Bereaved family of Kim Sae-ron sues YouTuber for spreading false rumors

Late Kim Sae-ron's family considers suing Kim Soo-hyun as well The bereaved family of Kim Sae-ron Monday sued a YouTuber for spreading false rumors about Kim Sae-ron while she was alive. On Monday, attorney Bu Ji-seok of the law firm Buyou, representing Kim Sae-ron’s family, appeared at the Seoul Metropolitan Police to submit a complaint against YouTuber Lee Jin-ho for allegedly spreading false rumors about her. Bu was accompanied by Kwon Young-chan, head of the Korea Association for Suicide Pre

March 17, 2025

'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' star Park Eun-bin debuts as psycho killer in 'Hyper Knife'

Amid surge of Korean medical dramas, 'Hyper Knife' promises unique viewing experience Disney+ crime and medical drama "Hyper Knife" is to feature "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" star Park Eun-bin as a psychopathic killer. "Hyper Knife" delves into the story that unfolds after genius doctor Se-ok (Park Eun-bin) reunites with her mentor, Deok-hee (Sul Kyung-gu). A complication in the story is that Se-ok has been working as a "shadow doctor" since her medical license was revoked, illegally performing

March 17, 2025

[Exclusive] Promoter confirms Kim Soo-hyun’s 2014 ‘badminton incident' in Thailand, but denies coercion

Korean Culture Alliance Thailand, a now-defunct event promoter that organized Kim Soo-hyun’s first fan meeting in Thailand in 2014, confirmed that the actor played badminton at the event venue, but denied that he forcefully demanded a court be set up. The actor visited Bangkok for “2014 Kim Soo Hyun Asia Tour 1st Memories in Thailand” held at Siam Paragon on March 30, 2014. “It is true that Kim played badminton then, but there was no coercive request by Kim to install a badminton court,” a forme

March 16, 2025

Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron dated when they were legal adults: agency

Gold Medalist releases official statement ahead of schedule, states Kim Soo-hyun is experiencing severe psychological distress Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, stated Friday in a press release that the actor began dating late actor Kim Sae-ron when she was an adult and was never personally involved in her financial matters. The agency's statement came in response to allegations surrounding Kim Soo-hyun made by far-right YouTube channel, HoverLab. In a video uploaded Monday, HoverLab claimed

March 14, 2025

'Culinary Class Wars' star Paik Jong-won mired in series of controversies

Paik reported to police for allegedly violating country-of-origin labeling laws for his food products Paik Jong-won, often called the "Gordon Ramsay of Korea" for his fame as a star cook and food entrepreneur, has issued an official apology in response to a series of controversies. On Thursday, Paik released a statement on Theborn Korea's official website saying, "I sincerely apologize and feel a deep sense of responsibility for causing concern to many due to various issues related to Theborn Ko

March 14, 2025

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines,’ a new addition to K-drama fascination with Jeju haenyeo

Haenyeo, Korea's female divers, have inspired several hit K-dramas Netflix latest K-drama hit “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” starring IU and Park Bo-gum, puts a spotlight on the lives of the diving women of Jeju Island, haenyeo. Set in 1960s Jeju Island, the drama, which premiered on March 7, has quickly gained traction, ranking sixth in global TV show viewership on the platform as of Wednesday, according to ranking site FlixPatrol. It topped the charts in 13 countries, including South Korea

March 13, 2025

Kim Soo-hyun to address allegations of dating Kim Sae-ron next week

Amid claims from a far-right YouTube channel, K-drama star faces public scrutiny, putting advertisers and broadcasters under pressure The agency of Kim Soo-hyun, the star of numerous hit K-dramas such as "Queen of Tears" and "It's Okay to Not Be Okay," announced that it will issue an official statement regarding allegations that he was in a relationship with the late actor Kim Sae-ron since she was 15. Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, stated on Thursday, "To clarify the facts and address ba

March 13, 2025

Coupang Play to exclusively provide HBO, HBO Max content from next week

For the first time ever, classics such as 'Succession' and 'Euphoria' to enter Korean streaming platform Coupang Play will be the exclusive provider of HBO and HBO Max’s original content in Korea, starting March 21. HBO and HBO Max are a television network and streaming service, respectively, and have produced celebrated content such as the Emmy-winning “Succession,” which delves into the lives of a mega-rich media conglomerate family; “Euphoria,” superstar Zendaya’s high school drama; and “Whit

March 13, 2025

Kim Soo-hyun denies dating allegations involving late actress Kim Sae-ron

Actor's agency says allegations of far-right channel HoverLab Inc. 'clearly false and baseless' "Queen of Tears" star Kim Soo-hyun has denied allegations linking him romantically to the late actress Kim Sae-ron. The controversy deepened recently with the emergence of what a YouTube channel claims was a message showing the actress begging for more time to settle a debt. The channel suggested more accusations would follow. Kim's agency Gold Medalist stood by its denial of all allegations on Wednes

March 12, 2025

Park Bo-gum ready to host seventh season of 'The Seasons'

Despite declining ratings, producer says 'Seasons' may be last stronghold of music programs Hallyu powerhouse Park Bo-gum is set to host the seventh season of "The Seasons," KBS’ long-running late-night music talk show. "The Seasons" is KBS’ signature Friday night music show series, featuring interviews with musicians as well as live performances. The seventh installment of the series is to be known as "Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile," following previous seasons hosted by Jay Park, Choi Jung-hoon of Ja

March 11, 2025

KBS appoints first solo female anchor for weekend news in 33 years

State-run broadcaster implements major personnel reshuffle on news programs The state-run Korea Broadcasting System has appointed a female anchor to lead its weekend news for the first time in 33 years, amidst a major reshuffle of its news and current affairs programs taking effect this week. Starting Saturday, Lee Yoon-hee will be the sole anchor of KBS' flagship news program, "News 9," on weekends. The program airs daily at 9 p.m., with Choi Moon-jong and Park Ji-won co-anchoring on weekdays a

March 10, 2025

After dramas, is Netflix coming for TV variety shows?

Canceled TV network show gains huge popularity on Netflix after being revived A revamped version of a canceled broadcast TV show is gaining huge popularity after its adoption by Netflix. The show’s success may indicate a broader shift from television networks to streaming platforms, with entertainment programs joining dramas in migrating off traditional TV. Netflix’s "Screwballs," widely regarded as the successor to Korean Broadcasting System's variety show "Beat Coin," has joined the list as on

March 9, 2025

'When Life Gives You Tangerines' explores love, life spanning decades

With reported W60b budget, series among biggest Netflix Korean dramas this year One of most highly anticipated Netflix Korea series of 2025, "When Life Gives You Tangerines," starring Hallyu titans Park Bo-gum and Lee Ji-eun, better known to K-pop fans as IU, is poised to move audiences with its touching exploration of life and love. Premiering this week, the series set on Jeju Island follows the romantic narrative of Ae-soon (Lee) and Gwan-sik (Park). The series sees the characters and their re

March 5, 2025

Hit series 'Signal' to return after a decade

Mystery crime series sequel to be released next year with original cast South Korean cable channel tvN’s hit series “Signal” is set to return with a second season. The sequel, titled “Second Signal” (direct translation), is slated for release in the first half of 2026, aligning with tvN’s 20th anniversary celebrations. The original lead trio ― Kim Hye-soo, Cho Jin-woong and Lee Je-hoon ― will reprise their respective roles Cha Soo-hyun, Lee Jae-han and Park Hae-young, according to tvN. Along wit

March 5, 2025

'Secret Relationships' adapted into drama series, web novel

Hit BL webtoon makes rare leap to web novel format Kakao Entertainment announced that its hit webtoon "Secret Relationships" has been adapted into a series and a web novel, with the live-action series having premiered on various global streaming platforms on Thursday. The webtoon "Secret Relationships," which has amassed 170 million total views since its release in 2020, weaves the journeys of four male characters, focusing on the feelings of character Jung Da-on toward the other men. The webtoo

Feb. 28, 2025