Release of MBC’s audition program 'Fantasy Boys' delayed by one week

The release of MBC’s boy band audition program “Fantasy Boys” will be delayed for a week to accommodate international broadcastings, announced the producer Phunky Studio on Friday. “We have had multiple requests from ...

2023-03-17

Producer of Netflix's cult exposé asks how far religious freedom should go

The level of expression and sensationalism used in the viral Netflix documentary series “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” was necessary to expose the wrongs and illegality of cult leaders in Korea, the show's main producer Cho Sung-hyun...

2023-03-10

Producers of 'Physical: 100' release raw footage of controversial final challenge

Was the final episode of "Physical: 100" rigged? The producers of Netflix's viral fitness survival show "Physical: 100," which has been swept up in controversy for potentially rigging the results of the final challenge by shooting it in three...

2023-03-09

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

Korea's main broadcasters look to attract viewers with plenty of holiday specials

The Lunar New Year holiday season will be filled with new movies being broadcast on the three largest public broadcasting channels in Korea, KBS, MBC and SBS, all scrambling to capture viewers' attention over the holidays.

2023-01-20

MBC’s talk show 'Radio Star' celebrates 16 years of asking the tough questions

The ongoing longevity of MBC’s signature talk show “Radio Star” is thanks to the tough questions that the guests are asked on the show — the result of meticulous work by the hosts and production staff, according to its producer Lee Yuna. “We ...

2023-01-18

Yoon's office allows MBC reporters to board presidential jet

The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol has allowed local broadcaster MBC's reporters to board the presidential jet for his upcoming overseas trip, officials said Friday, after banning them earlier over controversial coverage.

2023-01-13

IVE's Jang Won-young, Leeseo face criticism for lip-syncing on MBC's year-end show

Jang Won-young and Leeseo of girl group IVE are under fire for lip-syncing their performance on MBC's year-end show "2022 MBC Music Festival," which aired last Saturday. K-pop acts have frequently been criticized for lip-syncing their ...

2023-01-04

Marriage reality TV turns out to be not so family friendly

Korea has a new obsession: reality TV shows shedding light on the ugliest sides of marriage and family life. The public used to dismiss such shows as nothing more than a guilty pleasure, but now many are pointing out their potential dangers ...

2022-12-27

'Oh Eun-young's Report: Marriage Hell' on break for 'internal reorganization'

MBC’s reality show “Oh Eun-young's Report: Marriage Hell” will take a two-week break for “internal reorganization,” according to the broadcaster on Monday. The announcement comes after MBC faced backlash for an episode aired on Dec. 19, which ...

2022-12-26

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