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South Korea’s government watchdog for broadcasting and communications has begun monitoring JTBC after the network’s financial troubles raised concerns about its ability to carry high-profile sports programming. According to reporting by Media Today and other outlets, the oversight body—via a special review group—has started checking contingency plans so that World Cup coverage will not be […]
South Korean film Hana Korea has released fresh poster images featuring actress Kim Min Ha, spotlighting her portrayal of Hye Seon, a North Korean defector navigating the first steps of a new life in South Korea. The movie—adapted from a true life story—will premiere on July 8, with the director’s perspective adding an international angle […]
South Korea’s broadcasting regulators have moved to ensure that planned World Cup coverage will not be disrupted as JTBC faces financial distress. According to Media Today and other local reports, the broadcasting-related government body overseeing communications and media issues has convened a dedicated task force to monitor JTBC’s restructuring process and to identify risks that […]
Busan is set to host an expanded celebration of Korean culture with the 2026 Busan One Asia Festival (BOF) with NOL, spotlighting the country’s music, entertainment, and cultural industries on a larger global stage. According to coverage in Korean-language media, the festival marks the 10th edition of BOF and is framed as a signature platform […]
Epik High leader Tablo has publicly criticized Woollim Entertainment and raised concerns about concert ticketing systems, reigniting debate over how K-pop’s biggest stars interact with the business structures behind promotions, distribution and ticket sales. The comments come amid the trio’s plans for its Epik High 3.0 tour in North America, and they follow earlier controversy […]
South Korean entertainment news is heating up this week as Red Velvet prepares to reunite with fans for a major 2026 fan-con, while a new streaming BL drama, The Prosecutor’s Proposal, drops character-focused teasers centered on guilt, stigma, and complicated attachment. Both announcements underscore how quickly K-pop and K-drama promotional cycles are shifting toward event-driven […]
South Korean police have applied for an arrest warrant for Cha Ga-won, CEO of the entertainment agency ONE HUNDRED, according to a report carried by Yonhap on Wednesday. The request was filed under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes, and prosecutors are currently reviewing whether to issue the warrant. The case […]
JTBC’s newly launched drama Reborn Rookie has moved into its second-half run on what Nielsen Korea calls its strongest performance yet, while TVN has continued to stoke anticipation for the July premiere of Spooky in Love with a new teaser starring Park Eun Bin. The back-to-back announcements highlight how quickly Korea’s summer drama calendar is […]
South Korean broadcaster MBC says a late actress’s voice—reportedly manipulated using AI—was used in multiple recordings to advance conflicting claims and demand money, according to an investigative segment aired June 14. The report centers on allegations involving Kim Sae Ron and the YouTube creator Kim Se Ui, who has been accused of using fabricated audio […]
South Korean actor and entertainer Lee Jun Young has announced his upcoming mandatory military service, posting a handwritten letter on Instagram on June 14. In the message, Lee Jun Young said he will enlist on July 21, framing the announcement as something he wanted to communicate personally rather than through a formal news release. A […]
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