5+ hour, 1+ min ago  (501+ words) Published : Dec. 27, 2025 - 16:00:00 Christmas and the year-end season are traditionally a time for reunion, when families gather to reconnect and celebrate shared love. Few mediums capture that sentiment as effectively as Korean dramas, which have long excelled at portraying the delicacy…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (358+ words) Published : Dec. 10, 2025 - 13:37:40 From Netflix's tentpoles to Coupang Play's comedy entries, big Korean titles, returning formats shape platforms' holiday lineups Another major late-year Netflix premiere is "The Great Flood," arriving Dec. 19. A rare Korean feature film rollout on the platform, the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (302+ words) Life&Culture 'Bizarre' hanbok costumes at Saudi Arabia's Korea Village spark backlash Published : Dec. 9, 2025 - 14:42:09 A cultural installation meant to showcase Korean traditions in Saudi Arabia has drawn criticism after videos surfaced showing women dressed in costumes that observers say bear…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (520+ words) Published : Nov. 22, 2025 - 16:00:00 From "Physical: Asia" to "Just Makeup" and the upcoming second season of "Culinary Class Wars," Korea is in the middle of a survival competition boom. To help you ride the wave and line up your weekend binge, here's…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (589+ words) Life&Culture Traditional drama powerhouse KBS struggles to bring weekend hits Published : Nov. 19, 2025 - 12:01:41 Experts say KBS weekend slump stems from genres that miss its 50-60s audience Korean Broadcasting System, once a dependable ratings engine, is facing a 10 billion won ($6.8 million) deficit…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1074+ words) Life&Culture Korean dramas get spotlight as Disney+ unveils 2026 APAC power slate Published : Nov. 13, 2025 - 17:48:25 HONG KONG " Disney+ on Thursday unveiled its upcoming slate of titles, a mix of global releases and a strong lineup of Asia Pacific originals, during a…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (624+ words) Life&Culture 13th Busan Int'l Comedy Festival to take over coastal city in August Published : Aug. 1, 2025 - 19:13:28 Festival chairman says comedian fandoms in digital spaces are now driving demand for live shows The 13th Busan International Comedy Festival, one of Asia's largest comedy…...

8+ mon, 5+ day ago  (722+ words) For the musical "Once," 16 different types of instruments -- including guitar, mandolin, violin and drums -- are used on stage. This show demands 12 performers who can not only act and sing, but also play musical instruments. In fact, the difficulty of assembling…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (755+ words) 'Red Cliff,' 'Once' and 'L'art reste': An epic to feel, a song to sing and a life to tell "Red Cliff" - An epic to feel "Red Cliff" is a vivid combination of…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (208+ words) Super Junior is launching its highly anticipated 20th-anniversary project with a brand-new reality entertainment program, "Super Junior's Super TV." The 10-episode show will premiere March 21, airing every Friday on TVing, a local streaming platform, and Mnet, a CJ ENM-owned music…...