KBS apologizes for broadcasting reversed national flag image on Liberation Day

KBS has addressed the controversy behind broadcasting a reversed graphic image of the Korean flag and “Madame Butterfly,” an Italian opera set in Japan, on Thursday, which is Liberation Day.

2024-08-15

Stop the move to control public broadcasters

We hope the DP first talks with the PPP over effective ways to guarantee independence for public broadcasters.

2024-07-29

KBS announces Pak Se-ri as Olympics commentator amid father's forgery dispute

The announcement comes after Pak, 46, held a press conference on Tuesday to address the legal dispute with her father, whom she reported to the police for forgery last week.

2024-06-20

'Dogs Are Wonderful' episode canceled in light of Kang Hyung-wook controversy

This week's episode of KBS2 entertainment program "Dogs Are Wonderful” was canceled after dog training expert Kang Hyung-wook, host of the show, was accused of allegedly abusing employees in his business, Bodeum Company.

2024-05-21

NewJeans to showcase Korean heritage with performance at Gyeongbok Palace

NewJeans will be the first girl group to perform at Gyeongbok Palace's Geunjeongjeon as part of the '2024 Korea On Stage – New Generation' concert that will also feature fromis_9 and Hyolyn on May 21.

2024-05-16

KBS reality show cast and crew return to Korea after detainment in Bali

Cast and crew members from an upcoming KBS Joy reality show, including Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon and Apink’s Bomi, have returned to Korea after being detained in Indonesia for filming without an authorized permit.

2024-04-29

Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, Apink's Bomi detained in Bali for unauthorized filming

Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, Apink’s Bomi, television presenter Choi Hee and singer Lim Na-young have reportedly been detained in Bali, Indonesia for filming in unauthorized locations.

2024-04-26

(G)-IDLE reinterprets Brown Eyed Girls' 'Abracadabra'

Girl group (G)-IDLE will release its cover of Brown Eyed Girls’ “Abracadabra” (2010) at 6 p.m. on Friday, KBS said on the same day.

2024-03-08

KBS responds to backlash over 'National Singing Contest' host debacle

The national broadcaster has issued an explanation in response to criticism over its decision to replace host Kim Shin-young with very short notice.