Lee Hanee's agency, Hope Project, has been referred to prosecutors over allegations it operated without the required registration. Founded in 2015, Hope Project faced public scrutiny for a decade over its registration status. The case has raised…
Veteran film actress Kim Jimi reportedly died in Los Angeles on December 7, 2025. A memorial area for her was set up and operated at the Chungmuro Seoul Film Center in Seoul. According to reports, the memorial was open through the 14th. Fans and col…
Jeonju’s so‑called "Faceless Angel" has been a local emblem of anonymous giving for more than 25 years. Every year near the end of the year, a large donation appears by the neighborhood resident center (a local public office) to help neigh…
The Yun Dong-ju Literary Award is intended as a device to carry the poet Yun Dong-ju's spirit into the present. The prize aims to raise the profile of contemporary poetry and encourage a range of poets. However, questions about selection criteri…
Billie Eilish's public criticism of Elon Musk sparked wide attention. The ethics and effectiveness of billionaire giving moved back to the center of public debate. Discussions must find a balance between social responsibility and voluntary actio…
On November 7, 2025, the city of Gangneung presented an honorary citizenship certificate to actor Im Won-hee. Im Won-hee has served as Gangneung's promotional ambassador since October 2020, steadily raising the city's profile through media a…
A growing debate asks whether the fees IPTV providers pay to retransmit over-the-air broadcasters are fair. Recent research suggests the current per-subscriber retransmission fee of about 500 won should rise to roughly 766–1,042 won. Broadcasters sa…
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.…
The Korean Announcers Club has announced a new honorary announcer program. For the first time, the club has awarded an honorary title to someone who is not a professional announcer. The move aims to build bridges between the broadcasting world and b…
JYP Entertainment officially announced that all five members of ITZY have re-signed their contracts. JYP said it will fully back the group, citing their performance power and global reach. Fans and industry observers mostly view the move as securing…