Imagine this: after a long week, all you crave is a comforting escape that helps you unwind. You settle in, ready to indulge in a world of laughter and heartfelt stories—your go-to Korean shows. In the middle of life’s daily rush, sometimes the best therapy is diving into feel-good dramas that bring comfort and joy. If the odds were stacked high against you, would you persevere and fight for your dreams? For Jeongnyeon, an ordinary girl with extraordinary determination, nothing can stand in the way of becoming Korea’s best performer. The police force is known for maintaining order, often navigating themselves through chaos and unpredictability. In Seoul Busters, the Songwon Homicide Division has a reputation of its own – and it’s not a nice one! Known for their mediocre performance, this team is known for doing as little as possible. That all changes when they get a new captain, the ambitious, charismatic Dongbang Yu-Bi. In My Name Is Gabriel, superstars get to live as someone else for 72 hours, literally stepping into their shoes for a simple life. Calling all ARMYs - get ready to experience the unbreakable bond between the maknaes of BTS, Jimin and Jungkook, in their travel reality show. Good news CARATs, you can bring the excitement on stage straight to your screen with SEVENTEEN TOUR ‘FOLLOW’ AGAIN. Are you ready for a night of pure Good Vibes and Good Life? Get ready to snuggle up in your warm blanket, because there are now more comfort Korean shows for you to watch streaming exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar!

The game is about to begin again. The main teaser trailer for the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game has been unveiled at the Lucca Comics and Games, Europe’s biggest comics convention, where thousands of fans gathered for this sneak peek of the new season. Fans were also treated to an in-person appearance by stars Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-jun, and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, adding to the excitement.
Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game quickly became a global juggernaut following its debut in 2021. After 12 years in development, it took just 12 days for it to become Netflix’s most popular series ever. Capturing the world’s attention, it dominated the Global Top 10 for nine consecutive weeks — a first for any non-English series — and made history with groundbreaking Emmy wins. 

Father Kim Haeil, a hot-tempered cleric with a passion for justice, returns to track down corrupt politicians, dirty police, and a major drug cartel in The Fiery Priest 2 - a new series coming November 8 to Disney+ Hotstar. Starring Kim Namgil as Kim Haeil, a former intelligence agent turned priest; Lee Hanee as prosecutor Park Kyoungsun; Kim Sungkyun as bumbling detective Gu Daeyoung; The Fiery Priest 2 is written by Park Jaebeom and directed by Park Boram.The Fiery Priest 2 joins an ever-expanding library of unmissable APAC titles available for viewers to enjoy on Disney+ Hotstar. Fans of police comedies can sign-up now to enjoy Seoul Busters, about a team of Korea’s worst detectives who begin to turn things around; Flex X Cop about the son of a wealthy Korean conglomerate owner who gets parachuted into a new role with the police’s Violent Crimes Unit, and so much more. 

Netflix has confirmed the production of Season 2 of Culinary Class Wars, following its record-breaking debut as the first Netflix Korea unscripted title to rank No. 1 on the Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list for three consecutive weeks. The upcoming season promises to escalate the competition into an even more intense battle of culinary prowess.KiHwan Yoo, Director of Content at Netflix Korea said, “We’re excited to announce the production of Culinary Class Wars: Season 2, thanks to the amazing fan response both in Korea and globally. Shows of this scale take a lot of effort to bring to life, and we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished with our dedicated team. As we continue to expand our unscripted offerings, we’re looking forward to sharing even more unique and exciting titles with you soon.” 

Ever wondered what it feels like to walk in the shoes of a celebrity? Now you can, literally, with the Skechers Street™ Tres-Air Uno—a shoe that Cha Eun Woo himself sports with style. We got our hands on a pair of these sneakers in white and, after wearing them for two weeks, we can confidently say they live up to the star-studded hype.First Impressions: Effortless Comfort 

Stuck in a dark and mysterious neighborhood with no memory of how they got there, six strangers will have to piece together their forgotten pasts to escape in Light Shop - an eight-part supernatural mystery from the creator of Moving - premiering December 4 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

An adaptation of Kangfull’s hit webtoon of the same name, Light Shop follows six strangers, each grappling with a traumatic event from their past. As they go about their daily lives, they slowly come to realize that something is very wrong - they just can’t figure out what. Desperate for answers and searching for a way back to normalcy, the strangers are drawn to a mysterious light shop at the end of a foreboding alleyway, which holds the key to their past, present and future. Full of mystery and intrigue, Light Shop promises to take viewers on an emotional adventure through its unique and heart wrenching premise.

Light Shop stars Ju Jihoon (Blood Free, Kingdom, The Spy Gone North) as Jung Wonyoung, the owner of the light shop; Park Boyoung, (Strong Girl Bong-soon, Oh My Ghost) as a nurse whose life was changed forever following a near death experience; Bae Seongwoo (Veteran, The King) as a detective; Lee Jungeun (Parasite) as distraught mother; and Kim Minha (Pachinko, Investigation Partners) as screenwriter Sunhae. The series is adapted for the screen by Kangfull (Moving) and is directed by Kim Hiewon.

Light Shop is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Kangfull’s acclaimed series Moving. First released in 2023, Moving went on to become the most viewed international original series on Disney+ Hotstar* and has been enjoyed by countless fans across the world.

Upon its release, Light Shop will join an ever-expanding library of award-winning Korean content now available on Disney+ Hotstar, including hits such as Moving, Big Bet, and The Worst of Evil. This year alone, over a dozen unmissable Korean stories have been added to Disney+ Hotstar, including A Shop for Killers, The Tyrant, Blood Free and Flex x Cop, with more titles including Unmasked and Gangnam B-Side set to join before the end of the year.

Stream the first four episodes of Light Shop from December 4 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

*Based on hours streamed in its first 7 days streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Netflix is gearing up for a monstrous summer showdown as Sweet Home returns for its third and final season on July 19, bringing the epic tale of survival and evolution to a thrilling conclusion.

Since its debut, the apocalyptic horror series has captivated audiences worldwide.  Season 1 introduced viewers to a chilling world overrun by grotesque K-creatures, marking a historic moment as the first Korean series to crack the Netflix Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list.  Season 2 continued the journey by expanding the universe and exploring deeper themes.

In Season 3, the line between monster and human blurs with each passing moment and humanity grapples with the emergency of neo humans in a world on the brink of annihilation, marking the climax of the monsterisation saga. The poster features Hyun-su (Song Kang) amidst a city in ruins, his extended monster wing hinting at internal turmoil as he was last taken over by a monster at the end of Season 2. Mysterious cocoons hang overhead, suggesting a new era on the horizon.

 The new season promises to bring a fitting close to the epic series and to complete the stories of each character, including:

• Nam Sang-won, who appeared in the body of Pyeon Sang-wook (Lee Jin-uk) before Dr. Lim (Oh Jung-se)
• Eun-hyeok (Lee Do-hyun), who was born anew with a complete body from a cocoon
• Yi-kyung (Lee Si-young), whose maternal instincts are mixed with love and fear for her child, Kid (Kim Sia), who was born as a monster
• Eun-yu (Ko Min-si), who went from an adolescent student to an adept warrior
• Private Park (Jinyoung), who grows closer to the lone wolf Eun-yu by shadowing him
• Master Sergeant Tak (Yoo Oh-seong) from Crow Platoon and Kim Yeong-hu (Kim Moo-yeol), who both pursue a common goal but with different means.

Monsters and humans, who will win? Catch the thrilling conclusion to Sweet Home on 19 July, only on Netflix.

An enchanting blend of fantasy, romance, and comedy, All the Love You Wish For (WT) explores the enchanting story of Jinn, a genie who awakens after a thousand years, and Ka-young, his new impassive master. The series weaves a romantic comedy around their conflicts over three wishes, setting the stage for magical mishaps and heartfelt moments. 

 

This summer, fans of high school romance dramas are in for a treat, with the upcoming launch of Exclusive Fairytale (独家童话) on 27 July. Adapted from the popular novel Once We Come Across Love (兔子压倒窝边草) by author Yi Jin (忆棉), this drama stars young actors Wen Junhui (文俊辉) (also known as Jun from K-pop male idol group SEVENTEEN) and Zhang Miaoyi (张淼怡). Not only were the fans so eager for the drama broadcast that they named themselves "Ling Jia Tu" (凌家兔), the number of reservations for the show have also exceeded 300,000 on iQIYI.

What Park Yoonjo (starring Lee Yeon-Hee) lacks in qualifications and experience she more than makes up for in tenacity and drive, but when everyone in the company discovers that several recent hires were made as part of a newly created diversity program, Yoonjo will have to overcome the insurmountable to win their approval in RACE, a new Korean workplace dramedy coming May 10 exclusively to Disney+ Hotstar.
Park Yoonjo has spent her entire career trying to prove that she belongs. Born into a family without means, she was unable to secure a university degree or lean upon her family connections to get ahead, but what Yoonjo lacks in formal education she more than makes up for in work ethic. In RACE, viewers follow along as Yoonjo battles against a stacked deck to secure her dream job at Seyong, a huge Korean conglomerate. Although it appears Yoonjo’s luck has finally taken a turn for the better, reality quickly steps in to prove her wrong, forcing Yoonjo to work harder than ever to overcome the seemingly insurmountable and prove to everyone that she belongs where she is. Set in modern-day Seoul, RACE perfectly captures the nuanced dramas of the modern day workplace in a fun and entertaining way.Starring Lee Yeonhee (New Year Blues, Welcome to Wedding Hell) as “diversity hire” Park Yoonjo; Moon Sori (The Handmaiden, Seoul Vibe) as Goo Yijung, the leading voice in the PR industry, Hong Jonghyun (Moon Lovers) as Yoonjo’s friend Ryu Jaemin and Jung Yunho (Dating On Earth) as CEO of Earth Communication Seo Donghoon, RACE is written by acclaimed screenwriter Kim Roori (Hyena, The Ace) and directed by Lee Dongyoon (She Would Never Know, 20th Century Boy and Girl). 

INNISFREE officially announced its rebranding at the end of February 2023. Drawing inspiration from its roots in Jeju Island, the brand unveils THE NEW ISLE: a place of inspiration, freedom, and active ingredients. The brand also proudly introduces a new brand ambassador, Kim Min-Gyu (member of SEVENTEEN) who will be joining Won-Young (member of IVE), INNISFREE'S brand ambassador since July 2021. The new brand slogan, Effective, Nature-Powered Skincare Discovered from the Island, carries the can-do spirit that is unique to INNISFREE of delving into the infinite nature and energy of the brand’s new island, THE NEW ISLE, while trailblazing the area of healthy beauty. THE NEW ISLE being newly introduced by INNISFREE is an isle in the midst of the blue green ocean filled with mystical energy, a place where everyone can enjoy the nature and be complete. THE NEW ISLE campaign video, which signals the transformation of INNISFREE, reinterprets the brand’s isle world view that carries the meaning, innis (island) and free (freedom), while pushing the boundaries of the new world view. The clip captures the spirit of pioneers, explorers, and challengers in the vast nature through the lively, energetic movements of the brand persona to convey THE NEW ISLE world view, INNISFREE’s newfound isle. 

Following a remarkable first two seasons, the third season of the hit Korean medical drama Dr. Romantic 3 will begin streaming from late April on Disney+ Hotstar. Continuing the story of Boo Yongjoo, a highly accomplished surgeon who gives up his prestigious position at Seoul’s top medical center and relocates to Doldam Hospital, a remote hospital in a rural province, Dr. Romantic 3 is set to come back strong with new doctors, a captivating new antagonist, and an unmissable romance. Ahn Hyoseop (Business Proposal) as Seo Woojin, a slandered doctor who is trying to rebuild his life under Yongjoo’s tutelage; Lee Sungkyung (Call It Love) as Cha Eunjae, a second-year surgery fellow who frequently competes with Woojin but who has issues when she performs surgery, Dr. Romantic is written by Kang Eunkyung (Bread, Love and Dreams) and Lim Hyemin and is directed by Yoo Inshik (Dr. Romantic 1&2, Extraordinary Attorney Woo) and Kang Boseung (Why Her).Slated to debut in late April with new episodes being released every Friday and Saturday, fans of Dr. Romantic can also enjoy Call It Love about a girl driven to revenge but who falls in love with her intended victim; Soundtrack #1 about two friends who are secretly in love with each other; and Big Bet about a serial entrepreneur whose life is turned on its head when he is arrested for murder – all streaming now on Disney+ Hotstar.