Latest posts
-
Artist Company Wins Second Lawsuit Victory in 2026
Artist Company Wins Second Court Round Artist Company, the talent agency where actor Lee Jung-jae holds the largest stake, has won its appeal in a 4-billion-won (roughly $3 million) damages lawsuit. The company sued the former head of a drama production studio it acquired in 2024. An appellate court sided with Artist Company, upholding the…
-
How AI Is Transforming Korean TV Production in 2026
South Korea’s Broadcasting Media and Communications Committee, together with the Korea Radio Promotion Association, held a seminar on September 10 showcasing real AI production cases from major broadcasters. SBS drama “Kim Bu-jang” used AI to generate a full three-minute action scene, a first for Korean television. MBC, KBS, and SBS also presented their own AI…
-
Broadcast Media Communications Commission Reveals AI TV
South Korea’s Broadcast Media Communications Commission Showcases AI in Action The Broadcast Media Communications Commission held a seminar this week to share real AI production cases from Korean television. The event, co-hosted with the Radio Promotion Association, drew broadcast professionals eager to see how artificial intelligence now shapes their industry. It featured concrete examples from…
-
Lee Jae-si Cancels US University Plan for Independence 2026
Lee Jae-si, daughter of former South Korean national soccer star Lee Dong-gook, has canceled her planned move to a top American university’s main campus and instead announced she is starting independent adult life in Korea. Her mother, Lee Su-jin, shared the news on social media on September 9, 2026. The sudden shift surprised many longtime…
-
Jang Wonyoung Deepfake Case: Court Delivers Prison Sentence
A South Korean court sentenced an internet user to actual prison time for spreading a fake video of Jang Wonyoung, member of the girl group IVE. The ruling marks a rare case where a Korean court chose real jail time, not a suspended sentence, for online disinformation targeting a K-pop star. You might wonder why…
-
Goyang City Wins Award for Kakao Budget Savings 2026
Goyang City has won a national award for cutting government waste. The city reduced mailing costs for overdue tax notices by switching to Kakao’s mobile alert messaging system. Officials announced the recognition this week as part of a public innovation awards program. As of this week, Korea’s digital government scene is buzzing about mobile notification…
-
Jang Won-young Fights Cyber Wreckers in 2026 Lawsuit
Jang Won-young’s Agency Fights Back Against Cyber Harassment Starship Entertainment has filed additional legal complaints against so-called “cyber wreckers” spreading fake content about Jang Won-young. The agency announced this action on September 9, targeting distorted videos and edited posts that misrepresent the IVE member. Jang Won-young’s case shows how far K-pop companies will now go…
-
Cho Kwon Opens Up on Family Illness and Kim Hye-soo’s Help
Cho Kwon Reveals His Toughest Years Battling Family Illness Cho Kwon, the former 2AM member, revealed that both of his parents once fought cancer at the same time. He shared this on the YouTube channel “New Woman” on September 8. During that painful chapter, actress Kim Hye-soo quietly stepped in to help him. That single…
-
Ahn Jung-hwan Reaches 500 Million Won in Alma Mater Gifts
Ahn Jung-hwan, the former South Korea national team star turned broadcaster, donated 64 million won to his alma mater Ajou University. The gift funds treatment for children fighting cancer. It also pushed his cumulative donations to Ajou University past 500 million won. That’s a striking number for one former athlete to reach. Why does a…
-
Missing Persons Cases in Korea: Paju Incident Explained
A woman in her sixties was found dead inside a freezer storage unit at a cafe in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. She had been reported missing before her body was discovered. Police in Paju are now investigating exactly how she died and how she ended up inside the freezer. Why does a single local case in…
-
Changwon Dangam 2026: Persimmons Survive Heat for Chuseok
Changwon dangam, the sweet persimmons grown in South Korea’s Changwon region, has begun shipping this week after surviving a brutal summer of heat waves and drought. The first varieties to reach market are Seochon-josaeng and Taechu, two early-ripening types timed perfectly for the Chuseok holiday. Right now, as harvest season kicks into gear across Korea,…
-
Song Byeol-i’s Journey: Family Hardship and 17 Years
Song Byeol-i debuted as a girl group member at just six years old and now marks her 17th year in entertainment. The singer, known to Korean audiences as a “trot candy,” recently opened up on television about her family’s painful journey, including her mother’s long battle with diabetes complications and a family member’s cancer diagnosis.…
-
Geunyang Deurim Food Aid Program Expands Nationwide in 2026
South Korea will expand its “Geunyang Deurim” (roughly, “Just Give It”) food and daily necessities program nationwide this month. The initiative already serves people without requiring income verification, and 210,000 people have used it so far. Officials say the rollout will close gaps in the country’s welfare system. Have you ever needed help but felt…
-
Ulsan Dong-gu Hosts Joint Town Hall for Global Unity
A Neighborhood Meeting That Crossed Borders Ulsan Dong-gu hosted a joint town hall for Korean and foreign residents on September 6. The event brought neighbors together at Cheongnyeon Stage On, a youth culture and arts space in Ilsan-dong. Around dozens of local residents, both Korean-born and international, joined this community gathering to build stronger ties.…
-
How KT Uses 5G Networks for Crowd Safety in Korea
KT deployed a dedicated 5G network to monitor massive crowds at the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, using real-time CCTV feeds to track congestion and respond to emergencies. The telecom giant says this model shows how communication infrastructure can protect public safety at large gatherings. Have you ever stood in a crowd so dense you couldn’t…