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[Weekender] ‘Subscription economy’ reshaping Korean pop culture

Nov 15, 2018

Global streaming giants with big budgets drive growth of Korean TV shows
On Twitter, Jo Kwon is rare voice of support in K-pop for LGBT fans

Nov 15, 2018

Though Jo Kwon’s career is currently on hold, LGBT fans cannot thank him enough for his support for the LGBT community on Twitter. The singer is currently serving in the military after enlisting ear...
[Trending] YouTube creator Banzz announces engagement via Instagram

Nov 12, 2018

YouTube creator Banzz on Saturday dropped a surprise announcement via Instagram that is set to be married next year. “I will be married next year!” Banzz said, uploading a selfie with his now fiance...
BTS ‘T-shirt controversy’ prickles decadeslong Korea-Japan tensions

Nov 11, 2018

From canceled TV performance in Japan over T-shirt to possible Pyongyang performance, boy band embroiled in politics
[Photo News] Twice shine at 2018 MGA

Nov 6, 2018

As K-pop artists gather for this year’s MGA awards, two global sensation girl groups have certainly caught the eyes of viewers. K-pop leading girl group Twice brightened up the red carpet of the 201...
[Photo News] K-pop stars rock red carpet looks at 2018 MGA

Nov 6, 2018

(Video shot and edited by Park Ju-young/The Korea Herald) K-pop stars descended on the red carpet at the 2018 MGA on Tuesday night, a music awards show jointly held by MBC Plus and Genie Music at In...
Veteran TV presenter welcomes expanding LGBT presence in Jongno

Nov 6, 2018

Veteran South Korean TV presenter Song Hae, who has been presenting famous music show “National Singing Contest” since 1980, praised LGBT events during a recent TV appearance. Song, who is 91 years ...
Lee Jong-suk flies back home after detainment in Jakarta

Nov 6, 2018

Lee Jong-suk has returned home to South Korea after being detained in Jakarta, Indonesia, for about two days. Lee visited Jakarta on Nov. 3 as a part of his fan meetup tour, which included visits to...
Are K-pop singers allowed to date?

Nov 2, 2018

Market observers weigh in on the issue of dating in the industry
‘Dear My Room’ sheds light on meaning of home

Nov 1, 2018

Upcoming cable series “Dear My Room,” which bills itself as a “do-it-yourself life drama” hopes to bring attention to interior design and the meaning of home on the small screen. The show, which fir...
[Trending] Shin Se-kyung’s YouTube channel creates online buzz

Nov 1, 2018

Top Korean actress Shin Se-kyung launched her YouTube channel and social media is abuzz concerning the celebrity’s self-made vlogs. The actress opened the channel in late September and uploaded he...
Yoon Eun-Hye learns true love in ‘Love Alert,’ following long hiatus

Oct 31, 2018

After five years’ hiatus from the small screen here, Yoon Eun-hye is returning in new rom-com “Love Alert.” The new MBN series, set to first air Wednesday night, sees Yoon star opposite Chun Jung-my...
Korean actresses struggle to repeat Hollywood success at home

Oct 31, 2018

Korean actresses struggle to repeat Hollywood success at home
'Dear Husband of 100 Days' maintains grip on TV audience

Oct 31, 2018

"Dear Husband of 100 Days," a historical drama that mixes romance and politics, continued its rein on the weekly TV chart, data showed Wednesday. The tvN series, also known as "100 Days My Prince," ...
Moon Chae-won as age-defying fairy in ‘Gyeryong Fairy Tale’

Oct 30, 2018

Actress Moon Chae-won will star in the upcoming fantasy rom-com “Gyeryong Fairy Tale” as an age-defying fairy, which is scheduled to air Nov. 5. The new tvN series is based on the famous Korean webt...