Other2015
The Masked Singer premieres
MBC music mystery variety show "King of Masked Singer" kicks off, hosted by Jin Shengzhu.
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2015
Other2015
"Recognized Brothers" Premieres
JTBC's variety show "Knowing Bros" premieres with hosts Kang Ho-dong, Lee Su-geun, and others.
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Other2015
"New Journey to the West" Premieres
Ro Yoo-seok PD's web variety show "New Journey to the West" premieres, featuring Kang Ho-dong and Lee Soo-geun.
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Movies & TV Shows2015
"Reply 1988" becomes a national hit
tvN's "Reply 1988" airs, starring Hye-ri, Park Bo-gum, and Ryu Jun-yeol, setting a new viewership record for the network.
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Movies & TV Shows2015
Movie "Sadae" Released
Directed by Lee Joon-ik and starring Song Kang-ho and Yoo Ah-in, "The Throne" premiered to acclaim, winning multiple awards.
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Other2015-12-05
Your brother you know has gone live.
JTBC's in-studio variety show "Knowing Bros" premieres with fixed cast members Kang Ho-dong, Lee Su-geun, Kim Young-chul, and Kim Hee-chul.
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Movies & TV Shows2015-11-19
Insiders Extended Edition Breaks Records
Yoo Min-ho's "Inside Men" releases; extended version breaks box office record for teen-restricted films.
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debut2015-10-20
TWICE Debut
JYP Entertainment debuted the nine-member girl group TWICE through "SIXTEEN," with their debut single "Like OOH-AHH."
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Movies & TV Shows2015-09-16
Sadae Release
Directed by Lee Joon-ik and starring Song Kang-ho and Yoo Ah-in, "The Throne" premiered to acclaim, winning multiple awards.
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debut2015-09-15
iKON Debut
YG Entertainment debuts seven-member boy group iKON through "MIX & MATCH."
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Other2015-09-04
New Journey to the West premieres
Produced by PD Na Young-seok, "New Journey to the West" premiered as a web exclusive series starring Kang Ho-dong, Lee Su-geun, and Yoon Ji-on.
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Company Changes2015-08-24
Tao's lawsuit against SM for contract termination
EXO member Tao filed a lawsuit to terminate his contract and left the group.
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Movies & TV Shows2015-08-05
Premiere
"Veteran," directed by Yoo Seung-won and starring Hwang Jung-min and Yoo Ah-in, has drawn over 1340 million viewers.
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Movies & TV Shows2015-07-22
Assassination released
Director Choi Dong-hoon's "Assassination" grossed over 1270 million viewers and won Best Film at the Blue Dragon Awards.
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Social Activities2015-07-22
Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a Confirm Their Relationship
Actors Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a have publicly confirmed their relationship. They met while filming a commercial and remain in a stable relationship today.
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debut2015-05-26
SEVENTEEN Debut
Pledis debuts 13-member boy group SEVENTEEN.
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Album/Comeback2015-04-29
BTS "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life" Series Release
BTS releases "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1" with the title track "I NEED U," launching the The Most Beautiful Moment in Life series.
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Other2015-04-05
The Masked Singer premieres
MBC music mystery variety show "King of Masked Singer" kicks off, hosted by Jin Shengzhu.
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Social Activities2015-03-23
Lee Min-ho and Bae Suzy publicly announce their relationship
Actors Lee Min-ho and miss A's Bae Su-ji publicly announced their relationship; they confirmed their breakup in 2017 11.
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debut2015-01-16
GFRIEND Debut
Source Music debuts six-member girl group GFRIEND.
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2014
Other2014
"Three Meals a Day" premieres
Roh Young-sik's variety show "Three Meals a Day" premieres, featuring Lee Se-jun and others.
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Movies & TV Shows2014-12-17
International Release
Hwang Jung-min's "The International Market" opens with over 1420K admissions.
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Other2014-10-17
Three Meals a Day premieres
tvN's culinary variety show "Three Meals a Day," produced by PD Roh Young-sik, has premiered with Lee Seo-jin among the cast.
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Company Changes2014-10-10
Lu Han's lawsuit against SM Entertainment for contract termination
EXO member Lu Han filed a lawsuit against SM to terminate his contract and left the group, subsequently pursuing his career in China.
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Member Changes2014-09-30
Jessica leaves Girls' Generation
SM announces Jessica's departure from Girls' Generation; the group will continue as an eight-member unit.
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debut2014-08-12
WINNER's debut
YG debuted the boy group WINNER through the show "WIN."
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debut2014-08-01
Red Velvet Debut
SM Entertainment debuts the girl group Red Velvet.
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Movies & TV Shows2014-07-30
"The Battle of Myeongnyang" sets a new box office record in film history.
Directed by Kim Han-min, "The Admiral: Roaring Currents" drew over 1760 million viewers and has long held the record for the highest-grossing film in South Korean history.
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Social Activities2014-06-19
Taeyeon and Baekhyun publicly confirm their relationship
Girls' Generation's Taeyeon and EXO's Baekhyun have confirmed their relationship. SM Entertainment verified the news, and both companies confirmed their breakup in 2015 9.
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debut2014-06-18
MAMAMOO Debut
WA Entertainment (now RBW) debuts the four-member girl group MAMAMOO.
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Company Changes2014-05-15
Kris's lawsuit to terminate contract with SM
EXO member Kris filed a lawsuit against SM to terminate his contract and left the group.
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debut2014-01-16
GOT7 Debut
JYP launches seven-member boy group GOT7.
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2013
Movies & TV Shows2013
Movie "The Attorney" surpasses 10 million admissions
Song Kang-ho's "The Attorney" is now in theaters, with over 1130 million viewers.
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Movies & TV Shows2013
"The Heirs" airs.
SBS youth drama "The Heirs" airs, starring Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, and Kim Woo-bin.
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Movies & TV Shows2013
The broadcast of "My Love from the Star" sparked a craze across Asia.
SBS drama "My Love from the Star," starring Jun Ji-hyun and Kim Soo-hyun, sparked a viewing frenzy across Asia.
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Other2013
"I Am Alone" premieres
MBC's observational variety show "My Solo Living" premieres, becoming the definitive program for solo living themes.
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Movies & TV Shows2013
The movie "Snowpiercer" is now in theaters.
Bong Joon-ho's "Snowpiercer" hits theaters, starring Song Kang-ho, Bae Doona, and international cast members.
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Movies & TV Shows2013-12-18
The Defense Counsel is now showing.
Song Kang-ho's "The Attorney" is now in theaters, with over 1130 million viewers.
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Other2013-11-03
Superman Returns premieres
KBS parenting reality show "Superman Returns" premieres.
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Movies & TV Shows2013-09-11
Guanxiang is now showing.
"Masquerade," starring Song Kang-ho and Lee Jung-jae, has surpassed 910K admissions.
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Social Activities2013-09-01
Lee Hyo-lee marries Lee Sang-soon
Lee Hyo-lee and musician Lee Sang-shun held their wedding in Jeju Island and settled there after marriage.
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Movies & TV Shows2013-08-01
Snowpiercer releases
Bong Joon-ho's English-language film "Snowpiercer" premiered, drawing over 930 million viewers and achieving international success.
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debut2013-06-13
BTS debut
Big Hit launches the seven-member boy band BTS with their debut single album, "2 COOL 4 SKOOL".
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Album/Comeback2013-06-03
EXO releases "XOXO"
EXO released their first full album "XOXO" with the title track "Wolf," selling over one million copies.
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Other2013-03-22
My Solo Life premieres
MBC's observational variety show "I Live Alone" premieres, documenting the daily lives of celebrities living alone.
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Movies & TV Shows2013-01-23
Gift screenings for Room 7 exceeded 1200K viewers
The gift of the 7th room, starring Ryoo Seung-ryong, has been released and has attracted over {10,000} viewers.
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Social Activities2013-01-01
Rain and Kim Tae-hee go public with their relationship
Rain and actress Kim Tae-hee went public with their relationship. They married in 2017 1 and have three children together.
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2012
Other2012
Show Me The Money premieres
Mnet's rap survival show "Show Me The Money" launches, driving the mainstreaming of Korean hip-hop culture.
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Movies & TV Shows2012
"The Moon Embracing the Sun" ratings exceed 42%
MBC historical drama "The Moon Embracing the Sun" achieved a peak rating of over 42%, boosting the popularity of stars Kim Soo-hyun and Yeo Jin-goo.
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Movies & TV Shows2012-10-31
Wolf Boy is now in theaters.
"Wolf Children," starring Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young, has surpassed 660K viewers.
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Movies & TV Shows2012-07-25
The number of viewers for the heist movie "All About My Wife" has surpassed 1200 million.
The Heist, directed by Choi Dong-hoon, has surpassed 1290 million admissions.
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Album/Comeback2012-07-15
PSY's "Gangnam Style" goes global
PSY released "Gangnam Style," the first YouTube video to surpass 10 billion views, sparking a global phenomenon.
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Other2012-06-22
Show Me The Money premiere
Mnet's rap survival show "Show Me The Money" launches, driving the mainstreaming of Korean hip-hop culture.
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2011
Other2011
"In Mortal Melodies" Premieres
KBS music competition show "Immortal Songs" launches, with Shin Dong-yep as long-time host.
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Other2011
"Healing Camp" premieres
SBS healing talk show "Healing Camp" launches, hosted by Lee Kyung-koo and Kim Je-dong.
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Other2011
K-pop Star premieres
SBS's K-pop Star audition show launches, with SM, YG, and JYP serving as judges.
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Social Activities2011-09-22
The Furnace drives legislation
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk's film "Silenced," starring Gong Yoo, sparked public attention and prompted amendments to South Korean law.
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Movies & TV Shows2011-08-10
The Last Stand: The Bow
Kim Han-min's "The Last Ride" opens, with over 740 million viewers.
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Other2011-07-18
Healing Camp launches
SBS healing talk show "Healing Camp" launches, hosted by Lee Kyung-koo and Kim Je-dong.
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Other2011-06-04
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend airs
KBS music competition show "Immortal Songs" premieres, featuring singers reinterpreting classic hits.
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Movies & TV Shows2011-05-04
Sunshine Sisters is now in theaters.
The Sun's Sisters, directed by Kang Hyung-jin, has surpassed 730 million viewers.
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debut2011-04-19
Apink Debut
A Cube (now IST) launches girl group Apink.
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