https://www.scmp.com/rss/505291/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The first K-drama ever screened by Netflix, Love Alarm, followed a high school girl as she navigated romantic relationships. Sound run-of-the-mill? What about in a society where everyone has an app that shows if someone within 10 metres of them has romantic feelings for them? This premise probably contributed to the success of the first series, which led to Netflix commissioning another that just started airing on March 12. In the second series, the love triangle between Jo-jo (played by Kim... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3125209/what-plot-holes-are-love-alarm-season-two-netflixs-hit-k?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3125209/what-plot-holes-are-love-alarm-season-two-netflixs-hit-k?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Mar 2021 01:00:17 +0000 South Korean sci-fi blockbuster Space Sweepers was hotly anticipated after Covid-19 delayed its release and sent it from the cinema straight to Netflix – resulting in it being dropped overnight in 190 countries in 31 different languages. The entertaining caper across the galaxy also marks the return of South Korean heartthrob Song Joong-ki to the silver screen after his divorce from Song Hye-kyo, reuniting with A Werewolf Boy director Jo Sung-hee.  So when the film finally aired this weekend,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3120964/7-plot-holes-netflixs-space-sweepers-starring-song-joong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3120964/7-plot-holes-netflixs-space-sweepers-starring-song-joong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:55:50 +0000 While international K-pop superstars BTS continue to break records their individual members continue to show off their massive individual influence – albeit unintentionally at times. BTS’ “golden maknae”, or youngest member, Jungkook, has just shown his golden touch once again, this time with Forment’s Cotton Hug perfume. The Korean skincare brand made an appearance in the January 12 episode of the band’s long-running behind-the-scenes Bangtan Bomb series on YouTube. How BTS conquered America’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3119655/bts-member-jungkook-caused-prada-jackets-wangta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3119655/bts-member-jungkook-caused-prada-jackets-wangta?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:11 +0000 Combining social commentary à la Parasite, the political intrigue of Game of Thrones, and the undead horror of Train to Busan, Netflix’s Kingdom is an unexpected international hit. Unlike most zombie flicks, this is set in the Joseon dynasty. Kingdom follows crown prince Lee Chang (Joo Ji-hoon) as he tries to uncover the mystery behind the zombies, prevent them from spreading, and reclaim his place on the throne. While the zombies are truly terrifying, the cruel machinations of prime minister... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3081270/kingdom-netflix-5-biggest-plot-holes-korean-zombie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3081270/kingdom-netflix-5-biggest-plot-holes-korean-zombie?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:00:13 +0000 The indisputable breakout star and winner of Netflix’s latest fashion show Next In Fashion, Minju Kim, is an award-winning designer who has created outfits for some of K-pop’s most beloved bands. With her humble, friendly demeanour and whimsical, fashion-forward designs, Kim quickly captured the hearts of hosts Alexa Chung and Queer Eye’s Tan France, as well as the audience, and her shock at winning endeared her even further. “It’s surreal watching myself on screen, since we filmed this last... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3076880/meet-minju-kim-k-pop-fashion-designer-and-breakout-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3076880/meet-minju-kim-k-pop-fashion-designer-and-breakout-star?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:05:27 +0000