Actor Nam Joo-hyuk has been cast as Yoon Tae-joo, a prosecution investigator-turned-lawyer, in the upcoming 12-part Disney+ original Korean crime thriller series "Code," set to premiere next year. The series, directed by Yoo Su-min, is based on a Taiwanese series.
The second season of Disney+'s popular Korean original series 'Made in Korea,' a 1970s political thriller starring Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung, will premiere in September, following its successful first season.
The Netflix Korean series "Teach You a Lesson," based on the webtoon "Get Schooled," has achieved global success, topping Netflix's non-English TV chart for two weeks and ranking in the top 10 in 91 countries. Despite its specific South Korean setting, the drama's exploration of school violence, corruption, and systemic failures resonates with international audiences.
The LG Twins and Hanwha Eagles, the 2025 Korean Series contestants, begin their 2026 KBO season rivalry this week at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The defending champion Twins sit a half game out of first place at 12-6-0 with the league's best ERA (3.60), while the Eagles (8-10-0) rank second in batting but own the worst pitching ERA (5.63), including a KBO-record 18 walks allowed in a single game.
