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Amid Economic Woes, Comedy Dramas Strike a Chord with Audiences

Amid Economic Woes, Comedy Dramas Strike a Chord with Audiences

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — In times of hardship, the adage holds true: laughter offers solace. As economic uncertainty persists in 2025, audiences are increasingly drawn to lighthearted content that provides an escape from the pressures of daily life. Reflecting this trend, the entertainment industry is delivering a surge of comedy-infused productions, blending humor with [...]

Once a Staple of Youth Culture, PC Cafés in South Korea Face Rapid Decline

Once a Staple of Youth Culture, PC Cafés in South Korea Face Rapid Decline

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Once a cornerstone of youth culture in South Korea, PC cafés—known locally as “PC bangs”—are vanishing at an accelerating rate. According to the National Tax Service’s statistical portal, the number of PC cafés nationwide stood at 7,280 as of October 2024, a sharp 7.6% drop from the 7,858 recorded a [...]

Korean Webtoons Expand Global Reach with Hollywood Film and Japanese Musical Adaptations

Korean Webtoons Expand Global Reach with Hollywood Film and Japanese Musical Adaptations

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean digital comics, known as webtoons, are breaking new ground across international borders and media formats, with recent adaptations announced for both Hollywood and Japanese stage productions. Webtoon Entertainment, the parent company of Naver Webtoon, announced on January 22 that its horror series “Stagtown” is being developed into a feature film [...]

Health and Medical Sectors Led TV Advertising Exposure in South Korea for 2024

Health and Medical Sectors Led TV Advertising Exposure in South Korea for 2024

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Health and medical advertisers dominated South Korean television advertising last year, according to a comprehensive industry report released January 22 by data platform company IGAWorks. The report shows that health and medical sector advertisements accounted for 24% of total TV advertising impressions in 2024, reaching 136 billion views. This placed [...]