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Bereaved family of late MBC weathercaster sues over alleged workplace harassment
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Drug scene 'embarrassing' for 'Squid Game' actor Choi Seung-hyun, formerly Big Bang's T.O.P
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MBC faces third legal action over workplace harassment allegations
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Star producer Na Young-suk to create Netflix original
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Go A-ra makes return in steamy romance series 'The Scandal of Chunhwa'
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Yoo Jae-suk clinches grand prize at SBS Entertainment Awards
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Webtoon-based series to binge-watch this weekend
In South Korea, there's an unspoken formula that virtually ensures a TV show's success — webtoon adaptation. Webtoon-based series are seen as a surefire way to captivate audiences, with their out-of-the-box concepts, quirky characters and built-in fan base from the original webtoon. These adaptations often lead to series that resonate deeply with viewers and quickly capture global attention. Here are some celebrated webtoon adaptations that have made viewers cry and laugh, offering a weekend bin
Feb. 8, 2025
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Go A-ra makes return in steamy romance series 'The Scandal of Chunhwa'
19+ rated period drama explores free love in an era of strict traditions "Reply 1994" star Go A-ra is back on the small screen, this time in a steamy romance series titled "The Scandal of Chunhwa." The period drama explores love in an era when rigid decorum dictated interactions between men and women. It follows Hwa-ri (Go A-ra), a princess determined to choose her own husband, even as her father, the king, rushes to arrange her marriage after rumors spread that she is the protagonist of a provo
Feb. 5, 2025
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Star producer Na Young-suk to create Netflix original
Netflix 2025 lineup includes boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in 'Physical: Asia' Netflix unveiled its 2025 content slate on Tuesday, promising a diverse lineup spanning TV series, films and entertainment shows. The global streaming powerhouse detailed its strategic vision at the "Next on Netflix 2025" press event on Tuesday, emphasizing its commitment to genre-spanning storytelling. "In the content industry, it's easy to fall into the temptation of repeating past successes. However, that is a trap.
Feb. 4, 2025
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MBC faces third legal action over workplace harassment allegations
Former employees step forward alleging years of mistreatment Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation is facing a third legal action against it, all of them initiated by the same unidentified person in less than a week based on allegations that its former weathercaster, Oh Yo-anna, was subjected to severe workplace harassment. Reports from former employees continue to surface, accusing the company of years of mistreatment. An online community posting on Monday said the user had reported MBC to the police
Feb. 3, 2025
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Bereaved family of late MBC weathercaster sues over alleged workplace harassment
Oh reportedly expressed distress, revealing she was 'relying on medication' and suffering from 'excruciating pain near her heart' The bereaved family of former Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation weathercaster Oh Yo-anna, who died by suicide last year, has filed a civil lawsuit against one of her colleagues amid growing allegations that she endured severe workplace harassment. It was confirmed on Thursday that Oh’s family filed the lawsuit on Jan. 23 at the Seoul Central District Court, seeking dama
Jan. 31, 2025
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'Squid Game' season 3 to premiere on Netflix on June 27
Netflix releases poster, first-look images of final season Netflix has officially announced June 27 as the premiere date for the highly anticipated third season of "Squid Game." According to the streaming service, season three will thrust Ki-hun (Lee Jung-jae) into a relentless fight for survival following a failed and bloody rebellion against the game’s masterminds. The upcoming season lands six months after season two debuted in December 2024. According to Netflix, both seasons were filmed bac
Jan. 31, 2025
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Should 'deepfakes' be used in visual content?
Digitally manipulated video in K-drama sex scenes sparks controversy Korea's broadcasting industry is increasingly embracing "deepfake" technology — an application of machine learning that seamlessly merges synthetic images and audio to create hyperrealistic media. However, as these digital manipulations push the limits of what has previously been possible on the small screen, they have also ignited a firestorm of controversy. The latest flash point in this debate centers on the use of body doub
Jan. 30, 2025
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Yoo Jae-suk clinches grand prize at SBS Entertainment Awards
Korea's most celebrated TV personality notches record 20th award Korea’s top comedian Yoo Jae-suk cemented his legacy at the 2024 Seoul Broadcasting System Entertainment Awards, notching an unprecedented 20th career grand prize. With the historic win, Yoo now holds the record for the most grand prizes won by anyone across the three major broadcasting networks' entertainment awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards. On Wednesday, SBS recognized Yoo for his performance on hit variety show "Running Man"
Jan. 30, 2025
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Ju Ji-hoon aims to provide catharsis in adrenaline-filled medical saga
Ju says he drew inspiration from renowned doctor Lee Guk-jong for 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' Ju Ji-hoon, the leading man behind K-drama powerhouses like "Princess Hours" and Netflix’s smash hit "Kingdom," is back with his latest role as a heroic doctor in the Netflix series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call." Ju, known for his knack for choosing larger-than-life roles adapted from hit Korean comics, shared that he hopes to deliver a sense of cathartic satisfaction through the adrenaline-ch
Jan. 26, 2025
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Relax with white art, Bukhan River view, frolicking felines
Lost in rumination The exhibition “Tale” is running through the end of March at Gallery Royal in Seoul, inviting those who value solitary contemplation. The majority of the 35 works hanging on the gallery walls -- mostly white painted wood and canvas -- are untitled. “I just draw the bare minimum of what I think should be there to convey what I feel,” artist Choi Hong-sun said, referring to his canvasses painted gray with a line or two drawn across them. He was inspired by desert and prairie in
Jan. 24, 2025