The Korea Herald

CJ ENM’s Studio DIA generates 400 videos, 100 million views in 2018

Jan 3, 2019

CJ ENM’s DIA TV stayed strong on the YouTube platform in 2018. According to Thursday’s announcement from DIA TV, an affiliate of entertainment heavyweight CJ ENM, Studio DIA created around 400 video...
High-profile Korean YouTuber switches to Twitch

Jan 1, 2019

YouTube star Na Dong-hyun, better known as “Great Library,” began streaming his shows on Twitch on Monday, steering many of his fans to the game-streaming platform. Na, who has some 1.9 million YouT...
Lawmaker praises San E’s ‘Feminist’ in rant about gender inequality

Dec 31, 2018

Lawmaker Ha Tae-kyung voiced his concerns over the growing sentiment that young men are being subjected to “reverse discrimination,” and urged his online followers to listen to rapper San E’s “Femini...
So Ji-sub wins top prize at MBC Drama Awards

Dec 31, 2018

Once considered just another pretty face, So Ji-sub has effectively solidified his position as one of the top actors on the small screen, notching his first top acting award from one of the three net...
‘Running Man’ star Lee Kwang-soo dating actress Lee Sun-bin

Dec 31, 2018

Reports that model and actor Lee Kwang-soo is in a relationship with actress Lee Sun-bin have been confirmed by the two celebrities’ agencies. Lee Kwang-soo’s agency, Kingkong by Starship, said on M...
Actor Cha Joo-hyuk detained over illegal drug use

Dec 27, 2018

Actor Cha Joo-hyuk, who was a member of K-pop group Co-Ed, has been taken into police custody for illegal drug use. The latest incident came less than two weeks after Cha was released from prison. H...
Kwanghee’s manager faces bullying rumors

Dec 27, 2018

Kwanghee’s manager, who recently appeared on a reality show with the star, faces allegations of childhood bullying, though the agency has denied the claims. Kwanghee appeared on MBC’s “Omniscient” w...
Child actor receives death threats from male fan

Dec 26, 2018

Child actor Wang Seok-hyun has received death threats from a male fan in his 30s. A source said Tuesday that Wang received death-threat calls via his school and agency on Thursday. (Lionheart Enter...
Actor Son Seung-won caught drunk driving while license revoked

Dec 26, 2018

Actor Son Seung-won has been taken into police custody for drunk driving and injuring two -- all while having his license revoked. Seoul Gangnam Police said Wednesday that Son hit another car while ...
Viewers gush over ‘SKY Castle’ as ratings skyrocket

Dec 24, 2018

Black comedy compared to hit US drama ‘Desperate Housewives’
Lee Young-ja 1st woman to win grand prize at KBS Entertainment Awards

Dec 23, 2018

Comedian Lee Young-ja made history by becoming the first female comedian to win the grand prize at the KBS Entertainment Awards held Saturday. KBS has held the annual awards ceremony since 2002 to r...
Popular TV show’s staff say they worked 29 hours straight

Dec 20, 2018

Popular drama series “The Last Empress” has come under fire after allegations emerged that the major network SBS and production company SM Life Design Group made staff work nearly 30 hours in a row. ...
Elementary YouTube starlet’s success draws ‘haters’

Dec 18, 2018

“Ddiye,” a 10-year-old YouTube sensation who charmed the Korean public, has announced she will take a break because “haters” reported her videos for no apparent reason. The YouTuber uploaded her fir...
Business owners in Itaewon open up on TV about gentrification

Dec 12, 2018

Young restaurant and cafe owners recently opened up to TV personality Sam Okyere about the effects of gentrification on the once-lively neighborhood of Itaewon -- now a place beset with rising rents ...
JTBC to remake American sitcom ‘Younger’

Dec 11, 2018

JTBC said Monday it will produce a remake of the American TV series “Younger.” The story revolves around a 40-year-old, newly divorced single mom trying to get a job by passing herself off as 26 yea...