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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Global OTT Awards 2025 nominations: IU, Park Bo Young compete for Best Actress title, Park Bo Gum vs Ju Ji Hoon for actor
The Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards is slated to return for its 2025 edition. The nominees for 14 categories, including prominent titles such as Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, and Best Creative, have been recently unveiled. Notably, numerous South Korean celebrities have been recognized with nominations in this esteemed award show, as reported by K-media outlet Herald POP on July 22. The Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards will be held from August 22 to 25 at the Busan Cinema Center in Busan, South Korea. Best Lead Actor (Male) Park Bo Gum for GOOD BOY (JTBC) Ju Ji Hoon for The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Netflix) Best Lead Actor (Female) Park Bo Young for Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) IU for When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) Park Eun Bin for Hyper Knife (Disney+) Best Creative When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) Best OTT Original Nine Puzzles (Disney+) Study Group (TVING) Family Matters (Coupang Play) Best Supporting Actor (Male) Oh Jung Se for GOOD BOY (JTBC) Choi Dae Hoon for When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) Best Supporting Actor (Female) Jang Young Nam for Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) Best Newcomer Actor (Male) Kang You Seok for Resident Playbook (tvN) Choo Young Woo for The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Netflix) Best Newcomer Actor (Female) Chung Su Bin for Friendly Rivalry (U+ Mobile tv) Lee Su Hyun for Family Matters (Coupang Play) Best Director GOOD BOY (JTBC) - Sim Nayeon When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) - Kim Won Seok Best Writer Light Shop (Disney+) - Kang Full Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) - Lee Kang When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) - Im Sang Chun Best Visual Effects Heavenly Ever After (JTBC) Light Shop (Disney+) Best Original Song Resident Playbook (tvN) - When the Day Comes (TOMORROW X TOGETHER) Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) - Hush of Sunset (10CM) Heavenly Ever After (JTBC) - Heavenly Ever After (Lim Young Woong) Best Reality & Variety Kian's Bizarre B&B (Netflix) SNL Korea Season 7 (Coupang Play) World Of Street Woman Fighter Season 3 (TVING)
Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
K-dramas embrace pop-ups amid shifting content landscape
With extended viewing cycles, companies explore new marketing strategies to sustain fan engagement over longer period In a rare shift for Korea's television industry, drama series are increasingly adopting pop-up stores ― a marketing strategy more often undertaken by retail, K-pop or gaming brands. As streaming services extend the content viewing cycle, companies are turning to new marketing tactics to sustain fan enthusiasm over a longer period and carry that excitement into future projects. From June 29 to July 10, Netflix's "Squid Game" rolled out a pop-up experience at Shinsegae Department Stores in Gangnam in southern Seoul and in Busan to celebrate the series' third season. The activation featured mannequins of the show's iconic dolls Young-hee and Chul-soo, alongside a curated lineup of limited-edition merchandise developed in collaboration with nearly 20 brands across fashion and sports. Following its Gangnam and Busan runs, the pop-up continues with stops at Shinsegae Department Stores in Daegu and Seoul's Yeongdeungpo-gu from Friday through July 31. TvN's "Our Unwritten Seoul," a hit series with peak nationwide ratings of 9.4 percent, hosted its own pop-up at IPark Mall in Yongsan, central Seoul. From July 4–11 the space sold collectible goods such as key rings, postcards and acrylic stands featuring scenes from the series. The installation also included original props from the show, including backpacks and school uniforms worn by the lead characters. "The pop-up served as an example of how a drama's intellectual property can continue to expand in various ways, even after the series has ended. We plan to keep exploring ways to extend the life of drama IPs (intellectual properties), moving forward," an official from Studio Dragon told The Korea Herald on Thursday. JTBC's "Heavenly Ever After," which finished in May, also drew buzz for its inventive pop-up concept at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido from May 16 to 22. The experiential setup transported fans into the show's universe with immersive photo zones replicating key sets. Visitors could walk through the protagonist's home or step into a heaven immigration checkpoint. Disney+ original "Nine Puzzle" also got in on the action, staging a detective-themed pop-up in Seoul's eastern Seongsu-dong from May 16 to 27. The interactive experience placed fans in the role of rookie investigators at Hangang Police Station, allowing them to solve mysteries alongside the show's characters through mission-based gameplay. Industry experts say this surge in TV drama pop-ups reflects a larger shift in how content is consumed in the streaming age. "Drama pop-ups hadn't been common. This is because dramas typically deliver short-term results and then fade away ― so launching a pop-up afterward wasn't seen as particularly meaningful,' said Lee Sung-min, an associate professor in the department of media arts and sciences at Korea National Open University. 'But now, drama series are available on streaming services and many viewers continue to watch series well after they have finished airing. As such, the companies have realized that it's crucial to foster lasting fan engagement," he said. "By leveraging new tactics such as pop-up stores, merchandise sales and social media virality, companies are focusing on building lasting fan engagement and maintaining momentum for sequels and upcoming projects.' According to Lee, a major turning point for this new type of TV drama marketing came with tvN's "Lovely Runner." ''Domestic companies seem to have recognized ― particularly after witnessing the success of merchandise sales and fan-focused promotions for 'Lovely Runner' ―that marketing strategies like pop-ups and merchandise sales can be powerful tools to enhance the value of an IP," he said.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Son Suk Ku cancel his break? The artist to star alongside Ha Jung Woo – deets inside!
Actor Suk Ku had earlier this year announced that he would be taking a much-needed break from his career and would focus on delving into other fields after closing up certain commitments. Recent reports, however, suggest otherwise. The actor is said to be in talks for a role in ' Ordinary People ' with Ha Jung Woo . Son Suk Ku might be embarking on another film project The actor went viral after his role in ' Heavenly Ever After ' was praised as one of the best performances the actor has presented on screen. During a promotional interview for the K-drama, the star revealed that he wishes to go on a break to rest and focus on other ventures in the entertainment industry. getting sukku & ha jungwoo casting news wasn't even on my 2025 bingo card 😭😭 — ✮ (@skylnay) July 4, 2025 by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is your tinnitus getting worse? Do this immediately (Watch) Hearing Magazine Undo As per JTBC Entertainment News from July 4, the actor might be joining the cast for 'Ordinary People', a historically driven drama based on the time when Roh Tae Woo was serving his presidential term in the country. All about 'Ordinary People' 'Ordinary People' will deal with scenarios set in the background of Roh Tae Woo's administration. The plot of the series itself has not yet been unveiled. Roh Tae Woo was the sixth president from 1988 to 1993 in South Korea. He is credited with being one of the main reasons for South Korea's shift towards a more democratic administration as well. The production team of the drama has not yet confirmed anything about the upcoming project; however, as per reports, the show is set to begin the production process officially by next year. About Son Suk Ku Son Suk Ku starred in two back-to-back hits in a row with his K-dramas. While he returned to acting with 'Heavenly Ever After', he also joined the star-studded cast of ' Nine Puzzles '. Both of his roles were a major success, and he managed to gain a lot of fame for his roles on screen, making this an even bigger issue.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Heavenly Ever After' Han Ji Min talks love life; details on the influence of her first boyfriend, and opening up to her sister
Actress Han Ji Min , who has recently received a lot of love and praise for her role in ' Heavenly Ever After ', recently opened up about her personal life. She detailed her first relationship with a man and how much of an effect that had on her life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Han Ji Min shares about leading a 'stifling' life The actress got open and candid about her private life during an interview on the popular online variety show titled 'Baek Eun-ha's Give and Take'. During her interview, Ji Min talked about how she used to be as a person and how her first relationship changed everything for her. She detailed that 'I used to build high walls around myself with my own rules. My parents never restricted me, and I grew up in an open environment, but I still followed all the rules at school and never stepped out of line. Looking back, I find my old self stifling, and I much prefer who I am now.' She talked about her 'stifling' lifestyle and how she would not want to be around 'that version' of Han Ji Min. She shared that 'If I hadn't become an actress, I might still be living that stifling life. I might not even have grown closer to my sister.' She also talked about how after doing the film 'The Age of Shadows', the actress opened up to new and uncomfortable changes. She shared that 'That film opened my eyes. I started enjoying wrap-up parties, and around 33, I began changing little by little. "That's when I really began to find my own voice.' The actress opens up about her first relationship and about opening up to her sister as well While talking about past romantic relationships, the actress shared how much of an influence her first-ever relationship had on her life. She even credited her first partner for helping in bonding with her very own sister. She shared that "When I got my first boyfriend, I talked to my sister about it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She said, 'Finally, she's becoming human!' She was thrilled." Han Ji Min talked about how this conversation led to the two siblings bonding and 'becoming best friends'. Han Ji Min's current relationship status Han Ji Min, well known for her roles in 'Our Blues', 'One Spring Night', and ' Miss Baek ', has been openly dating singer Choi Jung Hoon, who is almost ten years younger than the actress. The news was confirmed by the actress's agency after rumours of her dating the main vocalist of the boy group Jannabi arose online. In the statement, the agency confirmed the news by saying, "Han Ji Min and Choi Jung Hoon developed a romantic relationship after meeting on KBS's The Seasons."
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Heavenly Ever After' actor Son Suk Ku to go on extended break; to finish current projects – says 'it's time to focus on more meaningful expressions'
Actor Son Suk Ku , who has recently gone viral for his back-to-back hit TV shows ' Heavenly Ever After ' and ' Nine Puzzles ', has now announced that he will be going on a break. The actor shared that after finishing up his current projects, he plans to take a well-deserved and extended break from his career. 'Heavenly Ever After' actor to take a break from career In a recent update, actor Son Suk Ku shared that he is planning to take an extended break for the time being. In a statement from Sports Seoul, the actor revealed that he wishes to take a long break after finalising his current commitments. "I'm still working right now, but once I finish what I've already committed to, I plan to take quite a long break. In the past, I was focused on appearing in as many works as possible. I've learnt a lot through that experience, but now I feel it's time to focus on more meaningful expressions,' the actor shared in a statement. The actor has managed to become one of the most prolific actors in the Korean entertainment industry , but shares that 'producing a large number of works takes a tremendous amount of time and energy.' He then continued by pointing out that 'it is the right time for change.' He stated that 'I think it's the right moment to explore different ways of performing and bring about change.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Son Suk Ku , while talking about taking a break and working on new things, also mentioned that throughout his acting gigs, he has also been working on writing a screenplay. He stated that 'Whether people liked my projects or not, if they watched, they're my number one fans. I do have dreams and plans during this break—mainly to take on new challenges I haven't explored before.' Talks about his latest role as Han Saem The actor also briefly mentioned his latest role in 'Nine Puzzles' as Han Saem . He stated that 'the key isn't creating differences but discovering them. Han Saem exists somewhere between reality and fantasy. I worked hard to strike the right balance without going too far in either direction.' The actor directly talked about how similar and different his two detective roles in 'Nine Puzzles' and 'A Killer Paradox' were. He also mentioned how when he started working on 'Nine Puzzles', he managed to reject every other offer that came his way. The actor detailed how he wanted to focus and put his everything into this project to make it a success. 'People kept asking what I was doing, and I'd always answer, 'Just this.' It's a tightly constructed mystery, so I didn't want to stand out in a distracting way. The director Yoon Jong Bin has a clear vision and extensive experience, so all I had to do was trust him and focus,' he shared in the report.
