SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean content has maintained its position as the most-watched non-English programming on Netflix for two consecutive years, according to the company’s latest viewership report released on Thursday. In the second half of 2024, Netflix recorded a total of approximately 94 billion viewing hours, reflecting a 5% increase from the same [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Four out of 10 foreigners visiting South Korea for medical treatment said the country’s culture influenced their decision to come here, a survey showed Sunday. More than 41 percent of those surveyed answered positively when asked if the cultural experience in South Korea influenced their decision to receive medical [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s fashion and beauty industries are gaining significant traction in Japan, driven by the global popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas. Industry players are leveraging this momentum with targeted efforts to expand their presence in the Japanese market. Leading the charge, companies like Musinsa, CJ Olive Young, and department [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – K-pop boy group Seventeen has been honored with a certificate of appreciation from Los Angeles for its contributions to music and youth empowerment within the American city, the group’s agency said Saturday. Pledis Entertainment said Joshua, the LA-born member of the 13-piece group, was invited by the LA City [...]
LONDON, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In the United Kingdom, the field of Korean Studies is experiencing a significant upswing, with graduates increasingly finding diverse career paths and contributing to cultural diplomacy. Deborah Smith, the translator who brought Nobel laureate Han Kang’s “The Vegetarian” to international acclaim, exemplifies this trend. Smith, a graduate of the School [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The Swedish Academy’s announcement on October 10 naming South Korean author Han Kang as the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature has reignited discussions about artistic freedom and political interference in South Korea. The Academy specifically cited Han’s ability to “confront historical trauma” in their decision, notably referencing her [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Han Kang’s historic win of the Nobel Prize in literature marks a major breakthrough for Korean literature, which has been gaining international recognition in recent years. Even before the Nobel triumph, numerous Korean authors had garnered acclaim on the world stage through prestigious international literary awards. Korean writers have [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique display of consideration for her upcoming concert’s impact on the local community, popular South Korean singer IU has gifted garbage bags to residents living near Seoul World Cup Stadium, where she is set to perform this weekend. On September 19, a post titled “IU’s Thoughtfulness” appeared on [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Three Korean shows made it into Netflix’s top 10 Non-English content chart in the first half of the year, the global streaming service said Friday. According to its Engagement Report from January to June, the Korean TV shows “Queen of Tears,” “Parasyte: The Grey” and “My Demon” garnered 29 [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Suga of K-pop superband BTS was fully drunk with a blood alcohol level of over 0.2 percent when he fell to the ground in Seoul earlier this week while driving an electric scooter, police said Friday. Suga has been booked for investigation after being found lying on the ground [...]