https://www.scmp.com/rss/524607/feed The latest news and top stories on Jeon Do-yeon. A highly acclaimed South Korean film and television star, she is renowned for her versatile performances, earning her the Best Actress award at the 60th Cannes Film Festival for ’Secret Sunshine’ in 2007, a first for a Korean. Known as a ’chameleon’ for her diverse roles, she has a distinguished career spanning decades. She recently starred in the Netflix series ’The Price of Confession’ with Park Hae-soo and is currently considering a leading... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 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 SCMP SCMP We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Cantopop icon Alan Tam: from Leslie Cheung’s rival to fans smashing albums For over half a century, Alan Tam Wing-lun has stood as a colossus in Hong Kong show business. “Principal Tam” ruled Cantopop in the late 1970s and 80s but later vexed fans with his offstage actions. Still, he’s going strong today. 2. How does... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3336013/year-horse-forecasts-hong-kong-bar-scenes-trying-time-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3336013/year-horse-forecasts-hong-kong-bar-scenes-trying-time-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:15:10 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran 3.5/5 stars Lead cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Go-eun, Park Hae-soo Acclaimed Korean actresses Jeon Do-yeon (Crash Course in Romance) and Kim Go-eun (You and Everything Else) face off in the dynamic small-screen thriller The Price of Confession, a murder mystery balancing prestige and pulp with a wealth of twists. Bold performances and punchy scripting by Kwon Jong-kwan – better known as the director of Sad Movie and Proof of Innocence – make the show a binge-worthy experience, though patience is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3335289/netflix-k-drama-price-confession-review-jeon-do-yeon-kim-go-eun-prestige-pulp?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3335289/netflix-k-drama-price-confession-review-jeon-do-yeon-kim-go-eun-prestige-pulp?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:06 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh The last few days have seen Hong Kong reeling from the unspeakable tragedy of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which has left at least 146 people dead and 79 injured, with 40 still unaccounted for. Initial investigations suggest possible negligence on the part of those overseeing renovation work, leaving the community angry and desperate for justice. Meanwhile, the way in which the city’s population has rallied together to provide support for those affected has been truly humbling. In times... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3334761/want-find-solace-film-10-movies-may-offer-catharsis-and-hope?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3334761/want-find-solace-film-10-movies-may-offer-catharsis-and-hope?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:15:08 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran It looks like 2025 is saving the best for last when it comes to K-dramas, with global streamers scheduling many of their heavy hitters for December. Read on to find out what to catch over the next month. 1. The Price of Confession Lead cast: Kim Go-eun, Jeon Do-yeon, Park Hae-soo Memories of the Sword co-stars Kim Go-eun and Jeon Do-yeon reunite for the thriller The Price of Confession, which has been generating buzz in the industry thanks to scripts penned by Kwon Jong-kwan, the filmmaker... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3334462/8-best-new-k-dramas-watch-december-2025-including-made-korea-disney?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3334462/8-best-new-k-dramas-watch-december-2025-including-made-korea-disney?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:15:08 +0000 Jacqueline Kot,Morning Studio editors Jacqueline Kot,Morning Studio editors This year’s third Asia+ Festival, which will include more than 100 stage productions, dance performances, concerts and other presentations featuring leading artists from more than 30 countries across Asia and beyond, runs from September 19 to November 30. The festival – presented by the city’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department – aims to highlight international cultural collaboration, in particular countries in Asia and those linked... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/entertainment/topics/asia-and-beyonds-cultural-showcase/article/3325183/squid-game-star-japanese-drummers-and-dance-inspired-zulu-rickshaw-drivers-take-centre-stage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/entertainment/topics/asia-and-beyonds-cultural-showcase/article/3325183/squid-game-star-japanese-drummers-and-dance-inspired-zulu-rickshaw-drivers-take-centre-stage?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:16 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran Korean heartthrob Kim Nam-gil remained as hot as ever this year, performing double duty on global streaming platform Netflix as the lead of the topical action-drama Trigger and in a cameo role in the dark thriller Karma. Like many others, Kim made his acting debut in the KBS anthology series School, a programme that has become a training ground for many small-screen stars over the years. He appeared in the very first iteration of the show, back in 1999, when he was still a teenager. Among his... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3321964/who-kim-nam-gil-korean-actor-best-known-k-dramas-trigger-and-fiery-priest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3321964/who-kim-nam-gil-korean-actor-best-known-k-dramas-trigger-and-fiery-priest?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Aug 2025 04:15:08 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran Rather than romantic productions, this week’s major K-drama casting announcements are all for high-concept affairs. Among them are thrillers and action projects, some taking place in recent history, others in alternate worlds. Read on for the latest casting news. 1. I Am a Sinner Itaewon Class star Park Seo-joon is reported to be in talks to take on the leading role in I Am a Sinner, an adaptation of a webtoon of the same name by Lee Moo-ki. Set in the 1980s, a turbulent decade in modern Korean... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3318680/k-drama-casting-news-about-park-seo-joon-jeon-do-yeon-son-suk-ku-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3318680/k-drama-casting-news-about-park-seo-joon-jeon-do-yeon-son-suk-ku-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Jul 2025 04:15:08 +0000