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• Gong-Yoo expresses his gratitude to fans for the successful premiere of ‘Goblin’ drama

  “Goblin” has made a successful premiere on Dec. 2 with a very high viewership ratings. Actor Gong-Yoo expressed his gratitude to fans for their support.

  December 06, 2016 01:12 PM EST

• How can KBS' ‘My Fair Lady (Oh My Geum-Bi)’ compete with ‘Legend of the Blue Sea’ from SBS?

  “My Fair Lady (Oh My Geum-Bi)” is a tearful drama with a slight touch of comedy. However, it trails very far behind the SBS drama “Legend of the Blue Sea” in viewership ratings. What does it have to increase its ratings?

  December 05, 2016 01:12 PM EST

• Drama ‘My Wife is Having an Affair’ ends with important message to keep family intact

  “My Wife is Having an Affair” wrapped up its final episode with the message on the importance of keeping the family together. The drama ends with a food for thought for its viewers.

  December 05, 2016 01:12 PM EST

• tvN drama ‘Goblin’ breaks the record in its premiere; Turner Asia Pacific will air the drama for Asian viewers

  “Goblin” made a big success in its first week premiere and surpass expectations. Meanwhile, Turner Asia Pacific has purchase the rights to air the drama for viewers in Asia

  December 05, 2016 01:12 PM EST

• Two SBS dramas dominate mid-week ratings: ‘Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim’ and ‘Legend of the Blue Sea’

  Two dramas from SBS dominate the ratings of the mid-week dramas from Monday to Thursday. “Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim” and “Legend of the Blue Sea” are the two undisputed ratings champions.

  December 05, 2016 01:12 PM EST

• MBC's drama ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo’ begins to craft its complicated love triangle

  A love triangle is always a good ingredient for a successful drama. Therefore, “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo” started its complicated love triangle in the fourth week of its airing.

  December 05, 2016 01:12 PM EST

• Full suspense crime drama ‘Solomon’s Perjury’ ready to air on JTBC this December

  Cable channel JTBC has prepared to air the crime drama “Solomon’s Perjury” after the end of “My Wife is Having an Affair." The new trailer shows the high intensity of the drama.

  December 03, 2016 10:12 AM EST

• MBC scores highest in viewers' engagement index with ‘Shopping King Louis’

  Korean media placement agency KOBACO published its recent survey on the viewers' engagement index of TV stations. MBC ranked highest among other public broadcast TV stations.

  December 03, 2016 10:12 AM EST

• Up and close with idol group Astro: Playing funny game, exposing hidden charm

  Astro, the rookie group from Fantagio Entertainment, made another appearance in entertainment talk show “Weekly Idol.” They shared their nicknames to the audience.

  December 02, 2016 05:12 PM EST

• Up and close with singer Ivy: Her nervousness before performance, apathy to join girl group

  Singer and musical actress Ivy open up about her new musical drama “Aida” and nervousness on stage. She also revealed that she had no interest to join any girl group.

  December 02, 2016 05:12 PM EST

• VIXX fans club Starlight is digging into suspicious relationship between fan and one of the members

  Fans club Starlight was reportedly alarmed with the alleged relationship between a mysterious female fan and one VIXX member, Leo. Members of the fan club demand an explanation.

  December 02, 2016 05:12 PM EST

• Baek A-Yeon releases new Christmas single featuring GOT7’s JB titled 'Just Once'

  Singer Baek A-Yeon released the single “Just Once” for Christmas on Wednesday. The single features her fellow agency mate JB.

  December 02, 2016 04:12 PM EST

• BtoB prepares to release Christmas album in Japanese this December [VIDEOS]

  BtoB just dropped a teaser for the new Japanese album. The album is be released on December 7 as their first Japanese-language full-length album.

  December 02, 2016 04:12 PM EST

• Jang-Hyuk and Lee Ha-Na join forces to combat crime in ‘Voice’

  Acclaimed actor Jang-Hyuk is currently shooting for the new crime drama “Voice” with Lee Ha-Na. The drama is slated to air in January 2017

  December 02, 2016 03:12 AM EST

• KBS prepares to premiere flowerboy period drama ‘Hwarang’ in December

  “Hwarang” is ready for its premiere in the next two weeks. In order to promote the drama, KBS has published several teaser trailer and images.

  December 02, 2016 03:12 AM EST

• SNL Korea sexual assault controversy latest update: Lee See-Young snubs Korean Culture Entertainment Awards

  Comedienne Lee Se-Young declined the award she is about to receive at the Korean Culture Entertainment Awards. She decided that this is not appropriate time for her to do so, as the sexual harassment controversy in tvN’s Saturday Night Live Korea remains a hot issue.

  December 01, 2016 10:12 AM EST

• 'Sweet Stranger and Me' brings out Kim Young-Kwang's hidden charm

  Kim Young-Kwang, who plays Nam-Gil in “Sweet Stranger and Me,” has a hidden charm. He shows a different side of his personality in the drama.

  December 01, 2016 10:12 AM EST

• Ji Yoon-Ho proves himself as talented actor in 'Sweet Stranger and Me'

  Young actor Ji Yoon-Ho proves himself as a talented actor in the KBS drama “Sweet Stranger and Me.’ He is able to show his funny side.

  December 01, 2016 10:12 AM EST

• MBC drama ‘Night Light’ offers a new perspective of the business drama

  "Night Light” offers a new perspective business and political intrigue. The drama has a very interesting story about revenge and business takeover.

  November 30, 2016 03:11 PM EST

• Three OGG babies make cameo appearance in 'My Fair Lady (Oh My Geum-Bi)'

  Three baby girls So-Heun, Ha-Eun and Joy - famous for their appearance in the KBS reality show “The Return of Superman,” made a cameo appearance in “My Fair Lady (Oh My Geum-Bi),“ a new drama. So-Heun’s father is the lead character in the drama.

  November 30, 2016 02:11 PM EST

• Latest update on China’s ban on Hallyu and Korean celebrities

  Jun Ji-Hyun disappeared as the face of a China’s mobile phone brand. This is in the latest update in the tension between Korea and China regarding the THAAD deployment, which has spilled to the entertainment industry.

  November 30, 2016 02:11 PM EST

• Former H.O.T. member Moon Hee-Jun will marry Crayon Pop’s Soyul

  Former member of the first generation idol H.O.T. Moon Hee-Jun announce his engagement with current idol girl group member Soyul from Crayon Pop. They will get married early next year.

  November 30, 2016 02:11 PM EST

• Ko So-Young will return to drama in KBS ‘Perfect Wife’

  Actress Ko So-Young will return to drama after 10 years to play in the KBS drama “Perfect Wife,” which is scheduled to air February 2017.

  November 30, 2016 02:11 PM EST

• ‘Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim’ surpasses 20% in ratings

  SBS' Monday and Tuesday night drama “Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim” breached the 20% mark on its viewer ratings on its fourth week. The drama has captivated the audience with its great story and plot.

  November 30, 2016 04:11 AM EST

• ‘Something About 1%’ ends successfully, viewers are happy with ending

  The remake of “Something About 1%” drama has wrapped its final episode with success. The drama has gained a lot of attention from domestic and international viewers.

  November 29, 2016 09:11 AM EST

• Gong Hyo-Jin has to speak both Mandarin and Korean fluently for the movie ‘Missing’

  Gong Hyo-Jin plays as a nanny who takes away the baby from the mother. In order to play the role, she must learn to speak both Mandarin and Korean fluently.

  November 29, 2016 08:11 AM EST

• ‘Sweet Stranger and Me’ tries to exploit main character to recapture lost viewers

  “Sweet Stranger and Me” continues to stay low in the vierwership ratings. KBS begins to develop the characters, to recover its lost viewers.

  November 29, 2016 08:11 AM EST

• New movie 'Missing' unfolds every mother’s nightmare; scheduled for end of November premiere

  “Missing” is a thriller about a single working mother who finds out one night that her baby was missing with her nanny. Will she do everything to find her precious baby?

  November 29, 2016 08:11 AM EST

• Sonamoo shares new single ‘I Do Love You’ in short interview

  Seven-member girl group Sonamoo gave a sneak peek of their new song “I Do Love You.” Watch them sing the song during a short interview.

  November 29, 2016 07:11 AM EST

• Second week’s episodes of ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo’ ends with surprise for Bok-Joo

  MBC's drama “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo” Episode 4 ends with a surprise for the heroine Bok-Joo. She finds out the identity of her nutritionist.

  November 29, 2016 07:11 AM EST