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Former national team players see promise, peril in Korea's World Cup path

Ki Sung-yueng, Koo Ja-cheol and Park Joo-ho, who combined boast 226 international caps, felt both excitement and uncertainty when looking closely at the Taeguk Warriors' chances in group play.

2026.6.10

Sports commentators Bae Seong-jae, left, and Park Ji-sung speak at JTBC's press conference on its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Pullman Ambassador Seoul hotel in Jung District, central Seoul, on May 21. [NEWS1]

Where should Koreans watch BTS’s FIFA halftime show? JTBC makes its case.

Korean network JTBC prepares extensive coverage for the FIFA World Cup, including matches and special programs, while addressing past criticisms over broadcasting rights disputes.

2026.5.21

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Still from JTBC series ″We Are All Trying Here″ [STUDIO PHOENIX, SLL, STUDIO FLOW]

New JTBC drama 'We Are All Trying Here' reminds audience 'you're not alone'

JTBC's drama 'We Are All Trying Here' explores themes of worthlessness and perseverance through its characters, resonating with audiences despite modest ratings.

2026.5.5

Son Heung-min celebrates after scoring the opening goal at Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Daejeon on Nov. 14. [YONHAP]

JTBC, KBS finalize deal to jointly broadcast 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cable network JTBC has reached an agreement with national broadcaster KBS to jointly broadcast the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America, the broadcaster said Monday, allowing the football tournament to reach a wider audience in Korea.

2026.4.20

SLL to open contest to select drama for Taiwanese remake

SLL, a subsidiary of the JoongAng Group, said it will start the “Beam” Korea-Taiwan drama co-development project in association with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency to remake a drama and produce a new series.

2026.4.20

Actor Choi Won-young participates in the Gwanghwamun Space-out Competition on April 14. [JTBC]

Actor Choi Won-young joins zoning out competition to promote upcoming show, wins second place

Actor Choi Won-young took second place at the 2026 Gwanghwamun Space-out Competition, which took place in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Tuesday.

2026.4.15

Gwyn Dorado performs Kim Dong-ryul’s “Etude of Memory” (1994) (translated) at the finale of the fourth season of JTBC's audition program “Sing Again” (2024-). [SCREEN CAPTURE]

'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.

2026.1.7

Players from JTBC’s show 'A Clean Sweep' [JTBC]

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

An image from JTBC drama 'The Dream Life of Mr. Kim' [JTBC]

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.

2025.12.4

A scene from broadcaster JTBC's current affairs show ″Crime Chief,″ in which a man is seen through CCTV footage stealing bottles of alcohol from the parking lot of a restaurant in Daegu [SCREEN CAPTURE]

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