https://www.scmp.com/rss/524667/feed Park Jin-young: Known for his versatile career as a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained prominence as a member of the popular boy band Got7 and previously the duo JJ Project. As an actor, he has taken on diverse roles in dramas like ’He Is Psychometric’ and ’The Devil Judge’, and films such as ’Christmas Carol’, for which he earned Best New Actor awards. He also released a solo album, ’Chapter 0: With’, showcasing his songwriting and composing talents. His work often highlights... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Pierce Conran Pierce Conran Lead cast: Park Jin-young, Kim Min-ju Latest Nielsen rating: 1.7 per cent Idol-turned-actors Park Jin-young and Kim Min-ju lead the slow-burn slice-of-life romance Still Shining, which chronicles the evolving relationship between two characters from their school days into their early thirties. Got7 member Park, who is fresh off the acclaimed Our Unwritten Seoul, plays Yeon Tae-seo, a school senior studying in Seoul with his brother Hui-seo (Sung Yoo-bin, Twelve). Tae-seo is a straight-A... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3345950/netflix-k-drama-still-shining-park-jin-young-and-kim-min-ju-star-slow-burn-romance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3345950/netflix-k-drama-still-shining-park-jin-young-and-kim-min-ju-star-slow-burn-romance?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:15:08 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran With temperatures on the rise, the K-drama calendar is also heating up next month, as a mix of high-concept romance, thrills and even some supernatural lawyers get ready to meet audiences. Here are the highlights to watch over the coming weeks. 1. Siren’s Kiss Lead cast: Park Min-young, Wi Ha-joon Following last year’s Confidence Queen, Park Min-young is once again teaming up with Prime Video, which will stream the tvN thriller Siren’s Kiss globally. Based on the 1999 Japanese television... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3344804/8-best-new-k-dramas-watch-march-2026-including-netflixs-boyfriend-demand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3344804/8-best-new-k-dramas-watch-march-2026-including-netflixs-boyfriend-demand?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Brunello, Il Visionario Garbato (Brunello: The Gracious Visionary), a film about the life and vision of Italian designer Brunello Cucinelli, premiered in Rome in December. Known as the King of Cashmere, Cucinelli established his eponymous label in 1978 and has since built a luxury empire based in his hometown of Solomeo, in the Umbria region of Italy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brunello, Il Visionario Garbato... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3335275/who-was-brunello-cucinelli-film-premiere-jonathan-bailey-italian-pm-giorgia-meloni?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3335275/who-was-brunello-cucinelli-film-premiere-jonathan-bailey-italian-pm-giorgia-meloni?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:52:19 +0000 Seong Hyeon Choi Seong Hyeon Choi South Korea has moved to calm speculation that China will lift an unofficial ban on the country’s entertainment industry in the wake of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the country. Lawmaker Kim Young-bae said Xi had responded positively to a proposed South Korean performance in Beijing, prompting a rise in entertainment companies’ share prices. “I hope that this will be the moment when the door opens to full-fledged K-culture advancement beyond the lifting of the THAAD ban,” Kim wrote on social... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3331356/south-korea-cautious-xi-jinpings-visit-will-lead-end-cultural-ban?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3331356/south-korea-cautious-xi-jinpings-visit-will-lead-end-cultural-ban?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran A pair of colonial-era dramas and a Jeju-set noir are among the enticing new K-drama projects getting ready to kick off production. Read on for the latest casting news. 1. 100 Days of Lies Park Jin-young, the member of K-pop band GOT7 recently seen opposite Park Bo-young in Our Unwritten Seoul, has been linked with the historical drama 100 Days of Lies. Should his casting be confirmed, he will join previously announced actors Kim Yoo-jung (My Demon) and Kim Hyun-joo (Hellbound). The story is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3321216/k-drama-casting-news-about-park-jin-young-roh-jeong-eui-moon-ga-young-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3321216/k-drama-casting-news-about-park-jin-young-roh-jeong-eui-moon-ga-young-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:15:08 +0000 Pierce Conran Pierce Conran This article contains spoilers. 3.5/5 stars Lead cast: Park Bo-young, Park Jin-young, Ryu Kyung-soo Latest Nielsen rating: 8.4 per cent Our Unwritten Seoul began with twin sisters – both played by Park Bo-young (Daily Dose of Sunshine) – switching places. They traded names, jobs and homes in the countryside and the big city. It was only ever going to be a temporary plan and in the end they went back to who they were, but not how they were. After briefly returning to her job at the Korea... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3316632/netflix-k-drama-our-unwritten-seoul-review-moving-tale-park-bo-young-wraps-nicely?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3316632/netflix-k-drama-our-unwritten-seoul-review-moving-tale-park-bo-young-wraps-nicely?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:15:09 +0000