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  'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' returns with Edward Lee

  SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- JTBC's hit cooking show "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator" will return next month with a star-studded cast, the broadcaster said Monday.The popular show will feature Edward Lee and Choi Kang-rok in its sec
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  NewJeans' Hanni attends parliamentary hearing on workplace bulling

  SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans' Hanni attended a parliamentary labor committee meeting Tuesday, addressing allegations of workplace bullying within Hybe, the parent company of ADOR, NewJeans' label."I was certain that the company h
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  'Culinary Class Wars' creators address concerns about class divide, tease Season 2 plans

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- The divide between established chefs and lesser-known underdogs resonated well with audiences, despite initial concerns about stirring up issues of class division, the producers and a writer of Netflix's
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  'Culinary Class Wars' Season 2 to return next year

  SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- "Culinary Class Wars," Netflix's popular Korean reality show, will return for a second season next year, the streaming service said Tuesday.The original production team, including producers Kim Hak-min and K
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  BTS' J-Hope to complete military service late this week

  SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- BTS' J-Hope is set to complete his mandatory military service Thursday, the boy band's agency said Monday.For safety reasons, there will be no public event to mark the occasion, BigHit Music said."We kindly as
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  NewJeans' Hanni to testify at National Assembly on workplace bullying allegations

  SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans' Hanni has said she will appear at a parliamentary labor committee meeting next week to talk about workplace bullying, after she claimed she was being ostracized in her management company.Last week, the parliam
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  K-drama classic 'Winter Sonata' returns as remastered film in Japan

  SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- The Korean romantic drama "Winter Sonata" will be released in Japan as a remastered movie, its production company said Monday.Pan Entertainment said the decision marks the 30th anniversary of the drama's rele
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  Samsung partners with CJ ENM to provide popular Korean content in U.S. via smart TV app

  SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. has started offering popular Korean entertainment content in the United States via its smart television application through partnerships with South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM Co., according to
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  Two Korean titles top Netflix's non-English weekly charts

  SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Two Korean titles topped Netflix's weekly viewing charts, the global streaming company said Wednesday."Officer Black Belt," a crime action film starring Kim Woo-bin, secured the No. 1 spot on Netflix's no
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  NCT's Jaehyun to enlist in Army in Nov.

  SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- NCT's Jaehyun is set to enlist in the Army in November to fulfill his mandatory military service, the group's agency said Thursday.The artist will begin his service by entering the military training center on Nov.
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  3 Korean series break into Netflix's non-English top 10 in 1st half

  SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- Three Korean shows made it into Netflix's top 10 Non-English content chart in the first half of the year, the global streaming service said Friday.According to its Engagement Report from January to June, the Korean TV
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  Korean cuisine takes center stage in Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars'

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Forget about "Physical 100." Netflix is now set to release its first Korean cooking reality series, featuring 100 renowned chefs and talented cooks in a fierce culinary showdown.The show, titled
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  BTS' Suga summarily indicted over DUI offense

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors have summarily indicted Suga of K-pop superband BTS on charges of driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol, officials said Tuesday.Late at night on Aug. 6, police officers found Suga trying to
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  (LEAD) Actor Yoo Ah-in sentenced to year in prison over drug charges, detained in courtroom

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout)SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Actor Yoo Ah-in was sentenced to one year in prison on Tuesday for habitually abusing illegal drugs and was immediately put under detention.The 38-year-old actor, whose latest works
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  Actor Yoo Ah-in sentenced to year in prison over drug charges, detained in courtroom

  SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Actor Yoo Ah-in was sentenced to one year in prison on Tuesday for habitually abusing illegal drugs and was immediately put under detention.The 38-year-old actor, whose latest works include the Netflix dark fantasy series
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  Actress Han So-hee's mother arrested for running 12 illegal gambling houses

  SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Actress Han So-hee's mother has been arrested on charges of operating 12 illegal gambling houses, officials said Tuesday. Han's mother, known by her surname Shin, is suspected of setting up and running illegitimate
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  TWICE's agency cracks down on deepfake videos amid rising industry concerns

  SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- JYP Entertainment has vowed strong legal actions against deepfake content involving its artists, amid growing concerns over the proliferation of sexually exploitative deepfake videos. "We are pursuing a robust legal r
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  (LEAD) BTS' Suga quizzed over drunk driving on e-scooter

  (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES story as questioning ended) SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- Suga of K-pop supergroup BTS underwent police questioning Friday over his alleged drunk driving on an electric scooter and apologized for causing trouble. S
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  BTS' Suga appears before police for questioning over drunk driving on e-scooter

  SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- Suga of K-pop supergroup BTS appeared for police questioning Friday over his alleged drunk driving on an electric scooter and apologized for causing trouble. Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-ki, arrived at Yongsan Police S
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  Actress Han Ji-min, Jannabi's Choi Jung-hoon confirm relationship

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Actress Han Ji-min and Jannabi front man Choi Jung-hoon are dating, Choi's agency confirmed Thursday.The couple reportedly developed feelings for each other after Han's appearance on the KBS music show "The Sea