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Comedian Lee Su-ji to undergo surgery for vocal cord nodules

The comedian will take time off after being diagnosed with vocal cord nodules, though her broadcast schedule is expected to continue largely uninterrupted.

2026.7.14

Singer-songwriter Chang Ki-ha and actor Yoon Ga-i are dating

The relationship, which features an 18-year age gap, was confirmed by their agencies.

2026.6.27

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A poster for Season 8 of Coupang Play's Saturday Night Live Korea [COUPANG PLAY]

How Korea's political comedy show became an image laundering machine

SNL Korea has begun to function as a tool for image rehabilitation, impacting the public's perception of political figures' reputations.

2026.5.2

Comedian Lee Su-ji plays an education-obsessed 'Daechi mom' who has just dropped off her 4-year-old son at a math academy in a YouTube clip released in February 2025. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

From obsessive moms to bumbling interns, parodies get Koreans to laugh, cringe at societal dynamics

Parody has long been part of Korea’s comedy tradition. What has gained particular traction in the past five years, however, are parodies that center not on a specific fictional character or celebrity, but on a social cohort.

2026.1.20

Actor Jun Jong-seo to open sixth season of 'SNL Korea' as guest host

Actor Jun Jong-seo will be the first guest host for the sixth season of Coupang Play’s hit comedy “SNL Korea” (2021-) on Aug. 31, the streaming service said Wednesday.

2024.8.21

Actor Yim Si-wan will host the first episode of the new season of SNL Korea. [COUPANG PLAY]

Actor Yim Si-wan will guest host 'SNL Korea'

Actor Yim Si-wan of 'Boyhood' will be the first guest host of the fifth season of 'SNL Korea.'

2024.1.19

Actor Park Hae-soo will be hosting episode six of SNL Korea 3, according to local streaming platform Coupang Play on Monday. [COUPANG PLAY]

Actor Park Hae-soo to host episode six of SNL Korea 3

Actor Park Hae-soo will be hosting episode six of SNL Korea 3, according to local streaming platform Coupang Play on Monday. "I am very excited to appear on SNL Korea which is a show that I regularly watch," said Park in a statement. "I will...

2022.12.19

Actor Song Seung-hun will star as the first guest on season 3 of ″SNL Korea.″ [COUPANG PLAY]

Season 3 of Coupang Play’s 'SNL Korea' to return on Nov. 19

Season 3 of Coupang Play’s hit comedy “SNL Korea” will return on Nov. 19. Actor Song Seung-hun will be the first guest to star on the show. “SNL Korea” is the Korean version of the popular American late-night show “Saturday Night Live.” Along with...

2022.11.11

'SNL Korea' star Kim Min-kyo handed 2-year suspended prison sentence

“Saturday Night Live Korea” star Kim Min-kyo was given a two-year suspended prison sentence in July of last year after his pet dogs bit an elderly woman in her 80s, resulting in the woman’s death. Local news agency Yonhap on Wednesday cited ...

2022.3.23

'SNL Korea' skips eighth episode after host tests positive for Covid-19

"Saturday Night Live Korea (SNL Korea)” decided to skip its eighth episode scheduled for Feb. 19 after the host Gabee tested positive for Covid-19, according to the comedy show on Thursday. “All of the cast and staff members underwent ...

2022.2.18