The Korea Herald

VR journalism seeks new ways of storytelling

Feb 12, 2021

MBC’s TV documentary special, ‘Meeting you,’ sheds light on the tragic death of a contract worker by using virtual reality technology
Wavve compensates customers 140 free movies for network failures

Feb 10, 2021

Local video streaming platform Wavve announced that it is providing 140 movies for free as compensation for network failures this year. Wavve, which has the highest number of users of all Korean OTT...
From nameless singer to audition winner: Lee Seung-yoon wins ‘Sing Again’

Feb 9, 2021

Praised by the judges as a groundbreaking singer, Lee Seung-yoon, who has released a number as a soloist and is also the lead vocalist for the band Alary-Kanson, sang Lee Juck’s “Water” and received ...
Stock market expert trumps AI in SBS’ ‘Battle of the Century: AI vs Human’

Feb 8, 2021

While a stock investing artificial intelligence system was able to make steady profit compared to South Korea’s main bourse Kospi and Kosdaq, it still wasn’t enough to surpass legendary stock investo...
'Miss Trot 2' gallops to success with 30% viewership share

Feb 7, 2021

TV Chosun’s hit audition show “Miss Trot 2” recorded a viewership rating of 30 percent Thursday, emulating the success of the men’s version last year . The 30 percent viewership share has traditiona...
Historical comedy series 'Mr. Queen' on roll despite controversy

Feb 4, 2021

The period comedy series "Mr. Queen" on tvN has become the biggest cable TV hit over the past year despite criticism over its Chinese original and some historically controversial scenes. The series'...
KBS denies ‘Song to the Moon’ airing on President Moon’s birthday was intentional

Feb 3, 2021

Terrestrial broadcaster KBS has denied claims that it intentionally aired the aria “Song to the Moon” during one of its shows on President Moon Jae-in’s birthday to gain approval from the nation’s le...
MBC, Wavve’s ‘Love Scene Number’ talks of love, marriage and sex

Feb 2, 2021

Omnibus drama “Love Scene Number,” spotlights themes of love, marriage and sex, with an emphasis on showcasing a woman’s point of view. The drama, made by streaming platform Wavve and terrestrial br...
How far has AI come?

Jan 29, 2021

Humans, AI battle it out on SBS’ upcoming reality show
‘L.U.C.A.: The Beginning’ offers action-packed chase

Jan 27, 2021

Kim Hong-sun, the director of multiple hit OCN dramas, is back Monday with a tvN action drama titled “L.U.C.A.: The Beginning.” “L.U.C.A.: The Beginning” centers on an experimental cell, Ji-O, that ...
Kakao TV’s ‘No, Thank You’ rank on Wavve top-10 drama list

Jan 26, 2021

Kakao TV’s original series “No, Thank You” placed in the top 10 most popular dramas’ list on streaming platform Wavve, the first such feat for a Kakao TV original drama, according to Wavve on Tuesday...
Kakao’s two content arms to merge into Kakao Entertainment

Jan 25, 2021

Kakao Page and Kakao M announced Monday that they would merge into a new entity, Kakao Entertainment. The merger, which was agreed during the board of directors meetings of the two firms earlier that...
tvN’s ‘Mr. Queen’ slapped with ‘administrative guidance’ by KCSC

Jan 23, 2021

An administrative guidance is given for minor violations of broadcasting regulations and has no legal implications for the broadcasters. More serious matters face legal restriction, fines and deduct...
Jeon Do-yeon, Ryu Jun-yeol to star in JTBC’s ‘Disqualified as a Human’

Jan 23, 2021

Actors Jeon Do-yeon and Ryu Jun-yeol will star in the upcoming JTBC drama “Disqualified as a Human,” according to JTBC on Thursday. The two actors have not starred in television dramas in the last f...
Netflix’s ‘Busted!’ to return for final season

Jan 20, 2021

The Netflix original mystery entertainment series “Busted!” will return with its third and final season on Friday, with cast members from both the first and second seasons coming together. “Busted!”...