‘Train To Busan’ Remake: New Line Taps Timo Tjahjanto To Direct Its Remake To South Korean Box-Office Hit

Minari was snubbed in the 2021 Golden Globes’ best picture category.The actor, who is known for his roles in The Walking Dead and Sorry To Bother You, said in a new interview that the slight wasn’t completely unexpected.Despite Minari being a prairie film made by a Colorado-born director that takes place in the American South, the film was instead relegated to Best Motion Picture – Foreign Languag category owing in part to the story following South Korean immigrants in the US.The Golden Globes’

ViacomCBSNetworks International is deepening its ties in Asia through a new deal signed with South Korean company Something Special to co-develop TV formats. Inked by ViacomCBS division VIS, the deal gives the U.S.

While BTS' fandom ARMY boasts of millions and millions of fans from across the globe, there are many celebrities who are also major fans of the popular South Korean boy group. From John Cena to Shawn Mendes, everyone has nothing but praises to shower upon the global superstars.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefA notable launch for “Minari” lifted the South Korea box office to its second highest weekend of 2021. The Korean-language American-made drama performed 80% higher than the weekend’s other significant new release Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon.”Opening in first place, “Minari” clocked up $1.68 million over the weekend, according to data from the Korean Film Council’s KOBIS box office tracking service.

After winning a Golden Globe, numerous critics circle accolades as well as SAG Award, Independent Spirit Award and Critics Choice nominations, Minari has taken its success overseas as the A24 American family drama has opened at number one in South Korea.

EXO is reportedly working on a brand-new album for their upcoming anniversary.According to a new report from South Korean publication Star News about EXO member Chanyeol, the SM Entertainment boyband is currently working on a brand-new album in celebration of their debut anniversary on April 8, 2011.The report also notes that the members of the group are “in full swing” for the album’s preparation.

Apple TV+ is moving into Korean-language originals with a series based on a popular webtoon Dr. Brain that will star Parasite’s Lee Sun-Kyun.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterApple has ordered a live-action series adaptation of the Korean webtoon “Dr. Brain.” The series will be the first completely Korean-language project at the streamer.Kim Jee-Woon will write and direct, with “Parasite” star Lee Sun-Kyun set to star.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe end came quietly with the humdrum announcement of a deal between two state-owned TV groups, China Central Television (CCTV) and South Korean public broadcaster KBS.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefConsumption of South Korean content now outstrips time watching U.S.-made content on streaming platforms in three key market in South East Asia.

Day6 are set to make a comeback as a full group later this year, their label JYP Entertainment has confirmed.In a statement to XSports News, the agency said that the South Korean rock band are currently working on material for their upcoming album, although did not specify a release window for the new project. “Day6 is preparing a new album.

An Asian horror dream team has formed aroundThe Medium, a supernatural horror flick that will be co-produced by South Korea's Showbox and Thai studio GDH 599. Korea's Na Hong-jin, the visionary auteur behind The Wailing, Yellow Sea and The Chaser, will produce the film based on an original story he developed.

Netflix reaffirmed its commitment to South Korea's globally appealing entertainment industry Thursday, unveiling plans to spend nearly $500 million in 2021 on films and television series produced in the country. The plans were unveiled during Netflix's splashy "See What's Next Korea" event held in Seoul, where Korean directors and stars gathered with Netflix creative executives to promote the company's current and upcoming local-language originals.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMultinational streaming giant Netflix is positioning itself to be a dominant force in South Korean entertainment, a country where films, TV shows and K-pop music have become global successes.The company said Thursday that it will spend close to half a billion dollars on Korean content in the current year and expand its production slate.New elements include two stand-alone films: “Moral Sense” and “Carter.” The former, to be directed by Park Hyun-jin (“Like for

On Minari, costume designer Susanna Song sought to honor fundamental truths of the Korean-American experience, while honing in on one specific version of it.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Big Bang’s G-Dragon have reportedly been in a relationship for the past year.This is according to a new report from South Korean entertainment site Dispatch, which was released today (February 24).

Sunmi has made her comeback with two new tracks: ‘Tail’ and ‘What The Flower’.Title track ‘Tail’ features lyrics written by Sunmi, and was co-composed by her and longtime collaborator Frants, who also worked on her previous hits like ‘Pporappippam’ and ‘LALALAY’.

Disney Plus has made good on its plans to offer general entertainment service Star in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, giving the company a new streaming outlet for more grown-up programming.

Train To Busan, the 2016 South Korean blockbuster, is set to get a remake from US studio New Line Cinema.The hit zombie-horror film released its highly-anticipated sequel, Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula, late last year.According to Deadline, Timo Tjahjanto is in talks to direct the film, which will be produced by James Wan and Michael Clear of Atomic Monster, alongside Gaumont’s Nicolas Atlan and Terry Kalagian.Train To Busan, created by director Yeon Sang-ho in 2016, was set almost entirely