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Korea JoongAng Daily

'Sing Again' runner-up's undeniable talent builds strong following in Korea

It was a runner-up finish that felt like a victory. That’s the story of Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado, 22, who placed second on the fourth season of JTBC’s audition program “Sing Again” (2024-) on Tuesday.

2026-01-07

Seoul court bars production of 'Burn to Win' for copyright violation

A Seoul court has barred the production and distribution of "Burn to Win," ruling that the Studio C1 show illegally copied elements of JTBC’s hit baseball series "A Clean Sweep" and violated copyright and fair competition laws.

2025-12-21

Korea’s retirees exit work in their early 50s, face a precarious second chapter

A recently concluded television drama, “The Dream Life of Mr. Kim,” explores the economic reality faced by many Koreans who leave their primary careers in their early 50s.

2025-12-04

Man caught stealing hundreds of bottles of alcohol from Daegu restaurant

A man who stole hundreds of bottles of alcohol over several months from a restaurant in Daegu was caught by the restaurant owner after a late-night stakeout. The man reportedly told police that he did it “because he was hungry.”

2025-11-27

Author draws on former corporate life for hit JTBC drama, 'The Dream Life of Mr. Kim'

JTBC's recent hit drama series “The Dream Life of Mr. Kim” follows the life of Mr. Kim, who seems to have it all before he becomes embroiled in office politics and faces the danger of losing everything.

2025-11-17

Two people caught defecating at Gyeongbok Palace

A man and a woman were spotted defecating in broad daylight beneath a stone wall at Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul on Monday, according to a report by JTBC’s “Crime Chief” (2014-) on Tuesday.

2025-11-12

Police slow to act as scammers exploit farmer's identity for fake online persimmon sales

A persimmon farmer in Sangju, North Gyeongsang, has become the unwitting face of a viral scam in China after fraudsters stole their photos and business registration information to promote fake dried persimmon sales on major social media platforms.

2025-11-05

Over 34,000 runners take part in 2025 JTBC Seoul Marathon

More than 34,000 runners took to the streets of Seoul on Sunday in the 2025 JTBC Seoul Marathon, running from World Cup Park in western Seoul to Olympic Park in southern Seoul.

2025-11-02

Popular marathon to crisscross Seoul districts, bridges this Sunday

While many marathons are already held in Seoul, the JTBC Marathon is the only full 42.195-kilometer (26 mile) course that cuts right through the heart of the capital and traverses three Han River bridges.

2025-10-30

President Lee, first lady Kim appear on hit cooking show to celebrate Chuseok holiday

President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung appeared on JTBC’s hit cooking show “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator” on Monday in celebration of the Chuseok holidays.

2025-10-07