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Hoyeon delivers a breakout, action-packed turn as rookie officer Sung-ae in Na Hong-jin’s sci‑fi thriller Hope, turning Cannes buzz into strong word‑of‑mouth success with daytime creature-set pieces and sharp gunplay. She prepared by studying Alien and Dr. Akagi, contributing to Hope’s high production scale and its status as the widest U.S. release for a Korean film since Parasite and its roughly €30 million budget.
At the 42nd TCA Awards, Apple TV's Widow's Bay led with multiple wins (including Outstanding Comedy and New Program), while Crave/HBO Max's Heated Rivalry took Program of the Year and HBO Max's The Pitt won Outstanding Drama; Netflix's Death by Lightning won in Movies, Miniseries or Specials, and Apple TV finished with five wins overall, followed by Netflix and HBO. Rhea Seehorn and Kate O’Flynn earned individual achievements, Stephen Colbert received the Career Achievement Award, and Heated Rivalry is notable for its Canadian origin and Emmy ineligibility in the U.S. The awards were announced via press release and clips rather than a live ceremony.
Deadline compiles Netflix’s four-year data to crown the platform’s 20 most-watched series in the data-dump era, led by Squid Game Season 2 with 225.4M views, followed by Adolescence, Squid Game Season 3, Bridgerton Season 3, and Stranger Things Season 5 among other hits; Netflix will discontinue biannual What We Watched reports in favor of yearly insights.
Lee Byung-hun didn’t plan to conquer Hollywood, but a string of global roles—from Joint Security Area to G.I. Joe and Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice—plus Netflix sensations like Squid Game and K-Pop Demon Hunters propelled him into worldwide stardom. He reflects on Korea’s sweeping cultural surge and the Hollywood-meets-Korean storytelling era, while balancing LA life with a Mendoza winery and family as his career continues to expand across languages and platforms.
Lee Byung-hun recounts a career that leapt to global prominence almost by accident—from his breakout in Joint Security Area to English-language roles in G.I. Joe and Terminator Genisys, while remaining prolific in Korean cinema. In recent years, Western audiences have embraced him through Netflix hits like Squid Game and K-Pop Demon Hunters, and his Park Chan-wook film No Other Choice continues to push Korean storytelling onto the world stage, underscoring CNN’s view that strong Korean content can captivate global audiences when it resonates.
O Yeong-Su, star of Squid Game, was acquitted of sexual misconduct charges after a court in South Korea found doubt about the allegations, citing possible memory distortion and his prior remorse, though the victim and women's rights groups criticized the ruling.
Netflix has shut down Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind the mobile game Squid Game: Unleashed, after acquiring it in 2022 and initially promoting its success. The closure reflects broader industry layoffs and strategic shifts in Netflix's gaming focus, moving away from AAA titles towards party and interactive games. The shutdown marks a significant change in Netflix's gaming ambitions, despite the initial hype around the game's popularity.
Cate Blanchett discusses her role in Apple TV+'s 'Disclaimer,' her involvement in the 'Squid Game' cameo, and her interest in expanding her television work, emphasizing the importance of complex storytelling and confronting biases.
‘Squid Game’ Season 3 quickly became Netflix’s third most-watched non-English series ever, surpassing 106 million views in two weeks and ranking behind only its previous seasons and ‘Money Heist,’ with all three seasons now among the top non-English series on the platform.
Lee Jung-jae reflects on his intense preparation and emotional journey playing Gi-hun in the final season of 'Squid Game,' highlighting the series' themes of humanity, societal critique, and hope, and discusses the impactful ending that signals the show's conclusion and its message about respecting human dignity and future generations.
The creator of Squid Game considered an alternative ending for season 3 where Gi-hun would have survived and reunited with his family, which many fans believe would have been a more satisfying conclusion than the actual ending, which was criticized for its muddled storylines and unsatisfying resolution.
Lee Jung-jae discusses the emotional and physical challenges of filming the 'Squid Game' finale, his thoughts on Gi-hun's sacrifice and ending, and his hopes for Gi-hun's daughter, emphasizing the scene's symbolic hope and the importance of audience interpretation.
The third season of Squid Game broke Netflix's viewership record with over 60.1 million views in three days, becoming the platform's biggest TV launch, and continues to be a major success despite mixed reviews. There are rumors of an English remake by David Fincher, but creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has not confirmed any official plans for a remake or new seasons beyond the current one.
Squid Game Season 3 set a new Netflix record with 60.1 million views in its first three days, dominating global charts and solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon, while also boosting interest in Korean culture and content.
The article discusses the possibility of a 'Squid Game: America' spinoff, sparked by a scene in the season 3 finale featuring Cate Blanchett and hints at an American adaptation. While Netflix has previously announced a new English-language Squid Game series developed by David Fincher, nothing has been confirmed, and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk remains open to spinoffs or sequels. The scene may be a teaser, but its true intent remains uncertain, and the future of an American version is still speculative.