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It is not new to see South Korean stars come forward to support their fellow actors and their shows and movies. But every time it happens, it makes our hearts flutter.

Over decades, Korean entertainment has swept across the globe with a huge international fan following at its beck and call thanks to the gripping dramas, creative storytelling in films and addictive music. Korean actors are not just popular locally but enjoy a worldwide fanbase as well.

Kim Soo Hyun has returned to the small screen for the first time since he wrapped his military training with It's Okay To Not Be Okay. The actor plays Moon Kang Tae in the Korean drama.

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim is one of the most popular K-dramas of all time, thanks to its cheesy romance storyline between narcissistic businessman Lee Young-joon (Park Seo-joon) and his loyal secretary of nine years, Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young). Fans couldn't get enough of the tantalising chemistry shared between Seo-joon and Min-young and the dating rumours immediately started circulating like wildfire.

Trust me when I say this: It is hard to be a Korean drama fan. No, no, not because I ample options of series to watch from.

BTS member V shares an extremely close bond with his BTS brothers, especially his '95 soulmate, Jimin. However, Taehyung is also a part of Wooga Squad, the members of which are also like his family.

Park Seo Joon is having a memorable year. The Korean star began the year on a happy note with Itaewon Class and went on to bag a nomination at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards.

Lee Joo Young is having a memorable year. The actress tasted success after she starred in Itaewon Class.

Last week, K-drama and K-movie enthusiasts got to see their favourite stars under the same roof during the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards, which is considered as Korea's equivalent of the Oscars. From Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin of Crash Landing on You to Park Seo-joon and Kim Di-ma of Itaewon Class, fans were blessed to see all the popular celebrities that they adore.

One of the most fascinating aspects of K-dramas that draws the viewers in and sinks its teeth into their fictional imaginations is the chemistry shared between the leads. Whether it be, Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo in Descendants of the Sun or Gong Yoo or Kim Go-eun in Goblin - The Lonely and Great God, there are iconic onscreen couples who we love to obsess over.

As though we don't adore the Wooga Squad enough, BTS singer V has given us another reason to shower the gang with love. For the unversed, the friends' group includes Bangtan Boy Kim Taehyung, Itaewon Class star Park Seo Joon, Korean artist Peakboy, Parasite actor Choi Woo Shik, and singer Park Hyun Sik.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterHong Kong’s two major theme parks, Disneyland and Ocean Park, are set to re-open as part of the local government’s plans to reboot the region’s economy.The South China Morning Post is reporting that Ocean Park will open to visitors from Saturday (June 13), with the Disneyland resort on Lantau Island set to follow soon on an unspecified date.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTheme parks, Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park are to reopen shortly, it was announced Monday. The parks, both government-owned, have been closed since late January due to the spread of the coronavirus.Ocean Park, which recently revealed that it is close to bankruptcy and sought a government bailout, will open from Saturday (June 13), according to the territory’s Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Edward Yau.

When 2020 began, there was a slew of series and actors that K-drama fans were looking forward to. While Hyun Bin had an early start to the year with Crash Landing On You releasing in December 2019 and premiering its mid-season episodes during the turn of the decade, there was Lee Min Ho, seated on his majestic white horse waiting to charge his way back into the small screen after he finished his military training.

It was a memorable day for Kang Ha Neul as he bagged the Best Actor at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards. The actor, who starred in When the Camellia Blooms, beat Namgoong Min (Hot Stove League), Park Se Joon (Itaewon Class), Joo Ji Hoon (Hyena) and Hyun Bin (Crash Landing on You) in the category.

Park Seo Joon climbed another step on the ladder of success this week. The actor has had a memorable year until now. Seo Joon has received love for his act in Itaewon Class. As he dives deep into his upcoming flick with IU, the actor revealed he has received the YouTube Gold Play Button. The actor received the honour after his YouTube channel surpassed the one million subscriber mark. The actor took to YouTube and did a special unboxing of his Gold Play Button. 

Korean movies and dramas have always been a source of inspiration for storyline purposes from all across the world but it took Bong Joon-ho's Parasite to finally get it the recognition that it sorely deserved for decades. At the Oscars 2020, Parasite made history as not only the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture but also the first movie from South Korea to win Best International Feature Film.

One of the most popular K-dramas of 2020 that had everyone talking was Itaewon Class, which was led by Park Seo-joon as Park Sae-ro-yi. Along with Park, Itaewon Class saw some stellar performances like Ahn Bo-hyun's villainous portrayal of Jang Geun-won.