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NYT: ‘NewJeans Contract Violated Rights of Underage Artists’… ADOR Says Reports of Unfair Terms Are ‘Groundless,’ Contract Was Reached Under Min Hee-jin’s Lead (Full Statement)

NYT: ‘NewJeans Contract Violated Rights of Underage Artists’… ADOR Says Reports of Unfair Terms Are ‘Groundless,’ Contract Was Reached Under Min Hee-jin’s Lead (Full Statement)

The New York Times reports allegations of human rights violations and unfair clauses in NewJeans’ 2022 exclusive contract ADOR refutes claims of violations of minors’ rights, saying an addendum covering the standard contract was signed “Signed by agreement between then-CEO Min Hee-jin and the members’ parents… We regret that leaked materials are being used as a tool to attack K-pop”
The contents of NewJeans’ exclusive contract have been made public, setting off a widespread controversy. The New York Times reported on November 6 on the terms of the contract signed when the group NewJeans entered into an exclusive agreement in 2022.
| Seongchan Eol
'Itaewon Class' to Get Thai Adaptation, With Chairman Jang's Gender Changed From Male to Female

'Itaewon Class' to Get Thai Adaptation, With Chairman Jang's Gender Changed From Male to Female

GMMTV also announces adaptation of Korean webtoon 'The Tale of Seol Gongchan'; Asian Star Award winner Film Rachanun cast in lead role
Korean webtoon IP expands globally in partnership with Thailand's largest entertainment company Two of Korea's best-known webtoons, 'Itaewon Class' and 'The Tale of Seol Gongchan', are set to be adapted into dramas in Thailand.
| James choi
Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Shin Hae-chul to receive Silver Crown, Yoo Jae-suk the Bogwan Order and BLACKPINK the Okgwan Order; 36 honorees, including Yoo Hae-jin and Jang Hang-jun, to receive commendations
Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit to Be Awarded Posthumously to Shin Hae-chul 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards to Be Held Oct. 29, Honoring 36 People and Teams, Including 10 Order of Cultural Merit Recipients Han Young-ae to Receive Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit on 50th Anniversary of...
| James choi
YouTube Microdramas Top 6.5 Billion Views in First Half of Year; Viewing Time in Korea Doubles

YouTube Microdramas Top 6.5 Billion Views in First Half of Year; Viewing Time in Korea Doubles

Global watch time up 50% year over year; TV viewing surges 90% YouTube introduces serialized Shorts series and supports monetization with AI-powered subtitles
The microdrama market, led by global video platform YouTube, is becoming a worldwide sensation. Short-form content, with its brisk pacing and gripping storylines, topped 6. 5 billion views globally in the first half of this year alone, reshaping the media landscape.
| James choi
Design House Opens 50th-Anniversary Exhibition ‘MAK,’ Exploring Korea’s ‘Creative DNA’ Through Makgeolli and Makguksu

Design House Opens 50th-Anniversary Exhibition ‘MAK,’ Exploring Korea’s ‘Creative DNA’ Through Makgeolli and Makguksu

The entire Jangchung-dong headquarters, designed by architect Seung Hyo-sang, becomes an exhibition space; 18 teams take part, including Michelin-starred Soul with a limited-edition menu
Design House, a leader in design and lifestyle content, is marking its 50th anniversary with a special exhibition, MAK. The exhibition runs for about a month, through November 25, at the Design House headquarters in Jangchung-dong, Seoul.
| James choi
Busan Global Webtoon Festival Marks 10th Anniversary, Showcasing the Creative Worlds of 190 Artists

Busan Global Webtoon Festival Marks 10th Anniversary, Showcasing the Creative Worlds of 190 Artists

More than 800 works on display over three days starting on the 30th; global business program and “Webtoon Counseling Center” to be offered
Webtoons, now a key pillar of Korean content, open a forum for global industry exchange Busan Metropolitan City, together with the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency and the Busan-Gyeongnam Cartoonists Association, will host the 10th Busan Global Webtoon Festival for three days starting on the 30th...
| James choi
'Doctor X' Faces Petition to Halt Broadcast Over May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement Episode; Ratings Hit Record 21.2%

'Doctor X' Faces Petition to Halt Broadcast Over May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement Episode; Ratings Hit Record 21.2%

Viewers divided after the Kim Ji-won-led medical drama aired an episode about the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement Some viewers called for the show to be taken off the air in a National Assembly petition, igniting political debate Despite the controversy, ratings topped 21.2% to set a new personal best; production team makes no comment
〈Doctor X〉 has sparked debate among viewers with a recent episode depicting the Gwangju Democratization Movement. The medical drama 〈Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia〉 (hereafter 〈Doctor X〉) is based on a Japanese drama and follows the exploits of genius surgeon Gye Su-jeong (Kim Ji-won).
| Seongchan Eol
K-Drama Festival 2026 Brings Korean Culture to Tokyo and Osaka in November

K-Drama Festival 2026 Brings Korean Culture to Tokyo and Osaka in November

A four-day celebration for Korean drama fans will be held in Tokyo on Nov. 19–20 and Osaka on Nov. 24–25 Highlights screenings, live performances of hit OSTs and behind-the-scenes talks with the stars Korean Wave stars set to appear include singer K.Will and Monday Kiz, and actors Yoon Sang-hyun, Kim Dong-wan and Bae Yoo-ram
A special festival offering a multifaceted celebration of Korean dramas, 'K-Drama Festival 2026,' will bring excitement to Japan this November. A forum for sharing K-content through screenings, music and conversation According to the music and broadcasting industries, the event will run for four...
| Seongchan Eol
‘A Decade of K-Content Captivating the World’: Netflix Janchi Draws 3.59 Million Online and In Person

‘A Decade of K-Content Captivating the World’: Netflix Janchi Draws 3.59 Million Online and In Person

Two-day celebration for Netflix’s 10th anniversary in Korea held for subscribers at Oil Tank Culture Park in Sangam More than 10,000 people attended in person, while the event drew 3.58 million online views; 55 talents took the stage Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos attended, and a star-studded family photo featuring Lee Jung-jae, Song Hye-kyo and other Netflix favorites was unveiled
Netflix Korea’s 10th-anniversary celebration, Netflix Janchi, wrapped up a successful two-day run. To mark the 10th anniversary of its service in Korea, Netflix Korea held “Netflix Korea’s 10th Anniversary: Netflix Janchi” (hereafter “Netflix Janchi”) over two days, from Oct. 24 to 25.
| Seongchan Eol
[Photos] Song Hye-kyo, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon... Netflix’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Unveils 2027 Slate in Korea for the First Time: ‘What’s Next?’

[Photos] Song Hye-kyo, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon... Netflix’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Unveils 2027 Slate in Korea for the First Time: ‘What’s Next?’

Stars behind Netflix hits gather for two-day celebration in Sangam, including cast of live-action adaptation of webtoon with 14.3 billion views
Netflix Korea held a large-scale fan event, Netflix Janchi, at Oil Tank Culture Park in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, to mark the 10th anniversary of its launch in South Korea. With co-CEO Ted Sarandos among those celebrating the milestone, the company drew global viewers’ attention by unveiling its 2027...
| James choi