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Broadcast Pro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
CJ ENM partners with Shahid to launch premium Korean dramas in MENA
The agreement will bring 20 top Korean series from CJ ENM's catalogue to Shahid. Korean entertainment company CJ ENM has announced a content partnership with Arabic streaming platform Shahid. The agreement marks CJ ENM's first major entry into the MENA streaming market, aligning with the company's ongoing strategy to expand its global footprint, according to a report by Variety. As part of the deal, 20 of CJ ENM's top Korean series will be available on Shahid starting June 19. This content rollout aims to introduce the region's audiences to a wide range of Korean storytelling, from romantic comedies and psychological thrillers to fantasy and crime dramas. The lineup includes acclaimed series such as What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, Lovely Runner, Mouse, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Another Miss Oh, Her Private Life, Search: WWW, My Lovely Liar, Hotel Del Luna, Doom at Your Service and Flower of Evil. Sebastian Kim, Vice President of International Content Business at CJ ENM, highlighted the global resonance of Korean dramas, noting their cinematic quality, emotional depth, and universal themes. 'Our drama series have won the hearts of global audiences by capturing human emotions through compelling storytelling,' he said. 'Partnering with Shahid gives us an opportunity to reach a whole new audience and further drive the K-culture wave in the MENA region.' The launch coincides with CJ ENM's 30th anniversary and follows other international efforts, including a recent deal with Mexico's Imagen Televisión for a Korean drama primetime slot and multiple nominations at the Banff Rockie Awards. Tarek Alibrahim, General Manager of MBC1 and MBC Drama and General Manager of Content at Shahid, added: 'Korean dramas have built a massive global following, and we're thrilled to become the home for CJ ENM's top titles in the region. This partnership signals a new era for K-content in MENA and reinforces our mission to deliver rich, world-class entertainment to our audience.' The collaboration not only strengthens CJ ENM's global presence but also positions Shahid as a key platform for introducing premium Korean content to Arabic-speaking viewers across the region.
New Straits Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Woman wins RM6.3mil jackpot after dreaming of Byeon Woo-seok
SEOUL: A South Korean couple scooped a ₩2 billion (RM6.3 million) jackpot, crediting their win to a dream featuring actor Byeon Woo-seok. The star himself had the perfect response to their extraordinary story. It all began with a scratch card and a particularly star-studded dream. South Korean news outlet Osen reported that Mr A, a regular lottery player, received the surprise of his life when his wife casually presented him with a Spitto 2000 ticket worth ₩2 billion. The best part? She had dreamt of the Lovely Runner actor the night before. In her dream, Byeon reportedly made a radiant entrance, called her name, and handed her a prize with a warm hug at a glittering event. "She couldn't believe it," Mr A stated. Mr A also gave Byeon a grateful shout-out, thanking him for the "twist of fate". "Thank you, Byeon Woo-seok, for bringing luck to our family," he said. Upon seeing the viral post, Byeon cheekily replied, "I will run after waiting."
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Byeon Woo Seok fan wins $1,400,000 in lottery after dreaming about him; Lovely Runner star's cheeky response goes viral
It's not every day that a celebrity is credited with bringing someone unimaginable luck, but that's exactly what happened with South Korean actor Byeon Woo Seok. The Lovely Runner star recently became a lucky charm for one Korean family without even knowing it. Byeon Woo Seok fan's life-changing dream On June 11, Korea's Donghaeng Lottery shared the story of the 61st Speed Lotto 2000 winner, whose ticket earned them a jaw-dropping 2 billion KRW (roughly 1.4 million USD). The winner, who remains anonymous, is from Wonju in Gangwon Province and shared a pretty surreal reason behind the purchase. According to the interview, the winning ticket was bought after the man's wife had a vivid dream featuring Byeon Woo Seok. 'My wife dreamt of actor Byeon Woo-seok appearing at a large event,' he shared. 'He was glowing with a heavenly aura, called out her name during a prize giveaway, and even gave her a hug.' Inspired by the strange but striking dream, she picked up a scratch-off ticket the next day—and hit the jackpot. A heartfelt thank-you to the star The couple didn't just keep their story to themselves. Along with the lottery win interview, they included a handwritten message saying, 'Thank you, Byeon Woo Seok, for bringing luck to our family.' It didn't take long for the story to blow up on Korean social media, with fans calling it the most wholesome twist of the week. Byeon Woo Seok's response wins hearts After the story reached him, Byeon Woo-seok chimed in on a travel magazine's Instagram post that shared the viral news. He commented, 'Wait for me, I'm coming.' Fans were delighted by his playful and humble reaction, praising him for keeping things light and warmhearted. Many joked that they'd be dreaming of him that night in hopes of their own lucky windfall. More about Byeon Woo Seok Byeon Woo Seok has been in the show business for almost a decade, but his major breakout role came with the 2024 tvN drama Lovely Runner, a time-slip romance drama also starring Kim Hye Yoon that quickly earned cult status. His performance as Ryu Sun Jae, an idol with hidden scars, earned him critical praise and a surge in popularity across Asia, including the Prizm Popularity Award at the 2025 Baeksang Art Awards. As for his next project, the actor will be seen in The Wife of a 21st Century Prince (tentative title), alongside IU. The drama was earlier slated to release this year but has now been pushed to 2026. Meanwhile, with fans calling him 'Lottery Fairy' and 'Dream Prince,' his stardom has taken an even more magical turn. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Byeon Woo Seok reacts to 2 billion KRW lottery winner's mention about him bringing them luck: 'I'm coming'
Byeon Woo Seok is chronically online, which he demonstrated through his awareness of the current buzz surrounding the dream narrative featuring him. The story, which revolves around a couple attributing their lottery win to the actor's perceived good fortune, has been making waves online. Byeon Woo Seok not only stayed informed about the fan responses to the couple's tale but also chose to engage with it, generating laughter among his fans. Woman shared Byeon Woo Seok's role in 2 billion KRW lottery win On June 11, S DongHang Lottery announced that the results of the 61st Spito 2000 lottery, the couple who won the first prize of 2 billion KRW (around 1.5 million USD) were over the moon. Sounds like a pretty normal lottery winner story right? Now comes the interesting part– the victorious woman shared an interesting dream she had before winning the prize money. She mentioned dreaming about Lovely Runner's Byeon Woo Seok showing up at some huge event with a halo and blinding light around him. He then yelled out her name, gave her the prize and shared a warm hug. "Thank you for bringing good luck to our family, actor Byeon Woo Seok," she exclaimed. This unusual story shared by the couple made it to several online discussion communities, leading to hilarious fan reactions. Fans want Byeon Woo Seok to appear in their dreams After the lottery winner's story went viral, the actor's fans couldn't help but wonder how sweet the entire narrative was. They now want the actor to make his lucky appearance in their dreams as well. A wave of enthusiasm swept through social media as fans eagerly appealed to Byeon Woo Seok to make the dream appearance happen, almost as if he had the power to dictate the same. The buzz surrounding this story reached the actor's ears, prompting him to respond with a humorous remark that showcased his lighthearted take on the fans' requests. Byeon Woo Seok's response to fans asking him to appear in their dreams The actor showcased his fun and cheeky side by stating, "Wait for me, I'm coming." His comment meant that he was on his way to bless fans with his handsome face and good fortune.
Tatler Asia
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
9 K-dramas with shocking plot twists fans never saw coming
2. 'Mouse' Above Is Lee Seung-gi an innocent police officer or a serial killer? (Photo: tvN) This K-drama kept fans on their toes, trying to keep up with the countless plot twists and figure out who the real killer is. Is police officer Jeong Ba-reum (Lee Seung-gi) as innocent as he seems? Is Sung Yo-han (Kwon Hwa-woon) a serial killer like his infamous father, Han Seo-joon (Ahn Jae-wook)? An identity swap experiment and a brain transplant further complicate the story and leave audiences guessing about who the real killer is until the very end. See also: 12 K-dramas where the leading lady does all the saving 3. 'Flower of Evil' Above Lee Joon-gi has a hidden identity in 'Flower of Evil'. (Photo: tvN) The premise of the drama is tailor-made for plot twists: Cha Ji-won (Moon Chae-won) is a homicide detective married to Baek Hee-sung (Lee Joon-gi), a timid, loving and devoted husband and father. But Baek Hee-sung is living under a stolen identity and hiding a dark, violent past. Throughout the drama, viewers are left in suspense, questioning whether he's a reformed man or a cold-blooded killer. The search for the truth leads to a locked basement, where shocking revelations about his past—and the real Baek Hee-sung—change everything. 4. 'Lovely Runner' Above He fell first and fell harder. (Photo: tvN) Not all K-dramas with a shocking plot twist are thrillers. Lovely Runner , a romantic comedy time-slip drama, packs a sweet and swoon-worthy surprise. While Im Sol (Kim Hye-yoon) spends much of the series travelling back in time to try and save Ryu Sun-jae (Byeon Woo-seok) from his tragic fate, audiences learn that it's actually Sun-jae who fell in love first and fell harder, long before she ever travelled back in time. Don't miss: Romantic K-drama male leads who were created by female screenwriters 5. 'When the Phone Rings' Above You can expect plenty of plot twists when the phone rings. (Photo: MBC) There's no shortage of jaw-dropping reveals in When the Phone Rings , a mystery romance that kept audiences guessing until the very end. Early on, viewers discover that Baek Sa-eon (Yoo Yeon-seok) was the one who arranged his marriage to his wife, Hong Hee-joo (Chae Soo-bin). Later on, they learn Hee-joo's selective mutism is just a ruse her mother came up with to save her skin. And when the kidnapper is finally unmasked, it's the identity of his accomplice that truly shocks fans of the drama. 6. 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' Above Someone has been hiding in plain sight in 'It's Okay to Not be Okay'. (Photo: tvN) Pulsing steadily beneath the surface of this healing gothic romance is a psychological thriller that ties together Ko Moon-yeong's (Seo Yea-ji) tragic family history and the Moon brothers' (Kim Soo-hyun and Oh Jung-se) traumatic past. Audiences were stunned to discover that Moon-yeong's abusive and mentally unhinged mother is not only alive and hiding in plain sight, but also the one responsible for the murder of the Moons' mother. See also: 9 fan-favourite K-drama opening credits you wouldn't want to skip 7. 'Vincenzo' Above Watch for the shocking heel reveal in 'Vincenzo'. (Photo: tvN) In this K-drama starring Song Joong-ki as Vincenzo, an Italian mafia consigliere who returns to South Korea in search of hidden gold, the big plot twist isn't so much a heel turn as it is a heel reveal. Although a key character's death early in the series delivers a gut punch, the real shocker is the revelation that a Zumba-loving attorney and a bumbling and seemingly harmless law firm intern are ruthless criminal masterminds. Later, the death of a redeemed fan-favourite character delivers yet another emotional blow fans didn't see coming. 8. 'The Light Shop' Above Prepare yourself for the most heartbreaking plot twist. (Photo: IMDb) There are plenty of plot twists in this supernatural K-drama—from the fate of couple Yoon Sun-hae (Kim Min-ha) and Park Hye-won (Kim Sun-hwa), who choose to make their home in the place in between life and death, to Lee Ji-young's (Seol Hyun) haunting pursuit of Kim Hyun-min (Um Tae-goo), the man she cannot bring herself to let go of. But perhaps the most surprising and heartbreaking of them all is the tragic backstory of Jung Won-young (Ju Ji-hoon), the mysterious light shop keeper, and his hidden connection to mother-and-daughter duo Jung Yoo-hee (Lee Jung-eun) and Joo Hyun-ju (Shin Eun-soo). See also: 10 anticipated K-drama Season 2 releases you shouldn't miss 9. 'Heavenly Ever After' Above There are plot twists even in Heaven. (Photo: JTBC) In the K-drama set in Heaven, the appearance of Som I, a young woman with unknown ties to Lee Hae-sook's (Kim Hye-ja) husband Ko Nak-joon (Son Suk-ku), throws everyone for a loop, especially when it's implied that there's a romantic connection between the two. But audiences later learn that Som I is not a separate person but the manifestation of Hae-sook's grief and guilt over the son they lost, which leads to another emotional bombshell: the kindly pastor who befriends Hae-sook turns out to have a much deeper connection to her than she ever imagined.
