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YouTuber Park Wi's Subscriber Count Plummets as Channel Videos Are Set to Private Following KTX Controversy

YouTuber Park Wi is facing a significant loss of subscribers and has set many of his past videos to private following criticism over a CCTV video regarding a KTX accident. The controversy stems from the way he portrayed the incident and the staff involved, leading him to step down from his role as a Seoul City ambassador.

최선은 · 2026.09.01

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EBS '2026 Hello Rookie' Final 12 Teams Confirmed... Final Battle on September 30

EBS has finalized the 12 teams moving to the finals of its rookie musician discovery project, '2026 Hello Rookie,' following the conclusion of the last preliminary round.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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MBC 'PD Note' Conducts In-depth Investigation into the Current State of Police Investigations Ahead of Independent Investigative Authority

MBC's 'PD Note' will air a special report on September 1st investigating the current state of police investigations, focusing on issues of negligence, corruption, and the need for external oversight as the police prepare to take full investigative authority.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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PMI Conducts 2026 Trend Perception Survey: 20s via SNS, 50s via TV

A survey by research firm PMI reveals that different age groups discover trends through different channels, with 20-somethings primarily using YouTube and SNS, while those in their 50s rely on TV and portals.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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Baritone Ahn Dae-hyun to Perform Complete Schubert Song Cycle at Seoul Arts Center on September 17

Baritone Ahn Dae-hyun will perform Schubert's complete song cycle "Die schöne Müllerin" accompanied by pianist Kim Eun-jin at the Seoul Arts Center Recital Hall on September 17.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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Free performances by emerging artists to be held for two days starting September 19 at Olympic Park's 88 Lake Waterfront Stage

Korea Sports Promotion Foundation will host the 'KB Joy Olpark Festival 2026' at Olympic Park from September 19 to 20, featuring major artists like Zico and Epik High, alongside free performances by emerging artists.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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Hyundai Culture to Host Creative Chamber Music 'Yesterday's Folk Song, Today's Portrait' on September 6

Hyundai Culture and Piano On will present 'Reborn Folk: Heritage & Creation' on September 6 at the Dream Forest Art Center, featuring contemporary reinterpretations of traditional Korean folk songs.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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Little Bus Tayo, 'Dispatch! Tayo and the Fire Rescue Team' to Premiere on September 2

The popular Korean animation 'Little Bus Tayo' is returning with a new series titled 'Dispatch! Tayo and the Fire Rescue Team,' which will begin airing on EBS 1TV on September 2, 2026. The series follows Tayo as an honorary rescue member solving incidents in Seoul City while facing a new villain.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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“You are a bit old” — Broken at those words in her fifties, she stood up again with a single blog post

Author Jeong Som-gyeol's new book, "I Was Reborn at 50," chronicles her journey from being confined at home by depression to building a massive online community through blogging. The book provides practical steps on how she leveraged her life experience to overcome age discrimination and build a digital presence.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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Theater Company Bae-Gwan-Gong Completes Premiere of New Work ‘To Leave Mother at a Temple’… Stage Depicting Mother-Daughter Reconciliation Receives Praise

Theater company Bae-Gwan-Gong successfully completed the premiere of the play ‘To Leave Mother at a Temple’ in Busan, which follows the journey of a mother and daughter seeking reconciliation.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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Choi Jun Hee's small face even hidden by a cap... extraordinary proportions draw attention

Choi Jun Hee shared photos of her daily life visiting a clothing store on social media, showcasing her small face and impressive body proportions.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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Tmoney ‘Tmoney for Everyone’ Campaign Wins Bronze at 2026 Effie Awards Korea

Tmoney Co., Ltd. announced that its brand marketing campaign ‘Tmoney for Everyone’ has won a bronze award in the Transport, Travel, and Tourism category at the 2026 Effie Awards Korea. The campaign successfully repositioned Tmoney from a simple transportation card to a comprehensive mobility platform, achieving significant increases in brand awareness and active users.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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LeMouton holds first walking event with Son Tae-jin's Trot Radio at Mungyeongsaejae

Walking shoe brand LeMouton hosted its 14th "LeMouton Walking Club" event at Mungyeongsaejae, combining a 7.8km walk with a live broadcast of MBC's "Son Tae-jin's Trot Radio." The event featured performances by Park Hye-kyung, Libelante, and Jadu, successfully merging walking culture with music.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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Kim Ki Ri blocks SNS comments following backlash after playing 'matchmaker' for Park Wi and Song Ji-eun couple

Comedian Kim Ki Ri has disabled comments on his social media after facing malicious backlash for his role in introducing the couple Park Wi and Song Ji-eun. The controversy stems from a video posted by Park Wi, which criticized a social service agent, leading to public outcry regarding the exposure of the worker via CCTV.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

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EBS 'Korea Travel', People's Summer Stories Along the 1,300-Ri Path of the Nakdong River

The EBS1 documentary series 'Korea Travel' will air a special five-part series titled 'Good Job, 1,300-Ri Nakdong River' from August 31 to September 4, following the lives of people living along the Nakdong River.

정시환 · 2026.08.30

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Investigative Planning 'Straight' to Highlight 5·18 Distortion Forum and 'Nolboo' Corporate Rehabilitation Reality

MBC's investigative program 'Straight' will air two reports on August 30, covering the controversy surrounding a forum that distorted the 5·18 Democratization Movement and the management issues behind the corporate rehabilitation filing of the restaurant franchise 'Nolboo'.

정시환 · 2026.08.30

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Knowledge Channel e: AI Toys, Shin Jin-seo's Victory... Broadcast from August 31 to September 2

EBS's Knowledge Channel e will air a three-part special series from August 31 to September 2, exploring human values in the AI era through topics such as AI toys, Shin Jin-seo's Go victories, and living beyond personality types.

정시환 · 2026.08.29

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Nanum 0700, Stories of Mr. Yong-ho and Twin Brothers After Broadcasting... 29th at 11:25 AM

EBS1's "Nanum 0700" will air an episode titled "The Wishes You Granted," featuring updates on two families whose lives were transformed by viewer donations following their previous appearances.

정시환 · 2026.08.29

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Docuprime to broadcast solutions and conflicts regarding high-level radioactive waste disposal sites on the 30th morning

MBC's Docuprime will air an episode titled "The 100,000-Year Donghaeng Has Begun," exploring the challenges of selecting high-level radioactive waste disposal sites in South Korea and examining successful international models from Finland and Sweden.

정시환 · 2026.08.29

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Yuna Kim reveals recent look, matching wavy hair with a luxury bag

Former figure skater Yuna Kim shared recent photos featuring a natural wavy hairstyle and a stylish outfit. Since her retirement, she has been active as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador supporting various international and domestic causes.

정시환 · 2026.08.29

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Yoo Hye-won Sues Kim Ji-min for Defamation, Posting "Justice Will Prevail"

Former actress and influencer Yoo Hye-won has filed a defamation complaint against Kim Ji-min, a participant from Channel A's 'Heart Signal 4', following the online spread of false allegations regarding her personal life.

정시환 · 2026.08.28

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Jung Yeon-woo "Not Worth Answering"... Firm Statement Regarding Miss Korea Plastic Surgery Allegations

2025 Miss Korea winner Jung Yeon-woo addressed plastic surgery rumors surrounding contestants, stating that such questions are unworthy of an answer and that human value cannot be judged by appearance alone. Her comments follow recent plastic surgery allegations involving 2026 Miss Korea winner Woo Seo-yoon.

정시환 · 2026.08.28

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Jung Yeon-woo on Woo Seo-yoon's Plastic Surgery Allegations: "Not Worth Answering"

2025 Miss Korea winner Jung Yeon-woo addressed plastic surgery controversies surrounding Miss Korea contestants, defending the value of participants and responding to rumors regarding herself and Woo Seo-yoon.

정시환 · 2026.08.28

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Yuna Kim returns with wavy hair just one day after short-cut pictorial

Yuna Kim has transitioned from a radical short-cut hairstyle to long wavy hair in just one day, showcasing different styles through her recent pictorials.

정시환 · 2026.08.28