Due to the Sewol Ferry tragedy that occurred on April 16, weekend variety programs have been cancelled for April 19 and 20. KBS, MBC, and SBS announced on April 19, they would be cancelling all variety shows due to the continuance of the sorrow and mourning that is taking place throughout Korea following the Sewol… Continue reading All Weekend Variety Programs Cancelled
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ZE:A’s Dongjun Stars in Short Drama and Donates Talent for Charity
ZE:A’s Dongjun has taken on the leading role along with actress Kim Bo Ra in “Climbing the Sky Wall” (working title), a special short drama created to help raise awareness for disabled people. The cast attended the production presentation of the drama on April 16 held at the Deoksung Girl’s Middle school in Songhyun-dong, Seoul,… Continue reading ZE:A’s Dongjun Stars in Short Drama and Donates Talent for Charity
Most Drama Broadcasts Return to Normal Tonight, Variety Shows Canceled
In light of the recent Sewol Ferry tragedy, many TV networks are canceling the broadcast of their variety shows and dramas today, Thursday April 17, out of respect and to broadcast news updates. KBS is canceling the broadcast of its Thursday night variety show, “Happy Together.” It will, however, air an episode of its daily… Continue reading Most Drama Broadcasts Return to Normal Tonight, Variety Shows Canceled
Akdong Musician’s “Galaxy” Ruled Unfit for Broadcast by KBS
KBS has been on a roll lately. On April 16, it was revealed that KBS banned one of Akdong Musician’s songs, “Galaxy,” from the duo’s debut album “Play.” The reasoning was that the lyrics of the song include the word ‘galaxy’ a total of nine times, which could potentially lead listeners to think that it… Continue reading Akdong Musician’s “Galaxy” Ruled Unfit for Broadcast by KBS
Mad Clown and Eddy Kim’s Songs Ruled Unfit for Broadcast
KBS recently ruled some of rapper Mad Clown and singer Eddy Kim’s songs unfit for broadcast. Mad Clown’s “Gum,” “Kkeng Cost,” and “Stalker,” and Eddy Kim’s “Slow Dance” were banned. Mad Clown’s “Gum” was banned because the lyrics include the brand name ‘Mercedes,’ and “Kkeng Cost” because the title and lyrics include the word ‘kkeng cost,’… Continue reading Mad Clown and Eddy Kim’s Songs Ruled Unfit for Broadcast
KBS Plans to Enter the Friday Drama Wars
As one of the older broadcasters, KBS has one of the most packed schedules of any broadcaster. KBS is represented in pretty much ever genre and time slot, with programs spread across its two channels. However one area that KBS has ignored up till now is the recently popular late Friday night drama slot. That… Continue reading KBS Plans to Enter the Friday Drama Wars
KBS Rules That Orange Caramel’s “Catellena” MV Has Scene That “Disregards Human Life”
Major broadcasting channel KBS has determined that After School’s sub unit Orange Caramel‘s “Catallena” music video is unfit for broadcast. On March 22 KBS announced that the “Catellena” music video was not appropriate for broadcasting because of a scene that depicts a disregard for human life. In the music video, Orange Caramel dress up as… Continue reading KBS Rules That Orange Caramel’s “Catellena” MV Has Scene That “Disregards Human Life”
Girls’ Generation to Perform With Male Dancers Onstage for the First Time
Girls’ Generation will be dancing with male dancers onstage for the first time since its debut for it’s new track, “Mr.Mr.” Since their debut in 2007 with “Into the New World,” members of Girls’ Generation have never been onstage with male dancers. It will be the girls’ first time in six years since their debut… Continue reading Girls’ Generation to Perform With Male Dancers Onstage for the First Time
KBS Bans Lee Su Geun, Tony Ahn, Tak Jae Hoon and Song In Hwa for Social Misconduct
Celebrities Lee Su Geun, Tony Ahn and Tak Jae Hoon and comedian Song In Hwa have been officially been banned from appearing on KBS programs. KBS convened a special committee meeting on February 27, which resulted in the decision to suspend the aforementioned celebrities from appearing on broadcasts. Tony Ahn, Lee Su Geun and Tak… Continue reading KBS Bans Lee Su Geun, Tony Ahn, Tak Jae Hoon and Song In Hwa for Social Misconduct
[Roundup] Soompi Weekly High Five – February Week 3
Worried you might have missed out any important news in the week of Korean entertainment? Get comfortable and ready to scroll as we go through the best news and articles of this week in music, drama, variety and fashion. This is your Weekly High Five! -= News =- 1.Korea Communication Standards Commission Calls for Action Against… Continue reading [Roundup] Soompi Weekly High Five – February Week 3