Korea Times K-Culture Reporter
Park Jin-hai primarily focuses on K-dramas, entertainment shows and actor interviews. Beyond that, she also pens articles covering the broader arts scene, with a particular emphasis on classical music, dance and various aspects of lifestyle. Since joining The Korea Times in 2013, she has made significant contributions in the realms of hallyu (Korean wave), industry news and international affairs.
As part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance its global recognition and reputation, Korea will update and correct information about the country on influential platforms like Wikipedia and tourist websites, aiming to address the rapidly changing digital and media landscape and reinforce Korea's status as a top-tier nation.
The ongoing conflict between K-pop powerhouse HYBE and its sublabel Ador over management control takes a fresh turn as another HYBE subsidiary BELIFT LAB sued Min Hee-jin, CEO of Ador and producer of the girl group NewJeans, Wednesday, on charges of defamation for plagiarism allegations against its artist ILLIT.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has released a new documentary, "Burning Sun: Exposing the Secret K-pop Chat Group," revisiting the 2019 sex and drug scandal involving K-pop stars and highlighting the dark side of the K-pop industry.
JEJU — Yang Yong-jin, 59, is known as the "custodian of Jeju Island's gastronomic legacy." Inspired by his mother Kim Ji-soon, who was designated by the government as a Grand Master of traditional food in 2010, Yang's dedication to preserving the island's authentic cuisine is a continuation of his family's legacy.
JEJU — James Suckling, American wine critic with a rock star-like following, visited Korea for the ninth Jeju Food & Wine Festival (JFWF) this week. The critic, fondly given the Korean name Jae-suck by his fans here, came to the island off the southern coast of the country to meet Korean wine aficionados and present six specially selected wines to pair with dishes using Jeju’s exceptional local ingredients.
The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) is hosting contests to find new ideas and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images to represent Korea. The "New Korea — Ideas" and "Korea Image Created by AI" contests are held ahead of the CICI's annual Culture Communication Forum (CCF) 2024.
The Universal Ballet Company (UBC), marking its 40th anniversary this year, will present Kenneth MacMillan's iconic ballet "Romeo & Juliet" from Friday to Sunday.
Riding on the global success of the tvN drama "The Queen of Tears," actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to tour Asia and meet his fans.
BTS fans have collectively raised their voices in response to concerns that the ongoing conflict between BTS’ agency, HYBE, and its sub-label, Ador, could tarnish the stars’ reputation.