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India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Top 6 Korean drama ruiling Netflix in 2025
Top 6 Korean drama ruiling Netflix in 2025 We're halfway through 2025, and it's already shaping up to be another blockbuster year for K-dramas on Netflix. Take a look at the popular names here. This South Korean series stars Park Ji-hoon. It is based on the Naver webtoon Weak Hero by Seopass and Kim Jin-seok. The first three episodes premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival. Weak Hero S2 This South Korean teen series is based on the webtoon of the same name by Song Chae-yoon and Shim Jae-young, starring Lee Hye-ri, Chung Su-bin, Kang Hye-won, and Oh Woo-ri. Friendly Rivalry This 2025 South Korean romance slice-of-life television series by Kim Won-seok, stars IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon. When Life Gives You Tangerines This South Korean series created by Shin Won-ho and Lee Woo-jung, stars Go Youn-jung, Shin Si-ah, Kang You-seok, Han Ye-ji, and Jung Joon-won. It is a spin-off of the 2020–2021 series Hospital Playlist. Resident Playbook This mystery melodrama series by Kim Hong-sun stars Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah. It follows how Jae-yi searches and uncover the truth behind Hong-rang's disappearance. Dear Hongrang The 2025 Korean mystery thriller stars Kang Ha-neul, Yeom Hye-ran, and Seo Hyun-woo. Wall To Wall
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IVE confirms highly anticipated August comeback - Deets inside on group's new music
Global K-pop sensation IVE has officially confirmed their highly anticipated comeback, aiming for a late August release, following their successful performances at Lollapalooza Berlin and Paris. This upcoming release marks their first new music in approximately seven months since their critically acclaimed third mini-album 'IVE EMPATHY,' which achieved over 1.04 million first-week sales. IVE comeback confirmed As per Naver reports, IVE is all set and ready for a comeback after 7 months! Their management company released a statement online that confirmed the news. The statement read, 'IVE is currently accelerating preparations with the goal of making a comeback at the end of August'. Almost 7 months ago, the group made a comeback in February with their third mini album 'IVE SWITCH', which managed to become a huge success upon its release. Not much information has been revealed about the group's comeback; however, the confirmation has sent fans of the group into a flurry of excitement. Fans react to the comeback news As soon as the news of the comeback was shared online, fans of the group started celebrating. One fan commented 'i speak for everyone when i say that we are highly anticipating IVE's comeback and will be streaming', while another shared a post with the caption, 'I wish it had been a little earlier, so we could have enjoyed the comeback in the summer and while the KDH hype was still going on, but at least ss finally announced the comeback'. More about IVE IVE recently gone viral for their packed performances at Lollapalooza Berlin and Lollapalooza Paris. The girl group debuted back in 2021 with six members, namely Gaeul, An Yu Jin, Rei, Jang Won Young, Liz and Leeseo . They made their debut with the single album 'Eleven', and released another single album titled 'Love Dive' that managed to go viral online soon after it was released. The group has managed to make a name for itself over the years and has even won many major awards, such as Best Female Group and Song of the Year, at many award shows as well! They have also managed to win a lot of accolades through their latest single releases, 'Rebel Heart' and 'Attitude' as well.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Korea Herald
Korean students' motivation to study English drops as AI tools rise: study
An increasing number of middle school students in South Korea are asking whether they need to study English at all, now that artificial intelligence can do the work for them. A new government report shows a clear drop in student motivation to learn English, and education officials say the widespread use of AI-powered translation apps is playing a key role. According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Achievement, released Tuesday by South Korea's Ministry of Education and the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation, just 61.3 percent of third-year middle school students (roughly ninth grade in the US) said they are motivated to study English. That marks a drop of 2.5 percentage points from 2023 and a more significant decline of 10.1 points compared to 2022. The report also found that fewer students see English as valuable for their academic or professional futures. In 2023, 73.1 percent of surveyed students said they believed English was a worthwhile subject. That number dropped to 69.6 percent this year. The survey drew responses from a nationally representative sample of 27,606 middle and high school students. Classroom teachers say the change is palpable. Many students now complete homework assignments by plugging English sentences into translation apps like Naver's Papago or OpenAI's ChatGPT. One Seoul teacher told researchers that students who returned from overseas trips and showed a renewed interest in learning English now heavily rely on AI tools, feeling less need to improve their skills on their own. An official from the Education Ministry put it this way: 'In Korea, English has mostly been something you study to pass exams, not something you actually use. That's always been a challenge." "But now, with AI tools handling translation so easily, students are asking themselves why they need to study at all. The ones who already lacked confidence in English are the first to give up, and over time, that's going to widen the learning gap,' he added.
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Naver readies new social platform ThingsBook for US market
As founder Lee Hae-jin returns to lead, Naver doubles down on US expansion with AI, user-centric platforms South Korean internet giant Naver is preparing to enter the crowded US social media market with a new platform, marking the company's boldest push yet into the world's most competitive digital market. The company said Monday it is developing the new user-generated content platform, named ThingsBook, through its US-based subsidiary But the date and the specifics are still under wraps. 'We are developing a platform targeting the US market, but the launch date and the specific details are undecided at this time,' a Naver spokesperson said. is spearheading the development of ThingsBook as part of Naver's efforts to create a service for the global market from the ground up instead of simply adapting popular Korean services for international users. Naver's Webtoon and Band were both launched in the US after achieving success in Korea. Dubbed a 'personal museum,' the new service will allow users to collect, organize and share content based on personal preferences. Naver has opened a LinkedIn page for ThingsBook, describing it as 'a new kind of social media made just for people who love organizing, collecting and sharing their favorite things, from books and movies to travel spots, fashion, food and more.' As it gears up for launch, Naver has begun recruiting brand ambassadors to help promote the platform, with content categories ranging from food and travel to books, games, movies and fashion. Naver's renewed global push follows the return of its founder Lee Hae-jin earlier this year. He was elected chair of the board at Naver in March, reclaiming a leadership role after an eight-year hiatus since stepping down in 2017. In June, Lee visited Silicon Valley and announced the establishment of Naver Ventures, a US-based investment arm. The new investment company aims to invest in AI startups and future technologies, highlighting Naver's ambitions in the US tech sector. With ThingsBook, Naver appears to be focusing on securing high-quality, localized data, which is critical in AI development. During a trip to the US last month, Lee cited user-generated content as a key factor that helped Naver compete against global tech giants like Google in the local search market. He also stressed that securing a wide range of data will be key to gaining an edge in the AI era. ThingsBook will add to Naver's growing portfolio in the US, which includes the Webtoon platform, operated by US subsidiary Webtoon Entertainment, Naver Band, a social media platform that has gained popularity among after-school activity groups, and Poshmark, a US fashion resale platform that was acquired by Naver in 2023.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Korean Drama Stars Oh Yeon-seo and Choi Jin-hyuk Team Up for Surprising New Romance
Choi Jin-hyuk and Oh Yeon-seo The Plot That's Got Everyone Talking Dude, imagine this - you're living your best single life, focused on your career, when BAM! One night changes everything. That's exactly what's happening in Channel A's upcoming drama " I'm Having a Baby " (아기가 생겼어요), and honestly, it sounds like the kind of chaos that would make for perfect binge-watching. The story follows two people who've basically sworn off marriage - Kang Du-joon, a second-generation chaebol heir, and Jang Hee-won, a corporate career woman. After one impulsive night together, they find themselves in the most unexpected situation possible: expecting a baby. Talk about your classic "oops" moment, but make it Korean drama style! Webtoon 'I'm having a Baby Star Power That's Hard to Ignore Oh Yeon-seo is stepping into the role of Jang Hee-won, and honestly, she's perfect for this. Remember her from "Hwayugi" and "Player 2"? She's got that perfect mix of vulnerability and strength that makes you root for her character. Her character is described as someone who excels at work but struggles with romance - basically every millennial's dating life summed up in one character. Choi Jin-hyuk takes on the role of Kang Du-joon, the chaebol heir who's been carrying his family's burdens since his brother's death. He's chosen to stay single for reasons that probably involve family drama (because what K-drama doesn't?). Choi Jin-hyuk has been killing it in dramas like "Different Dreams" and "Numbers," so seeing him navigate unexpected fatherhood should be entertaining. From Webtoon to Screen Magic What makes this even more interesting is that it's based on a popular Naver webtoon of the same name. Korean webtoon adaptations have been hitting different lately - they capture that perfect balance of relatable modern problems with just enough dramatic flair to keep you hooked. The production team is promising a "speed violation reverse romantic comedy " that'll apparently stimulate viewers' romance cells. While that sounds like marketing speak, the premise is genuinely fresh for the K-drama landscape. Most dramas either start with marriage or end with it, but starting with an unexpected pregnancy? That's bold territory. Reflecting Modern Relationship Dynamics This whole "pregnancy first, romance later" concept is actually pretty revolutionary for Korean entertainment. It's addressing real-life situations that many young adults face, especially in a society where traditional relationship timelines are being questioned more than ever. Much like how young people everywhere are redefining what relationships should look like, this drama tackles the messy reality of modern dating culture. The show is set to air in the first half of 2026 on Channel A, giving us plenty of time to mentally prepare for what's sure to be an emotional rollercoaster. Given how both actors have proven themselves in romantic comedies, this could be the perfect blend of heart-fluttering moments and genuine emotional depth. This storyline resonates because it tackles the universal theme of unexpected life changes and how they force us to reevaluate our priorities - something that transcends cultural boundaries and speaks to the shared experience of navigating adulthood's surprises. In today's world, where career pressures and changing social norms create complex relationship dynamics, this drama strikes a chord with audiences who are figuring out their own paths to love and family.
