The Noona Chronicles

 Congratulations to Love Scout! Just 2 weeks in, and it has already achieved double digit rating. For its 3rd episode aired on January 10, it already achieved 10.5% average nationwide viewership rating, which is more than double its premier just a week ago (5.2%). It has maintained its high rating for its 4th episode as it achieved 11.3% average nationwide rating, 0.8% more than its rating the night before.  Can't wait for the show's future episodes!

 Squid Game is Netflix's most successful non-English series to date. The plot captivates viewers, centering on individuals participating in perilous games to win money. Beyond being a survival thriller, Squid Game also explores themes of economic inequality and the realities of modern capitalism. Read How Squid Game 2 fared in terms of viewership As per latest chatter in social media , netizens have found a similar incident in South Korea as that of Squid Game. During the 1970s and 1980s in South Korea, internment camps were established in several cities. For those unfamiliar, an internment camp is a facility where large groups of people are detained without formal charges. These camps, which originated in the 1960s, were intended to "cleanse" society of poverty and other perceived societal issues. Thousands of individuals, including homeless people, street children, and protestors, were confined in these camps. ‘Brother’s Home,’ initially an orphanage, became the large...

 It's called the "Song Hye Kyo Effect", and it gave Yoo Quiz on the Block its highest-ever target audience ratings record. The show's New Year episode was aired on January 8 and featured actress Song Hye-kyo and members of the Antarctic King Sejong Station overwintering research team. The appearance of The Glory actress marks her first talk show appearance in 23 years and it was a major draw. With this, "You Quiz" recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 5.6%  according to Nielsen Korea, which made it to the top spot in its time slot. Song Hye Kyo looked back on her 28-year career, her feelings and struggles as an actress, a woman, and a human being. She also discussed how false rumors have affected her. Song Hye-kyo revealed how the Netflix series "The Glory" was a turning point in her acting career. She expressed how much she loved the project, saying,  "I even found myself wanting to go to the next shoot as soon as possible." #Song...

 Newtopia trailer has been released and its female lead, Blackpink's Jisoo, has received mainly negative comments for her performance. Jisoo portrays Yeong Ju, a young woman struggling with a complicated relationship with her boyfriend amidst a zombie apocalypse. Set in a high-rise air defense unit in Seoul, the story revolves around a zombie outbreak. It follows Jae Yun, a soldier wrestling with his future and a recent breakup, and Yeong Ju, his girlfriend, who becomes caught in the turmoil as she attempts to reunite with him. Read on her casting announcement here. The series promises intense action and emotional drama.  But the attention has shifted to Jisoo’s performance, with many questioning whether she is the right fit for the role. The trailer immediatley became a trending topic on online forums, with one post on TheQoo, accumulating up 35,000 views. Many netizens have expressed disappointment in Jisoo’s delivery, with her pronunciation and vocal tone as major issues. T...

 On January 8, Park Gyu Young shared a photo on her personal Instagram Stories that might have disclosed details about the upcoming "Squid Game 3," but she swiftly deleted it. She posted a photo of herself dressed in a Pink Guard outfit, accidentally revealing another actor seated next to her. Her agency, Saram Entertainment quickly responded,  Please confirm the details through Season 3. #ParkGyuYoung accidentally posted a major spoiler for #SquidGame3 sharing a photo of herself in a pink soldier outfit while on set. Itwas quickly deleted, but not before it spread widely online, which sparked speculation. Read here. https://t.co/gvwv25T6GR pic.twitter.com/RE811U1uVn — Subeom Noona 🏝 🍉 💍 #WhenThePhoneRings (@NoonaChronicles) January 8, 2025 Read  how Squid Game fared compared to season 1.   Throughout the production of "Squid Game," extensive measures were taken to prevent spoilers. Special emphasis was placed on security, including requiring reporters to sign...

 Disney+ 2025 KDramas  will surely keep audiences entertained all-year long! After a binge-fueled 2024 that saw breakout Korean series Moving, A Shop For Killers, The Worst of Evil and The Tyrant take home a wealth of awards, and that introduced audiences to other unmissable stories including Lightshop Keeper, Gangnam B-Side, Red Swan and more, 2025 on Disney+ promises audiences so much more. More action, more drama, more mystery and more betrayal, with an expansive slate of heart-stopping Korean series led by top stars set to release throughout the year. Following on from a series of exciting reveals and announcements at the 2024 Disney APAC Content Showcase, today’s sizzle gives global audiences a captivating new look at several of the upcoming Korean series set to be released on Disney+ this year, which includes: Wow. Epic KDramas from @disneyplusph this year! pic.twitter.com/3oXx8SU0cU — Subeom Noona 🏝 🍉 💍 #WhenThePhoneRings (@NoonaChronicles) January 7, 2025  Un...