https://www.scmp.com/rss/523587/feed Oh Jung-se: A prolific South Korean actor active since 1997, he is celebrated for his versatile performances in both lead and supporting roles across television and film. He excels at portraying complex characters, from comedic to deeply dramatic and villainous, often undertaking meticulous research. Notable accomplishments include his acclaimed role in *It’s Okay to Not Be Okay* and winning Best Supporting Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards (2020, 2021) and Grand Bell Awards (2023). His current... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Pierce Conran Pierce Conran Spring is here and with it an all-new line-up of tantalising K-drama offerings, ranging from fantasy, action and animation to a wide variety of romance. 1. Bloodhounds season 2 Lead cast: Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Rain Following their first rip-roaring adventure, Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan) and Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi) are back for a second helping of cathartic beatdowns in Bloodhounds 2. Jason Kim is once again at the helm, directing from his own scripts, while this season’s villain is the vicious... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3348069/10-best-new-k-dramas-watch-april-2026-including-perfect-crown-disney?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3348069/10-best-new-k-dramas-watch-april-2026-including-perfect-crown-disney?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:15:10 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran A cross-cultural romance, a fantastical connection, a gripping historical drama and a crime-comedy-mystery are among the latest projects attracting Korea’s top acting talent. Here’s the K-drama casting round-up for this week. 1. 1/24 Shin Hye-sun and Na In-woo have been approached to appear in a new romantic comedy together. They are mulling offers to appear in 1/24, a Netflix original series based on the webtoon An Hour of Romance. The story follows a male tennis ace and a female reality show... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3333638/k-drama-casting-news-about-shin-hye-sun-na-woo-ji-chang-wook-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3333638/k-drama-casting-news-about-shin-hye-sun-na-woo-ji-chang-wook-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:15:08 +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 This article contains minor spoilers. 2/5 stars Lead cast: Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, Oh Jung-se Latest Nielsen rating: 8.12 per cent Despite the promise of action and athleticism at the beginning, Good Boy featured little of either in its early stages, focusing instead on the mishaps of a misunderstood squad in the police force without ever digging into what made the lead characters tick. In its final stretch, the series made good on its promise, delivering tonnes of action set... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3319132/good-boy-review-prime-video-k-drama-park-bo-gum-packs-little-punch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3319132/good-boy-review-prime-video-k-drama-park-bo-gum-packs-little-punch?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:45:06 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran This article contains mild spoilers. Lead cast: Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, Heo Sung-tae, Oh Jung-se Latest Nielsen rating: 6.1 per cent When it comes to creating mainstream entertainment, the place to start is usually looking at what elements have worked before – the more recent the better. Then you fit as many of these as possible into a story while still keeping it coherent. While that may not sound too taxing, it is far easier said than done. The art of screen commerce is not in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3316371/prime-video-k-drama-good-boy-midseason-recap-park-bo-gum-dominates-action-crime-drama?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3316371/prime-video-k-drama-good-boy-midseason-recap-park-bo-gum-dominates-action-crime-drama?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:15:08 +0000