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Top court clears 'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su

Korea’s Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the actor, ending a sexual misconduct case tied to allegations from 2017.

2026.6.26

Former Big Bang member T.O.P to release first solo album on April 3

Former Big Bang member and "Squid Game" (2021-25) actor T.O.P will release his first-ever solo album on April 3.

2026.3.20

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Performers dressed as 'Squid Game' (2021-25) soldiers march in a parade through central Seoul, followed by a fan event with the cast to celebrate the release of the third season of Netflix's hit series on June 28, 2025. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

North Korean defectors report executions for consuming South Korean media

North Korean residents who consumed South Korean media content have been publicly executed by the state, according to defector testimonies.

2026.2.5

A still from ″Squid Game″ season 3, released in June 2025 [NETFLIX]

'Squid Game 3' earns Actor Award nomination for stunt ensemble action performance

Netflix's Korean original series "Squid Game" (2021-25) Season 3 received this year's Actor Award nomination for a stunt ensemble action performance category.

2026.1.8

The pink guards arrive to the Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 finale fan event at The Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2025. [EPA/YONHAP]

'Squid Game' season 3 named Best Foreign Language Series at Critics Choice

Netflix's Korean original series "Squid Game" (2021-25) has won the Best Foreign Language Series award for its third season at the 31st annual Critics' Choice Awards.

2026.1.5

Performers dressed as ″Squid Game″ (2021-2025) soldiers march in a parade through central Seoul, followed by a fan event with cast to celebrate the release of the third season of Netflix's hit series in Seoul on June 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Korean content faces critical 2026 as Netflix's investment cycle enters final year

The year 2026 marks a critical juncture for Korea’s content industry. Next year, Netflix will decide whether to renew, reduce or maintain its investment in Korean content for 2027 and beyond.

2025.12.8

Singer-actor Yim Si-wan [THE BLACK LABEL]

Singer-actor Yim Si-wan making solo debut next month

Singer-actor Yim Si-wan will debut as a solo artist next month with his first EP, “The Reason,” said his agency, SMArt, on Friday.

2025.11.14

Veteran actor O Yeong-su attends a hearing at the Suwon District Court in Suwon, Gyeonggi on March 15, 2024. [NEWS1]

Veteran actor O Yeong-su of 'Squid Game' fame acquitted of 'indecent assault' on appeals

Veteran actor O Yeong-su, best known for his role in Netflix’s “Squid Game” (2021-), was acquitted Tuesday of indecent assault after a higher court overturned his earlier conviction.

2025.11.11

Visitors take photos of installations at a pop-up store for Season 3 of Squid Game in Gwanghwamun Plaza in Jongno District, central Seoul, on July 7. [NEWS1]

Content industry grows 2.7 pct in Q1 to post $27B in sales

Korea's content industry expanded 2.7 percent in the first quarter, driven by strong growth in the music and animation sectors, reaching a total of $27.2 billion.

2025.10.5

Actor Lee Jung-jae from the Netflix series ″Squid Game″ (2021-) [NETFLIX]

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae wins prestigious Chaplin Award Asia

Emmy-winning actor Lee Jung-jae became the first Korean to receive the prestigious Chaplin Award Asia at a ceremony in Singapore on Friday, his agency Artist Company announced Saturday.

2025.10.4