Telecommunications & Media
K-culture hot issue: No quiet day in 2025 entertainment, from Park Na-rae to NewJeans
South Korea’s entertainment industry saw controversies continue through 2025’s final days. JYP Entertainment said it is pursuing strong legal action over false claims and malicious posts targeting Stray Kids. An SBS drama teaser drew mixed reactions over CG quality. The year also saw disputes and allegations involving Kim Soo-hyun, Jo Jin-woong and Park Na-rae, and an escalating contract conflict between NewJeans and label Ador. K-pop and OTT rankings also featured prominently.