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Tue, October 24, 2017 | 20:31

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Actress reveals life with Thai millionaire

Actress Shin Joo-ah’s luxurious life with a Chinese-Thai millionaire in Bangkok attracted the envy of celebrities in a TV variety show on Wednesday.

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-08-31 17:37

'STUPID!' Penny-pinching comedian gets popular by scolding extravagant fans

When comedian Kim Saeng-min recently started taking his reputation for being stingy to an unfathomable level, his approach became an iconic feature that brought him stardom for the first time in a career that began decades ago.

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-08-31 15:15

JTBC makes first web drama 'Somehow 18'

As local broadcasters struggle to make hit dramas, limping from single-digit viewership ratings, JTBC joined the web drama bandwagon, making its first mobile-based romantic comedy “Somehow 18.” Helped by pervading “snack culture” of the smartphone-wielding younger generation, who have the quick habit of consuming cultural resources rather than engaging in a deeper read, the l...

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-08-27 17:24

Hallyu in peril over souring Korea-China political relationship

China’s enduring love affair with hallyu, or the Korean wave, is encountering its biggest challenge since hallyu first hit the mainland in the early 1990s, with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) issue souring the relationship between Korea and China. As two neighboring East Asian countries celebrated the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Thursday, local enter...

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-08-24 18:39

TV show to feature celebrities trade secondhand goods

Popular online reality show “Gae Ideuk,” which literally means “big gains,” returns for its second season on JTBC2, showing celebrities who conceal their identities trading goods at a secondhand market. The first season featured “Running Man” star and musician Haha appearing in disguise. After seeing an online sale offer one of his old autographed CDs, he went in person to meet the seller to buy back his CD. Singer Im Chang-jung also met an old fan who put Im’s old CDs on the secondhand market to pay for an overseas trip.

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-08-23 17:54

Reality show “My Ugly Duckling” slapped for contrived humor

“My Ugly Duckling,” a popular SBS reality show featuring single male celebrities whose mothers observe their sons’ daily lives, is the most-viewed Sunday evening show, but faces criticism as being too contrived. The show posted 19.2 percent viewership, topping Sunday variety shows, according to Nielsen Korea. However, the response from viewers is not as positive as its viewer...

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-08-21 18:05

[INTERVIEW] Actress Kim Hee-sun shines in 'Woman of Dignity'

Reporters met actress Kim Hee-sun from the highly popular “Woman of Dignity” at a dimly lit cafe in Seoul last Wednesday, but the actress’ star wattage brightened the room. “Come on, give me your name cards, and please have some cake too,” Kim told reporters, breaking the ice. The top actress is enjoying renewed popularity for her role in the drama that aired on JTBC from Jun...

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-08-21 08:00

Actor Ji Chang-wook joins Army

Actor Ji Chang-wook enlisted in the Army on Monday for his mandatory military service. The 30-year-old star, who has a large following in Japan as well as at home, entered a boot camp in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, to receive five weeks of basic training before entering active duty.

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-08-14 16:12

[INTERVIEW] YouTube 'Deeva' commands hearts of 900,000 fans

Deeva Jessica seemed like the typical woman living next door who treats a stranger with guarded gentleness and an awkward smile. The aura of energy, vivaciousness and sometimes brazenness shown in her YouTube clips were nowhere to be seen during a recent interview at her office. "My attitude in the shooting and non-shooting setting is totally different," said the YouTube star...

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-08-14 13:42

'Phantom Singer 2' to boost crossover music further

JTBC’s singing competition show “Phantom Singer,” which brought out fans of the less-recognized crossover music, has returned for a second season in just six months. Premiering on Friday, “Phantom Singer 2” aims to find four finalists of the survival talent show to make a crossover quartet similar to Italy’s Il Divo. It features plenty of hidden talent from various background...

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-08-13 15:55

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