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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 16:37

Religious group's request for court injunction to block release of Netflix documentary rejected

Religious group's request for court injunction to block release of Netflix documentary rejected

A Korean court on Thursday rejected a local religious group's request for an injunction to stop the release of a new Netflix documentary series about its chief. The Seoul Western District Court turned down the request that the religious fringe sect Christian Gospel Mission, better known as JMS (Jesus Morning Star), made against MBC, a major television network, and Netflix.

2023-03-02 20:13

Travel reality shows featuring celebrity buddies become more common

Travel reality shows featuring celebrity buddies become more common

It was once the norm for travel TV shows to explore aesthetically pleasing spots while offering travel tips on things to do and places to eat. However, now that there is an abundance of travel-related content on YouTube, broadcasters are shifting their focus to show more realistic circumstances of traveling as well as the interaction between celebrities.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-01 08:25

[INTERVIEW] Lee Bo-young talks about creating confident character in 'Agency'

INTERVIEWLee Bo-young talks about creating confident character in 'Agency'

JTBC's workplace series “Agency,” starring Lee Bo-young as the lead, kicked off earlier last month with only a 4.8 percent viewership rating, despite taking the time slot of the smash-hit series “Reborn Rich.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-27 17:44

'Physical: 100' contestant faces allegations of dating violence

'Physical: 100' contestant faces allegations of dating violence

A contestant in Netflix's hit reality show, “Physical: 100,” is facing allegations of assaulting his girlfriend, according to Seoul Gangnam Police Station. The police said it received a report from the woman at around 10:50 a.m., Thursday, saying she was beaten by the contestant, whose identity has not been disclosed, but was booked for questioning. He is currently under inve...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-25 10:02

Yoo Ah-in's hair samples yield traces of another illegal drug

Yoo Ah-in's hair samples yield traces of another illegal drug

Actor Yoo Ah-in, whose real name is Uhm Hong-sik, has tested positive for the anesthetic drug, propofol, adding to earlier charges of illegal drug use he already faces for marijuana use.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-24 17:17

Lee Min-ki, Han Ji-hyun to co-star in Wavve's new thriller series

Lee Min-ki, Han Ji-hyun to co-star in Wavve's new thriller series

Actors Lee Min-ki and Han Ji-hyun will be taking lead roles in local streaming platform Wavve's new original series, “Look At Me.” The series' production company, Westworld Story, announced that the two have confirmed their roles and will begin shooting the series next month.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-24 08:40

[INTERVIEW] Cha Eun-woo gets new take on acting with Tving's 'Island'

INTERVIEWCha Eun-woo gets new take on acting with Tving's 'Island'

Since launching his entertainment career with a minor role in the 2014 drama film “My Brilliant Life,” singer and actor Cha Eun-woo has been building his acting portfolio by starring in different genre films and series from romantic comedies to action.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-23 16:43

V shares unexpected experience from 'Jinny's Kitchen'

V shares unexpected experience from 'Jinny's Kitchen'

V of K-pop group BTS, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, shared his experiences as a cast member of star producer Na Young-seok's new reality show “Jinny's Kitchen,” which he said was full of surprises. “I had high hopes when I joined the show. And when I got there (to shoot the show), I had several new experiences.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-23 08:29

'Physical 100' tops Netflix's non-English show chart for 2nd week

'Physical 100' tops Netflix's non-English show chart for 2nd week

The Netflix survival show "Physical: 100" stayed on top of the streamer's weekly viewership chart for non-English TV shows for the second consecutive week, its data showed Wednesday.

2023-02-22 11:21

Disney+ 'Call It Love' to deliver emotional melodrama

Disney+ 'Call It Love' to deliver emotional melodrama

Disney+ is set to release one of its much-anticipated melodrama series "Call It Love," starring actors Kim Young-kwang and Lee Sung-kyoung. The streaming service's new Korean original series, which will commence on Wednesday, depicts the plight of a woman, Shim Woo-joo (Lee), who gets caught up in a whirlwind crisis after learning about her father's extramarital affair.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-02-21 17:53

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