Deepfake sex crimes have returned to the courtroom. An incident in which an image of a member of a popular girl group was doctored and circulated has provoked controversy because the punishment fell short of a prison term. The court cited the defend…
The gap between idols and fans is much smaller than it used to be. Real-time interaction breaks the limits of time and place. Fandoms have moved beyond passive consumption to become content creators. However, the industrialized friendliness and risk…
Based on Seoul-time reports, last year’s global entertainment rankings placed BTS, ENHYPEN, and Stray Kids in the top three. ENHYPEN’s narrow victory in Mura Pop Season 2 is the headline event. Analysts say streaming numbers and chart performance ar…
The same melodies return every winter. Familiarity brings comfort, but it also exposes a gap in new creation. Platforms and listening habits make it hard for new holiday songs to break in. This column looks at the causes and the contested issues in …
KBS2 weekend drama "Last Summer" aired from November 1 to December 7, 2025, and ended after 12 episodes. However, its national average ratings finished in the low 1% range, with the finale registering 1.7%. The series was a quiet, childhoo…
On Nov. 28, 2025, President Lee Jae-myung nominated Professor Kim Jong-cheol of Yonsei University Law School to be the first chair of the newly formed Broadcasting, Media and Communications Commission (BMCC). The direction of this new regulatory bod…
Romantic comedy has returned to the center of popular drama. Light laughter paired with sincere feeling is widening the fan base. Shifts in culture and technology are changing the genre's face. Comfort, empathy, and fresh storylines are appeari…
The fusion of K-culture and survival TV opens a new channel for cultural export. Different traditions and contemporary practices meet and clash on competitive stages. Global viewers get entertainment and a form of cultural learning at the same time.…
The Yangsan Gangbyeon National Song Festival is adding a fresh layer to local festivals. It now serves as a stage for aspiring singers from across the country. Observers compare this trend with the historical legacy of MBC’s Gangbyeon Song Festival.…