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‘Street Woman Fighter’ goes global
The popular dance competition series "Street Woman Fighter" is back for a third season — this time, with only one Korean team. "World of Street Woman Fighter," the show's latest iteration, features competition between dance crews from five countries: South Korea’s Bumsup, the United States’ Motiv, Japan’s Osaka Ojo Gang and RHTokyo, New Zealand’s Royal Family and Australia’s AG Squad. Series producer Choi Jung-nam said the decision to include crews from other countries was aimed at showcasing mo
May 27, 2025 -
Actor Go Min-si denies school bullying allegations
Go Min-si, a South Korean actor known for her roles in “Sweet Home” and “The Frog,” has denied allegations of school bullying that surfaced online Monday. In a statement issued the same day, her agency, Mystic Story, called the claims “clearly false and groundless.” The agency added that it had retained legal counsel and begun preparing civil and criminal legal action. School bullying is a highly sensitive issue in South Korea, particularly when it involves public figures. Celebrities accused of
May 27, 2025 -
Netflix-Naver, Tving-Baemin? Streaming wars take new shape
South Korea’s streaming services have realized that their survival hinges on more than just offering compelling content -- platforms are increasingly turning to strategic brand partnerships to combat subscriber churn and fuel growth. Korean streaming platform Tving is set to unveil a bundled membership offering in collaboration with Baedal Minjok, the nation’s top food delivery app, starting June 2. The combined membership, which marks the first time for a Korean streaming service to partner wit
May 26, 2025 -
Disney+ Korea unveils strategy for latter half of 2025
Disney+ Korea on Friday outlined its strategic vision and announced a highly anticipated slate of original series for the second half of the year, spotlighting the return of major Korean stars including Kang Dong-won and Jun Ji-hyun. According to Choi Yeon-u, director of local content at Walt Disney Company Korea, the forward-looking strategy of Disney+ centers on four key pillars: “tentpole,” “curated selection,” “franchise series,” and “new opportunities.” “Tentpole” refers to the streamer’s c
May 23, 2025 -
Netflix greenlights thriller 'The Rat' starring Ryu Jun-yeol and Sul Kyung-gu
Netflix anniunced Tuesday the production of "The Rat," a psychological thriller headlined by veteran Korean actors Ryu Jun-yeol and Sul Kyung-gu. The upcoming series is adapted from "Field Mouse," a popular Kakao Entertainment webtoon inspired by a Korean folktale in which a rat transforms into a human by consuming human fingernails. Netflix's "The Rat" centers on a reclusive novelist who joins forces with a loan shark-turned-private investigator to track down a mysterious figure known only as “
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Busan Content Market to take place late May
The Busan Content Market, one of Korea's largest marketplaces for content licensing and distribution, is set to take place from May 28-30 at Bexco, Busan. Under the theme “Global Content Hub Busan,” this year’s event is expected to attract over 700 companies representing more than 50 countries. Key highlights of the market include BCM Funding, a business-matching platform aimed at fostering partnerships between content creators and investors. BCM Conference, which will feature in-depth discussio
May 18, 2025 -
Coupang Play to launch Korea’s first free ad-supported streaming service in June
Local streaming service Coupang Play will be launching the country’s first free ad-supported streaming service this June. Under the new model, much of Coupang Play’s content library, including original series, domestic and international dramas, films, sports and live news, will be available for free to Coupang members. In exchange, viewers will see ads during playback, presented in both preroll and mid-roll formats. The new service positions Coupang Play as the first major streamer in South Kore
May 18, 2025