Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Singer Chaeyeon reveals infamous math blunder was used in academic publication

Singer Chaeyeon’s infamously televised math mistake appeared in a published research paper, according to the singer.

2026-04-02

Star producer Kim Tae-ho shares that Blackpink's Jennie inspired ‘The Secret Friends Club’

In an era when gifts are often reduced to a few taps on KakaoTalk — Korea’s most used messenger app — MBC’s latest reality show, “The Secret Friends Club,” created by star producer Kim Tae-ho, turns its focus back to what it means to give a gift.

2026-02-23

Producer Nah Yung-suk's 'Three Idiots in Kenya' to debut on Netflix on Nov. 25

Star producer Nah Yung-suk's first variety show on Netflix "Three Idiots in Kenya” is set to debut later this month, the streaming service announced Tuesday. “Three Idiots in Keyna” will exclusively premiere on the streamer on Nov. 25.

2025-11-11

'Solo' journey yields ensemble cast dynamics in popular hyperrealistic dating show

Now in its fifth year, "I Am Solo" continues to top cable variety show ratings, averaging a 4.4 percent viewership rating nationwide as of its Oct. 29 episode, according to Nielsen Korea.

2025-11-05

Lee, PPP feud over president's appearance on cooking show after gov't server fire

Days after a fire crippled Korea’s national data systems, President Lee Jae Myung found himself at the center of a political storm — not over his government’s response, but over his appearance on a TV cooking show.

2025-10-08

Netflix Korea banks on reality shows with 'Culinary Class Wars' season 2 among monthly releases

Netflix Korea is doubling down on unscripted content after scoring big with reality shows such as “The Devil’s Plan” (2023-25) and “Culinary Class Wars” (2024) with a new reality series released every month starting in September.

2025-09-03

'Steel Troops W' star Kwak Sun-hee to marry same-sex partner in U.S. in November

Kwak Sun-hee, 29, who appeared on Channel A’s variety show “Steel Troops W,” announced that she will register her marriage with her same-sex partner in the United States this November.

2025-08-27

Bill Gates to guest star on hit show 'You Quiz on the Block'

Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates is scheduled to appear on the popular talk show "You Quiz on the Block" (2018-) CJ ENM said Monday. The popular Wednesday talk show is most celebrated for its diverse guests.

2025-08-18

Park Jin-young, KBS to launch project group through new show

Producer Park Jin-young of JYP Entertainment and KBS will team up to create a music variety show. “A variety show starring Park Jin-young is set to air,” KBS told the Korea JoongAng Daily on Monday.

2023-08-21

Travel programs take off post-pandemic but there's no more first class

With the pandemic seemingly heading toward its end, travel variety shows are returning to the spotlight. Before Covid-19 struck, going on expeditions was a recurring genre in entertainment but with its comeback the trend nowadays has shifted...

2023-02-23