Jang Ki Yong

EXCLUSIVE: Chun Woo-hee unpacks complexities of The Atypical Family; dynamic chemistry with Jang Ki-yong & her favourite Indian movies: “I like The Lunchbox and The White Tiger”

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EXCLUSIVE: Chun Woo-hee unpacks complexities of The Atypical Family; dynamic chemistry with Jang Ki-yong & her favourite Indian movies: “I like The Lunchbox and The White Tiger”

For fans of Disney’s 2021 masterpiece Encanto, a recent Korean drama offered a taste of familiar magic. The Atypical Family, which recently concluded its run on Netflix, took viewers on a journey with the Bok family, a village clan with fantastical abilities not unlike the Madrigals. However, this family’s magic faced a unique challenge – … Read more

EXCLUSIVE: Jang Ki-yong unpacks the role of time-travelling superhero in The Atypical Family; building dynamic with Chun Woo-hee & admiration for Park So-i: “The acting chemistry was good”

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EXCLUSIVE: Jang Ki-yong unpacks the role of time-travelling superhero in The Atypical Family; building dynamic with Chun Woo-hee & admiration for Park So-i: “The acting chemistry was good”

For fans of Disney’s 2021 masterpiece Encanto, a recent Korean drama offered a taste of familiar magic. The Atypical Family, which recently concluded its run on Netflix, took viewers on a journey with the Bok family, a village clan with fantastical abilities not unlike the Madrigals. However, this family’s magic faced a unique challenge – … Read more

Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae eyed for webtoon adaptation Dear X: K-drama casting latest

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Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae eyed for webtoon adaptation Dear X: K-drama casting latest

The drama will be the latest directorial effort of Lee Eung-bok, who is known for such K-drama milestones as Descendants of the Sun, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Mr. Sunshine and Sweet Home. Kim Young-dae in a still from Sh**ting Stars. Based on a webtoon of the same name by Ban Ki-woon, Dear X … Read more

Netflix K-drama midseason recap: The Atypical Family – Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee in fantasy romance that fires the imagination

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Netflix K-drama midseason recap: The Atypical Family – Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee in fantasy romance that fires the imagination

This article contains spoilers. Lead cast: Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Go Doo-shim, Claudia Kim Latest Nielsen rating: 4.2 per cent Writers of Korean dramas love to incorporate novel fantastical elements into their stories. These help jazz up the usual storylines we have come to expect from them, be they about romance, family or corporate malfeasance. … Read more

The Atypical Family Mid-Season Review: Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee starrer K-drama explores the story of a fractured family with fading superpowers

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The Atypical Family Mid-Season Review: Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee starrer K-drama explores the story of a fractured family with fading superpowers

Remember Disney’s 2021 movie Encanto? In a vibrant Colombian village, the Madrigal family lives in a magical house, Casita. Each member, blessed with a unique gift, serves the community. Mirabel, however, feels like an outsider. Unlike her flower-wielding sister Isabela or super-strong Luisa, Mirabel has no magical talent. But when the magic surrounding their home … Read more

Netflix K-drama The Atypical Family: Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee lead charming fantasy marred by fat shaming

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Netflix K-drama The Atypical Family: Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee lead charming fantasy marred by fat shaming

Gwi-joo resorts to drink and barricades himself in his room away from his family, which includes his neglected young daughter I-na (Park So-yi, Mouse), who buries herself in her smartphone games, another modern affliction which has prevented whatever power she possesses from manifesting itself yet. Gwi-joo’s mother, Man-heum (Go Doo-shim, Curtain Call), brought her family … Read more

From Song Kang Ho starrer Uncle Samsik to Jang Ki Young-led Atypical Family, 9 K-dramas to add to your watchlist in May 2024

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From Song Kang Ho starrer Uncle Samsik to Jang Ki Young-led Atypical Family, 9 K-dramas to add to your watchlist in May 2024

Looking for your next binge-watch? May 2024 is heating up the K-drama scene with a sizzling line-up! Song Kang Ho makes his small-screen debut in  the drama Uncle Samsik, while Wi Ha Joon lands his first lead role in The Midnight Romance at Hagwon; Ryu Jun Yeol returns in the mysterious The 8 Show. Craving … Read more