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Here's how 'Perfect Crown' styles the modern royal look

As exotic as a fictional monarchy in 2026 may seem, MBC’s “Crown Prince” creates another spectacle with what its characters wear. Their extravagant wardrobes, deliberately fused with traditional elements, become a visual draw in their own right.

2026-05-01

Ryu Seung-ryong to star in 'The Miracles of the Namiya General Store' on Disney+

Ryu Seong-ryong has been cast in a new Disney+ series based on the best-selling novel "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" (2011), the global streaming service said Thursday.

2026-04-30

Disney+ crime thriller series 'Gold Land' explores humanity's innate greed

How much gold would lead someone astray to a life that they didn't want? The director of the upcoming Disney+ crime thriller series “Gold Land” has an answer: one ton of gold bars, worth roughly 150 billion won ($102 million).

2026-04-27

IU, Byeon Woo-seok to star in Korea's royal makeover with 'Perfect Crown'

MBC's upcoming drama "Perfect Crown" envisions an alternate Korea that still has a monarchy, with the chemistry between long-time collaborators IU and Byeon Woo-seok the driving force of a show that touts Korean traditions with universal emotions.

2026-04-06

IU, Byeon Woo-seok receive royal welcome at K-drama 'Perfect Crown' press event — in pictures

The cast of the upcoming MBC series “Perfect Crown” held a press conference at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Monday to celebrate the show’s premiere scheduled for April 10.

2026-04-06

Disney+ announces expanded partnership with KeSPA to livestream more Korean esports events

Disney+ will launch a deeper partnership with the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) to bring Korean esports to a wider global audience through livestreaming, the content giant said Monday.

2026-04-06

K-shamanism reads its own fate, finding overseas success

Unlike the dark and frightening sensibility often associated with Western occultism, Korean shamanism is being received as a fresh and unusual cultural phenomenon, especially after the success of the Netflix animation “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025).

2026-04-01

New ENA drama ‘Climax’ brings dopamine-level highs to TV

For viewers growing weary of feel-good K-romance dramas, ENA’s latest series “Climax" offers more provocative elements like scandals surrounding sexual favors, homosexuality and murder-for-hire.

2026-03-30

Waiting for ‘Perfect Crown’? Here are some K-dramas that reimagine a royal Korea to tide you over.

Korea is now a democratic nation, but it was once a country ruled by kings and queens. But what if the monarch still existed?

2026-03-24

Blackpink to release clothing line in collaboration with Complex, Disney

Girl group Blackpink is releasing a clothing line in collaboration with streetwear brand Complex and the Walt Disney Company, YG Plus said on Friday.

2026-03-06