Netflix today announced the remaining cast to join the second season of global hit Squid Game, as anticipation continues to soar after the first cast members were revealed at Tudum earlier this month. This week, cast members and showrunners gathered for their first table read, with the production of Squid Game Season 2 starting later this year. From rising stars to veteran actors, the ensemble cast boasts a diverse range of talent and experiences. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who won an Emmy … [Read more...] about Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 final cast unveiled
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Lee Cho-Hee to star in the upcoming K-drama ‘President Jeong Yak-Yong’ slated for release in February 2022
Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (the "Group"), one of Korea's leading entertainment production groups, announced that Lee Cho-hee of MSteam Entertainment Co., Ltd. ("MSteam"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group's associated company, Spackman Media Group Limited ("Spackman Media Group"), is set to star in upcoming Korean TV drama, PRESIDENT JEONG YAK-YONG. Directed by Lee Hong-seok, the historical drama PRESIDENT JEONG YAK-YONG is a one-act play based on the novel of the same name and … [Read more...] about Lee Cho-Hee to star in the upcoming K-drama ‘President Jeong Yak-Yong’ slated for release in February 2022
Netflix unveils Korean lineup for 2022
Korean shows dominated global pop culture in 2021 and Netflix has the numbers to prove it. According to Don Kang, Vice President of Content at Netflix, global viewing hours of our Korean shows grew six-fold last year, compared to 2019. To date, Squid Game is the biggest show Netflix has ever launched, reigning as the most-viewed Netflix show in 94 countries at its peak. In fact, 95% of Squid Game’s viewership came from outside Korea, and many of these viewers went on to explore other Korean … [Read more...] about Netflix unveils Korean lineup for 2022
Netflix announces 4.4 million paid memberships in Q3
In its Q3 earnings, Netflix announced that it added 4.4 million paid memberships during the quarter, ahead of its 3.5 million guidance forecast, ending the quarter with 214 million paid memberships. For the second consecutive quarter, Netflix said the APAC region accounted for the most growth, contributing 2.2 million paid net adds. For its programming slate, Netflix’s strategy is to provide members with a wide variety of high-quality content that’s loved and watched in large numbers. Citing … [Read more...] about Netflix announces 4.4 million paid memberships in Q3
