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#Unmasked Disney+'s 'Unmasked' eyes to captivate audiences with serious issues in lighthearted tone By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Disney+'s Korean original series "Unmasked" offers a unique blend of crime and action, tackling weighty social issues with an unexpectedly light touch, its... 14:23 Jan. 08
#Squid Game Record-breaking 'Squid Game' 2 tops Netflix charts for 2nd week related article By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The global sensation "Squid Game" Season 2 maintained its dominance on Netflix's Top 10 Non-English TV list for the second consecutive week following its r... 08:11 Jan. 08
#Squid Game 'Squid Game' director teases deep dive into despair in final season By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Yonhap) -- In "Squid Game" Season 2, director Hwang Dong-hyuk crafts a darker version of society through Gi-hun's radical transformation. The protagonist's journey... 08:00 Jan. 05
#webtoon industry S. Korea's webtoon industry surpasses 2 tln won in revenue for first time SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's webtoon industry has reached a milestone, surpassing 2 trillion won ($1.36 billion) in revenue for the first time in 2023, which marked six consecutive years... 16:51 Jan. 02
#Squid Game 'Squid Game' amasses 480 mln viewing hours, dominates Netflix rankings related article SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) -- "Squid Game" Season 2 became the most-watched show on Netflix during its release week, the streaming giant has said. According to Netflix's Global Top 10 rankings for t... 08:21 Jan. 02
#Moon Ga-bi Moon Ga-bi refutes speculation about relationship with Jung Woo-sung related article SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- Model Moon Ga-bi refuted speculation about her relationship with actor Jung Woo-sung on Saturday, saying she never asked him to marry her in order to get child support af... 23:15 Dec. 28
#Squid Game 2 Netflix's global phenomenon 'Squid Game' Season 2 premieres Thurs. By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The highly anticipated second season of Netflix's Korean original series "Squid Game" premieres Thursday, continuing the gripping narrative that captivate... 11:06 Dec. 26
#OTT S. Korea to invest 1 tln won in boosting global competitiveness of homegrown OTT platforms related article SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will invest 1 trillion won (US$689.5 million) to help strengthen the competitiveness of homegrown over-the-top (OTT) platforms amid intensifying competition i... 14:00 Dec. 19
#Squid Game 'Squid Game' Season 2 earns Golden Globe nomination before release related article SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's "Squid Game" Season 2 has been nominated for best drama at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, making history as one of the few shows to secure a nomination prior to ... 07:19 Dec. 10
#Squid Game 2 'Squid Game 2' director talks political parallels, new additions in highly anticipated season By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- "Squid Game" director Hwang Dong-hyuk said Monday global audiences would easily draw connections between the outrageous games in the second season of the N... 14:43 Dec. 09
#Gong Yoo Gong Yoo discusses deep connection to 'The Trunk' character, love's dark side By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- Actor Gong Yoo could not pinpoint exactly why he was "instinctively drawn" to Jeong-won, his character in Netflix's Korean original series "The Trunk." But... 15:47 Dec. 05
#Disney+ Streaming to TV: Disney+'s 'Moving' to debut on terrestrial network MBC related article SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- Disney+'s hit Korean original series "Moving" will air on MBC later this month, marking the first collaboration of its kind between a global streaming platform and a South... 09:27 Dec. 05
#martial law (LEAD) Short-lived martial law causes limited disruptions in entertainment sector (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 2-4; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's entertainment industry experienced confusion and slight disruptions Wednesday after President Yoon Su... 15:16 Dec. 04
#martial law Short-lived martial law causes limited disruptions in entertainment sector SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's entertainment industry experienced confusion and slight disruptions Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt declaration of martial law, followed by ... 11:46 Dec. 04
#IU IU, Byeon Woo-seok stars in MBC's new romance series SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actress IU and "Lovely Runner" star Byeon Woo-seok have been confirmed to star in a new MBC drama series, Kakao Entertainment said Monday. Set in an alternate Ko... 09:24 Dec. 02
#NewJeans (3rd LD) NewJeans to end contract with ADOR over ex-CEO dispute related article (ATTN: UPDATES with ADOR's statement in paras 10-13) SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group NewJeans announced Thursday that they will terminate their contract with their agency, ADOR, in prot... 23:08 Nov. 28
#NewJeans (2nd LD) NewJeans to end contract with ADOR over ex-CEO dispute related article (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with members' remarks from press conference) SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group NewJeans announced Thursday that they will terminate their contract with their age... 22:07 Nov. 28
#NewJeans (LEAD) NewJeans to end contract with ADOR over ex-CEO dispute related article (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details from press conference) SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group NewJeans announced Thursday that they will terminate their contract with their agency, ADOR... 21:17 Nov. 28
#NewJeans NewJeans to hold press conference on likely termination of contract SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group NewJeans will hold a press conference late in the day, likely to include an announcement on the termination of their contract with their agency, the grou... 18:53 Nov. 28
#Jung Ho-yeon 'Squid Game' star Jung Ho-yeon parts ways with longtime boyfriend Lee Dong-hwi SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- "Squid Game" star Jung Ho-yeon has ended her nine-year relationship with actor Lee Dong-hwi, their respective agencies said Tuesday. The two decided to "remain good co... 16:34 Nov. 26

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