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Actor Song Ji-hyo set to dive deep into the ocean for haenyeo documentary

Actor Song Ji-hyo is set to suit up as a Korean female sea diver, or haenyeo, in a new documentary collaboration between JTBC and BBC Studios, the British broadcasting and production company said Wednesday.

2024-10-23

'Free Chol Soo Lee' wins Documentary Emmy

Documentary film "Free Chol Soo Lee" took home the Outstanding Historical Documentary Emmy Award on Thursday.

2024-09-27

16th DMZ Docs festival to focus on solidarity in times of hardship

The 16th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival will be held in thaters around Gyeonggi from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2 with a focus on solidary in times of conflict.

2024-09-06

Documentary on BTS's Jungkook 'Jung Kook: I Am Still' to premiere worldwide next month

A documentary film on Jungkook of BTS’s solo music career will premiere worldwide on Sept. 18, BigHit Music said Thursday.

2024-08-15

Documentary on Fu Bao and zookeeper to be released later this year

A documentary film on the friendship between star giant panda Fu Bao and her zookeeper is set to be released sometime in September or October, content agency Acommz said Monday.

2024-04-22

'There is tragedy, but ultimately there is victory': Conservative political film 'The Birth of Korea' causes a stir

"The Birth of Korea" proves to be a relative success, attracting over a million viewers. The director shares his insight on the controversy surrounding Korea's first president, prompting debates on historical representation and political ideologies.

2024-02-29

BTS's J-Hope confirms release date of EP 'Hope on the Street Vol.1'

J-Hope of boy band BTS will release his EP “Hope on the Street Vol.1” on March 29, with the related documentary series released the day before its drop, his agency BigHit Music said Monday.

2024-02-19

Tom Kim to feature in second series of Netflix golf documentary 'Full Swing'

Korean golfer Tom Kim, also known as Kim Joo-hyung, will star in the second season of Netflix's PGA Tour-focused "Full Swing," Netflix announced Thursday.

2024-02-01

BTS docuseries on BTS debuts Wednesday on Disney+

BTS’s Disney+ documentary series covering the 10-year journey of the band will premiere with the first two episodes on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

2023-12-20

Sex cult exposé 'In the Name of God' to return with second season next year

Netflix docuseries "In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal," which examines Korea's religious cults, is returning with a second season, according to a JTBC report.

2023-12-08