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'Lore Olympus' webcomic gets animated series on Amazon Prime Video

“Lore Olympus” (2017-24), a romance webcomic that reimagines the Greek myth of Persephone and Hades in a modern setting, is being adapted into an animated series for Amazon’s Prime Video.

2026-01-21

Prime Video's 'Butterfly,' boosted by popularity of K-culture, finally lands in Korea

Daniel Dae Kim, lead actor of Prime Video's spy thriller "Butterfly," described the show as coming at the "right time," as it brings a Korean setting and culture into a U.S. production amid unprecedented global interest in Korean content.

2025-08-21

Actor Kim Tae-hee to return to entertainment show with 'You Quiz on the Block'

Actor Kim Tae-hee will appear on an entertainment show for the first time in 15 years, joining host Yoo Jae-suk as a guest on the tvN talk show “You Quiz on the Block.”

2025-08-13

Japanese version of 'Marry My Husband' rises to No. 1 spot on Amazon Prime Video

The Japanese adaptation of the Korean hit drama “Marry My Husband” (2024) is the most watched Amazon Prime Video original television series in Japan, Studio Dragon said Thursday.

2025-07-31

Kim Tae-hee and Park Hae-soo to make Hollywood debut in Amazon's 'Butterfly'

Kim Tae-hee and Park Hae-soo will make their Hollywood debuts in the action series 'Butterfly' alongside Korean American actor Daniel Dae Kim.

2024-01-30

'Marry My Husband' enters Amazon Prime Video’s top 10 TV shows in U.S.

The ongoing tvN drama “Marry My Husband” entered Amazon Prime Video’s top 10 TV shows in the United States on Tuesday, according to streaming data provider FlixPatrol.

2024-01-17

Kim Tae-hee, Lim Ji-yeon to lead new thriller drama 'Lies Hidden in My Garden'

The new Genie TV and ENA drama “Lies Hidden in My Garden” starring Kim Tae-hee and Lim Ji-yeon will air its first episode Monday evening. Based on the novel of the same name, “Lies Hidden in My Garden” revolves around two women, Moon Joo-ran and...

2023-06-19

Tving's 'EXchange' to be remade in Japan

“EXchange,” streaming service Tving’s hit dating program, will be remade in Japan as “Love Transit,” the Korean streaming service announced Monday.

2023-05-15

'Island' makes top 10 global shows on Amazon Prime in 26 countries

Tving’s original drama series “Island” made it into the top 10 global shows on Amazon Prime Video in 26 countries over the weekend. “Island” entered the top 10 for global shows on Amazon Prime Video and ranked No. 1 in four countries...

2023-03-13

Streaming services up the ante with new releases in the new year

The period from Christmas up to the Lunar New Year, known as Seollal in Korea, marks a turning point for the streaming service industry. Each service gears up for the year by releasing highly-anticipated works studded with stars.

2023-01-03