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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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After ‘Defendant,’ SBS bets big with another revenge thriller ‘Whisper’
"Whisper," SBS TV's new crime thriller, looks and feels similar to its preceding hit show "Defendant" in many ways.Both are in essence tales of revenge: In "Defendant," the protagonist framed for murder avenges his dead wife and clears his name, while the lead in "Whisper," a female police officer, seeks revenge on a judge who convicts her dad of murder. The cast of SBS TV's new thriller "Whisper" pose for the camera during a press conference at the SBS headquarters in western Seoul on March 24,
March 24, 2017
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Watchdog conditionally renews licenses for three general-programming cable channels
The broadcasting regulator on Friday renewed the licenses for three general-programming cable TV channels on the condition that they curtail programs criticized for providing incorrect and biased information and using inappropriate language.The Korea Communications Commission made the decision during a plenary session as their previous three-year licenses are to expire next month.JTBC run by the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper was allowed to continue its operations until Nov. 30, 2020, and TV Chosun, ru
March 24, 2017
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'Good Manager' slips but remains No. 1 ahead of final stretch
With two more episodes to go, "Good Manager" retained its lead in the Wednesday-Thursday late night TV drama race, while its competitors slightly caught up. Episode 18 of KBS 2TV's "Good Manger," which aired Thursday evening, recorded a 17 percent viewership, according to Nielsen Korea. It marks a 0.4 percentage point dip from the previous broadcast but still towered over its main competitors. This image provided by Logos Film shows the cast of the KBS 2TV office series "Good Manager." (Yonhap)S
March 24, 2017
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Ku Hye-sun quits drama due to health, Jang Hee-jin to fill role
Actress Ku Hye-sun has dropped out from MBC TV's weekend drama "You Are Too Much" due to health issues, the network and her agency said Friday."Ku was recently rushed to a hospital emergency room during filming, after showing symptoms of nausea and breathing problems," YG Entertainment, Ku's agency, said. (Yonhap)The actress was diagnosed with a severe case of anaphylaxis, a type of serious allergic reaction, and was recommended by her doctor to undergo long-term treatment.Ku was cast as the co
March 24, 2017
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'Descendants of the Sun' wins grand prize from broadcasting watchdog
The smash-hit television series "Descendants of the Sun" received the top honor at the 2017 Korea Communications Commission Broadcasting Awards on Monday.The series garnered high scores for its quality screenplay and depiction of the core humanitarian values of peace and dedication while being hugely popular at home and abroad as a successful pre-produced drama series, according to the Korea Communications Commission, the nation's broadcasting watchdog body. (Yonhap)Broadcast simultaneously on S
March 21, 2017
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'Youn's Restaurant' aims to one-up food shows by opening overseas shop
It's been quite some time since "meokbang," a Korean popular cultural phenomenon of people broadcasting themselves preparing food and eating, penetrated mainstream television. An average South Korean hardly has difficulty in seeing a TV celebrity indulging in some epicurean delicacy in front of a national audience every week. (Yonhap)Yet apparently, the TV market segment on food still has room to grow. Director Na Yeong-seok, who has virtually brought the meokbang genre to mainstream TV via tvN
March 21, 2017
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'Defendant' reigns over TV popularity chart as it nears finale
"Defendant," SBS TV's popular late night crime thriller, kept a firm grip on a benchmark TV popularity index, as the series prepares to bow out from an explosive 18-episode run, data showed Tuesday. (Yonhap)"Defendant," starring Ji Sung, scored 269.5 points on the Content Power Index (CPI), staying as the No. 1 TV program during the March 6-March 12 period.CPI, developed by entertainment company CJ E&M and Nielsen Korea, measures the popularity of TV shows based on the number of views of relate
March 21, 2017
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Ji Chang-wook confirms role in ‘Be Careful of This Woman’
Ji Chang-wook will star in an upcoming SBS drama titled “Be Careful of This Woman.” Actor Ji Chang-wook (Glorious Entertainment)“Ji Chang-wook decided to accept the lead role. He will play Noh Ji-wook, the prosecutor in the drama,” a representative from his agency, Glorious Entertainment, said. “Noh is a genuine all-rounder who’s excellent in math, music, sports and more.”Actress Han Ji-min was recently offered the female lead role of Eun Bong-hee, but has not yet made a decision, according to B
March 17, 2017
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'Good Manager' in solid lead, newcomer 'Radiant Office' trails
"Good Manager" maintained a firm grip on its lead in the Wednesday-Thursday late night TV drama race, while new office series "Radiant Office" lagged far behind in the 3-percent range, data showed Friday. Episode 16 of KBS 2TV's "Good Manger," which aired Thursday evening, recorded a 17.1-percent viewership, according to Nielsen Korea. It marks a 1.3 percentage point dip from the previous broadcast but still towered over its main competitors.SBS TV's "Saimdang, Memoir of Colors" stood at 10.2 pe
March 17, 2017
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SNL Korea to kick off ninth season with Sooyoung as host
TvN’s “Saturday Night Live Korea” will return for its ninth season, featuring Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation as its first host, the cable network said Thursday. “Sooyoung is very motivated and she has a good sense of humor so she will create good synergy with SNL,” the show’s production team said. The official promotional image of Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation starring on season nine of “Saturday Night Live Korea” (tvN)Sooyoung has shown her sense of humor on other TV shows, for which her fans
March 17, 2017
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Actress Lee Young-ae donates to local hospital
Popular actress Lee Young-ae has donated to a local hospital in Gangneung where her recent drama was shot.Earlier this month, Lee made the donation of 100 million won ($87,450) to Asan Hospital in the city, in Gangwon Province, asking that the money be used to treat poor patients. She stayed in the city for months from late 2015 to shoot her latest drama "Saimdang, Memoir of Colors," now showing on SBS TV. This undated file photo shows Korean actress Lee Young-ae (Yonhap)Lee came back to the sma
March 16, 2017
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‘Infinite Challenge’ to return after seven-week break
MBC’s hit variety show “Infinite Challenge” will resume airing on Saturday, ending its seven-week break. “Let’s make a new legend from this moment on,” the host of the show Yoo Jae-suk said. Saturday‘s episode, titled “Match! Hanamana,” will feature the cast members competing in games and challenges suggested by the members themselves. From left: Yang Se-hyeong, Kwanghee, Jeong Jun-ha, Yoo Jae-suk, Park Myeong-su and Haha star in MBC‘s variety show “Infinite Challenge.” (MBC)“Infinite Challenge
March 15, 2017
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'Defendant' pummels rival TV shows as it nears final stretch
"Defendant" maintained its pole position in the Monday-Tuesday late night TV drama race, data showed Wednesday, as viewers tuned in to see whether the gripping crime thriller, near its final stretch, can deliver a satisfying ending. (Yonhap)The show's 16th episode that aired Tuesday night recorded 25.4 percent viewership, according to Nielsen Korea. It dropped 0.2 percentage point from the previous broadcast, but still squashed its main competitors.MBC TV's "Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People," a
March 15, 2017
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Actor Lee Joon-gi to wrap up Asian tour in Seoul next month
South Korean actor Lee Joon-gi will hold another concert in Seoul next month to wrap up his four-month-long Asian tour, his management agency said Wednesday.The concert will take place at Olympic Park in southeastern Seoul on April 15, Namoo Actors said. (Namoo Actors)Since December last year, Lee has been on an Asian tour of seven cities in five countries, including South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. He recently appeared on the hit TV series "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo." "The Asia concert tour
March 15, 2017
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Office comedy 'Good Manager' rules TV popularity chart
KBS 2TV's late night office series "Good Manager" stood at No. 1 on a benchmark TV popularity chart, while "King of Mask Singer" and a number of variety shows also added strong momentum, data showed Tuesday."Good Manager" scored 247.1 points on the Content Power Index, staying as the No. 1 TV program during the Feb. 27-March 5 period. (KBS)CPI, developed by entertainment company CJ E&M and Nielsen Korea, measures the popularity of TV shows based on the number of views of related news stories, on
March 14, 2017
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Actor Park Bo-gum wraps up Asia tour in Seoul
Park Bo-gum, the star of the 2016 South Korean TV series "Love in the Moonlight," has successfully finished his tour of Asian countries in Seoul, his agency said Monday. (Yonhap)The actor met about 4,000 fans at Seoul's Kyunghee University, the last leg of his "2016-2017 Asia tour fan meeting," on Saturday, Blossom Entertainment said.Beginning in Malaysia on Dec. 10, the tour took him to eight Asian cities, including Seoul, for the past three months.During the latest event, Park heated up the at
March 13, 2017
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Lee Min-ho donates to UNICEF for World Water Day
Actor Lee Min-ho donated 25 million won ($21,800) to the Korean Committee for UNICEF in commemoration of the upcoming World Water Day on March 22, the organization said Friday. The donation will be used to provide 138 emergency packs, including 690,000 water purifiers that can provide clean water to 92,000 children around the world. Actor Lee Min-ho (Korean committee for UNICEF)It is the second consecutive year the actor has donated to the Korean Committee for UNICEF to mark the day. Lee donate
March 12, 2017
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Koo Hye-sun, Ahn Jae-hyun to leave ‘Newlyweds Diary’
Koo Hye-sun and her husband Ahn Jae-hyun will bid goodbye to tvN’s “Newlyweds Diary” in the program’s final episode. The show, on which the couple have been revealing their married life, will air its last episode Friday at 9:20 p.m. It first aired on Feb. 3.(Newlyweds Diary)Titled “Unfinished Stories,” the final episode will be made up of scenes that have not been aired yet, such as Koo and Ahn first entering their home in Inje County, Gangwon Province. The couple will also share each other’s ol
March 10, 2017
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Korean content readily available on China’s black market
Since the joint Korea-US decision to deploy the THAAD battery in Korea last July, a de facto Hallyu ban has been in place in China. Following is the last article in a three-part series that examines the impact of the unofficial Hallyu ban on the Korean entertainment and tourism industries. --Ed.The Chinese government appears to be tightening its control of Korean content. On Feb. 24, China’s media and online regulatory body issued orders restricting the streaming of the latest Korean dramas and
March 9, 2017
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Rapping or raping? Mnet audition show makes glaring gaffe
It seems as though “High School Rapper,” Mnet’s audition show that pits the country’s top teenage rappers against each other, just can’t catch a break from controversy.First, it was allegations that a contestant had solicited prostitution, followed by accusations of bullying by another. The latest? An innocent yet cringe-inducing production gaffe was aired last week that should embarrass Mnet and its parent company CJ E&M, a South Korean entertainment behemoth and self-professed evangelist of K-
March 9, 2017