https://www.scmp.com/rss/524476/feed The latest news and updates on Park Hae-joon, a highly versatile South Korean performer, initially establishing his career in theatre before transitioning to screen. He gained significant recognition for roles in "Misaeng: Incomplete Life" and "Hwayi: A Monster Boy." His portrayal of Lee Tae-oh in the critically acclaimed drama "The World of the Married" earned him an APAN Star Award. More recently, he featured in "When Life Gives You Tangerines" as the older Yang Gwan Sik, "The 8 Show," and the... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com James Marsh James Marsh 3.5/5 stars The Russian city of Vladivostok provides the setting for Humint, the latest globe-trotting thriller from South Korean action specialist Ryoo Seung-wan. Set in the high-stakes world of international espionage, the film features Zo In-sung (Escape from Mogadishu) and Park Jeong-min (Uprising) as agents from South and North Korea, respectively, who attempt to foil a human trafficking ring. After opening in South Korean cinemas during the Lunar New Year holiday, Humint launches globally... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-movies/article/3348472/netflix-movie-review-humint-dynamic-korean-spy-thriller-ryoo-seung-wan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-movies/article/3348472/netflix-movie-review-humint-dynamic-korean-spy-thriller-ryoo-seung-wan?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:09 +0000 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 The year 2025 was another big one for Korean dramas, with a wide range of exciting new shows. While the industry may not have produced as many stand-outs as in previous years, the past 12 months still delivered emotional highs. Here is our pick of the top 15 Korean dramas of the year, from good to great. 15. Melo Movie Lead cast: Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young, Lee Jun-young, Jeon So-nee Our Beloved Summer scribe Lee Na-eun proved that she was no one-hit wonder with her second series Melo Movie,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3337569/15-best-k-dramas-2025-ranked-melo-movie-when-life-gives-you-tangerines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3337569/15-best-k-dramas-2025-ranked-melo-movie-when-life-gives-you-tangerines?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:15:07 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran Lead cast: Ji Chang-wook, Doh Kyung-soo Korean actor Ji Chang-wook teams up with Disney+ for his third autumn thriller in a row with The Manipulated, a mile-a-minute action-revenge saga about an ordinary man who becomes the pawn of a diabolical mastermind. The series follows Ji’s other recent Disney+ thrillers, the well-regarded gangland drama The Worst of Evil (2023) and the over-the-top crime thriller Gangnam B-Side (2024). Ji is no stranger to the material, having already headlined the 2017... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3331864/disney-k-drama-manipulated-ji-chang-wook-returns-punchy-revenge-saga?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3331864/disney-k-drama-manipulated-ji-chang-wook-returns-punchy-revenge-saga?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:15:09 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran A baseball drama, a fantasy romance, a romantic melodrama and the star-studded return of one of Korea’s most celebrated writers feature in the last round of casting announcements before most of South Korea shuts down for this year’s extra-long Chuseok harvest holiday. Read on to find out more. 1. Gift Kim Woo-bin has just returned to the small screen opposite Bae Suzy in the Netflix series Genie, Make a Wish and reports suggest that he may be following that up with Gift, a baseball-themed drama... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3327756/k-drama-casting-news-about-kim-woo-bin-lee-se-young-lee-sung-kyung-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3327756/k-drama-casting-news-about-kim-woo-bin-lee-se-young-lee-sung-kyung-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:15:08 +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 Beyond the usual K-drama complement of medical, legal and romantic dramas, August also boasts some high-concept fantasy action and a period film-industry drama. Read on to find out what to catch over the next month. 1. Mary Kills People Lead cast: Lee Bo-young, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ki-young The 2017 Canadian series Mary Kills People has been remade in Korea, with Lee Bo-young (Mine) playing Woo So-jeong, a doctor who secretly helps patients seeking euthanasia. She does so with the help of another... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3320071/8-best-new-k-dramas-watch-august-2025-including-twelve-disney?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3320071/8-best-new-k-dramas-watch-august-2025-including-twelve-disney?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:15:07 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At the turn of the millennium, the Chanel J12 was born: a timepiece that signalled a new direction in watchmaking and demonstrated that the vibrant, pioneering spirit of the most iconic of all luxury maisons was alive and well. Drawing its inspiration from high-performance yachts and motor vehicles, the J12 boasted a bold, unisex aesthetic and represented a daring step forward in horological material use: it was crafted from ceramic, an important addition to the fine watchmaking canon that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3316359/style-edit-chanels-iconic-j12-watch-turns-distinctive-blue-and-stars-park-seo-joon-chen-bolin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3316359/style-edit-chanels-iconic-j12-watch-turns-distinctive-blue-and-stars-park-seo-joon-chen-bolin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:00:17 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran Just six months into the year and our ranking of the best 2025 K-dramas to date could compete with the full annual rankings for many other years. It has been a strong and diverse few months for K-dramas, and thankfully there appears to be much more to look forward to in the coming months as well. Below are our picks of the 10 best K-dramas so far this year. 10. The Haunted Palace Lead cast: Bona, Yook Sung-jae Final Nielsen rating: 11 per cent In this breezy and entertaining period mystery... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3316311/10-best-k-dramas-2025-so-far-squid-game-3-when-life-gives-you-tangerines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3316311/10-best-k-dramas-2025-so-far-squid-game-3-when-life-gives-you-tangerines?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:15:08 +0000