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The Star
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Gripping new Korean drama 'The Defects' that tackles a modern-day illegal adoption ring makes its way to Tonton
"The Defects," a new ENA drama based on the Kakao Webtoon of the same name, which has already recorded over 51 million views, is an action thriller depicting the desperate survival and revenge of children who were abandoned by their adoptive parents and barely survived at the brink of death. The dark and gripping new Korean drama that tackles a modern-day illegal adoption ring started airing on Tuesday (July 21) on Tonton. Starring talented actors such as Yum Jung-ah, Won Jina, Choi Young Jun and Kim Jin Young (DEX), this series promises a storyline full of drama, conflict, and questions that challenge human instincts. The drama's premise, an illegal adoption cartel where adoptive parents can buy children and even request refunds if not satisfied, already sparked buzz for its provocative subject matter. For the record, more than 140,000 children had been sent overseas by Seoul following the devastating 1950-53 Korean War. The drama also comes in for fans when the South Korean government announced recently that the country is set to end the decades-old practice of outsourcing adoptions to private agencies, after a damaging investigation concluded the country's government-endorsed foreign adoption programme violated the fundamental human rights of adoptees. South Korea will now introduce a 'newly restructured public adoption system, under which the state and local governments take full responsibility for the entire adoption process', South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare said. As for "The Defects", the series is an action thriller drama that tells the story of a group of children who are illegally purchased by their adoptive parents, and then trapped in the dark world of human trafficking. Behind this world, there is Kim Se-Hee (played by Yum Jung-ah), a renowned doctor and high-profile hospital director who also heads an illegal adoption syndicate run by Jung Hyeon (played by Kim Jin Young). The organisation offers a "guaranteed return," a cruel system that can eliminate these children simply because they do not meet the expectations of their adoptive parents. Then comes Kim A-Hyeon (played by Won Jina), one of the survivors who managed to escape. Now, she rises to lead other children to reclaim their persecuted future and avenge the betrayal of the past that continues to haunt them. This brave story is lifted from a popular webtoon that once sparked a phenomenon, with the original work receiving international recognition through the "Best Creative Award" in the Webtoon category at the International Content Market SPP 2017, an achievement that proves the strength of the narrative and the message it carries. "The Defects" also marks Kim Jin Young, better known as DEX's return to acting, and this time in a suspenseful thriller full of dark secrets. The actor, who is also a former special forces soldier and reality show star, DEX continues to expand his artistic talents, and his appearance this time is certainly highly anticipated. In a recent interview in Seoul, DEX said: "I like to focus intensely when I work, and the appealing part about acting is being able to deeply explore and lead a character," he said. "I approached it with a sense of guilt, wondering if I would be a flaw [among the cast]. I pulled out everything I could to work on this project." "The Defect" is an eight-episode show and for more information on the show, fans can follow Tonton on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram di @tontonmy.
The Star
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
The ever-elegant Nelydia Senrose is back after a short break, this time in the much-anticipated 'Seindah Hujan Cinta' in Tonton
Top local and popular actress Nelydia Senrose, who has been entertaining the Malaysian fans since the age of 13, is back with her new series "Seindah Hujan Cinta" which started airing on Monday (July 21) in Tonton. Under the direction of talented director Nizam Zakaria, "Seindah Hujan Cinta" features a great cast such as Nelydia Senrose, Yusuf Bahrin, Ezzanie Jasny, Hariz Hamdan, Fadilah Mansor, Zulkifli Ismail and Normah Damanhuri. The drama series is an original production for Tonton, Malaysia's top local streaming platform, Follow the journey of Zarita, a successful influencer played by Nelydia Senrose, who is willing to let her husband remarry for the sake of her dream of having children. But when jealousy starts to creep in and sacrifice turns into regret, life gets more than just complicated for the lead actress in the series. This 28-episode series tells the story of a married couple, Wassim (Yusuf Bahrin) and Zarita (Nelydia Senrose), who have been married for five years without having children. Conflict begins when Zarita, an influencer at the peak of her career, is not yet ready to take on the responsibility of being a mother. Meanwhile, Wassim's fatherly instincts are increasingly pressing on him, especially when he sees his peers living happily with their families and children. As a compromise, Zarita, who is not willing to sacrifice her career, makes an unexpected decision by allowing her husband to remarry. More surprisingly, Zarita herself suggests her adopted sister, Aneesa (Ezzanie Jasny), as a potential bride. Although the proposal is initially rejected by both of them, Zarita's determination finally makes Aneesa agree to the proposal, in order to maintain the relationship and repay the favours the couple had given the adopted sister. But things never is easy as it seems. Zarita then becomes very jealous Aneesa and Wassim gets along very well and she is the perfect second wife. Jealousy creeps in to Zarita and this it becomes a triangle love affair but filled with intrigue. "Seindah Hujan Cinta" is not just a story of polygamy or a love triangle. It delves into the emotions of a woman caught between career and family, the inner conflicts of a husband, and the test for the loyalty of family. With a heart-warming storyline and strong acting, this drama is expected to leave a deep impression on the hearts of viewers. Stay tuned for "Seindah Hujan Cinta" exclusively only on Tonton and fans can follow the latest developments from Tonton with the hashtag #Tonton on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at @tontonmy. About Nelydia Senrose At the age of 13, Nelydia Senrose began her acting career by playing the supporting role Melissa in TV3's primetime series Spa Q (2007). Her breakthrough as an actress came when she starred with Amar Asyraf in the immensely popular "Setia Hujung Nyawa", a drama series based on the novel of the same title where she played the lead Ersalina in 2012. Since then she has been acting im many movies, telemovies and top local drama series. She was also in the hit movie "Jebat" in 2020. She took a short break after TV3's drama series "Bunga, Aku Tunggu". But the popular actress is now back and aims to tug her fans heart again in the new drama series.
The Star
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Hit webtoon 'S Line' turned into drama series, exploring world with visible sexual connections, make its way to Malaysia's Tonton channel
'S Line', a Korean series that is currently creating a phenomenon and is being talked about across Asia and breaking new ground in South-East Asia, can now be watched exclusively on Tonton starting 11 July 2025. Imagine if your past could be known – not through stories or rumours, but through a red thread that seemed to float above your head. Sounds strange ... Crazy... Scary... But this is the shocking truth in the latest Korean drama, 'S Line', which is now airing exclusively and first, simultaneously with Korea, in Malaysia. A crimson thread appears above the heads of those who have had a sexual relationship. When one of the connected individuals dies, the thread vanishes. This is the eerie premise behind 'S Line,' a webtoon by author Kkomabi, who also penned the original story behind the Netflix original series 'A Killer Paradox' (2024). In this world, the most private of secrets — who has slept with whom — are laid bare. Meanwhile, speaking at a press conference in Yongsan, Seoul, director Ahn Joo-young addressed creative liberties taken with the adaptation. Ahn credited music as a central element of the show's atmosphere. 'The music director tailored the score to suit the fantasy-infused thriller tone and added variations to each episode's soundtrack to complete it,' she said. 'I hope viewers stay engaged until the end, focusing on how far the characters can change within the drama,' she added. 'It might be even more enjoyable if you imagine what it would be like if S Lines were visible in real life.' Hyun-heup, played by Arin, a high school student, has seen the threads since birth. Others gain the ability through special glasses. Most people, however, remain unaware of the threads. Kkomabi said that the series version expands the universe of the original story with new episodes and characters. 'It was fascinating to experience the drama's unique charm,' they added. The series opens with Hyun-heup's narration: 'There are things in life that don't need to be seen — no, things that mustn't be seen. I have seen these lines since I was born.' Believing that her ability caused a tragedy in her family, Hyun-heup isolates herself. One day, she witnesses a murder in her neighborhood. Suspecting a connection to the mysterious lines, she leaves the house. She then encounters glasses that allow the wearer to see the threads, just like she does. The story grows increasingly complex as she becomes involved with Detective Han Ji-wook, played by Lee Soo-hyuk, who is investigating the murder, and a mysterious teacher Lee Gyu-jin, played by Lee Da-hee, who has no threads at all. Recently, Lee was also Malaysia and had a special meet-and-greet session with Malaysian fans in Kuala Lumpur. The event drew thousands of fans at the famous shopping mall in centre of the city. Lee, during the meet and greet session, himself, said that the series promises to be a groundbreaking event by itself. The series also had its world premiere at the Grand Lumiere Theater during the 8th Cannes International Series Festival in May, where it was invited to compete in the long-form series category. 'S Line' also took home the Best Music award in its category — the first time a Korean production has earned that distinction at Canneseries. The score was directed by composer Lee Jun-oh, known for his work on films 'The Terror, Live' (2013) and 'Little Forest' (2018) and the Tving period drama series 'Queen Woo' (2024). Arin, a member of girl group Oh My Girl and an actress who has built her filmography through series like 'Girl's World' (2020) and 'Alchemy of Souls' (2022), takes on a dramatically different role in 'S Line.' 'When I first met Arin, I saw a determination in her to throw herself into the character, even into fire if necessary,' said director Ahn. 'I felt like we could do anything together.' Director Ahn, known for her 2018 indie feature 'A Boy and Sungreen,' which portrayed youth in a non-stereotypical way, makes her fantasy-thriller debut with 'S Line.' 'It feels surreal to win an award with a music director I've worked with since my short film days,' she said at the press event. 'Each episode has a slightly different concept, so we tailored the tone with variations in instrumentation.' 'I love the original, but I couldn't include every episode,' Ahn said. 'At its core, 'S Line' is about people. I tried to show how individuals change through the existence of the line.' Meanwhile, Arin said she is just grateful to be involved in such a prestigious and amazing venture. 'I thought, if not this work, when would I get to attempt something like this?' said Arin. 'I really tried to show a different side of myself. I'm so glad the feedback has been wonderful.' For more insight of the incredible drama, fans now can catch the show in Tonton. The series consists of six episodes, with the first two was shown on Tonton July 11 and then another two on July 18 and the exciting conclusion this Friday (July 25). Info media for the series were from the Official Media Kit, Korea JoongAng Daily and The Korea Herald/Asia News Network
The Star
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Aku cinta padamu, Malaysia', says K-drama star Lee Soo-hyuk as he meets delirious fans in Kuala Lumpur
Pavilion KL was rocking on Wednesday. South Korean top actor and model Lee Soo-hyuk got more than 2,000 fans screaming and cheering during a meet-and-greet at the popular mall in the centre of the capital city. Over 2,000 fans flooded Bukit Bintang just because of Lee Soo-hyuk as the ever-popular and handsome Korean actor and model's presence caused an incredible stir at the exclusive Galaxy Unfolds Roadshow event that took place at the venue on Wednesday (July 16) night. The fans flooded the Main Concourse to welcome their favorite star, who was making his first appearance in Malaysia. In fact, the line for the meet greet even extended outside the mall and onto the KL city centre roads. In fact, fans were already at the mall as early as 1pm just to catch a glimpse of the K-drama star. And there were fans from all over the country, with many coming from Ipoh, Penang, Johor Baru, Seremban, and Melaka for the event. Among the attention-grabbing placards, fans were those holding banners reading 'Lee Soo-hyuk's die-hard fan is here!!!' With banners of various sizes - including a special 'Watch Lee Soo-hyuk' banner - t hey formed a mini convoy full of enthusiasm, complete with cheers and screams, just like a celebrity parade usually only seen on TV . Lee entered the arena around 5pm and the fans went wild with happiness when Lee uttered "Aku cinta padamu (I love you all)" during the meet and greet event. "This is amazing. I have so many fans here. I'm just humbled by the amount of support here," said a beaming Lee. "I'm so happy to meet Malaysian fans finally. I'm super nervous right now. Thanks for supporting me," he added. 'I hope to visit Malaysia more. Thank you, Samsung, for giving this opportunity.' For the record, it was the first time the dashing South Korean actor was visiting the capital city to meet with his fans. In fact, hundreds of fans had even gathered at KLIA waiting to catch a glimpse of the famous actor who landed in KL around at 5pm on Tuesday (July 14). Tonton, Malaysia's top video streaming platform, is bringing Lee to town specifically for the launch of his latest thriller, 'S LINE', which premiered on the site on Wednesday (July 16). Lee, a popular fashion icon, international model, and versatile actor in Asia, will lead the way for "S LINE", and the series will be available to stream every Friday at 10pm. "S Line " is a South Korean web series, was officially first released on Wavve on July 11, 2025. The series is based on the webtoon of the same name by "kkomabi" and was written and directed by Ahn Joo-young. Besides Lee, the series also stars Lee Da-hee, and Arin. The drama was invited to compete at the 8th edition of Canneseries. Set in the near future, where people's past sexual relationships are visually linked by a glowing red 'S Line' visible above their heads. A detective, a mysterious teacher, and a girl born with the ability to see these lines navigate a series of disturbing events triggered by the phenomenon. As for Lee's visit, his special appearance during the Galaxy Unfolds Roadshow is a collaborative effort between Tonton, TV3, and Samsung Malaysia.
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Fattah's directorial debut shows flair, confidence
FATTAH Amin's directorial debut with the telemovie "Noktah Dosa" showcases his creative touch and his 14 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Those who caught the gritty drama that aired on TV3 drew parallels between the artiste, whose real name is Abd Fattah Mohd Amin, and his cousins, Syamsul and Syafiq Yusof. One Netizen said: "Fattah is Syamsul Yusof's cousin. He would have quite a bit of experience behind the scenes." Another said: "There's certainly 'class'. Fattah's touch is brilliant. He could soon follow in the footsteps of Syamsul and Syafiq." A fan said: "Fattah can go far as a director. The storyline is interesting, and it's also down to the solid cast." "Noktah Dosa" is one of the telemovies on TV3's Dari Lensa Ke Layar slate, an initiative to nurture local talent and give actors a chance to direct. Others who received this opportunity are Zahiril Adzim, Siti Saleha and Janna Nick. "Noktah Dosa" centres on Hafiz (Nafiz Muaz), a postgraduate sociology student researching prostitution. His work leads him to Kamelia (Datin Elvina Mohamad). He attempts to rescue her from her situation, but the presence of Madam (Jasmin Hamid) complicates Hafiz's task. Fattah expressed his gratitude for the chance to direct and for being entrusted with a meaningful script. "My first telemovie highlights a clear message. We shouldn't be quick to judge, even if someone is in a profession that appears sinful on the surface. "Guidance belongs to God and can reach anyone at any time." Produced by Anomalous Films, "Noktah Dosa" can be streamed on Tonton.
