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Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cobra Kai stars reunite in Disney+ thriller after Netflix Karate Kid spin-off
Cobra Kai star Alicia Hannah-Kim has joined a new Hulu and Disney+ drama series alongside a number of other big names including a former Netflix co-star. Cobra Kai actress Alicia Hannah-Kim is set to reunite with a former Netflix co-star in an exciting Korean spy drama. The starlet featured in Cobra Kai, portraying Kim Da-Eun from the second series, the granddaughter of the villainous Kim Sun-Yung (CS Lee) who taught karate to John Kreese (Martin Kove) and Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith). Following the conclusion of Cobra Kai earlier this year, Hannah-Kim has a new project lined up titled Tempest, expected to premiere on Hulu and Disney+ later this year. While her role in the eight-part drama remains under wraps, the Korean-Australian actress will once again share screen space with actor Jacob Bertrand. Bertrand is best known for his role as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz in Cobra Kai, who eventually leaves the titular dojo for Johnny Lawrence's (William Zabka) Eagle Fang Karate and then Miyagi-Do. Their casting was announced alongside Star Trek's John Cho and The Lincoln Lawyer actor Christopher Gorham, with Gianna Jun and Gang Dongwon headlining the series. Tempest revolves around diplomat and former United States ambassador Seo Munju (Gianna Jun) and international special agent Sanho (Gang Dongwon) as they "race to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula". Set for release in 2025, Tempest will be available internationally on Disney+ and on Hulu in the US, with the streaming platforms hinting at a plot filled with "assassinations, political games, conspiracies and spies will collide". Production initially kicked off in Seoul last year, with IMDb confirming that Tempest is still currently being filmed. In the final series of Cobra Kai, Kim Da-Eun's narrative ended with her murdering her grandfather Kim Sun-Yung after he attempted to persuade her to kill John Kreese (Martin Kove). She then managed to transform the dojo in Korea, distancing herself from his dreadful teachings and adopting a more peaceful approach akin to Miyagi-Do. It was hinted that she and Chozen (Yuji Okumoto) found their happy ending, with him turning up at her dojo, suitcase in hand and a broad grin on both their faces.
Daily Record
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Alicia Hannah-Kim joins Cobra Kai co-star and Lincoln Lawyer actor in Disney+ spy drama
Cobra Kai star Alicia Hannah-Kim will be reuniting with a former Netflix co-star in a gripping Korean spy drama. Cobra Kai's Alicia Hannah-Kim is set to star in a Disney+ drama where she will be reunited with another actor from the Karate Kid spin-off. Alicia Hannah-Kim graced our screens for Cobra Kai, joining the cast in the second series as Kim Da-Eun, the granddaughter of the nefarious Kim Sun-Yung (CS Lee), who imparted karate skills to John Kreese (Martin Kove) and Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith). With Cobra Kai wrapping up earlier this year, Hannah-Kim has now embarked on a new venture titled Tempest, which is expected to premiere on Hulu and Disney+ later this year. While her role in the eight-part drama remains under wraps, the Korean-Australian actress will be sharing screen time once again with Jacob Bertrand. Bertrand is best known for his portrayal of Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz in Cobra Kai, who eventually left the eponymous dojo for Johnny Lawrence's (William Zabka) Eagle Fang Karate and subsequently Miyagi-Do. Their casting was announced alongside Star Trek's John Cho and The Lincoln Lawyer actor Christopher Gorham, with Gianna Jun and Gang Dongwon headlining the series. Tempest revolves around diplomat and former United States ambassador Seo Munju (Gianna Jun) and international special agent Sanho (Gang Dongwon) as they "race to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula". Tempest is slated for release sometime in 2025, internationally on Disney+ and on Hulu in the US, with the streaming platforms hinting at a plot filled with "assassinations, political games, conspiracies and spies colliding" Production initially kicked off in Seoul last year, with IMDb confirming that Tempest is still currently under production. In the final season of Cobra Kai, Kim Da-Eun's narrative arc culminated with her killing her grandfather Kim Sun-Yung after he attempted to persuade her to kill John Kreese (played by Martin Kove). Subsequently, she managed to transform the dojo in Korea, distancing it from his dreadful teachings and adopting a more peaceful approach like that to Miyagi-Do. The series hinted at a happy ending for her and Chozen (Yuji Okumoto), with him showing up at her dojo, suitcase in hand and both of them smiling from ear-to-ear.
Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
NewJeans' Danielle attends Omega event in Japan with Ador staff
SEOUL – K-pop girl group NewJeans' Danielle was spotted at an event in Japan accompanied by staff from her agency Ador, a first since the girl group took legal action against the company. The 20-year-old Korean-Australian singer was in Kyoto, Japan, on June 18 to attend Swiss luxury watchmaker Omega's product launch for its new Aqua Terra 30mm collection. Also at the event were celebrities such as American model Ashley Graham, Nigerian singer Tems, American singer-actress Ariana DeBose and British actress Marisa Abela. Danielle, whose full name is Danielle Marsh, appeared at the event as a global ambassador of the brand, which she has endorsed since 2024. According to officials quoted by South Korean news outlet Sports Chosun, the event was part of Danielle's endorsement commitments, which had been planned way in advance by Ador. NewJeans also comprise Minji, 21; Hanni, 20; Haerin, 19; and Hyein, 17. The girl group have been in conflict with Ador since November 2024, when the members unilaterally declared they had terminated their contracts with the agency, citing a breach of trust. Since then, the group have attempted to operate independently under the name NJZ. The Seoul High Court on June 17 rejected an appeal filed by NewJeans , which challenged an injunction that barred them from independently signing advertising contracts or pursuing entertainment work without Ador's prior approval. The court's decision upheld a previous ruling in favour of Ador, a label under K-pop conglomerate Hybe, reinforcing its claim that the girl group's exclusive contracts remain valid. July marks three years since NewJeans' debut. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Sydney Morning Herald
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Write what you know: Play School presenter mines real-life family drama
Despite being a Korean-Australian adoptee herself, actor and now freshly minted playwright Michelle Lim Davidson had not been planning to explore the topic in her debut play. In 2023, she was part of the Griffin Studio program, a creative lab for early career playwrights, and was planning a piece about K-pop, but after a post-pandemic trip to South Korea, the work's direction shifted. 'I was going back to see my Korean family. It was my second trip back after meeting them,' says Lim Davidson. 'I thought maybe as a playwright I should attempt to write what I know. So I came back and said, okay, the K-pop is still strangely relevant, but I am going to write about what happens after the [adoption reunion] Hollywood moment. 'After the hugging and the crying, how do you establish a relationship with somebody that you barely know? How do you bridge that emotional, cultural and physical distance? I felt it's not an experience people have had much insight into, and that's why I thought, well, I'll give it a go.' The resulting play is Koreaboo. The two-hander stars Lim Davidson as Korean-Australian adoptee Hannah, who is visiting her birth mother in Seoul hoping to spend the summer connecting, but the reality doesn't live up to her initial expectations. Lim Davidson drew inspiration for the work from her own life as an adoptee from South Korea. She grew up in Newcastle having come to Australia at four-and-a-half months old. 'I was the only Asian person at my school until year four, so you grow up not seeing anyone who looks like you and disconnected from your culture,' says Lim Davidson. 'So much of the play is about a Korean adoptee trying to go back and understand Korean culture, like experimenting through K-pop, but the characters discover that identity can't be manufactured. 'Anyone who's come from being born in a different country or had ancestral roots somewhere else, it's like you're constantly in that in-between world. It's been amazing to write my own role, that I fit into, with the messiness and rawness of it all.' Lim Davidson started searching for her biological family in her late 20s, eventually finding them after a tough years-long bureaucratic process, filled with setbacks. 'I was able to reunite with my family in Korea, which is an immense, special thing in my life. I have their support and my family's support here in Australia, too, to write and share some of my experience,' says Lim Davidson. '[ Koreaboo ] is not a documentary on my life, but it has been imagined from reality.'
The Age
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Write what you know: Play School presenter mines real-life family drama
Despite being a Korean-Australian adoptee herself, actor and now freshly minted playwright Michelle Lim Davidson had not been planning to explore the topic in her debut play. In 2023, she was part of the Griffin Studio program, a creative lab for early career playwrights, and was planning a piece about K-pop, but after a post-pandemic trip to South Korea, the work's direction shifted. 'I was going back to see my Korean family. It was my second trip back after meeting them,' says Lim Davidson. 'I thought maybe as a playwright I should attempt to write what I know. So I came back and said, okay, the K-pop is still strangely relevant, but I am going to write about what happens after the [adoption reunion] Hollywood moment. 'After the hugging and the crying, how do you establish a relationship with somebody that you barely know? How do you bridge that emotional, cultural and physical distance? I felt it's not an experience people have had much insight into, and that's why I thought, well, I'll give it a go.' The resulting play is Koreaboo. The two-hander stars Lim Davidson as Korean-Australian adoptee Hannah, who is visiting her birth mother in Seoul hoping to spend the summer connecting, but the reality doesn't live up to her initial expectations. Lim Davidson drew inspiration for the work from her own life as an adoptee from South Korea. She grew up in Newcastle having come to Australia at four-and-a-half months old. 'I was the only Asian person at my school until year four, so you grow up not seeing anyone who looks like you and disconnected from your culture,' says Lim Davidson. 'So much of the play is about a Korean adoptee trying to go back and understand Korean culture, like experimenting through K-pop, but the characters discover that identity can't be manufactured. 'Anyone who's come from being born in a different country or had ancestral roots somewhere else, it's like you're constantly in that in-between world. It's been amazing to write my own role, that I fit into, with the messiness and rawness of it all.' Lim Davidson started searching for her biological family in her late 20s, eventually finding them after a tough years-long bureaucratic process, filled with setbacks. 'I was able to reunite with my family in Korea, which is an immense, special thing in my life. I have their support and my family's support here in Australia, too, to write and share some of my experience,' says Lim Davidson. '[ Koreaboo ] is not a documentary on my life, but it has been imagined from reality.'
