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Hellbound is a South Korean dark fantasy horror thriller series directed by Yeon Sang-ho from a screenplay by Choi Gyu-seok. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Sang-ho, the Netflix series is set in a world where unearthly creatures appear and condemn people to hell. Soon after their appearance, religious groups begin forming on the ideology of divine justice. Hellbound stars Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeong-min, Won Jin-ah, and Yang Ik-june. So, if you loved the dark fantasy elements, intensely thrilling story, and compelling characters in Hellbound here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Sweet Home is a South Korean apocalyptic action horror series written by Hong So-ri, Kim Hyung-min, and Park So-jung. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan,...

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Vigilante is a South Korean action crime thriller drama series created by Moon Yoo-seok. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Gyu-sam, the Disney+ series follows Kim Ji-yong, a student at the police academy whose mother was killed by a criminal in his childhood. Now he secretly goes out at night as a vigilante to kill criminals. Vigilante stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Kim So-jin. So, if you loved the bloody action, intensely thrilling story, and compelling characters in Vigilante here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Killing Vote is a South Korean legal crime drama series directed by Park Shin-woo from a screenplay by Jo Yoon-young. Based on Kakao Webtoon National Death Penalty Vote by Uhm Se-yoon and Jung Yi-pum,...

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Netflix’s Japanese survival thriller series Alice in Borderland is one of the best thriller shows on the streamer right now. Alice in Borderland is similar to The Hunger Games, but it is more brutal and gory. Directed by Shinsuke Sato, the Netflix series is based on a Japanese manga series of the same name by Haro Aso, and it is set in a dystopian Tokyo and it follows a group of friends who get caught up in a nightmarish game where you have to complete some tasks given by the controllers of the game and if they are not completed the players are executed on-site. So, if you loved the thrilling story, deadly stakes, and compelling characters in Alice in Borderland here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

Sewer Slashers Figures from Toy Snobs

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles become iconic horror villains with Toy Snobs’ Sewer Slashers mashup figures. They’re $50 each or $190 for the set of four.

The line includes Raph Voorhees (with machete), Leatherface Leo (with chainsaw), Mikey Meyers (with knife), and Donny Krueger (with claw glove).

Each 5.5″ toy is packaged on a retro-inspired cardback. Pre-orders are open through October 4 and are expected to ship in Spring 2025.

Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf 4K Uhd from Vinegar Syndrome

Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf transforms on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on October 29 via Vinegar Syndrome. The 1985 werewolf sequel has been newly restored in 4K from the 35mm original camera negative with Dolby Vision Hdr.

Pachinko is a sweeping historical drama series created by Soo Hugh. Based on a 2017 novel of the same name by author Min Jin Lee, the Apple TV+ series follows four generations of a Korean family, beginning with Sunja as she leaves her family in Korea under Japanese rule to move to Koreatown, Osaka to start a new life but struggles with discrimination in Japanese society. Pachinko stars Youn Yuh-jung, Soji Arai, Kim Min-ha, Yu-na, Jin Ha, Han Jun-woo, Jeong In-ji, Jung Eun-chae, Lee Min-ho, Kaho Minami, Steve Sang-Hyun Noh, Anna Sawai, Jimmi Simpson, and Kim Sung-kyu. So, if you loved the historical drama, epic romantic stories, and complex characters in Pachinko, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Little America is an anthology drama series developed by Lee Eisenberg, Emily V. Gordon, and Kumail Nanjiani. Based on true stories of...

When Sweet Home season 1 came out in 2020, it was all the rage, and not for nothing. One, it gave us a new version of two budding stars, Song-Kang and Lee Do-Hyun, in a riveting series that brought to life a beloved web comic in the most surreal way, leaving both fans of the Webtoon as well as plain horror fans completely spellbound. What made the show so all-consuming was not just the plot or the fact that it had a unique roster of terrifying monsters. It was the simple concept of monster vs. human within a single person. Three years later, we got season 2, a lackluster and upscaled version of the beloved series that botched itself with its massive cast and ambition to go big. I could keep raving about the first season, but that’s not the purpose of this review; we’re here to talk about the good...

As the release date for “Sweet Home” season 3 approaches, new promotional material suggests that the popular Netflix K-drama has learned from its season 2 missteps. The latest trailer prominently features Lee Do-hyun’s character Eun-hyeok, whose absence was keenly felt in the previous season.

“Sweet Home,” one of Song Kang’s most successful Netflix K-dramas, is set to conclude with its third season, premiering just six months after season 2. This quick turnaround comes as welcome news to fans, especially considering the mixed reception of the second season.

The new trailer gives viewers their best look yet at Eun-hyeok’s return. Previously believed dead after his heroic sacrifice at the end of season 1, Eun-hyeok was revealed to be alive – but transformed into a monster – in season 2’s finale. His increased presence in the marketing materials for season 3 suggests a more significant role, addressing one of the main criticisms of the previous season.

Top New K-Dramas of July 2024 and Where to Watch Them - Main Image

July might not have a ton of new K-dramas, but it will still be an exciting month for fans! With a few highly anticipated releases, there’s something for everyone. Whether you love sweet romance, thrilling mysteries, or intense corporate drama, these shows are sure to keep you entertained and hooked all month long.

Here’s what you can add to your K-drama watch list for July and where you can watch them.

Red Swan: The Action Thriller You Need to Watch on Disney+

Starring K-pop sensation Rain and the talented Kim Ha-neul, Red Swan is Disney+'s newest action-packed thriller. The story revolves around Oh Wan-Soo (Kim Ha-neul), a former top-tier golfer who marries the powerful Hwain Group, achieving her dreams of an upper-class life.

She becomes the chairperson of a renowned foundation, making her life seem perfect.

Netflix is bringing some of their popular shows’ highly-anticipated new seasons and a legacy sequel that will not disappoint in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F this July. This month, Netflix subscribers will be entertained, and that’s a guarantee as the final season of Vikings: Valhalla and Cobra Kai lands. If you are in the mood for a dark and post-apocalyptic story, don’t miss the third season of Sweet Home. So, here are the very best new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix in July 2024.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Eddie Murphy is back with one of his most iconic characters ever in Netflix’s upcoming film Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Directed by Mark Molloy from a screenplay by Will Beall, Tom Gormican, and Kevin Etten, the Netflix action-comedy film follows an aging Axel Foley, who still hasn’t slowed with his antics as he goes...

If you were craving more South Korean content after brilliant shows like Squid Games, All Of Us Are Dead, Hellbound, and Sweet Home, then I’m sure that you found Netflix’s latest teen thriller drama series, Hierarchy, to your liking. Directed by Bae Hyeon-jin from a screenplay by Chu Hye-mi, the Netflix series is set at an elite South Korean high school, and it follows the story of a transfer student who seems to have a hidden motive behind enrolling in the school. So, if you loved the teen drama, revenge, love, and friendships in Hierarchy, here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Revenge of Others is a South Korean teen thriller drama series directed by Kim Yoo-jin from a screenplay by Lee Hee-myung. The Disney+ series follows the story of Ok Chan-mi, a shooting champion, as she transfers to a...

One of the most acclaimed horror movies of the year, A24’s I Saw the TV Glow heads home this week, and it’s joined by three other horror movies as well as an anthology TV series.

Here’s all the new horror released June 10 – June 16, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

First up, Gravitas Ventures released G.S. Foxwood’s horror film Wild Eyed and Wicked on VOD outlets this past Tuesday, June 11. The film blends elements of horror, familial drama, and fantasy to “create a unique, emotionally powerful, and terrifying experience.”

Molly Kunz (Widows, The Irrational), Michael X. Sommers (Sense8), Stefanie Estes (Soft & Quiet), and Colleen Camp (Clue) star in the indie horror film Wild Eyed and Wicked.

Wild Eyed and Wicked follows Lily Pierce (Kunz) in her attempt to strike back at the medieval creature that’s haunted her family for generations.

It's been a little over six months since the second season of Sweet Home season 2 premiered on Netflix, and fans have been patiently waiting for the highly anticipated third and final season of the apocalyptic horror series to be released. Well, we have news to share that will surely lift up everyone's spirits. The streaming giant has finally set a release date for Sweet Home season 3, and its release isn't too far off. More on the release date below.

Back in June 2022, Netflix renewed the popular horror series for not only a second season but a third season as well. Season 2 was released on Netflix in December 2023, and in the season 2 finale credits, it was revealed that Sweet Home season 3 would be landing on Netflix in the summer of 2024. This meant that the third season could be released anywhere between June 20, 2024, and Sept. 22, 2024.

Naturally, we were keeping our fingers crossed...

The highly anticipated “Sweet Home 3” is set to premiere on Netflix on July 19, marking the finale of the popular survival drama series. This season promises to bring resolution to the intense and captivating storyline that has captivated audiences.

The cast members include: Song Kang, Lee Do Hyun, Oh Jung Se, Lee Si Young, Go Min Si, Jinyoung, Yoo Oh Seong.

The promotional poster for the final season features Song Kang standing in a devastated cityscape, with a monstrous wing emerging from his body, symbolizing his ongoing struggle between his humanity and his monstrous transformation.

The imagery of mysterious cocoons hanging overhead suggests the advent of a new era and potentially new threats or transformations in the series’ universe. Fans are eagerly awaiting how the story will conclude and what new developments will unfold.

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This week’s horror releases bring a killer shark onto Netflix and the feature debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan into theaters, and that’s only the beginning of the tidal wave of new horror.

Here’s all the new horror releasing June 3, 2024 – June 9, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

The breakout Korean blockbuster Exhuma was released in theaters here in the United States back in March, and Well Go USA Entertainment brought it home to VOD this Tuesday.

Exhuma is directed by Jang Jae-Hyun (Svaha: The Sixth Finger) and stars popular Korean actors Choi Min-Sik (Oldboy, I Saw the Devil), Kim Go-Eun (Hero, Little Women), Yoo Hai-Jin (A Taxi Driver), and Lee Do-Hyun (Prison Playbook, Sweet Home).

In the film, “When a renowned shaman (Kim Go-Eun) and her protégé (Lee Do-hyun) are hired by a wealthy, enigmatic family, they begin investigating the cause of...

There is no place better for a horror fan than the ever-growing film library of Shudder. It was already one of the most niche streaming services in the market, it is also perfect for giving the fans what they want by giving them new and exciting horror films every month. So, if you love Shudder and are wondering what are best movies coming to the Scream Queen of streaming services in June 2024, here are our best picks for you.

A Lonely Place to Die (June 3)

A Lonely Place to Die is a British action thriller film directed by Julian Gilbey from a screenplay co-written by Julian and Will Gilbey. The 2011 film follows the story of five hikers as they hear cries of pain in the wilderness and to their horror it’s a little girl buried in the ground. When they decide to get her to safety they are chased by the kidnappers.

AMC Networks’ Shudder has announced the titles that will be available on the streaming service next month. The Shudder June 2024 slate includes horror, thriller, and supernatural titles.

The June highlights include the films Exhuma and The Devil’s Bath, as well as the series Dracula and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. Numerous repertory titles will also be available throughout the month.

Shudder’s expanding library of films, TV series, and original content is available on most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Shudder June 2024 Highlights

The Shudder premiere schedule for next month.

Exhuma (Shudder Exclusive Film)

Streaming on Shudder June 14 (Available in the US and CA)

When a renowned shaman (Kim Go-Eun) and her protégé (Lee Do-hyun) are hired by a wealthy, enigmatic family, they begin investigating the cause of a disturbing supernatural illness that affects only the first-born children of each generation.

Disney+ series Moving and historical action film 12:12: The Day took home the top prizes at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, one of Korea’s most prestigious entertainment award ceremonies.

After receiving the most number of nominations (seven) in the television category, Moving took home the Grand Prize, with writer Kangfull receiving the Best Screenplay award and actor Lee Jungha winning Best New Actor.

The sci-fi series stars the likes of Rye Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo and Zo In-sung. Based on a webtoon of the same name, it follows a trio of teenage high school students who discover they have superpowers. It has always won a glut of prizes at the 2023 Asia Contents Awards & Global Ott Awards.

Made with a budget of around $18M, 12:12: The Day swept up the Grand Prize and Best Film awards, with Hwang Jung-min scoring a Best Actor win. Set in 1979 just after the...

Korean horror film Exhuma has become the highest-grossing Korean film ever in Vietnam, its distributor Showbox Co said.

Exhuma has recorded more than 2.23 million moviegoers in Vietnam as of March 31, surpassing the previous mark of 2.15 million held by comedy film 6/45 (2022), which starred Go Kyung-pyo and Lee Yi-kyung.

Directed by Jang Jae-hyun, Exhuma stars Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Do-hyun. Exhuma recorded US$660,000 at the box office just on its first day of release in Vietnam, on March 15, which also set a new record for the highest opening gross, for a Korean film. On the film’s first weekend in the country, sales reached $3.02 million.

Exhuma has also become the most successful Korean film in Indonesia, notching 2.3 million admissions, which is a record for a Korean film in the country.

As of April 1, Exhuma has brought in more than 11 million admissions at the Korean box office and...

Horror, long a staple and favoured genre for Asian filmmakers, has seen dwindling returns in Korea of late. Sure, there's a number of works in the genre that come out each year, but none have made quite the positive impact on the audience, critics or the box office since “The Wailing” all the way back in 2016. Director Jang Jae-hyun seems to have made it his mission to keep horror alive and kicking, debuting with “The Priests”, a well-made tale that explored Christian exorcisms, before following it up with “Svaha: The Sixth Finger”, which explored new religions and cults in the guise of horror. While both those features saw mixed reactions from the audience, Jang continues to produce scary stories with “Exhuma”, his latest work which debuted at the Berlin Film Festival before a wide release. Received with much enthusiasm from the audience, the release quickly became the highest grossing Korean film of 2024 so far.

2024 is (or at least was) off to a somewhat slow start at the box office. Ticket sales are pacing around 9% behind compared to this same point in 2023, but there are reasons to be optimistic. Not only do we have movies like "Dune: Part Two" and the upcoming "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" to help bring movie theaters some much-needed business, but a buzzy, original, Korean horror-thriller has sneakily become one of the biggest hits of the year thus far.

The movie in question is "Exhuma." Directed by Jang Jae-Hyun, it has been on an absolute tear in South Korea, topping the charts five weekends in a row. Movies like "Dune: Part Two" have been unable to take the top spot away from it. "Exhuma" has, as of this writing, made more than $73 million in the country and is one of the biggest hits there in the pandemic era. It...

Horror returns to the big screen in a big way this weekend, with four brand new horror movies now playing only in theaters. And another two are now available to watch right at home.

Here’s all the new horror releasing March 22, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

The hotly anticipated horror movie Late Night With the Devil has been earning rave reviews from critics and Stephen King alike, and it’s now playing exclusively in theaters.

Want to watch at home? The film is next coming to Shudder on April 19, 2024.

David Dastmalchian (Dune, The Suicide Squad) stars as the host of a late-night talk show that descends into a nightmare in the Ghostwatch and Wnuf Halloween Special-inspired film.

David Dastmalchian stars as Jack Delroy, the charismatic host of “Night Owls,” and the film traces the ill-fated taping of a live Halloween special in 1977 plagued by a demonic presence.

Four weeks after its initial release, South Korean horror film “Exhuma” is still burning through the country’s box office. “Pamyo,” as it’s known in Korea (which directly translates to “exhumation for relocation or cremation”), has resonated in a major way with audiences who have shown up in droves to see the story of a shaman named Hwa-rim (Kim Go-eun) and the wandering spirits she takes on with Bong-gil (Lee Do-hyun), her protégé. This week: it expands in the United States.

Just one week into its release, “Exhuma” became the highest-grossing Korean film of 2024 so far, knocking the Timothée Chalamet-starring “Wonka” off the top spot following its delayed release there. Chalamet’s other big film of the moment, “Dune: Part Two,” placed second in Korea for three successive weekends in the wake of “Exhuma” too.

That means that, nearly a month in, “Exhuma” has made $67.8 million with sales of 9.3 million tickets,...

South Korea’s current box office champion multiple weeks in a row, Exhuma, offers an unexpected and entertaining take on folk horror. While dense in lore and spiritual worldbuilding, the latest horror offering from writer/director Jae-hyun Jang (Svaha: The Sixth Finger, The Priests) balances its grim, sometimes bloody folkloric terror with levity and heart. Anchored by four “ghostbusters” of sorts, with charismatic actors behind them, the intricately woven Exhuma delivers one of the year’s biggest surprises in horror so far.

Exhuma hits the ground running with an introduction to Shaman Hwa-rim (Kim Go-eun) and her close protégé Bong-gil, arriving on a flight to Los Angeles. They have been summoned by the ultra-rich Park Ji-yong (Kim Jae-cheol) for a well-paying gig helping him rid his infant son of a supernatural curse. Hwa-rim traces the curse back to South Korea, where they enlist colleague and geomancer Sang-deok and mortician Young-geun...

The Overlook Film Fest 2024 edition, taking place April 4 – April 7 in New Orleans, Louisiana, just announced even more additions to their already packed lineup, including the Nicolas Cage-starring creature feature Arcadian.

“With the full scope of this year’s lineup, we’re thrilled to be able to recognize all of the many forms horror can take,” said Lisa Carbonari, festival director of The Overlook Film Festival. “We’re diving headfirst into the dark and twisted, through the films, immersive presentations, interactive exhibits, themed parties and even sensory experiences. We can’t wait to get together with our fellow horror-lovers and celebrate all of the different ways we enjoy being scared.”

The new additions to the lineup bring the festival total to 52 films (28 features and 24 shorts) from 11 countries, as well as four live presentations, six immersive experiences and six special events.

While you can read up on the previously announced lineup here,...

Exhuma (Korean title: Pa-myo) has taken $67.8 million at the Korean box office, having notched more than 9.3 million admissions.

The film stars Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Do-hyun and is directed by Jang Jae-hyun. Exhuma follows two shamans, a feng shui expert and an undertaker as they seek to help a Korean-American family haunted by a generational curse.

Box office data from Kofic shows the movie has taken 24 days for Exhuma to cross reach the nine million admissions mark, which is three days faster than last year’s most-viewed Korean feature, 12.12: The Day, a historical film set during the country’s military coup in 1979.

Exhuma has also topped the box office and admissions charts every week since its release, sitting above Dune: Part Two for the last three weeks.

Produced by Showbox Entertainment, Exhuma first premiered in the Forum section of the Berlin International Film Festival on...

Indies in moderate-wide release claimed the nos. 6, 8 and 9 spots at the domestic box office led by Love Lies Bleeding. Kristin Steward toplines the Berlin-premiering film by Rose Glass that expanded nationwide, grossing $2.5 million for the weekend on 1,362 screens (up from five theaters opening week). The steamy crime thriller from A24 also stars Katy O’Brian with an ensemble featuring Ed Harris, Anna Baryshnikov Dave Franco and Jenna Malone. It’s 88% Certified Fresh with audiences on Rotten Tomatoes (92% critics score).

Stewart plays a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream as the pair is pulled into the web of Lou’s criminal family. Weekend breakdown: Friday, $1.1 million; Saturday, $790k; Sunday; $592k.

One Life by James Hawes pulled in a $1.7+ million debut 983 screens. The Bleecker Street film, starring Anthony Hopkins as a British stockbroker who helped rescued hundreds of Jewish children from Czechoslovakia,...

South Korea’s Showbox has sold runaway box office hit Exhuma to a raft of key territories, including the US, UK and across Asia.

The supernatural thriller has been snapped up for North America (Well Go USA), the UK, Australia and New Zealand (K-Movie Entertainment UK), German-speaking Europe and Benelux (Splendid), Japan (Kadokawa Kplus), Latin America (Cine Canibal), Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Philippines (Purple Plan), Indian subcontinent (Impact Films), Taiwan (MovieCloud), Cis and the Baltics (Prime Time Media), Hong Kong and Macau (Edko Films), Vietnam (Mocking Bird) and Mongolia (Filmbridge).

It marks the first film in five years from Jang Jae-hyan,...

In the smash hit Exhuma, four people dig a hole. Things don't turn out well - digging up corpses can do that - so they keep digging themselves in deeper. Unsurprisingly, things go from bad to worse. A rich Korean family in LA fly in a pair of young shamans (Kim Go-eun and Lee Do-hyun) to solve their supernatural woes but when the pair connect the bizarre events to the family's buried ancestor back in Korea, they return and team up with a grizzled geomancer (Choi Min-sik) and a wily undertaker (Yu Hae-jin) to dig up and burn the corpse and bring the supernatural happenings to an end. While many have likened it to The Wailing, another Korean thriller featuring shamans and a mysterious Japanese...

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"You're hiding something from us." Well Go USA has revealed an official US trailer for Exhuma, a Korean horror thriller from filmmaker Jang Jae-Hyun (Svaha: The Sixth Finger). This just premiered at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival in February, timed with its Korean release in February as well. The film is set to open in the US in March in select theaters, if anyone is curious to find out what happens when you mess with the wrong grave. Exhuma follows the exhumation of an ominous grave, which unleashes dreadful consequences buried underneath. After tracing a mysterious ailment to a remote gravesite, a team of supernatural experts soon discover that trying to move a grave is really not a good idea. "Jang Jae-hyun's third feature film is a horror mystery thriller full of humour and verve, addressing issues of class, history, tradition, religion and superstition." Starring Choi Min-Sik as the geomancer, Kim Go-Eun,...

The breakout Korean blockbuster Exhuma is getting a release here in the United States, Bloody Disgusting has learned. We’ve also been provided with the film’s official US release trailer.

From leading international and indie film distributor Well Go USA Entertainment, Exhuma opens in Los Angeles March 15 and expands across U.S. theaters March 22.

The film—which surpassed 6 million admissions during its first 11 days in Korean theaters—is distributed by Showbox in its home territory.

Exhuma is directed by Jang Jae-Hyun (Svaha: The Sixth Finger) and stars popular Korean actors Choi Min-Sik, Kim Go-Eun, Yoo Hai-Jin (A Taxi Driver), and Lee Do-Hyun.

In the film, “When a renowned shaman (Kim Go-Eun) and her protégé (Lee Do-hyun) are hired by a wealthy, enigmatic family, they begin investigating the cause of a disturbing supernatural illness that affects only the first-born children of each generation. With the help of a knowledgeable mortician...

A wealthy family in Los Angeles experiences a series of bizarre supernatural events. The family contacts famous young shamans Hwa-Rim (Kim Go-Eun) and Bong-Gil (Lee Do-Hyun). After investigating, Hwa-Rim realizes that these events are related to the family's ancestor. Hwa-Rim asks Feng Shui export Sang-Deok (Choi Min-Sik) and undertaker Young-Geun (Yu Hae-Jin) for help. They find the family's ancestor's grave in a remote South Korean village and dig up the grave.

Netflix is here with another brilliant Korean monster drama after the popularity of Sweet Home, All of Us Are Dead, and Hellbound. The fans are expecting so much from their new offering and we are happy to say that it doesn’t disappoint. Created by Kang Eun-kyung, Gyeongseong Creature is set in 1945 Korea in the city of Gyeongseong during the Japanese Occupation where a group of young fight for their survival from a monster born out of human greed. Gyeongseong Creature stars Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee in the lead roles with So Hyun, Kim Hae-sook, and Jo Han-chul starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved both parts of the first season of Gyeongseong Creature and are waiting for the recently announced here are some titles you could watch while waiting for the new season to come out.

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Ghoul is the most similar series to...

Choi Min-sik, the veteran Korean actor who previously starred in “Oldboy” and Korea’s all-time box office record breaker “Roaring Currents,” heads the cast of upcoming mystery-thriller film “Exhuma.” The title, which will debut in Korean theaters in February, also released its first-look images and an atmospheric trailer.

Choi appears as an exorcist who unleashes unexpected supernatural forces.

According to a synopsis supplied by Showbox, “A wealthy family living in Los Angeles calls on a pair of young shaman, played by Kim Go-eun and Lee Do-hyun, to save their newborn child after they are visited by a series of paranormal events. [The shaman duo] senses that the dark shadow of an ancestor has latched on the family, a so-called ‘Grave’s Calling’. In order to exhume the grave and relieve the ancestor, they seek help from a leading geomancer, portrayed by Choi, and a mortician (portrayed by Yoo Hai-jin). To their dismay, the...

Following the story of a wealthy man in 1945, Netflix’s Gyeongseong Creature is a period drama that combines history with horror and brings about an intriguing show that poses questions about humanity and the perils of survival in a monster-infested world. South Korea has been well known for making some incredible thrillers over the years, and Gyeongseong Creature does not disappoint on that front either. Although it’s a plot that is rather predictable, there are a lot of thrills to keep one occupied. The show is also set in Japan-occupied Korea, a dark time for the country, and does a decent job of representing the time period. Whether you’re looking for something historical or monstrous, this list will serve you well.

Sweet Home

The most obvious choice when it comes to a double feature with Gyeongseong Creature would be Sweet Home, the TV show about a virus that turns humans into monsters.

Death’s Game: Seo In-guk Had A “Panic Attack” While Shooting A Mid-Air Scene (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Death’s Game’s star-studded cast has everyone wondering how much the producers splurged to bring the biggest stars of Hallyuwood. The thought-provoking suspense thriller has captured audiences’ attention far and wide since it debuted in its first four episodes on Friday (December 15). With a promising narrative that has kept the audience on the edge of their seats, the K-drama has emerged as a weekend binge for K-fanatics. Ironically, it’s not only the audience whose hearts skipped a beat with bone-chilling action; lead actor Seo In-guk was also taken aback by some of the scenes. The actor has now revealed one particular scene due to which he suffered a panic attack.

The ensemble cast of the Ha Byung-hoon-directed show follows Choi Yi-jae, portrayed by Seo In-guk, whose kindness and brilliance make him stand out amongst the lot.

This article contains spoilers for Sweet Home season 1.

At the press conference for season 2 of Netflix monster K-drama Sweet Home, new cast member Kim Mu-yeol admitted that, when he got the gig, he had to rewatch the ending of season 1 because he had forgotten what happened. Relatable. It’s been three years since the first season dropped on Netflix, becoming the first ever K-drama to rank in the streamer’s U.S. Top Ten. The global success of the K-horror series spurred Netflix to order two more seasons, which were filmed together. With all eight episodes of season 2 dropping on Netflix on Dec. 1, here’s everything you need to remember about season 1…

What Happened in Sweet Home Season 1?

The first season of Sweet Home was adapted from a webtoon of the same name, and follows the residents of Seoul’s Green Home Apartments during the outbreak of the monster apocalypse.

Sweet Home is a horror series with 10 episodes that is currently streaming on Netflix. The series revolves around the lives of people living in an apartment, where a sudden peril strikes as people start transforming into monsters. The protagonist, Hyun-su, has certain tragedies in his life that have forced him to leave his home and come and stay in the apartment. The way he deals with his situation and protects himself from transforming into a monster, setting him apart from the other characters, has been highlighted in the series. The South Korean series Sweet Home was directed by Lee Eung-bok, starring actors like Song Kang, Goo Yoon Jung, Lee Do-hyun, and others. The series is sure to make its way to the top of the gore/slasher and horror entries list on Netflix. Will Hyun-su be able to save the people in the apartment from the monsters? Let’s find out!

Sweet Home 2 is just around the corner, and fans cannot contain their excitement. The highly anticipated second season has seen its fair share of ups and downs, with some cast members leaving and release dates being pushed back. The show is certainly at the top of the list of the best K-dramas for many, and for good reason. It’s the perfect blend of horror, thriller, and psychological drama, but to top it all off, it packs a punch with its deeply gut-wrenching storylines that leave us completely hollow by the end of the series. Of course, this is all thanks to the cast, which does an absolutely fantastic job at making everything feel real and palpable, evoking really deep emotions within the viewer. Of course, it’s also fun to see some monster fights. While everyone was perishable and a lot of main characters were lost to monsters or...

International K-Drama Day: From The Glory 2 To Moving Top 10 Must-Watch Korean Shows Of 2023 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Korean dramas have provided a safe and comforting space to the audience over the years. Contrary to popular belief, K-dramas are not just about cliched romantic comedies, though there is nothing wrong with that, but also teach us many life lessons along the way. If K-fanatics are to be believed, 2023 has proved to be one fruitful year, with many heartwarming shows providing a feeling of contentment this year.

While K-dramas have been around for quite some time now, it wasn’t until a few years ago that Netflix, Viki, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Videos, among other streaming spaces, began streaming Korean shows, opening up a new dimension for global viewers. In 2023, all of these Ott giants have done a commendable job of delivering some top-notch K-dramas that have managed to swoon every drama lover out there.

If you’ve enjoyed binge-watching the new Korean drama Mask Girl on Netflix over the weekend and don’t know what to do with yourself after, we thought of curating a list of adrenalin-pumping revenge thrillers that will keep you hooked. This new show has to be one of the more exciting ones of the year, starring so many amazing women in powerful roles. As we’ve seen many times, the “revenge” genre is one that is very popular amongst Koreans, and this year alone, we’ve had three massively successful ones already. Mask Girl is unique in the way it plays with the timelines throughout the show. While there aren’t many shows that follow the same pattern, there are many that are wholly about vengeance and keep you on the edge of your seat in the same manner. Murders, debauchery, and action—we cover it all in this list.

If you thoroughly enjoyed the first four episodes of Revenant and need something to fill the void while you desperately wait to know what’s going to happen next with San-Yeong, then here’s a list that’ll do just that. The Korean entertainment industry is fantastic at getting a scream out of viewers and has some really innovative and exciting new ideas to do this. Zombies, ghosts, serial killers, cults, and all, this list will contain some or all of your nightmares to make your July viewing extra terrifying. Let’s quickly get into a list of the best K-horror shows to watch while waiting for Revenant.

Save Me (2017)

The now star-studded Save Me includes superstars like Ok Taec-Yeon, Woo Dohwan, and Seo Yea-Ji in pivotal roles as students who are fighting a religious cult that threatens to destroy the leading lady’s life for good. This one is a slow burn,...

The film is directed by Kim Seong-hun of Netflix series ‘Kingdom’.

South Korea’s Showbox has pre-sold action drama Ransomed to a raft of territories led by North America (Well Go USA) and Japan (The Klockworx).

The film has also sold to Hong Kong and Macau (Edko Films), Taiwan (MovieCloud), the Philippines (Viva Networks), Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar (Neramitnung Film), Vietnam (Lumix Media) and inflight (Kairos Distribution).

Directed by Kim Seong-hun of Netflix original series Kingdom and starring Ha Jung-woo of Narco-Saints and Ju Ji-hoon of Kingdom, Ransomed is inspired by a true event that took place in 1986.

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The Good Bad Mother is a series directed by Shim Na-yeon and written by Bae Se Young. It stars Ra Mi-ran and Lee Do-hyun.

The Good Bad Mother is a South Korean comedy quite funny and, above all, different, which comes to show us that the country’s industry is going through one of its best moments in this unstoppable boom of series and movies that, we must admit, has its seal of authenticity.

This time we are given a rural comedy, nothing to do with Squid Game or others, a dramatic comedy about a possessive mother who, after his son’s accident… behaves rather oddly. Will they come to understand each other? A prosecutor, affected by an accident and with diminished capacities, will have to deal with his peculiar mother in this environment far from the big crowds.

Another different proposal that, for sure, will find its followers, maybe not among the regular audience,...

Alchemy of Souls is still one of the most talked about K-dramas since its premiere. Developed by the Hong Sisters, the storyline, visual effects, and main cast brought a mystical world of fantasy and magic to life. There is no denying that Alchemy of Souls’ great success was largely due to Lee Jae-wook in the leading role of Jang Uk. But the highly credited actor found difficulty taking on the role for two seasons.

Lee Jae-wook as Jang Uk in ‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2 | via tvN Lee Jae-wook originally wanted to turn down ‘Alchemy of Souls’

Before tvN’s Alchemy of Souls, Lee Jae-wook was a rising star, having starred in some hit classics like Extraordinary You, Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, and Search: WWW. He got his first major acting role as a villain in Memories of Alhambra. When it came to considering joining the cast of Alchemy of Souls,...

When it comes to celebrities, even Korean actors, knowing too much can be a problem. Actor Kim Ji-hoon has appeared in many K-dramas recently, from Money Hiest: Korea, First Seven Kisses, and played a heinous villain in Flower of Evil. But Kim Ji-hoon recently made waves in Netflix’s Love to Hate You. Beyond his dashing good looks, fans learned he has a peculiar habit with his clothes.

Kim Ji-hoon as a CEO in ‘Love to Hate You’ | via Netflix Kim Ji-hoon starred in ‘Love to Hate You’ as a handsome CEO

The 2023 romance breaks free of some well-known K-drama tropes with a few gender swaps. Kim Ok-vin starred as Yeo Mi-ran, a lawyer who dislikes men’s egos and superiority complex. She is not the damsel in distress as she is skilled in multiple fighting techniques, a bit fearful of her feelings, and a do-it-all herself type of woman.

Netflix has developed more than a list of riveting and well-received K-dramas over the years. But one K-drama that has fans and professionals still raving is Alchemy of Souls. Helmed by the Hong Sisters, the fantasy K-drama interweaved magic, destiny, friendship, treacherous danger, and a fated love story. Lee Jae-wook led the Alchemy of Souls cast as Jang Uk with co-stars like Go Youn-jung and Jung So-min. Since the end of the K-drama in early 2023, some of the cast have taken on new roles.

The cast of fantasy K-drama ‘Alchemy of Souls’ | via tvN Lim Chul-soo starred as Master Lee in ‘Alchemy of Souls’

One of the K-drama’s beloved characters was Master Lee. He becomes pivotal to both seasons of the K-drama as a master mage who helps Jang Uk and Nak-su understand their fate. In the second season, he is the one who sets Nak-su’s new storyline into motion.

It seems that Dong-eun did not win her man in real-life like in the K-drama. The Glory had Song Hye-kyo’s leading character develop a romance with Yeo-jeong during her plan for revenge. But it appears that The Glory cast members Lee Do-hyun and Lim Ji-yeon had other ideas, as they are reportedly dating. The two actors starred opposite each other as hero and villain in the K-drama storyline.

Lim Ji-yeon and Lee Do-hyun in ‘The Glory’ Part 2 | via Netflix Lee Do-hyun and Lim Ji-yeon got close and started dating while filming ‘The Glory’

When news hits that K-drama co-stars start dating in real life, it is a big deal, as many try to keep their relationships a secret for as long as possible. But the cat is out of the bag, as Koreaboo reported that Dispatch had outed The Glory’s Lee Do-hyun and Lim Ji-yeon’s dating relationship.

Netflix’s The Glory K-drama was all about the effects of extreme bullying on a victim, even years into adulthood. Song Hye-kyo starred as the main victim Dong-eun, who wants revenge against her high school bullies. Actor Lim Ji-yeon took on the role of the worst bully of them all, Yeon-jin, in The Glory. But having to tap into a sadistic and evil persona made her a bit cranky.

Lim Ji-yeon as Yeon-jin in ‘The Glory’ Part 2 Episode 10 | via Netflix Yeon-jin had no remorse for her past in ‘The Glory’

The Glory had an adult rating due to its extreme scenes of violence, especially in flashbacks of Dong-eun in high school. Her dream of becoming an architect was stolen from her when she became the victim of Yeon-jin and her friends. While each bully was heinous in their own way, Yeon-jin is the thing of nightmares. The Glory showed how...

Netflix’s The Glory K-drama was seeped in drama as the female lead goes to extreme lengths to seek revenge. The K-drama has an adult rating for a reason, with its scenes of extreme violence, nudity, and dark storyline. The Glory actor Lee Do-hyun admitted being scared while filming a scene with Lim Ji-young and Cha Joo-young.

[Warning: This article contains mild spoilers for The Glory and Part 2.]

Lim Ji-young and Lee Do-hyun in ‘The Glory’ Part 2 | via Netflix ‘The Glory’ had Dong-eun turn her bullies against each other

The clever aspect of Dong-eun’s longstanding plan for revenge was her execution. Having spent 17 years planning it, she found a way to escape without facing criminal punishment. In The Glory, all the bullies turned against each other thanks to Dong-eun’s meticulous ways of revealing information. Concerning Hye-jeong, Dong-eun knew she was one of the weakest links. By letting her in on parts of the plan in return for salvation,...

The hit Netflix K-drama The Glory has become a global success after its second-half premiere. Its storyline effectively shocked and hooked fans as actor Song Hye-kyo starred as the revenge-driven character Dong-eun. Fans hoped for a good outcome for the character as she went after her high school bullies. The Glory Part 2 finale gave fans what they wanted but also teased more for The Glory Season 2.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Glory and Part 2.]

Actor Lee Do-hyun as Yeo-jeong in ‘The Glory’ Part 2 finale. | via Netflix Dong-eun got her revenge and salvation in ‘The Glory’ Part 2 finale

Fans waited months to see the rest of Dong-eun’s detailed plan for revenge against the people who ruined her life as a teen. The second half of the K-drama had her plant the seeds for Jae-jun, Sa-ra, and Hye-jeong to turn against each other and Yeon-jin. A big part of Yeon-jin’s demise was the murder...