‘Peninsula’s Gang Dong-Won Talks ‘Train To Busan’ Sequel As Korean Hit Releases In U.S.

BTS have become the first international and Korean band to debut at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.The group were announced as this week’s chart-toppers earlier today (August 31), with their latest single ‘Dynamite’ claiming the top spot.The feat marks BTS’ first Number One on the Hot 100, beating their previous best of Number Four with February 2020’s ‘On’. ‘Dynamite’ sold 265,000 downloads within its first week of release, adding an extra 35,000 in vinyl and cassette versions.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorKorea’s recent coronavirus resurgence has already taken a toll on the box office over the past two weekends, and exhibitors are now feeling a further pinch. According to the Yonhap news agency, Lotte Cultureworks, which includes multiplex chain Lotte Cinema, said it will offer voluntary retirement to employees who have been with the company for at least five years.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSong Kang-ho, star of Oscar-winner “Parasite,” will head the cast of “Baby, Box, Broker,” the Korean-language debut of “Shoplifters” director Hirokazu Kore-eda. Rounding out a stellar acting lineup are Bae Doona (“Cloud Atlas,” “The Host”) and Gang Dong-won (“Peninsula,” “The Priests”).The film takes as its starting point boxes that are left out for people to anonymously drop off their unwanted babies.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefProduction of films and TV series across South Korea is being halted as the country undergoes a resurgence of the coronavirus. Companies including industry leaders CJ ENM, JTBC and Netflix have all confirmed disruptions to their series shooting schedules.The country had seemingly been successful in controlling earlier waves of the COVID-19 outbreak through strict border controls, rapid testing and rigorous contact testing.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is reportedly in a coma, some South Korean officials believe (via TMZ).

Hyun Bin is busy as a bee. The South Korean actor won hearts locally and internationally for his portrayal as Captain Ri in Crash Landing On You this year.

Is it fitting or perverse that the world's first post-pandemic theatrical blockbuster should be a movie about a zombie apocalypse spawned by a mysterious virus? Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho's action tentpole Peninsula, a loose sequel to his 2016 zombie hit Train to Busan, has earned $27.7 million in South Korea since its release on July 15 and $22.3 million from other international territories.

Aaron Neuwirth Director Yeon Sang-ho brought back much of his crew from velocity-infused 2016 Korean zombie blockbuster “Train to Busan” to deliver the goods for “Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula,” bowing in theaters Aug.

 Taylor Swift  when she FaceTimed her best friend  Selena Gomez  in one episode of her new 10-part HBO Max series, Selena + Chef. During the program, Gomez proudly shows to her fellow pop star singer the Korean tacos she learned how to make after getting a lesson from chef Roy Choi.“Dude, look,” Gomez tells Swift facing the camera of her phone down.

Selena Gomez was so proud of herself for whipping up tacos in the kitchen that she wanted to share the moment with one person — her BFF Taylor Swift.The “Boyfriend” singer, 28, learned how to make Korean BBQ Texas breakfast tacos with the help of chef Roy Choi on the Thursday, August 20, episode of her HBO Max series, Selena + Chef.

Selena Gomez sent fans into a frenzy when she received a call from a “cute boy” during her cooking show — and had a hard time getting her mind back on track.The “Rare” singer, 28, was cooking Korean BBQ Texas breakfast tacos with chef Roy Choi on the Thursday, August 20, episode of her HBO Max series, Selena + Chef, when she received a surprise phone call.“Hey, I’m going to have to call you back,” Gomez said on the phone before returning to Choi, 50.

Selena Gomez, 28, was proud of her latest concoction on her new HBO Max show Selena + Chef — so, she wanted to show it to a “friend.” This friend turned out to be none other than pop star Taylor Swift, 30, whom Selena FaceTimed from her kitchen! Upon answering, Taylor let out a gasp of delight at the sight of the delicious Korean BBQ Texas breakfast tacos Selena had made.

Selena Gomez may be quarantined at home, where she’s been learning to cook on the HBO Max series, “Selena + Chef”, but that doesn’t mean she’s isolated from her friends. On the latest episode of the at-home cooking show, Taylor Swift makes a virtual appearance as the two besties FaceTime each other.

Selena Gomez may be quarantined at home, where she’s been learning to cook on the HBO Max series,, but that doesn’t mean she’s isolated from her friends. On the latest episode of the at-home cooking show, Taylor Swift makes a virtual appearance as the two besties FaceTime each other. On episode four, chef and food personality Roy Choi is Gomez’s guest mentor, who virtually teaches the singer how to make Korean barbecue Texas breakfast tacos.