Born in what is now North Korea, he was known for his cheeky grin and folksy wisecracks as the host of South Korea’s weekly “National Singing Contest” for more than three decades.
Tag: Television
‘This is Going to Hurt’ Finds Dark Humor on the Maternity Ward
“This Is Going to Hurt,” a dramedy starring Ben Whishaw, kindled debate in Britain about hospital care for pregnant women and the pressures on doctors.
The Fall of the ‘Sun King’ of French TV, and the Myth of Seduction
Patrick Poivre d’Arvor, known as a great seducer, has been accused by more than 20 women of rape, sexual assault and harassment in France’s belated #MeToo reckoning.
Retired Russian Colonel Says on State TV That Ukraine War Isn’t Going Well
It was a rare moment in a country where broadcasters generally follow the Kremlin’s talking points about the war.
In Egypt’s Big Ramadan TV Drama, the President Is the Hero
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says “The Choice” tells the truth about his rise. Critics say it’s a rewriting of recent history from an industry increasingly cowed under his rule.
Brownface in Hong Kong TV Show Draws Outrage and Shrugs
The TV show “Barrack O’Karma 1968” fueled debate online. To many Filipinos, it was about racism and classism. Other viewers jumped to the actress’s defense.
Kim Jong-un Gives North Korean TV Anchor a Luxury Home
Ri Chun-hee, who delivers the news with a soaring, bombastic tenor, received a two-story apartment in a riverside complex from the country’s leader, apparently for her loyalty.
Japanese TV Show “Old Enough!” Features Toddlers Running Errands
“Old Enough!,” a Japanese show that has been on the air for decades, recently came to Netflix. It features toddlers running errands without adult supervision.
Fed Up With Deadly Propaganda, Some Russian Journalists Quit
At least four state television employees have publicly resigned, citing regret for their roles in promoting false narratives about Ukraine.
Filmmaker Brent Renaud Spent His Career Capturing the Human Toll of War
Mr. Renaud’s final assignment was documenting refugees fleeing across bridges in Irpin, Ukraine.