https://www.scmp.com/rss/523584/feed The latest news and top stories on Jun Ji-hyun. She is a South Korean model and performer, widely recognised for her roles in the film 'My Sassy Girl' and television dramas 'My Love from the Star' and 'Kingdom'. Her career highlights include winning two Grand Bell Awards for Best Actress and a Baeksang Arts Awards Grand Prize for Television. She has demonstrated versatility across genres including comedy romance and action. Jun Ji-hyun recently starred in 'Jirisan' and is set to appear in the... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Pierce Conran Pierce Conran Since the pandemic, the once-mighty South Korean film industry has struggled to return to its former glory. The year 2025 proved particularly trying, as it failed to produce a large-scale breakout capable of reminding audiences what they were missing. That dry spell finally came to a decisive end over the past few weeks, thanks to the staggering success of the Lunar New Year holiday title The King’s Warden, a broadly appealing period drama that continues to defy expectations on its... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-movies/article/3347651/10-most-watched-korean-films-ever-kings-warden-draws-nearly-15-million-film-goers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-movies/article/3347651/10-most-watched-korean-films-ever-kings-warden-draws-nearly-15-million-film-goers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:15:07 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Four of today’s most prominent actors are now able to add “watch brand ambassador” to their list of roles. Zhang Ziyi – Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre has named Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi as a global ambassador. Zhang, who rose to fame with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and also starred in other films such as The Grandmaster (2013), appears in an elegant campaign wearing the Swiss watchmaker’s signature timepiece, the Reverso. Jun Ji-hyun – Piaget Jeweller and watchmaker Piaget... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3338457/newly-minted-watch-ambassadors-henry-cavill-and-aaron-taylor-johnson-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3338457/newly-minted-watch-ambassadors-henry-cavill-and-aaron-taylor-johnson-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Yating Yang Yating Yang The K-drama Tempest, featuring the acclaimed actress Jun Ji-hyun, has sparked considerable outrage among Chinese netizens, who accused the series of “insulting China” by depicting the country as “favouring war” and “uglifying” one of its major cities. Directed by Kim Hee-won, Tempest premiered on September 10 and follows skilled diplomat Seo Mun-ju, portrayed by Jun, as she investigates the truth behind a deadly attack that threatens the stability of the Korean peninsula. Jun is recognised as a... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3326199/k-drama-tempest-angers-mainland-viewers-insulting-china-saying-it-favours-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3326199/k-drama-tempest-angers-mainland-viewers-insulting-china-saying-it-favours-war?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:00:12 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu A musical inspired by Hong Kong true crime, delicious Thai-flavoured treats, a sale of preloved clothing worn by local celebrities, and a session of meditation and matcha are among the fun activities happening in Hong Kong this weekend. Read on to find out more. 1. Aricha Gelato and Snack Baby In collaboration with Snack Baby Gelato, Thailand’s Aricha Gelato House will host a pop-up event on September 20-21 in Central. For one weekend only, Hongkongers can get a taste of Bangkok through Aricha’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3325846/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3325846/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:15:07 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh Lead cast: Jun Ji-hyun, Gang Dong-won, John Cho A star-studded cast including Jun Ji-hyun (My Love from the Star), Gang Dong-won (Uprising) and Hollywood actor John Cho (Cowboy Bebop) headlines Disney+’s new K-drama series Tempest, a globe-trotting political thriller that sees the Han peninsula teetering on the brink of nuclear war. Written by Chung Seo-kyung (Little Women) and directed by Kim Hee-won (Vincenzo), Tempest dropped its first three episodes on Disney+ this week. It is South Korea’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3325275/disney-k-drama-tempest-jun-ji-hyun-gang-dong-won-and-john-cho-lead-political-thriller?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3325275/disney-k-drama-tempest-jun-ji-hyun-gang-dong-won-and-john-cho-lead-political-thriller?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:15:08 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran A hit American TV show gets a Korean reimagining with massive star wattage, while the latest Korean food K-drama and a highly anticipated webtoon both take shape in this week’s coverage of Korean small-screen casting news. 1. Solo Leveling Han So-hee (My Name) has been approached to join the high-profile Netflix series Solo Leveling. Byun Woo-seok has already been confirmed as the male lead of the series, which is based on a sensationally popular webtoon of the same name. The story takes place... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3324461/k-drama-casting-news-about-lee-byung-hun-han-so-hee-ahn-hyo-seop-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3324461/k-drama-casting-news-about-lee-byung-hun-han-so-hee-ahn-hyo-seop-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:15:08 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran A whopping 13 K-dramas will be debuting on screens this September, all but guaranteeing that fans will have to scramble to make time for their new favourite shows as we head into the autumn. Read on to find out what to catch over the next month. 1. Queen Mantis Lead cast: Go Hyun-jung, Jang Dong-yoon In this remake of the French series La Mante, Go Hyun-jung (Mask Girl) plays Jung Yi-shin, a serial killer known as the Mantis who murdered five men two decades ago. Jang Dong-yoon (Daily Dose of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3323625/13-best-new-k-dramas-watch-september-2025-including-tempest-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3323625/13-best-new-k-dramas-watch-september-2025-including-tempest-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:15:07 +0000