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Kim Soo-hyun reportedly dated fellow actor during military service, complicating allegations

Actor Kim Soo-hyun was reportedly in a relationship with an idol-turned-actor during his mandatory military service from 2017 to 2019, according to a local media outlet on Saturday.

2025-04-26

Netflix, Kocca and Kofic ink MOU to foster Korean content with training programs

Netflix, the Korea Creative Content Agency and the Korean Film Council have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to foster Korean content production through training programs for industry workers.

2025-04-25

'Squid Game' director Hwang Dong-hyuk to receive honor at Gotham Television Awards

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, best known for Netflix hit “Squid Game” (2021-), is set to be a recipient at the Gotham Television Awards in the Creator Tribute category on June 2.

2025-04-25

C-JeS is getting out of actor management

C-JeS Studios is shutting down its actors' management business, JTBC reported Wednesday.

2025-04-23

'Weak Hero' becomes latest series to cross over to Netflix as domestic platforms lose hold

Korea's action drama “Weak Hero” (2022-) is set to reach a global audience with Netflix giving the hit series a worldwide platform for its second season after its first airing on Korea’s Wavve.

2025-04-23

Mnet to roll out new audition-based season of 'Unpretty Rapstar' season

Music channel Mnet will roll out its first new all-women's hip-hop competition program in nine years with a revamped season of the "Unpretty Rapstar" (2015-16) hip-hop show featuring up-and-coming talent instead of already debuted stars.

2025-04-23

Kim Soo-hyun fans appoint lawyer to protect actor from 'insults, false rumors'

Fans of actor Kim Soo-hyun have jointly appointed attorney Yang Tae-young of Lawfirm Siwoo to protect the actor against malicious comments and online rumormongers, the fan coalition said Tuesday.

2025-04-22

SBS series 'The Haunted Palace' nabs top spot on Netflix Korea chart

The SBS rom-com fantasy series “The Haunted Palace” is the most viewed show on Netflix Korea as of Sunday, according to data by FlixPatrol on Monday.

2025-04-21

'My pain has made me stronger': Actor Jang Keun-seuk talks about battle with thyroid cancer

Actor Jang Keun-suk said Sunday that his battle with thyroid cancer led him to look at life in a different way.

2025-04-21

Actor Youn Yuh-jung reveals son is gay as she discusses personal connection to 'The Wedding Banquet'

Actor Youn Yuh-jung revealed that her son is gay during interviews with overseas outlets as she explained how her participation in the recently released film "The Wedding Banquet" hit her on a personal level.

2025-04-20