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Comedian Lee Su-ji to undergo surgery for vocal cord nodules

The comedian will take time off after being diagnosed with vocal cord nodules, though her broadcast schedule is expected to continue largely uninterrupted.

2026.7.14

Singer Chaeyoung on MBC talk show ″Radio Star″ (2007-) [SCREEN CAPTURE]

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.

2026.4.2

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A scene from MBC's ″The Secret Friends Club,″ produced by Kim Tae-ho [MBC]

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.

2026.2.23

A still from the upcoming variety show ″Three Idiots in Kenya″ [NETFLIX]

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

Producer Nam Kyu-hong of the hit SBS dating program ″I Am Solo″ (2021-) poses during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo at the Chonjang Entertainment office in Yangcheon District, western Seoul, on Oct. 28. [KIM KYOUNG-ROK]

'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.

2025.11.5

President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung appeared on JTBC's variety show ″Please Take Care of My Refrigerator″ in an episode that aired on Oct. 6. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

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.

2025.10.8

Yoo Ki-hwan, the director at Netflix's unscripted division, speaks during a press event for the streaming giant's variety series held in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Sept. 2. [NETFLIX]

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.

2025.9.3

SHINee’s Key poses at a press conference for his third album ‘Hunter’ in Seoul.

Who is Key?

From SHINee’s 2008 debut to solo hits, musicals and variety TV, Key has built a wide-ranging career in K-pop and entertainment.

2025.9.1

Model and marathon runner Kwak Sun-hee [SCREEN CAPTURE]

'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.

2025.8.27

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates speaks with Reuters during an interview in New York City on May 8. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

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.

2025.8.18