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Which Korean celebrities will be discharged from the military in 2025? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

As we all know, South Korea’s military service is mandatory for every male citizen between the age group of 18 to 35 for 18 to 21 months, and it doesn’t spare the celebrities. Women can volunteer as well, but it is not required. We have often seen our favorite male celebs go Mia from the public front to serve their military services. From Gong Yoo to Hyun Bin, popular South Korean actors have also taken part in the military service.

Currently, many other celebs are also serving their military phase, and 2025 will see a bunch of people getting discharged after finishing their service. They are all set to return to their showbiz world soon. Before that happens, we have listed below the major names who are returning for K-pop and K-drama fans.

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Rakuten Viki‘s 2024 International K-Drama Day programming has just been revealed!

The largest streaming platform for Asian content is hosting the second annual International K-Drama Day celebration, kicking off November 18 and continuing into the lead up of International K-Drama Day on November 29.

For two weeks starting on November 29, fans will be able to watch 10 of Viki’s most iconic K-dramas without a paid subscription, marking the largest number of premium titles ever made available for free in the platform’s history.

There will also be premieres, including Love Your Enemy (November 23) starring Ju Ji Hoon and Jung Yu Mi, as well as the premiere of Brewing Love (November 4) featuring Kim Se Jeong and Lee Jong Won. Plus, the Family By Choice series finale airs on November 27.

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Netflix’s ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ Season 2 Gets Trailer

Season 2 of Netflix’s Gyeongseong Creature now has a trailer. The science fiction K-drama is teleporting the action from Season 1’s 1945 to the present day, and will star the likes of Park Seo-jun, Han So-hee, Lee Mu-saeng and Bae Hyeon-seon. Where Season 1 focused on the Japanese Imperial Army’s occupation of Gyeongseong and the experiments carried out on Korean men and women, Season 2 will focus on the ties between o-jae (Park Seo-jun), a man deceptively similar in looks and demeanor to Season 1 lead Tae-sang, and Chae-ok (Han So-hee), a survivor of the Gyeongseong spring. Chung Dong-yoon is directing and Kang Eun-kyung is writing. Story&Pictures Media and Kakao Entertainment are producing, with Studio Dragon the co-producer. Season 1 spent four weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) chart and reached the top 10 in 69 countries. Since the mega-success of Squid Game, Netflix has pumped huge investment into Korean content,...

Exclusive: Korean animated film Yumi’s Cells: The Movie will be released on streaming platform Rakuten Viki on July 19, after a theatrical run at the domestic box office in April.

The Asian-content focused Rakuten Viki has unveiled a collaboration with Chinese video site Bilibili to bring Chinese animated series Mom, I’m Sorry and Rakshasa Street seasons 1-3 to its platform.

Yumi’s Cells: The Movie was adapted from the eponymous webtoon, which originally received an enormous 3.5 billion views. The webtoon also spawned two live action drama series titled Yumi’s Cells in 2021 and 2022, which are available on Rakuten Viki. Broadcast rights to the show were sold to more than 160 territories.

According to the Korean Film Council’s data, Yumi’s Cells: The Movie grossed around $445,000 from 76,500 admissions at the Korean box office in April.

Yumi’s Cells tells the story of an office worker Yumi and the different kinds of cells in her brain,...

Best romantic fantasy K-dramas feature otherworldly settings & intriguing plots filled with love stories bordering on the supernatural. Romance mixed with mystery creates addicting fantasy Korean drama experiences with deep exploration in insulated worlds. Truly memorable fantasy K-drama series showcase rich Korean folklore with elements like goblins, ghosts, and dragons for captivating plots.

Watching K-dramas can be one of the most entertaining forms of escapism, especially when they are filled with mysticism and other out-of-the-world elements, like the best romantic fantasy K-drama releases. From interesting plots involving folklore creatures like gumiho (a nine-tailed fox) and a mermaid to fantasies like time travel or reincarnations, K-dramas that fall within the supernatural or fantasy genres are always fun to watch, as Korean culture is rich in folklore and mythos. When mixed with romance, it creates even better fantasy Korean drama experiences.

The best of these types of shows usually feature love stories that are especially deep and romantic,...

South Korean singer-actor Hwang Min Hyun bids farewell to fans and also revealed his hair shaving process ahead of mandatory military service. Hwang Min Hyun shared pictures of his hair shaving process with fans on Weverse on Thursday, reports allkpop.com.

The actor also told fans: “Please don’t quit Weverse while I’m gone, okay? I’m going to be so sad if I see that the number of members has decreased.”

Hwang Min Hyun will enlist for his mandatory service on March 21. After completing his basic training, he is scheduled to carry out the remainder of his duties as a public service worker.

Hwang Min Hyun started his journey in 2012 as a lead vocalist of the South Korean boy group Nu’Est. He then became a member of Wanna One. Following Wanna One’s disbandment, he re-joined Nu’Est, remaining in the group until its disbandment in 2022.

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As if My Lovely Liar wasn’t the most adorable show that left us feeling satisfied, Twinkling Watermelon comes swooping in to take its time slot as well as its place in our hearts. Okay, yes, only two episodes have aired, but with such a classic concept, there’s no way this show isn’t going to be one of our favorites of the year. Also boasting an impeccable cast of younglings who are garnering more popularity by the day, everyone’s going to have their eyes on this drama. Twinkling Watermelon follows Eun-Gyeol, a Coda, who finds a love for music when he’s desperately looking for help. After a terrible incident, Eun-Gyeol finds himself confused between music and his family. What will Eun-Gyeol choose, or will his choice be made for him?

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Eun-Gyeol is part of a family of four where he’s the only hearing member.

Viki's upcoming romantic comedy, A Good Day to be a Dog, introduces an unusual love triangle and adds a fantasy element that follows protagonist Hae Na's (Park Gyu Young) generational curse. After her first kiss, Hae Na turns into a dog every midnight until Seo Won (Cha Eun Woo) kisses her back in her dog form, posing a problem for her because the shy Seo Won has a fear of dogs. The character of Bo Kyum (Lee Hyun Woo) holds a secret that has significant consequences for the protagonists, with ancient grudges manifesting in the present.

Mbc's newest romantic comedy A Good Day to be a Dog, which will air on Viki internationally, has just shared its latest teaser trailer and peeled back some of the layers of the unusual love triangle at the center of the story. Korean dramas are known for relying on tried and true tropes...

The Viu Original My Lovely Liar has become the talk of the town lately. The super adorable K-drama is embellished with an intense mystery and some unexpected twists and turns to keep you hooked. (wow) Kim So-Hyun returns to the screen after a break, and she’s delightful as always. She’s joined by ex-nu’Est member Minhyun, who became popular as an actor after his role in the popular fantasy series Alchemy of Souls. My Lovely Liar is a contemporary show that can fulfill all your slice-of-life desires. The show is a reminder of everything that old fans love about K-dramas, and grew in popularity quite quickly. Now that the show has aired its 16 episodes, those who prefer to binge-watch have a lot of fun awaiting them. For those of us who are already done and missing Sol-Hee and Do-Ha, here’s a quick recap of My Lovely Liar.

My Lovely Liar is a romantic drama with a twist, as the protagonist has the ability to hear lies, leading to a unique and intriguing storyline. The show has quickly become popular, with veteran actress Kim So Hyun and K-pop idol Hwang Minhyun starring in the leading roles. The relationship between Sol Hee and Do Ha is a central focus of the drama, and Sol Hee's powers end up being important to unraveling Do Ha's past.

My Lovely Liar is already coming to an end, but the sweet taste of its romance will linger past the closing credits. Part romance and part murder mystery, the Viki drama follows the practical but lonely Mok Sol Hee, who possesses the strange gift of hearing lies. While this ability has isolated her from even her mother, her outlook changes when she meets Kim Do Ha, a reclusive music producer who unwittingly helps her open up.

The premieres of several critically acclaimed series, including Taxi Driver, The Glory, Duty After School, and Queenmaker, have made this an excellent year for Korean drama lovers. While they are highly anticipated even before they're released due to the big stars that stole the spotlight, several underrated ones have quickly become industry successes, such as Prime Video's Island and Kokdu: Season of Deity.

For those who enjoy Korean dramas, every month of this year has been a feast, and it looks like July will be no exception. A lot of new dramas are coming out on streaming services like Netflix and television networks like tvN, and a number of highly anticipated shows are returning for second seasons. So, without further ado, here are the best Korean dramas that will be released in July 2023.

Shadow Detective 2 (July 5)

Shadow Detective is a Disney+ Original series that premiered in October 2022 and quickly grabbed the attention of many fans,...