Korean comedy

The first modern form of comedy plays in Korea started in 1913 by the Hyoksin troupe, which gave performances along with shinpa dramas.

[4] Blessings... grew popular as TVs became easier to purchase in the 1970s, and it was estimated to have recorded viewer ratings around 70% in its heyday.

[12] In late May 2005, the Pyongyang Broadcasting Corporation revived comic folk tales for political commentary, in an attempt to satirize American society, and political jockeying for power by using the form known as manp'il, or "comic notes" in a short acted dialogue using folkish humour and animal metaphors.

[11] Dr. Dima Mironenko studied how the first romantic comedy film in North Korea has no records remaining due to people being involved in the production being purged.

[14] In 2013, North Korea aired a comedy show that imitated Barack Obama and South Korean figures.