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Webtoon-Based Dramas Have Higher Viewership in Crime, Thriller and Mystery Genres

Webtoon-Based Dramas Have Higher Viewership in Crime, Thriller and Mystery Genres

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Among the recent popular dramas, from ‘Moving’ to ‘Mask Girl,’ it’s difficult to find ones that are not based on webtoons.  The term ‘webtoon original’ has become so common that jokes are being made, suggesting the need for a specific term like ‘drama original.’ Against this backdrop, a recent study [...]

Korean Dramas ‘The Glory’, ‘Crash Course in Romance’ Spur Fashion Sales

Korean Dramas ‘The Glory’, ‘Crash Course in Romance’ Spur Fashion Sales

SEOUL, March 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A number of popular Korean TV series including Netflix’s “The Glory” and the tvN series “Crash Course in Romance” are garnering attention for their fashion design. Park Yeon-jin, one of the high-school bullies in “The Glory” who works as a weather reporter as an adult, made waves with a [...]

S. Korean Drama, Film Productions Receive Mixed Q2 Results amid COVID-19 Pandemic

S. Korean Drama, Film Productions Receive Mixed Q2 Results amid COVID-19 Pandemic

SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s major entertainment firms have posted mixed earnings reports for the second quarter, as the novel coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on each sector. Studio Dragon, a drama production company owned by entertainment giant CJ ENM, seems to be the biggest winner for the April-June period, [...]

Webtoons Evolve, Expand to Mobile Games and Dramas

Webtoons Evolve, Expand to Mobile Games and Dramas

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Webtoons are evolving as they expand their market reach mobile games and dramas. Recently, mobile games and dramas using Naver Webtoon IP are gaining popularity. Thanks to the popularity and recent trends, it is estimated that the size of South Korea’s webtoon market will surpass US$1 billion by 2020. [...]

Indonesian TV Dramas Filmed in Andong

Indonesian TV Dramas Filmed in Andong

SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — “People in Indonesia want to know other cities of South Korea than Seoul. Andong is a perfect place where people can really enjoy the real essence of South Korea.” Indonesian TV producer Rina Novita repeatedly stressed Andong as an “original place“ of South Korea. Novita recently filmed two 90-minute [...]

Blockbuster ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Under Fire for Similarity with Famous Dramas, Films

Blockbuster ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Under Fire for Similarity with Famous Dramas, Films

SEOUL, Jun. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The blockbuster fantasy series “Arthdal Chronicles” has been struggling not only with its lower-than-expected viewership ratings but with a ballooning controversy over its apparent resemblance to famous TV dramas and movies. First aired on June 1 by cable channel tvN, the weekend drama is about a story when politics [...]

After Weak Start, ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Has Mixed Viewership Prospects

After Weak Start, ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Has Mixed Viewership Prospects

SEOUL, Jun. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Having underperformed given its star-studded cast and huge budget, the blockbuster fantasy series “Arthdal Chronicles” is the subject of mixed views on whether it can rebound in the second week of its run. The new weekend drama aired by cable channel tvN is about people living in the ancient [...]