Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Upcoming series 'Social Savvy Class 101' sparks strong chemistry and real-life romance

The cast and director of the upcoming teen romance series “Social Savvy Class 101” are confident in their chemistry — with some of it even sparking real-life romance. The show promises viewers a lighthearted, friend-like drama experience.

2024-10-30

As platforms raise membership fees, addicted consumers face heavy burden

Since the end of last year, online platforms have started raising the fees for their subscription services, putting more pressure on consumers who are increasingly addicted to such platforms.

2024-04-25

'Pyramid Game' star Jang Da-a hopes to be known as more than a K-pop idol's sister

Jang Da-a made her acting debut as Baek Ha-rin in the psychological thriller 'Pyramid Game,' finally embracing her dream of becoming an actor.

2024-03-28

'I know that there are issues': Tving CEO vows to improve after baseball broadcast errors

Streaming service Tving CEO Choi Ju-hee promised to improve on Tuesday after its entrance into the baseball broadcasting world was plagued by errors over the weekend.

2024-03-12

Korean streaming service Tving lambasted for litany of errors as baseball coverage begins

The start of preseason baseball in Korea was marred by technical issues with streaming service Tving, including low-quality broadcasts, naming errors, soundless games and incorrect use of baseball terminology

2024-03-11

TVing operator CJ ENM wins KBO digital broadcast rights

CJ ENM has won the KBO’s wired and wireless broadcasting rights for three years from 2024 through 2026 in a 135-billion-won ($101-million) deal, Korea’s baseball organization announced Monday.

2024-03-04

Korea gears up to take on Netflix by growing local streaming services

Korean streaming platforms, backed by the government, aim to challenge Netflix globally by funding original content, expanding overseas and supporting barrier-free services.

2024-02-28

Sandara Park, Gikwang, Daehwi to host dance competition show 'DNAcers'

The first two episodes of “DNAcers: Global ‘K-Dance’ Project” will be released on the streaming platform on Feb. 26, according to Tving on Tuesday.

2024-02-20

Tving to roll out ad-supported subscription tier in March

The local streaming platform is set to be the first to offer a plan with ads.

2024-02-15

'I've never acted in something this racy': How the stars of 'Long Time No Sex' embraced taboo

The stars of 'Long Time No Sex' discuss embracing taboo topics and working together in the racy, yet humorous TV series that explores modern-day relationships and marriage.

2024-02-05