Following our panel discussion on Thursday 23 June, it seems timely to pursue our exploration of the distribution of Korean dramas by looking at their presence in the Turkish as well as Middle Eastern markets. Indeed, although very few Korean dramas have actually aired in Turkey, they have proven a sought-for source of inspiration for Turkish dramas, […]
French Kdrama lovers are really spoiled. To kick off 2016, France’s leading media group has selected four emblematic Korean dramas for its fledging streaming service, MyTF1 Xtra, thanks to a partnership with DramaPassion, leading distributor of Korean drama TV series in Europe. Here is the selection they are proposing for free (with advertising): My Love […]
Western Europe has probably been the hardest market for Korean dramas to break into, given the already well established TV production industries, audiences’ preferences for local flavours and/or American crime procedurals and soaps, as well as strong disparities between countries. This is why we have chosen to start with this region to kick off our new […]
On Sunday 22 March, Korean tabloid Dispatch revealed that the Heirs star Lee Min-ho and Dream High actress Suzy were photographed going on secret dates mid-March. Their agencies later confirmed they were officially dating (1). Suzy had initially come for a Cosmopolitan photoshoot in Shoreditch for All Saints. On March 15, after his Dior fashion shoot, […]
It looks like Suzy (Dream High, Gu Family Book) has had a pretty busy schedule in London. Not only has she come for a photoshoot for the clothing brand All Saints and fashion magazine Cosmopolitan Korea, but she was also filmed for the reality TV series ‘Real Miss A‘. You can have a look at […]
This will come as a short notice, but maybe not for many of you who actively follow our social media accounts. Tomorrow, Thursday 13 Novembre, the London Korean Film Festival will host a special event at the Odeon West End, in Leicester Square. Two members of the popular Korean band Super Junior, Lee Dong-hae & […]
Seo Young-ju: Seo is one the rising stars among child actors in South Korea. Starting at age 10, he quickly made his way through films and dramas. His first feature film appearance was in period action-romance A Frozen Flower in 2008 and his first TV drama was Hero, playing the younger version of Lee Jun-ki’s […]
You loved the new SBS drama My Love from Another Star starring Jeon Ji-hyeon and Kim Soo-hyun? The curiosity of trying Cheon Seon-yi’s favorite meal combo – fried chicken and beer – has grown into you? Then join us for a dinner full of fun and passion at Jubo Korean Canteen in Shoreditch at 7.30pm […]