#The Worst of Evil
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#Disney+Buoyed by success of 'Moving,' Disney+ remains committed to Korean market related article
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Streaming platform Disney+ aims to capitalize on the breakout hit of the Korean original series "Moving" and will continue to produce local content to re... 14:08 Sep. 22 -
#water film studioMultipurpose water film studio opens in Daejeon
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- A new film studio designed for shooting water-based scenes opened in a central South Korean city on Thursday, officials said. Studio M is located inside Studio Cube, ... 14:19 Sep. 21 -
#K-popBTS member Suga to begin military service on Friday related article
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Suga, a member of the K-pop sensation BTS, will begin his mandatory military service this week, his agency announced Sunday. BigHit Music said Suga, 30, will fulfill ... 14:28 Sep. 17 -
#KBSFormer KBS CEO files lawsuits against his dismissal related article
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- Kim Eui-chul, former president and CEO of public broadcaster KBS, said Thursday he has filed lawsuits against the company's decision to sack him. On Tuesday, the broa... 14:33 Sep. 14 -
#KBS(2nd LD) KBS board dismisses CEO Kim Eui-chul related article
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS Yoon's approval in 4th para) SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The board of directors at South Korea's public broadcaster KBS passed a motion Tuesday to dismiss CEO Kim Eui-... 19:48 Sep. 12 -
#Jeon Yeo-beenJeon Yeo-been embraces dual roles in 'A Time Called You' as opportunity
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Playing multiple roles in a single show can be physically and emotionally daunting. But actor Jeon Yeo-been, known for her ability to impeccably pull off... 16:03 Sep. 12 -
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(LEAD) KBS board of directors votes to dismiss CEO Kim Eui-chul related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with press conference by board members opposing dismissal, minor edits throughout; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The board of directors at South Korea's public broadcaster ... 15:18 Sep. 12 -
#KBSKBS' board of directors votes to dismiss CEO Kim Eui-chul related article
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The board of directors at South Korea's public broadcaster KBS passed a motion Tuesday to dismiss CEO Kim Eui-chul with the end of his term still more than a year away. ... 14:05 Sep. 12 -
#streaming market(Yonhap Interview) S. Korean streamers still have chances to catch up with Netflix: expert
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's homegrown streaming service operators, like Tving and Wavve, can compete with global media giant Netflix in the local market as long as they h... 09:00 Sep. 10 -
#Kang FullCreator of superhero webtoon 'Moving' goes all in for Disney+ adaptation
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Kang Full's hit webtoons have offered abundant sources for several films and dramas, but writing the script for Disney+ drama series "Moving" based on his... 17:29 Aug. 28 -
#Jungkook SevenBTS Jungkook's 'Seven' third most-streamed song on Spotify this summer related article
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jungkook's debut solo single, "Seven," became the third most-streamed song of the summer on the global streaming platform Spotify, his agency said Saturday. ... 12:24 Aug. 26 -
#Mask GirlDirector of Netflix series 'Mask Girl' explores dark crevices of human nature
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Netflix drama series "Mask Girl" tells a tragic and ironic story featuring flawed characters whose bad choices lead to catastrophic consequences to ex... 16:24 Aug. 23 -
#FSSFSS raids Kakao founder's office over suspected stock manipulation of SM Entertainment related article
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial regulator raided the office of tech giant Kakao Corp.'s founder Thursday in connection with allegations Kakao's executives were involved in manipu... 17:58 Aug. 10 -
#TvingRa Mi-ran, Uhm Ji-won reunite for Tving office drama 'Cold Blooded Intern'
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Veteran actresses Ra Mi-ran and Uhm Ji-won reunited for the first time in 10 years for the upcoming Tving series "Cold Blooded Intern" to tell a relatable ... 15:10 Aug. 08 -
#BLACKPINKBLACKPINK to celebrate 7th debut anniv. in U.S., Asia
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is set to hold various events to commemorate its seventh debut anniversary across major cities in the United States and Asia, its agency said Tu... 12:00 Aug. 08 -
#Hybe(2nd LD) Hybe H1 sales surpass 1 tln won on robust album, concert sales related article
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more details throughout; ADDS photo, byline) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse Hybe Co. said Tuesday it posted over 1 trillion w... 11:37 Aug. 08 -
#D.P. 2Actor Son Suk-ku delivers punch line in Netflix military drama D.P. 2 related article
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- The hit Netflix military drama series "D.P." is back with its second season, featuring the same main cast along with new additions that expand its focus. ... 15:54 Aug. 07 -
#BLACKPINKBLACKPINK's Jisoo dating actor Ahn Bo-hyun
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's Jisoo is in a romantic relationship with actor Ahn Bo-hyun, her agency confirmed Thursday. "They are currently in the phase of acquainting ... 11:17 Aug. 03 -
#broadcasting watchdog chief(profile) Former presidential press secretary tapped to lead state broadcasting watchdog related article
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- Lee Dong-kwan, who was nominated to lead the Korea Communications Commission on Friday, is a former journalist who later served in various communication roles under forme... 11:26 Jul. 28
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