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#media watchdog chief courtBroadcasting watchdog chief to attend court hearing on arrest warrant
SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- A court was set to hold an arrest warrant hearing Wednesday for the chief of the state broadcasting regulator over suspected score manipulation during the renewal of a b... 10:49 Mar. 29 -
#The Glory'The Glory' Part 2 tops Netflix's non-English TV show chart for third week related article
SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- The Netflix revenge thriller series "The Glory" Part 2 remained on top of the streamer's weekly viewership chart for the third consecutive week, data showed Wednesday. ... 09:34 Mar. 29 -
#actorActor Yoo Ah-in once again apologizes for alleged drug use related article
SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Actor Yoo Ah-in on Tuesday once again made a public apology for his alleged drug use, saying he will accept all criticism and legal punishment. The 37-year-old previo... 15:47 Mar. 28 -
#KakaoKakao secures 40 pct stake in SM Entertainment through tender offer
SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp. said Tuesday that it has secured a total 40 percent stake in SM Entertainment through a tender offer, gaining management control over... 14:07 Mar. 28 -
#Choi Min-sikChoi Min-sik feels empathy for multifaceted villain character in 'Big Bet'
By Kim Eun-jun SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Veteran actor Choi Min-sik said he felt empathy for the villain character he played in Disney+ series "Big Bet," as the gambling king is an ordinary guy w... 16:12 Mar. 24 -
#true crime documentaries(News Focus) True-crime documentaries lure viewers to streaming platforms
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- True-crime stories have been frequent subjects of investigative journalism TV shows, but they have recently emerged as the next big theme in documentarie... 11:48 Mar. 23 -
#The Glory'The Glory' Part 2 tops Netflix's non-English TV show chart for 2nd week related article
SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- The Netflix revenge thriller series "The Glory" Part 2 stayed on top of the streamer's weekly viewership chart for the second consecutive week, data showed Wednesday. ... 09:42 Mar. 22 -
#FaustDirector says Goethe's tragic play 'Faust' still relevant today
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Goethe's tragic play "Faust" can still resonate with people of today, as the classic masterpiece examines the essence of human nature and existential dil... 17:22 Mar. 21 -
#actor drug probeActor Yoo Ah-in to appear for questioning Friday over alleged drug use
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Actor Yoo Ah-in is scheduled to appear before police later this week for questioning over allegations of illegal drug use, police officials said Monday. The actor, wh... 14:29 Mar. 20 -
#JiminBTS member Jimin's single tops iTunes charts in 110 countries
SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jimin's single "Set Me Free Pt. 2" topped iTunes charts in 110 countries Saturday, the group's agency BigHit Music said. The hip-hop track, released at 1 ... 15:04 Mar. 18 -
#MandalorianDirector Lee Isaac Chung says joining 'Mandalorian' team an honor
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- American film director Lee Issac Chung said Friday he was honored to join the production team for Disney+ sci-fi space adventure series "Mandalorian" as ... 14:38 Mar. 17 -
#PinkfongThe Pinkfong Co. signs MOU with Saudi Arabian investment ministry
SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The Pinkfong Co., a Korean animation company, said Thursday it has signed an agreement with the Saudi Arabian government to collaborate in the family entertainment conte... 14:06 Mar. 16 -
#The GloryNetflix series 'The Glory' Part 2 tops Netflix's non-English TV show chart related article
SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- Netflix revenge thriller series "The Glory" Part 2 ranked No. 1 on the streamer's weekly viewership chart for non-English TV shows released Wednesday. Premiered on M... 09:30 Mar. 15 -
#Kakao Entertainment(LEAD) Kakao Entertainment to close Tapas Entertainment's Korean branch next month
(ATTN: UPDATES with Naver's layoff at subsidiaries in last four paras) SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- Kakao Entertainment plans to close the Korean unit of Tapas Entertainment, a North American webtoo... 14:49 Mar. 14 -
#Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment to close Tapas Entertainment's Korean branch next month
SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- Kakao Entertainment Corp. plans to close the Korean unit of Tapas Entertainment, a North American webtoon and webnovel platform, next month, industry sources said Tuesda... 10:53 Mar. 14 -
#The GloryNetflix series 'The Glory' Part 2 tops global Netflix chart related article
SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- Netflix revenge thriller series "The Glory" Part 2 ranked No. 1 on a global popularity chart for TV shows available on the streaming giant, data showed. The highly an... 10:08 Mar. 14 -
#The GloryNetflix series 'The Glory' Part 2 ranks No. 2 on global Netflix chart related video related article
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Netflix revenge thriller series "The Glory" Part 2 landed at No. 2 on a global popularity chart for TV shows available on the streaming giant, just three... 10:20 Mar. 13 -
#dailies
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on March 13)
K-pop's defining moment The ferocious battle to purchase SM Entertainment between Kakao and HYBE has ended with Kakao's victory. As the acquisition race was heated, SM's stock price skyrocketed. W... 06:57 Mar. 13 -
#Netflix documentaryNetflix documentary 'In the Name of God' exposes dark side of cult leaders related article
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- The director of Netflix documentary series "In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal" said Friday he tried to focus on realistically exposing what happened in... 14:17 Mar. 10
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Culture/K-pop
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True-crime documentaries lure viewers to streaming platforms -
CJ CGV transforms multiplexes into sports, entertainment venues -
Virtual idol: Is it hype or future of K-pop industry? -
Korean streaming services eye global market to improve profits -
Webtoons embrace original soundtracks to appeal to wider audience
