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#Hometown Cha-Cha-ChaRom-com 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' hits top 10 on world's popular TV show rankings
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean TV series "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" is gaining popularity on global online streaming platform Netflix, adding to a recent bullish run worldwide of Korea-made con... 10:53 Oct. 01 -
#Lee Jung-jae(Yonhap Interview) 'Squid Game' brings in Lee Jung-jae's rare portrayal of clumsy, blundering guy
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- Since making a sensation as a devoted bodyguard in the mega-hit TV series "Sandglass" (1995), seasoned actor Lee Jung-jae has portrayed handsome and dandy s... 16:21 Sep. 30 -
#NetflixNetflix says its investment has created economic effect worth 5.6 tln won in S. Korea
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- U.S. streaming giant Netflix said Wednesday that its Korean investment over the past five years has led to an economic effect worth 5.6 trillion won (US$4.7... 14:03 Sep. 29 -
#Squid Game(Yonhap Interview) Simplicity, satire in 'Squid Game' appeal to global viewers: director
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- Hwang Dong-hyuk, the writer-director of the hit Netflix series "Squid Game," has said the show's global popularity is something he never expected. "It's ... 13:18 Sep. 29 -
#NetflixNetflix's co-CEO says 'Squid Game' may become its most popular show ever related article
SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Yonhap) -- "Squid Game," Netflix's new Korean survival drama, may become the global streaming entertainment giant's most successful original content ever, its chief has said. "S... 14:00 Sep. 28 -
#TV seriesSBS comedy 'One the Woman' tops weekend viewership
SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- SBS' romantic comedy "One the Woman" has posted the highest viewership rating among high-profile weekend TV series here in South Korea, industry data showed Monday. T... 11:44 Sep. 27 -
#NCT 127K-pop band NCT 127 debuts on British Official Albums Chart
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy band NCT 127 has made it onto Britain's Official Charts with its latest album "Sticker." Its third studio album debuted at No. 40 on the Official Alb... 13:44 Sep. 25 -
#Squid Game'Squid Game' exposes social realities, much like 'Parasite' related article
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The popularity of the new Netflix Korean series, "Squid Game," can be attributed in large part to its exposure of social and capitalist realities, critics said Thursday.... 15:58 Sep. 23 -
#BTSBTS 'Permission to Dance' at U.N. tops 12 mln views on YouTube
SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- The video featuring K-pop sensations BTS performing "Permission to Dance," one of their hit singles, at the United Nations headquarters has exceeded 12 million views on ... 20:13 Sep. 22 -
#BTSBTS heads to New York for U.N. event as special presidential envoy related article
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS flew to New York on Saturday to attend a United Nations event as a special presidential envoy. The chart-topping group is scheduled to attend the ... 20:58 Sep. 18 -
#media billRights watchdog expresses concerns over ruling party's envisioned media bill related article
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The state human rights watchdog body on Friday expressed concerns over the ruling party's push to pass a media bill centered on strengthening punitive damages against fa... 15:44 Sep. 17 -
#Busan film festivalActors Song Joong-ki, Park So-dam to host opening of Busan film festival related article
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Actors Song Joong-ki and Park So-dam have been chosen to co-host the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival next month, organizers said Thursday. T... 14:32 Sep. 16 -
#Yonhap News TV CEOYonhap News TV appoints Seong Ghi-hong new president, CEO
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Yonhap News TV on Thursday appointed Seong Ghi-hong, president and CEO of South Korea's key newswire service Yonhap News Agency, as its new president and chief executive... 13:22 Sep. 16 -
#Busan International Film FestivalThis year's Busan film festival to be held next month with audience
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- This year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will return almost to normal after a pandemic-disrupted year, holding an offline opening ceremony with ... 18:50 Sep. 15 -
#BTSBTS to hold online concert next month
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superband BTS will hold an online concert next month to meet fans across the world, its management agency said Wednesday. The concert, titled "BTS Permission T... 14:50 Sep. 15 -
#Yonhap News AgencyYonhap appoints Seong Ghi-hong new president, CEO
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday appointed Seong Ghi-hong, a veteran journalist and editor-in-chief at Yonhap News TV, as its new president and chief executive officer. ... 11:34 Sep. 15 -
#Yumi's CellsWebtoon-based 'Yumi's Cells' to hit small screens this week
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- A TV adaptation of "Yumi's Cells," one of the most-viewed webtoons in South Korea, will hit small screens this week, personifying the inner feelings and dri... 17:11 Sep. 14 -
#BTSEnvironmentally conscious K-pop fans move to protect BTS 'Butter' beach
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- K-pop fans launched a campaign to help protect a beach in eastern Korea that has become popular after the global superstars BTS shot their photos for the "Butter" album.... 14:18 Sep. 14 -
#BTSBTS, Coldplay to release collaboration single this month
SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensations BTS and British rock band Coldplay will release their collaboration song this month, Warner Music Korea said Monday. The company said the two groups ... 23:30 Sep. 13
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