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Wed, July 18, 2018 | 19:59

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'Master of romantic comedy'

“Young and super-rich, a self-centered cold urbanite.” The popular TV series “What's Wrong with Secretary Kim” has all the drama cliches. It's a Cinderella story depicting the rise of a girl from humble beginnings to become the girlfriend of her boss - a good-looking man born to a rich family - after stealing his heart.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-18 17:35

Dating shows in vogue

Lee Hyun, a chef in his late 40s, says he argued recently with his mother about a TV dating show. “My mother saw me watching the show and said I should stop looking at others dating, go outside and mind my own business. That remark set off emotional attacks on each other,” he said. Lee has been single for years. “It's fun having guessing games myself of who matches with whom ...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-18 17:18

MIT-graduated political scientist to host Korea's popular TV debate show

“The first and foremost mission of a debate host is throwing questions on what people want to know,” Kim said. “I will try to make the program vibrant and interactive, mindful of being a representative of the viewers.”

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-18 15:54

Former actress Jung Yang pregnant with third child

Former actress Jung Yang is expecting her third child in about five months. Jung, 37, who became famous after appearing on the MBC show “Three Friends,” said Sunday that she was five months pregnant.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-18 10:32

Bulgaria in love with Korean TV series

Three Korean TV series will be aired consecutively in prime time on Bulgaria's state television from late July, according to local media. The three are historical drama “Jewel in the Palace,” “Dr. Romantic” and “Descendants of the Sun.”

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-17 16:40

Too much to bear: Lee Hyo-ri sells her TV show house on Jeju

Singer Lee Hyo-ri's slow life on Jeju Island with her musician husband Lee Sang-soon has been ruined by break-ins, curious tourists and pranksters.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-17 15:16

Lee Hyo-ri 's super slow life gains wide popularity

Oldies but goodies again: 'Let's Eat 3' depicts making of a foodie

Amid the flood of cooking and eating shows, a new season of a popular eating show has returned, breaking a three-year hiatus.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-13 18:23

Mr. Sunshine' features high-end cinematography

The much-anticipated blockbuster drama “Mr. Sunshine,” which premiered last Saturday, has shown how far a Korean drama can go when it is handed a 40 billion won budget. The first two episodes of the 24-part weekend drama overwhelmed viewers with their scale and stunning cinematography, giving viewers the impression they were watching a Hollywood wartime romance drama. Compute...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-10 19:47

What are you chasing, love or money?

Music channel Mnet launched a dating show that takes the form of a truth game. Unlike previous dating shows where contestants explore a pool of candidates to find their true love, “Love Catcher” puts the love chasers to the test by challenging their ability to discover their real love interest from those who are in the guise of love interests. In the show, 10 men and women ar...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-10 16:35

YouTube creators called in to revive TV

Television is on the wane. Even the most popular local TV shows are struggling with single-digit viewership ratings. In contrast, short mobile content is fast taking the place of traditional media, thanks to strong backing from generation Z _ those aged between 13 and 24. These creators live-stream their interests on a wide range of topics from online game broadcasting and ma...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-07-08 17:29

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