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Telecommunications & Media
Broadcasting Media Communications Committee releases 2024 broadcast assessment; KBS1, MBN top scores by platform
South Korea\'s Broadcasting Media Communications Committee approved the 2024 broadcast assessment results for 371 stations operated by 153 broadcasters at a plenary meeting on July 22. The results will be reflected in broadcaster re-licensing and re-approval reviews. KBS1 recorded the highest score among national terrestrial TV channels, while MBN ranked top among comprehensive programming channel operators. The committee also approved the 2025 assessment basic plan and will disclose detailed results on its website.
Telecommunications & Media
Ive and Junji Ito collaborate on \'LUCID DREARM\' album cover; mixed reaction to \'Mojamussa\'
K-pop group Ive released an album cover drawn by Japanese manga artist Junji Ito for its fourth Japan album, \'LUCID DREARM\', with a limited edition featuring a special design. JTBC’s new weekend drama \'Mojamussa\', written by Park Hae-young and starring Koo Kyo-hwan and Go Youn-jung, premiered to sharply divided reactions. KBS announcer Nam Hyun-jong announced plans to marry in November. 2NE1 member Park Bom posted a handwritten letter addressing past controversy. Police are investigating a case involving a man in his 30s after a BJ’s report, as speculation spread online. OTT rankings highlighted continued strength for K-dramas and new releases.
Entertainment
Sung Si-kyung draws attention with diet, lookalikes and row over KBS music show title
Singer Sung Si-kyung said he lost weight while preparing to become a cosmetics model, and KBS2’s “The Seasons” returned with his new season amid debate over its subtitle. An ENA drama drew attention for a kiss scene involving actors Ha Ji-won and Nana, while an upcoming MBC drama promoted its release with an in-world announcement format. Fans also focused on celebrity lookalikes and on male solo artists’ comeback schedules.