China Officially Streams ‘Saimdang’ First Korean Drama in Six Years

China quietly released a Korean TV series via official channels for the first time in six years this week. The move is the latest “symbolic milestone” that a years-long cultural freeze is moving towards a more lenient “detente,” Chinese local reports said. Streamer Mango TV, which is controlled by state-owned Hunan Broadcasting System, released the SBS production “Saimdang: Bitui Ilgi” on its platform Tuesday for viewers eager for a slice of Joseon Dynasty-set fantasy. In other markets, it is known variously as “Saimdang: Soulmates Across Time,” “Saimdang: Light’s Diary,” “Saimdang: Herstory” and “Saimdang: Memoir of Colors.” Local media dubbed the… Read Full Article