the protagonists have charmed us with their humorous acting, some of these gifted actors have also gone the extra mile to establish their talent with a variety of works across a wide range of genres. Versatility is key, and their ability to transform into different characters is what sets them apart. Jeon Do-yeon’s most recent rom-com drama, Crash Course in Romance, has everyone swooning over the sweet awkwardness of two people falling in love in their late thirties. While the love story between a celebrity maths tutor and a single mother running her own store may have warmed your heart, she’s about to make your blood run cold in action film Kill Boksoon where she trades the apron for knives and guns as a top assassin in a contract killer agency. Song Hye-kyo has been dominating the industry for decades with her grace, beauty, and her superb acting skills. The same woman who gave us a fairytale romance in Full House and a heart-wrenching love story in Descendants of the Sun is tapping into her dark side with a revenge persona in The Glory. As Moon Dong-eun, she takes matters into her own hands and shows that revenge is a dish best served cold. Just thinking about how she meticulously mapped out her master plans is giving us the chills! If you’re an avid fan of rom-com drama, then you’re no doubt familiar with the name Shin Hae-sun. Her most iconic role is probably Jang Bong-hwan in Mr. Queen, which landed her a nomination for Best Actress (TV) at the 2021 Baeksang Arts Awards. However, her portrayal as the strong-willed but tragic real-life soprano Yun Sim-deok in Hymn of Death will make you forget about the cheeky Jang Bong-hwan. Based on true events, the historical miniseries revolves around a forbidden love story in which the actress plays a woman in pain, living in a hopeless era where women were not allowed to be active or independent.Jang Na-ra has quite a long list of romantic comedies in her resume thanks to her girl next door image, such as her notable role as “post-it girl” Kim Mi-young in You Are My Destiny and as a workaholic single mother in Oh My Baby. On the flip side, her role in VIP is a far cry from the usual bubbly characters she portrays on screen. In the series, her life turns upside down after discovering that her husband is having an affair, thus awakening the sleeping dragon within as she seeks to make him feel some of the pain that he has inflicted on her. Known for her bright and smiley personality, singer-actress Kim Se-jeong, who rose to stardom as a member of K-pop girl group I.O.I, is a perfect match for romantic comedies like Business Proposal. What fans of the idol never expected was to see her transform into a lean, mean, fighting machine in The Uncanny Counter. Her personality as a fierce demon hunter in the series demonstrates that she is not someone to be messed with as she defeats bullies, criminals, and evil spirits.