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Park So-dam, Park Bo-gum’s ‘Record of Youth’ kicks off

Sept 7, 2020

Actress Park So-dam is returning to small screen for the first time in four years with the new tvN series “Record of Youth” set to start airing at 9 p.m. on Monday. Park, who had a breakthrough year...
Seoul Drama Awards to go without audience, behind closed doors

Sept 3, 2020

This year’s Seoul International Drama Awards will go ahead without any audience, including the nominees, award presenters and guests. In accordance with the government’s “Level 2.5” social distancin...
Kakao M to launch 25 original contents this year

Sept 1, 2020

On Tuesday morning, Kakao M launched the first episodes of seven of its title -- webtoon-based drama series “Amanza” and “Love Revolution” and five entertainment shows, including “Face ID,” “Zzin Kyu...
‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ penalized for sexually inappropriate scenes

Aug 28, 2020

Popular tvN drama series “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” has been slapped with a warning by the Korea Communications Standards Commission for sexually suggestive and inappropriate scenes. The broadcast c...
Chinese viewers still upset with Lee Hyo-ri over ‘Mao’ quip

Aug 25, 2020

Chinese viewers remained unappeased and continued to demand an apology after the producers of the MBC program “Hangout With Yoo” posted a statement Monday about a comment that singer Lee Hyo-ri made ...
Culture sector close to complete shutdown

Aug 23, 2020

From stage to small screen, productions put on hold due to COVID-19
MBC’s ‘When I was Most Beautiful’ returns to basics of romance drama

Aug 22, 2020

A boy falling in love at first sight on a rainy day, a chance meeting as a teacher and a student a few days later and a romantic bike ride in the countryside seem too cliche for a Korean romance dram...
COVID-19 causes TV production stoppages

Aug 20, 2020

The South Korean entertainment industry could face a shutdown with the growing number of COVID-19 infections among TV cast and crew members. Terrestrial broadcaster KBS is on alert after a member of...
Ssak 3 bids farewell, Refund Expedition says hello

Aug 17, 2020

Superstar trio Ssak 3 bid farewell to fans, as the group wrapped up its three-month project on Saturday’s episode of MBC’s “Hangout With Yoo.” During the Saturday, the trio of entertainer Yoo Jae-se...
New season of tvN’s ‘Stranger’ delves into conflict between police, prosecution

Aug 12, 2020

While the first season centered on a search for the true culprit in a murder case, the second season focuses on the conflict between the prosecution and the police. The action takes place two years a...
[Newsmaker] Ghanaian TV personality speaks up against racism in Korea, sparks controversy

Aug 9, 2020

Sam Okyere apologizes for social media post after Koreans lash out at his remarks, past behavior
TV shows go shorter, cross over with online

Aug 3, 2020

With such successful experience in hand, in January, Na introduced a complete short-form program for the television -- “Friday Joy Package.” The show consisted of 10-minute long standalone programs i...
New Korean TV drama starring 'Parasite' actress to stream on Netflix

Jul 30, 2020

"Record of Youth," a new South Korean television drama starring Park So-dam of Oscar-winning "Parasite" and star actor Park Bo-gum, will be available on Netflix this fall, its production company said...
SBS TV series ‘Backstreet Rookie’ slapped with KCSC warning

Jul 30, 2020

The Korea Communication Standards Commission on Thursday issued a warning to SBS TV series “Backstreet Rookie” for airing provocative and inappropriate scenes. The KCSC noted scenes such as underage...
‘Doomed Marriage’ heats up Monday night with unfiltered adult talk

Jul 28, 2020

Sky Channel and Channel A’s new adult talk show, “Doomed Marriage” premiered Monday, bringing to light real problems that married couples face. The 90-minute program was divided into two parts with ...