A month on, and still canceled: Ahn Ha-young’s Panasonic ad goes private

How long can the fallout from a controversy continue to follow a public figure? For Ahn Ha-young, her troubles show no signs of slowing. The actor's advertisement for Japanese electronics brand Panasonic was confirmed Thursday to have been made private. This was just the latest difficulty she has faced across the advertising and broadcasting industries after a controversy over her great-grandfather’s activities during Japan’s colonial rule of Korea broke in August. The advertisement, which featu

2026-09-17 11:56:16:00

Short-form dramas are booming. But why not in Korea?

Korea knows how to make a drama. Just not, it seems, a very short one. While bite-sized series are winning audiences around the world, short-form dramas in Korea have struggled to move beyond their niche following. The format faces competition from the dominance of long-form K-dramas, and many titles remain rooted in niche genres and provocative storylines that can limit their appeal to mainstream viewers. But can the industry afford to ignore younger viewers increasingly turning to shorter, fas

2026-09-16 16:16:56:00

‘Beef’ Season 2 mostly misses out at Emmys

The second season of Netflix series “Beef,” one of the most-nominated productions at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, failed to secure any wins during the main ceremony Monday night in Los Angeles. The ceremony, one of the television industry’s biggest annual events, was attended by “Beef” Season 2 stars Youn Yuh-jung, Jang Seo-yeon, Charles Melton, Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, alongside Korean American filmmaker Lee Sung-jin, who created and directed both seasons of the anthology series. “Bee

2026-09-15 13:31:03:00

Nexon Games brings real Korea into Woochi the Wayfarer

One of Nexon Game’s biggest upcoming games, Woochi the Wayfarer, is turning real Korean landscapes and cultural heritage into the backdrop for its fantasy world. Nexon Games announced Monday that the company signed an agreement with the Korea Tourism Organization to support the development of Woochi the Wayfarer. Under the agreement, the tourism agency will provide Nexon Games with around 70,000 images and 1,000 video clips featuring natural landscapes, cultural heritage and other sites across K

2026-09-14 17:48:48:00

Disney Run returns to Korea

Disney Run will return to South Korea this fall, bringing together themed race events, pop-up retail stores and live K-pop performances. Scheduled for Oct. 31 near Incheon's Sangsang Platform under the theme "Together, Joyfully, Disney Run!," the event will feature interactive programs alongside the main races, including special performances, pop-up experiences and themed photo spots. Run participants can choose between two predefined routes starting at Sangsang Platform and running through the

2026-09-14 14:25:24:00

Gen.G crowned Korean LoL kings with LCK title, Faker’s T1 misses again

Gen.G emerged as the champions of this year’s League of Legends Champions Korea, defeating Hanwha Life Esports 3-1 to claim their second consecutive LCK title. The closely contested final stretched to four games, with Gen.G eventually overcoming Hanwha Life Esports after roughly four hours of play. Hanwha Life Esports drew first blood in the opening game, taking early control after dominating a team fight. Gen.G bounced back in the second game through top-laner Kim "Kiin" Ki-in and bottom-laner

2026-09-14 13:39:47:00

Kim Soo-hyun wins legal battle with Swiss watchmaker Mido

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has secured a final victory in a lawsuit filed by Swiss watchmaker Mido seeking the return of more than 570 million won ($424,000) in advertising contract fees. The Seoul Eastern District Court on Aug. 27 dismissed Mido’s lawsuit against Kim’s agency, Gold Medalist, which sought the return of advertising fees. Mido did not appeal the ruling by the Sept. 10 deadline, making the first-instance decision in favor of Kim and the other defendants final. Mido filed the lawsuit last y

2026-09-11 14:02:51:00

'Physical: 100' makes Italian debut with first localized adaptation

The Italian version of Netflix Korea’s hit "Physical: 100" is set to premiere Friday, marking the franchise’s first fully overseas-produced adaptation. "Physical: 100" pits 100 contestants against one another in a series of demanding physical challenges to determine the top all-around athlete. The Korean original launched in 2023 and quickly became a global hit, making history as the first Korean unscripted series to top Netflix’s global top 10 TV chart for non-English titles. The franchise has

2026-09-11 12:05:28:00

Cha Tae-hyun's 'Your Personal Taxi' to premiere globally on Netflix, FOD

A healing music drama starring Cha Tae-hyun — a staple of K-dramas and Korean entertainment — will reach global audiences in October through Netflix and Japan’s popular streaming service FOD. "Your Personal Taxi" is a feel-good series set inside a mysterious taxi that operates exclusively by reservation. The series unfolds the extraordinary stories of its passengers, soundtracked by their personal song requests. The cast is anchored by Cha, known for his roles in hit K-dramas like "Moving" and "

2026-09-10 17:42:07:00

Youn Yuh-jung misses out on Emmy win for 'Beef' Season 2

Veteran South Korean actor Youn Yuh-jung has exited this year's Emmy race for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie. Youn — an acclaimed actor who made history in 2021 as the first Korean actor to win an Academy Award, taking home Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film "Minari" — earned the Emmy nomination in July for her portrayal of Chairwoman Park in Netflix’s "Beef" Season 2. However, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which presents the E

2026-09-10 17:41:33:00