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Sat, September 22, 2018 | 21:54

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Hong remembers top TV writer as his savior after coming-out

TV personality Hong Suk-chun dubbed star writer Kim Soo-hyun as his “savior” on CHANNEL A's “I Heard a Rumor Show,” Monday. “After coming out, I could not get a job on screen for three years,” said Hong, 47. "Then Kim asked for me to star in her drama.”

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-24 16:31

'Mr. Sunshine' embroiled in history distortion dispute

Yoo Yeon-seok in tvN drama “Mr. Sunshine” / Courtesy of CJ ENMBy Park Jin-haiThe romance drama “Mr. Sunshine,” which has been enjoying a strong response from drama fans, has been dragged into a history distortion dispute. The much-anticipated show, written by star writer Kim Eun-sook, has been accused of being an apologist for pro-Japanese collaborator...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-23 18:16

'Mr. Sunshine' takes flack for leaning to Japan

The Korean drama “Mr. Sunshine” is in hot water for allegedly being pro-Japanese. The drama is set in the turn-of-the-century Joseon Kingdom that became so weak that Japan and other colonial powers were trying to take it over. Japan eventually absorbed it.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-23 16:07

'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' to premiere July 27

The Korean drama “My ID is Gangnam Beauty” - based on a webtoon that deals with “lookism” and plastic surgery issues - will go to air on July 27 via JTBC.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-23 14:02

'Risky Romance' is drama focusing on hormones

When it comes to medical drama, viewers are familiar with the scenes of medical staff in doctor's masks and gowns holding scalpels and performing surgery. But MBC's new medical romance drama “Risky Romance” will have less blood and more “hormones” instead. The Monday-Tuesday drama, starring Lee Si-young and Ji Hyun-woo, will tell the love story of an endocrinologist Joo In-ah...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-22 18:27

K-drama female staff - 20-hour working days for $177 a month

Hallyu is often represented by celebrities who make a fortune from the films or dramas in which they star. But what about staff or crew who work behind the scenes, especially women? “We face an abusive and tough life,” a former drama staff told The Korea Times on condition of anonymity. She worked as a drama PD trainee and her tasks included preparing late-night meals, making...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-22 10:17

Ex-grid girl threatens to disclose who offered money for sex

Former grid girl Koo Ji-sung Thurday threatened to name those who offered her money for sex. Koo, 35, posted on Instagram a message she received from a man she said who made the offer.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-21 09:10

'Master of romantic comedy'

“Young and super-rich, a self-centered cold urbanite.” The popular TV series “What's Wrong with Secretary Kim” has all the drama cliches. It's a Cinderella story depicting the rise of a girl from humble beginnings to become the girlfriend of her boss - a good-looking man born to a rich family - after stealing his heart.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-18 17:35

Dating shows in vogue

Lee Hyun, a chef in his late 40s, says he argued recently with his mother about a TV dating show. “My mother saw me watching the show and said I should stop looking at others dating, go outside and mind my own business. That remark set off emotional attacks on each other,” he said. Lee has been single for years. “It's fun having guessing games myself of who matches with whom ...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-18 17:18

MIT-graduated political scientist to host Korea's popular TV debate show

“The first and foremost mission of a debate host is throwing questions on what people want to know,” Kim said. “I will try to make the program vibrant and interactive, mindful of being a representative of the viewers.”

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-18 15:54

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