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Vow to never marry in 'My Royal Nemesis' reflects changing realities of women's singlehood

SBS’s “My Royal Nemesis” taps into changing views on marriage, gender roles and women’s independence in Korea, even as romance remains the genre’s endgame.

2026.6.7

Park Shin-hye as Kang Bit-na in ″The Judge from Hell″ (2024-) [SBS]

In an era of AI anxiety, SBS turns to tech to cut costs by up to 60%

Media group SBS is banking on AI-assisted production, justice-serving storytelling and sequels to keep viewers hooked on its drama lineup through the first half of 2027.

2026.6.1

A moment from Daniel Caesar's concert as part of the ″Son of Spergy″ tour at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on May 29 [LIVE NATION KOREA]

Intimate Daniel Caesar Kintex show relies less on visuals and more on soul

One word describes the Daniel Caesar experience at Kintex, held late Friday: intimate. Quite a feat for a concert in a 13,072 square-meter (140,706-square-foot) venue that drew an audience of around 18,000.

2026.5.31

From left: Lee Kwang-soo, Ji Ye-eun, Byeon Woo-seok and Yu Jae-seok in ″Jaeseok B&B Rules!″ [NETFLIX]

Yu Jae-seok, Byeon Woo-seok bring unscripted charm to Netflix comedy 'Jaeseok's B&B Rules!'

Netflix's new unscripted comedy, “Jaeseok's B&B Rules!", features Yu Jae-seok and Byeon Woo-seok, as they host noncelebrity guests for a retreat, highlighting camaraderie and fun amid competitive applications.

2026.5.29

Park Bo-young talks action and future aspirations following 'Gold Land'

Park Bo-young discusses her experience in 'Gold Land,' embracing action roles while seeking lighter, wealthier characters for future projects after intense filming.

2026.5.28

Actor Jun Ji-hyun, also professionally known as Gianna Jun [SHOWBOX]

Jun Ji-hyun talks silver screen return, on-set rapport with Koo Kyo-hwan and director of 'Colony'

Jun Ji-hyun is back on the big screen after 11 years with the zombie thriller “Colony,” a project she said she chose for two main reasons: the screenplay and writer-director Yeon Sang-ho.

2026.5.27

Director Yeon Sang-ho on the set of ″Colony″ [SHOWBOX]

Director Yeon Sang-ho leaves backstory to the imagination to keep 'Colony' a fast-paced zombie thriller

Director Yeon Sang-ho explores 'group think' in his new zombie thriller 'Colony,' featuring stars Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook. The film, cut from 168 pages of rich backstory down to only 100 pages, maintains a fast-paced zombie thriller feel.

2026.5.26

Park Eun-bin's 'extraordinary' run continues in superpowered 'The WONDERfools'

Park Eun-bin has been in the business for 30 years. After her first TV appearance at the age of 5 she has appeared as a lead in 15 series. Her latest series, “The WONDERfools,” allowed her “to let loose and have the time of my life.”

2026.5.22

Sports commentators Bae Seong-jae, left, and Park Ji-sung speak at JTBC's press conference on its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Pullman Ambassador Seoul hotel in Jung District, central Seoul, on May 21. [NEWS1]

Where should Koreans watch BTS’s FIFA halftime show? JTBC makes its case.

Korean network JTBC prepares extensive coverage for the FIFA World Cup, including matches and special programs, while addressing past criticisms over broadcasting rights disputes.

2026.5.21

Actor Gang Dong-won transforms into a Y2K hip-hop artist for 'Wild Sing'

How far did actor Gang Dong-won go to portray his dance-obsessed character in “Wild Sing”? For one, he messed with his good looks. He also practiced dancing to hip-hop for hours every day, studied the genre’s history and even began dressing the part.

2026.5.20