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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Trigger' lead Kim Nam Gil talks about the string in the show; says 'it's about people, not guns' - Find out what he said
Kim Nma Gil has taken on the lead role in the ongoing drama series 'Trigger'. The actor recently opened up about taking on the main role of Lee Do. He also delved into what the drama is all about and how the idea of a South Korea that has been overtaken by guns came to fruition. Kim Nam Gil reflects on the recent gun violence news During his interview with The Korea Times, the actor first reflected on the recent events where a man had created a homemade gun in order to end his son's life. He shared that, "I only learned about the incident through the news, and since I don't know the full circumstances, it's hard to say anything definitive. However, I was surprised that such an incident occurred in our country. I thought this only happened in other countries'. The actor talks about the show and the importance it holds by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo While talking about his character, Nam Gil described Lee Do as "a soldier who fought in conflict zones, but no longer wants to carry a gun'. His character is a military sniper who left his profession to lead a peaceful life as a police officer. However, as gun violence runs rampant in the country, he takes up his rifle again to fight bullets with bullets. While explaining the importance of the series and how he carefully took up the project, he shared, "Roughly half our population is capable of handling firearms [due to mandatory military service]. I wanted to ensure that international viewers would understand Koreans' professional gun proficiency, rather than just pulling a trigger, to lower any potential barriers to acceptance'. About 'Trigger' 'Trigger' is an ongoing drama series released on popular OTT platforms that depicts a new normal in South Korea. The fictitious piece of work shares an outlook on a society where guns and other kinds of weapons and arms have overtaken the country. The drama plays in direct contrast to the actual situation of South Korea, where possession of guns is outlawed. In light of recent news of gun violence in the country, many promotional events of the show were cancelled out of respect.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Upcoming thriller series ‘Trigger cancels promo events; director issues statement
The much-anticipated thriller series ' Trigger ', which is all set for its release on July 25, has become a hot topic of discussion, especially as the recent gun violence case has come to light in Korea. Several promotional events planned ahead of the release of the series online have also been officially cancelled until further notice. The series' director, Kwon Oh Seung , recently talked about the series and also addressed the situation in a press conference. Promotional events for the upcoming series 'Trigger' stand cancelled Various promotional events for the thriller series 'Trigger' starring Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang have been cancelled in respect in light of the recent events of gun violence in the country. As per The Korea Times, the director of the series issued a statement regarding the matter at hand during a press event at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo District, Seoul. He shared, 'I want to express my regret regarding the unfortunate incident. However, I believe its connection to 'Trigger' is different. If you look at how the characters use guns in the drama, it leads to different approaches and different outcomes, so I hope people view this heartbreaking incident and our series separately'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo About 'Trigger' 'Trigger' is an upcoming gun-centric thriller series that shifts focus on a society that has been overrun with turmoil. Guns are now legal and openly used and carried by the public. The series explores a country that falls apart in a matter of days, going from banning guns for good, to a society that cannot operate without them. The show boasts a talented cast that includes Kim Nam Gil, Kim Young, Woo Ji Hyun , Park Hoon, Kim Won Hae, and Kil Hae Yeon among many others. The director extensively explained the film and the reasoning behind it. He shared, 'I became fascinated by how people would behave if someone were to cunningly exploit such a volatile situation by distributing guns'.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
Airline staffer charged with leaking BTS flight schedule; allegedly sold info to brokers
Recently, an airline staff member was indicted on the grounds of illegally spreading private information about BTS. Allegedly, the person sold the K-pop group's flight schedule to brokers online, who further sold the information to 'fans' who paid the right amount. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Airline staff charged for sharing flight schedule According to The Korea Times, three people were arrested by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's cybercrime unit at the beginning of this year, one of whom was an employee at an airline. Investigation into the matter led the police officials to discover financial records and other incriminating evidence that pointed towards the fact that the three individuals had been selling private information of BTS, as well as other artists, to brokers online. A statement from the report read that, 'Other HYBE artists, as well as those from different entertainment agencies, were also targeted. For example, a hardcore fan used that information to purchase a seat near an idol group and stalked the members during the flight'. Fans would then use this private information to access the same flights as their favourite idols. Company to take strict action BTS's management agency also issued a statement regarding further actions in the case. They promised that they would be taking the case seriously and would be proceeding with legal proceedings as required. Their statement read, 'We will respond firmly and hold those responsible fully accountable, with zero tolerance and without offering any settlements or leniency, for the criminal act of commercialising and trading artists' personal information'.
Express Tribune
21-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
South Korea sets ambitious goal to build a moon base by 2045
South Korea has announced plans to establish a lunar base by 2045, marking a significant leap in the nation's space exploration ambitions. This goal is part of a comprehensive exploration roadmap revealed by the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) on July 17, which outlines several key missions in lunar exploration, space science, and microgravity research. KASA's ambitious plan includes developing homegrown technology for lunar landings, rovers, and resource extraction, such as mining water ice from the moon. The nation is also focused on preparing the necessary infrastructure to support long-term lunar missions, as reported by The Korea Times. The blueprint aims to see South Korea land a robotic mission on the moon by 2032, with a more advanced lander under development for a potential mission in 2040. The goal of constructing a permanent economic base on the moon by 2045 is part of the country's broader vision to enhance its position in global space exploration. South Korea just laid out its long-term space exploration road map, which features the planned construction of a moon base two decades from now. — (@SPACEdotcom) July 20, 2025 South Korea is already laying the groundwork for its lunar aspirations. In August 2022, the country successfully launched its first moon probe, the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (Danuri), which reached lunar orbit and continues to study the moon. In addition, prototype lunar rovers have been tested in an abandoned coal mine, simulating conditions for potential space mining operations. KASA's goal is to foster innovation that can eventually lead to a sustainable lunar presence, similar to plans announced by other space-faring nations, according to The United States, through NASA's Artemis programme, is also working on lunar bases, while China has partnered with Russia for a similar endeavour. India, too, has its sights set on building a moon base by 2047. In addition to its lunar ambitions, South Korea's space agency is also eyeing Mars, with aspirations of conducting its first Mars landing by 2045. As nations around the world ramp up their efforts for lunar exploration, South Korea's goal reflects the increasing global interest in the moon as a hub for scientific and economic opportunities.
India Today
17-07-2025
- India Today
Samsung tri-fold phone name spotted in trademark filing, launch details leaked
Samsung's long-rumoured tri-fold smartphone is once again in the headlines — this time because of a trademark filing that gives us a possible name and a better idea of when the device might actually launch. While the company has been tight-lipped about this foldable so far, recent developments are beginning to fill in the blanks. A trademark spotted in South Korea points to the name Galaxy Z TriFold, but there's reason to believe Samsung may not actually go with that name in the end. At the same time, a trusted source claims the tri-fold will hit shelves later this year — and possibly sooner than name comes via GalaxyClub, who spotted the Galaxy Z TriFold trademark filing in South Korea's database. It's an obvious choice on paper, but not necessarily one Samsung will stick with. The name doesn't quite fit the company's usual sleek branding. It's common practice for Samsung (and other brands) to register multiple potential names ahead of product launches, many of which never get the trademark gives us a possible name, tipster Ice Universe has shared what sounds like a more solid launch window. According to his post, Samsung is planning to release the tri-fold in October 2025, just ahead of the busy year-end shopping season. That also lines up with what Samsung's mobile head TM Roh reportedly told The Korea Times during the company's Unpacked event earlier this month. Roh said that Samsung was actively working on its tri-fold phone and was targeting a release 'later this year,' without offering a specific date. Though nothing's been confirmed publicly yet, previous leaks have hinted that the device could feature a 10-inch display that folds in two places, using Samsung's flexible OLED tech. Internally, it may be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, with a price tag that could exceed $2,900 (roughly Rs 2.5 lakh). However, early reports suggest Samsung might take a cautious approach with this new form factor — releasing it only in South Korea and China at first, and waiting for a global rollout until a second-gen version is this phone didn't appear at Samsung's recent Unpacked event, the company had plenty to show. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 made their debut with sleeker designs, brighter screens, and AI upgrades. A new Galaxy Flip 7 FE also joined the line-up as a more affordable option for foldable fans. And for those into wearables, Samsung also launched the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic, both featuring slimmer builds and on-device Gemini AI features.- Ends
