The Noona Chronicles

 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...

MBC's hit K-Drama When The Phone Rings concluded its run with the final episode airing on January 4, KST. While fans around the globe eagerly awaited the finale, a specific scene from the episode has sparked intense backlash. Read on when "When the Phone Rings" apologized for a controversial scene The scene in question featured the character Na Yu Ri (portrayed by Jang Gyu Ri) reporting on an incident in which the fictional country "Paltima" was depicted launching airstrikes on another fictional nation, "Izmael," while also taking Korean nationals hostage. Although the names appeared fictional, netizens quickly deduced that they were allegories for Palestine and Israel. As the clip gained attention, viewers criticized the creators and the network for portraying such a contentious and insensitive depiction of the ongoing plight of Palestinians under Israeli actions. I think they coul've taken this out. In respect to what's actually happening t...