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Sun, August 18, 2019 | 18:09

Dating reality show couple to marry next year [VIDEO]

Actor Lee Pil-mo and his non-celebrity partner for TV Chosun's dating reality show “Taste of Love” will tie the knot next year.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2018-12-25 15:46

Rapper in hot water for describing Swedish man as 'white and bald'

Rapper DinDin is under fire for describing a Swedish TV show guest as “white and bald.”Many netizens have complained about DinDin's remark about Jakob Loevig Minell, who appeared on the Thursday episode of “Welcome! First Time in Korea?” with his friends on MBC Every1.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2018-12-23 16:19

Lee Young-ja first woman to win grand prize at KBS Entertainment Awards

Comedian Lee Young-ja has become the first woman to win the Grand Prize at the KBS Entertainment Awards. “I was able to win this award thanks to everyone, who helped me in front of and behind the scenes … I did not win it because I alone did well,” Lee, 50, who made her debut 27 years ago, said Friday. “I would like to thank all the cast and crew of 'Hello Counselor' and thos...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2018-12-23 14:42

Call grows against mandatory license fee for KBS

A controversy over a pro-communism comment on a television program on public broadcaster KBS has moved some to protest against mandatory television and radio license fees. Many citizens say they do not want to pay the fees for what they call “biased and manipulative broadcasts,” with some saying they do not watch KBS. Others protest that they do not even have a television.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2018-12-14 18:21

Comedian-turned-actress to marry wealthy Chinese businessman

Comedian-turned-actress Sung Eun-chae will tie the knot with a wealthy Chinese businessman on Dec. 22 in China, according to Sung's agency, Monday.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2018-12-12 14:50

Actress Shin Se-kyung thrives as YouTuber

YouTube has become a “golden goose” for many who seek success, with about 10,000 people working as creators in Korea - even prominent actress Shin Se-kyung.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2018-12-12 14:43

Viewers drawn into drama mocking Korea's insane education craze

“I will get you to the very top. Don't you think I can? I've paved the way for you. If you just endure and push yourself a little, you can have an easy ride to the top. My son, can you do that?” a father whispers to his kneeling son pointing to a model of a pyramid, after he failed to solve a math problem in the given time during a father-son study session. This suffocating s...

Park Jin-hai | 2018-12-11 17:26

Viewers grow weary of same old audition shows

It is almost audition show after audition show on television. Despite criticism that new music survival shows are only rehashed versions of old formats and now they have been reduced to an outlet to select members for debuting K-pop idol bands, local TV stations are busy broadcasting audition shows again. And viewer fatigue is growing rapidly over local TV's obsession with mu...

Park Jin-hai | 2018-12-10 18:09

Idol trainee Jimin wows BTS star Jimin [VIDEO]

K-pop idol trainee Lim Ji-min, who shares his given name with BTS member Park Ji-min, has wowed Park with his fancy dancing.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2018-12-10 16:05

Singer Kwanghee discharged from military

Singer Kwanghee, a member of K-pop group ZE:A, has been relieved from military duty. “Thank you for coming to see me despite freezing weather,” Lee said during a special event for fans at Seoul National Cemetery, Saturday. “I did not expect this many people to show up … I'm glad to see all of you.”

Dong Sun-hwa | 2018-12-09 16:32

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