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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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Family drama, rom-com and genre series will continue to go strong
With each passing year, Korean TV dramas are creating bigger ripples around the globe. In 2014, “My Love From the Star,” featuring Kim Soo-hyun as a charming extraterrestrial and Jun Ji-hyun as a loveable actress, caused a sensation throughout Asia. In 2016, military romance “Descendants of the Sun,” starring Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo, swept fans in the region off their feet.Earlier this year, “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” propelled its lead Gong Yoo to global fame, despite a de fact
Aug. 14, 2017
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Cast of ‘Infinite Challenge’ reunites with Jack Black
The cast of popular MBC variety show “Infinite Challenge” were reunited with American actor Jack Black. On Wednesday, Black dropped a group selfie with the five “Infinite Challenge” members -- Yoo Jae-suk, Park Myeong-su, Jeong Jun-ha, Haha and Yang Se-hyeong -- on his Facebook with the caption “Long time no see, Infinite Challenge! Welcome to LA.” From top-left: Jeong Jun-ha, Yoo Jae-suk, Jack Black, Park Myeong-su, Haha and Yang Se-hyeong pose for a photo. (Jack Black‘s Facebook)Black appeared
Aug. 9, 2017
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Choi Jun-hee to appear on TV program with grandmother
Choi Jun-hee, the 14-year-old daughter of the late Korean actress Choi Jin-sil who took her own life in 2008, will appear with her grandmother on a KBS TV program. Choi Jun-hee said she would record the KBS program “See-Through TV Inside” on Aug. 17 to share the details of an alleged conflict with her grandmother. The date when the episode will be aired has not been decided. Choi Jun-hee's Facebook profileChoi Jin-sil killed herself at the age of 39, after struggling with depression for years.
Aug. 7, 2017
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Daughter of ill-fated actress claims abuse by grandmother
The only daughter of the late South Korean actress Choi Jin-sil, whose surprise suicide in 2008 shocked the nation, said Saturday that she has been habitually abused by her maternal grandmother and that police are aware of the situation.Choi Jun-hee, a 14-year-old, said in a social media post that her maternal grandmother verbally and physically abused her to prevent her from making contact with her great-aunt, who raised her after the actress' suicide about a decade ago. (Choi Jun-hee`s Instagr
Aug. 6, 2017
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NBA star Stephen Curry to appear on ‘Infinite Challenge’ on Saturday
NBA superstar Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is set to appear on MBC’s variety show “Infinite Challenge” on Saturday. A teaser photo for Saturday’s episode of MBC’s “Infinite Challenge” (MBC)A recently released preview photo showed Curry posing with other guests, including former professional basketball player Seo Jang-hoon, actor Nam Joo-hyuck, a longtime fan of the reigning NBA MVP, and actor Bae Jung-nam. The two-time MVP Curry visited Korea last week as part of his Asia promotion
Aug. 3, 2017
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Tranquil summer fun returns in new season of ‘Three Meals a Day’
The tranquil joy of seaside life is returning to Korean television in a new season of “Three Meals a Day,” subtitled “Sea Ranch.” The new season takes place on the secluded island of Deungnyangdo, off the southern coast, and stars actors Lee Seo-jin, Eric Mun and Yoon Kyun-sang alongside a family of wild goats. “Three Meals A Day,” which was created by director Na Young-seok in 2014, features a group of celebrities procuring food and making meals with rudimentary tools in the countryside. This
Aug. 3, 2017
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‘Falsify,’ about reporters exposing social injustices, tops ratings
“Falsify,” a drama-thriller series revolving around journalists seeking to expose social injustices, is leading ratings. The show clinched first place among drama series aired Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m., with 12.1 percent viewership as of Tuesday, according to Nielsen Korea. “Falsify” (SBS)“Falsify” kicked off on July 24. It stars Namgoong Min as the temperamental tabloid reporter Han Moo-young. Uhm Ji-won plays a jaded prosecutor who has learned that the road to justice is paved with in
Aug. 2, 2017
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[Next Wave] Kim Ji-won goes from tough female soldier to disheveled girl-next-door
Last year, actress Kim Ji-won was most vividly engraved in viewers’ minds as a tough female army lieutenant who knew what she wanted -- both in life and in love -- and wasn’t afraid to go after her target. That role in the 2016 hit series “Descendants of the Sun” made Kim one of the most promising actresses on Korean television. Her portrayal of the tenacious but vulnerable Lt. Yoon Myung-joo made a deep impression: Many viewers confessed they watched the drama to support the love story between
July 31, 2017
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‘Stranger’ ends amid much fanfare
Crime-thriller series “Stranger” ended with much fanfare Sunday, achieving 7.3 percent viewership at one point during its last episode. The tvN drama that aired Saturdays and Sundays was lauded for its gripping plot and strong performances. Viewers have eagerly demanded a second season, to which tvN replied Monday that “no specific plans are in place as of yet.” “I believed that we could ... have a good-hearted influence on the world,” actor Jo Seung-woo said of the series. Jo played seemingly
July 31, 2017
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Star-studded YG will produce reality TV show
YG Entertainment said Sunday it will produce its own reality TV program featuring its stars as the company is set to push its boundaries beyond the music industry. "From September, we will start shooting a reality show titled 'YG JeonJa' based on real-life episodes happening inside YG," the company said in a statement. "JeonJa" in Korean is short for strategic archive. It also unveiled a teaser video titled "Planning Meeting of YG JeonJa."
July 31, 2017
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Apink, Heize appear on JYP’s ‘Party People’
K-pop group Apink and rapper-producer Heize, whose songs have been topping local music charts, were featured on Park Jin-young’s talk show, during which they discussed stardom and past loves. The musicians appeared on the second episode of “Party People,” producer-singer JYP’s first foray into hosting a late-night talk show.Apink performed its hit songs “No No No” and “Mr. Chu,” and discussed the pressures of the K-pop scene. “There was a point when I didn’t know if the public and our fans would
July 30, 2017
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'Idol School' soars to top of TV popularity index
"Idol School," Mnet's new idol trainee competition show, debuted at the top of a benchmark TV popularity index, data showed Tuesday.The Thursday-evening program scored 278.7 points on the Content Power Index, becoming the most popular TV program from July 10-16.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, online search tallies and buzz on social media.The show puts 41 young female conte
July 25, 2017
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‘Man Who Dies to Live’ apologizes for its depiction of Islamic culture
The creators of MBC drama series “Man Who Dies to Live” apologized on Sunday for the show’s controversial depiction of Islamic culture. The show, which airs every Wednesday and Thursday, came under fire for depicting a caricature of what appears to be Islamic culture in a comical fashion. (MBC)“Our intent was not to maliciously distort of comically depict Islamic or Arabic culture. We apologize for causing concern with our inappropriate depiction,” officials said, issuing the apology in Korean,
July 23, 2017
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Taebaek hopes Songs will wed at ‘Descendants of the Sun’ theme park
Soon-to-be-married couple Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo were asked to hold their wedding ceremony at the “Descendants of the Sun” theme park in Taebaek, Gangwon Province. City officials recently visited Song Joong-ki’s agency and relayed hopes of the city’s residents for the couple to wed at the theme park. The city also outlined the details of the city‘s support for the wedding, including the officiant’s message, outdoor wedding facilities and honeymoon accommodations, to the agency. Song Joon
July 21, 2017
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Lee Hyo-ri, Yeom Jung-ah to appear on JYP’s ‘Party People’
Actress Yeom Jung-ah and K-pop diva Lee Hyo-ri will be the first guests on producer and singer Park Jin-young’s upcoming talk show, SBS announced Thursday. It is the first time Park, commonly dubbed JYP, will host a talk show in the 25 years of the performer and songwriter’s career. The show is set break the traditional talk show format. Its set is staged like a club, with audience members enjoying themselves while standing in front of the stage. Set of “Party People” (SBS)During the first sh
July 20, 2017
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'Game of Thrones' debut draws record 10.1 million viewers
Women dominate Westeros as never before, and it’s the same with the “Game of Thrones” ratings.The HBO drama’s seventh-season premiere last weekend drew a record-setting 10.1 million viewers, according to Nielsen company figures released Tuesday. That eclipsed previous top-rated “Game of Thrones” episodes, including the 8.11 million who watched the season five finale in 2015 and the 8 million who tuned in to that year’s opener. (HBO)The numbers represent viewers who watched the episodes as they f
July 19, 2017
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Actor Ji Chang-wook: 'I'm late but will have fun in military'
Actor Ji Chang-wook said Tuesday that he will return to big and small screens after faithfully and safely completing his nearly two years of military duty."I'm starting too late," Ji said during a news conference to mark the end of SBS TV's Wednesday-Thursday series "Suspicious Partner," referring to his conscription schedule set for Aug. 14."But I'll be back after having more fun in the Army (than those who've gone before me), and faithfully and healthily finishing my duty." (Glorious Entertain
July 18, 2017
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JYJ's Kim Jae-joong sustains injury on drama set
Kim Jae-Joong from boy band JYJ sustained an injury to his left thumb while shooting for a new TV series, his agency said.C-JeS Entertainment said the actor and singer cut his finger on a glass bottle Monday night on the set for KBS 2TV's Wednesday-Thursday drama "Man-Hole."Kim had a doctor stitch the wound and took a day off from shooting. (Yonhap)"It is actually not a light injury but Kim's acting portion is too big for him to rest for more than a day," the agency said, adding that he needs t
July 18, 2017
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Korean cultural content surplus plunges 25.4% in five months
South Korea's cultural content surplus plunged 25.4 percent in the first five months of 2017 from a year earlier, official data showed Tuesday, a decline widely blamed on Chinese restrictions on imports of local pop culture over an ongoing missile row.The balance of audio visual and related services came to $156.6 million in the black in the January-May period down from $209.8 million for the period last year, according to the data compiled by the Bank of Korea.For the whole of last year, the ba
July 18, 2017
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Three major TV networks open joint streaming service for American 'hallyu' fans
South Korea‘s three major television networks -- KBS, MBC and SBS -- began a joint streaming service to quickly provide their drama and entertainment programs to American viewers on Monday. (The Korea Content Wave)The Korea Content Wave (KOCOWA) is available both on the internet and mobile and the range of service will be expanded to other continents in the future, the broadcasters said. This marks the first time that the terrestrial TV stations have launched a streaming platform to directly cir
July 17, 2017