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Johnny Somali apologizes to Koreans, cites ignorance, different comedy cultures

Johnny Somali, a U.S. YouTuber known for his provocative content, apologized to Koreans for mocking a bronze statue memorializing the victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, according to a video uploaded on Thursday.

2024-11-08

Watching too much K-drama? Actually, that can be considered a full-time job.

Being a fan can be a full-time job if you post on YouTube, according to findings from the streaming platform released on Wednesday.

2024-10-30

U.S. content creator Johnny Somali who kissed 'comfort women' statue in Seoul has YouTube account deleted

A U.S. content creator who faced backlash for kissing a statue symbolizing the victims of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery in Korea had his YouTube channel deleted on Monday.

2024-10-29

Actor Lee Je-hoon takes to YouTube to document Korea's disappearing movie theaters

Actor Lee Je-hoon has embarked on a new project as a YouTuber, launching a channel called Jehooncine that aims to showcase unique and iconic movie theaters across the country.

2024-10-28

YouTube, Instagram expand presence in Korean app market in usage time

.S.-based social media platforms YouTube and Instagram saw their usage time among Korean users rise sharply in September from a year earlier, data showed Sunday, while domestic platforms like KakaoTalk and Naver lost ground.

2024-10-20

YouTube Shorts expand to three minutes, chasing TikTok and Reels

YouTube Shorts will now allow three-minute videos, responding to creator demand. This shift follows trends from TikTok and Meta, reflecting growing competition.

2024-10-15

YouTube tells Asia that generative AI is here to stay

YouTube's recent announcement of generative AI features aims to enhance video creation but raises concerns about low-quality content and deepfakes.

2024-09-24

Travel YouTuber Kwaktube denies stealing classmate’s game console in middle school

Travel YouTuber Kwaktube denied ever stealing a classmate’s game console in middle school through a statement made by his agency, SM C&C, on Thursday.

2024-09-20

YouTuber Sojang fined 10 million won for defaming Kang Daniel

YouTuber Sojang, infamous for her derogatory videos about K-pop stars, has been sentenced to a 10 million won ($7,460) fine on Wednesday for defamation of singer Kang Daniel.

2024-09-11

Police to summon doctor in 36-week abortion case

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said it plans to summon the doctor who carried out an abortion for a woman who was 36 weeks pregnant and detailed her experience in a YouTube video.

2024-09-09