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‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Highlights Longtime Issue of Overworking Crew

‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Highlights Longtime Issue of Overworking Crew

SEOUL, Jun. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — With tvN’s big-budget fantasy drama “Arthdal Chronicles” grappling with allegations of mistreating crew during filming, the harsh production environments of the South Korean television industry have come into the limelight. Even before its premiere on June 1, the 40 billion-won (US$33.7 million) drama was under fire for allegedly violating [...]

South Korean Broadcasters Contemplate #MeToo Movement

South Korean Broadcasters Contemplate #MeToo Movement

SEOUL, March 15 (Korea Bizwire) — As the #MeToo movement grows in South Korea, TV broadcasters are considering preventative measures to weed out sexual harassment on set. MBC, one of the major national broadcast networks, said on Wednesday the department of drama series has provided sexual harassment prevention training for the staff of the upcoming two-episode [...]

Could Netflix Replace Chinese Market for Korean Dramas?

Could Netflix Replace Chinese Market for Korean Dramas?

SEOUL, Jul. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Global streaming service Netflix is rapidly emerging as a promising alternative for the South Korean TV industry, as political tension with China, once the biggest export destination of South Korean TV shows, has put a strain on local content creators. Netflix’s recent purchases of South Korean TV series such as [...]