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India Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Reborn Rich Season 2 production confirmed without Song Joong-ki
The popular 2022 K-drama 'Reborn Rich', originally starring Song Joong Ki, has been renewed for its highly-awaited second season. The official announcement was made on May 8. The upcoming season is likely to portray the main character's lust for success, love, and power, set against the backdrop of a global makers of the show, Artist Company and Artist Studio, will co-produce the second season of 'Reborn Rich'. In the official statement released on Thursday, they stated, "This project is a large-scale content that combines the respective strengths of Artist Company and Artist Studio. It is the first work and a symbolic project that comprehensively demonstrates the integrated production capabilities of Artist Group (sic)."advertisementFor the unversed, actor Lee Jung-jae, popularly known for his roles in shows and films like 'Squid Games' and 'Hunt', is a stakeholder in the company, Artist Group. Additionally, a representative from one of the companies stated, 'We're crafting this as a strategic content piece aimed at global audiences, and from the early stages, we're focusing on creating an emotional connection with international viewers," as reported by first season of 'Reborn Rich' originally aired on JTBC (a South Korean TV network) in 2022 and was received with widespread acclaim by viewers and critics globally. Besides that, the show was also nominated for an International Emmys 2023 under the Best Movie/Mini-Series Rich was available to stream in India on Netflix and JioHotstar. However, it has been removed from the platforms now. It gained widespread love for its fast-paced plot, captivating performances by Song Joong Ki and Lee Sung Min, and its portrayal of Chaebol (conglomerate) culture intertwined with Korea's real economic soon after the announcement was made, fans speculated whether actor Song Joong-ki would reprise his role as the lead in the upcoming season, given his last film, 'Bogota: City of the Lost', failed to impress audiences. No official announcement about the 'Reborn Rich' cast has been made first season of the show is currently available on Watch
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Squid Game season 3 trailer: Lee Jung-jae's Seong Gi-hun returns to play the final game. Watch
Squid Game season 3 trailer: The wait is over as Netflix dropped the trailer of Squid Game season 3, creating quite a stir among fans. Season 2 of the blockbuster Korean drama series ended on a major cliffhanger after a failed rebellion, the death of a friend and a secret betrayal. Will season three do justice? Let's find out. (Also read: Exclusive interview with Korean star Lee You Mi: On love for 3 Idiots, Strong Girl Nam-soon and Squid Games' success) Squid Game Season 3 trailer shows the return of the protagonist of the show Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung Jae. The final season's trailer shows the return of the protagonist of the show Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, in the players' arena in the famous Squid Game coffin. To everyone's surprise, Player 456 is alive when his friends open the coffin. However, their rebellion has failed and the games have resumed for the final episodes of the series. Seong and his fellow survivors are seen playing a new game where a massive gumball machine that dispenses red and blue balls, representing the fates that will determine the next challenge. The end of the trailer has a mysterious cry of a baby. Fans React Fans could not keep calm as soon as the trailer dropped on the internet. One user wrote, "Let's go. This better be longer than 8 episodes imo. Since it's the season finale", while another one said, "Very interesting one and with baby it's gonna be thriller". A fan wrote, "I'm looking forward to it. Baby born.. And don't let the manager die. I was looking forward to it but now I'm not sure if I can take the heaviness. Peak is coming." A social media user commented, "I can't believe the series is ending. After waiting so long for season 2, we get season 3 so fast. I remember when I heard season 2 was coming out, and I was like Wow, Squid Games really did come out in 2021." About Squid Game season 3 As per Netflix, "Seong will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair as he and the surviving players are thrust into deadlier games that test everyone's resolve. With each round, their choices lead to increasingly grave consequences." The core cast returns, led by Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun, Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man and Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho. The cast also includes Yim Si-wan, Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yu-ri and Park Gyu-young. Squid Game Season 3 will release on June 27 on Netflix.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Netflix building major ‘experience' house in Las Vegas
Welcome to 'The Scoop' — the ultimate back-to-the-office water cooler cheat sheet, your go-to source for all things everyone really wants to know! Get the latest on everything from the political swamp maneuvering in D.C. and Hollywood drama to jaw-dropping small-town shenanigans from Paula Froelich. Subscribe to her newsletter here. (NewsNation) — Netflix continues to branch out from being a basic streaming service. While the streamer's bread and butter will always be shows — scripted and unscripted — it is leaning more into products and experiences… in brick-and-mortar buildings. As I noted two weeks ago — one of the reasons Netflix gave Meghan Markle a 'second season' (which had already been shot and paid for) is because of the As Ever products it is producing for her. While the crepe mix, teas, jams and edible dried flowers will be available online, they will also be available inside the Netflix houses. Meghan Markle off Netflix Top 10 after only 6 days Bloomberg reported Netflix will have a permanent 'Netflix house' inside Philadelphia and Dallas malls and has opened restaurants such as Bites in Las Vegas, which serves food tied to its TV shows, including 'Orange is the New Mac' (and cheese) and a 'Love Is Blind' cocktail… my sources say the plans for Vegas are even bigger. My spies say Netflix is building a very big experiential 'house' in Vegas that will host 'Squid Games' virtual reality games, 'Love Is Blind' contests, 'Bridgerton' balls and more. 'It's a big deal, and they are putting a lot of money behind Vegas — it will be their biggest project to date,' my insider said. The 'house' will also have a store where people can buy products Netflix has produced off the shows where they own the IP… like Markle's As Ever. Michelle Obama's new look? Plastic surgeons on her new podcast headshot 'It's like QVC meets TV shows,' the insider added. It remains to be seen how Markle's elite products will do. As I reported two weeks ago, Markle's food and lifestyle show, 'With Love, Meghan,' debuted at No. 6 on Netflix's most-watched list, and it was slammed by critics in the U.S. and England alike. A second season has been announced, but Markle is still on very shaky ground at Netflix. 'It's necessary for a second season because Netflix has sunk so much money into it as ever — and she can promote the products in the second season she couldn't promote in this one due to all the trademark hassle.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
MTV Lebanon
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- MTV Lebanon
Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture
South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron's death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country's celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment. The 24-year-old, who began her career as a child actor and earned acclaim for her roles in several domestic films, including the 2010 crime noir 'The Man from Nowhere,' was found dead by a friend at her home in the country's capital, Seoul, on Sunday. The National Police Agency has said that officers are not suspecting foul play and that Kim left no note. Once among the brightest stars on South Korea's vibrant movie and television scene, Kim struggled to find work after a 2022 drunk driving incident, for which she was later fined in court. Online posts in South Korea are notoriously harsh toward celebrities who make missteps, especially women, and Kim faced constant negative coverage from news organizations that capitalized on public sentiment. Newspapers and websites criticized her whenever she was seen partying with friends, or when she complained about her lack of work and nasty comments on social media. She was even criticized for smiling while filming an independent movie last year. Following Kim's death, several of the country's major newspapers on Tuesday published editorials and opinion pieces lambasting the toxic online comments about the actor. Some invoked the 2019 deaths of K-Pop singers Seol-li and Goo Hara and the 2023 death of 'Squid Games' actor Lee Sun-kyun while calling for a change in the 'harsh, zero-tolerance' culture toward celebrities. The Hankook Ilbo newspaper said the country's media outlets were part of the problem, lamenting that some outlets continued to exploit Kim for clicks even after her death, using provocative headlines that highlighted her past struggles. The watchdog Citizens' Coalition for Democratic Media on Tuesday criticized news organizations for blaming social media without considering their own 'sensational and provocative reporting.' Born in 2000, Kim began her acting career at age 9, with the 2009 film 'A Brand New Life,' portraying a girl's struggles to adjust to a new life after being left at an orphanage by her father. She rose to stardom with 'The Man from Nowhere,' which was one of the biggest hits in the South Korean movie scene that year and won her a domestic acting award. She starred in various movies and TV shows before the 2022 drunk driving incident. Gold Medalist, Kim's former management agency, did not immediately answer calls for comment.
Arab Times
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
South Korean actor's death at 24 sparks debate on social media and internet culture
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb 18, (AP): South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron's death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country's celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment. The 24-year-old, who began her career as a child actor and earned acclaim for her roles in several domestic films, including the 2010 crime noir "The Man from Nowhere,' was found dead by a friend at her home in the country's capital, Seoul, on Sunday. The National Police Agency has said that officers are not suspecting foul play and that Kim left no note. Once among the brightest stars on South Korea's vibrant movie and television scene, Kim struggled to find work after a 2022 drunk driving incident, for which she was later fined in court. Online posts in South Korea are notoriously harsh toward celebrities who make missteps, especially women, and Kim faced constant negative coverage from news organizations that capitalized on public sentiment. Newspapers and websites criticized her whenever she was seen partying with friends, or when she complained about her lack of work and nasty comments on social media. She was even criticized for smiling while filming an independent movie last year. Following Kim's death, several of the country's major newspapers on Tuesday published editorials and opinion pieces lambasting the toxic online comments about the actor. Some invoked the 2019 deaths of K-Pop singers Seol-li and Goo Hara and the 2023 death of "Squid Games' actor Lee Sun-kyun while calling for a change in the "harsh, zero-tolerance' culture toward celebrities. The Hankook Ilbo newspaper said the country's media outlets were part of the problem, lamenting that some outlets continued to exploit Kim for clicks even after her death, using provocative headlines that highlighted her past struggles. The watchdog Citizens' Coalition for Democratic Media on Tuesday criticized news organizations for blaming social media without considering their own "sensational and provocative reporting." Born in 2000, Kim began her acting career at age 9, with the 2009 film "A Brand New Life,' portraying a girl's struggles to adjust to a new life after being left at an orphanage by her father. She rose to stardom with "The Man from Nowhere,' which was one of the biggest hits in the South Korean movie scene that year and won her a domestic acting award. She starred in various movies and TV shows before the 2022 drunk driving incident.
