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Thu, May 19, 2022 | 21:18
American worshippers? Meet far-right protesters who wave American flags on the streets
American worshippers? Meet far-right protesters who wave American flags on the streets
Have you ever heard of the 'Taegeukgi rally'? Taegeukgi is what we call the Korean national flag so it's not that surprising to see them waving it but have you ever wondered why they would wave American flags alongside Korean ones?
Lee Min-young | 2022-02-28 20:58
Everything about being a black model in Korea
Everything about being a black model in Korea
Renee Simone from New Jersey tells you everything about working as a black model in Korea. Renee Simone from New Jersey tells you everything about working as a black model in Korea. She is an extremely talented model who has been working in the industry for more than two years.
Lee Min-young | 2021-11-05 17:28
'I almost took my own life': Former K-pop girl band 9MUSES member
'I almost took my own life': Former K-pop girl band 9MUSES member
Despite being a high achiever at her school, she deviated from her initial plan of getting into a prestigious college and debuted as the leader of the girl group in 2010 with the track “No Playboy.” Although the group did not achieve meteoric stardom, it still rolled out a string of hits such as “News” (2012), “Dolls” (2013) and “Wild (2013).” Only four years later, however, ...
Lee Min-young | 2021-10-27 10:44
  • [INTERVIEW] 'Life of K-pop star is tough, but I would do it again in my next life'
Do Koreans think 'Squid Game' resembles Korean society?
Do Koreans think 'Squid Game' resembles Korean society?
Squid Game has become the biggest series launch in the history of Netflix, drawing views from over 110 million subscribed members as of October 12th. Being certified fresh on Rottentomatoes.com, it has become the number 1 show on Netflix in the United States and has been met with critical acclaim.
2021-10-25 16:04
Are we related? Intriguing Korea vs Tamil Nadu similarities
Are we related? Intriguing Korea vs Tamil Nadu similarities
There is a word spoken in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu that is also used in Korea, despite being 5,000 kilometers apart from one another. How did India and Korea come to share a word that is pronounced identically and has the same meaning?
2021-10-18 17:02
How to work in K-pop industry as a foreigner: Ex-HYBE hiring manager
How to work in K-pop industry as a foreigner: Ex-HYBE hiring manager
K-pop is not all about singers - there are countless unsung heroes working behind the scenes to produce and promote albums who dedicate their sweat and tears. And with K-pop sweeping the world off its feet, more people are craving to carry out such a mission at K-pop record labels that incubate and manage stars. There is good news for them: music powerhouses here have ramped ...
Lee Min-young | 2021-10-18 10:21
  • [INTERVIEW] 'K-pop labels will hire more foreigners to manage stars'
Waste facility hidden from plain sight: Union Park
Waste facility hidden from plain sight: Union Park
The average Korean generates a little over 1 kilogram of solid waste each day. Multiply that by Korea’s entire population, and that equates to nearly 56,000 tons of waste being disposed of in just a single day. Now the questions is… where does it all go?
2021-09-23 17:45
Filipina K-drama fan appears in more than 60 Korean dramas
Filipina K-drama fan appears in more than 60 Korean dramas
Noreen Joyce Guerra was once a huge K-drama fan in the Philippines. Years later, she is now living her dreams by having a successful career at a Korean company on weekdays, and appearing in dozens of popular Korean dramas herself mostly as a background actor and also hosting TV shows and events with K-pop bands on weekends.
Lee Min-young | 2021-09-07 12:06
'Mom, I'm sorry, I'm a failure': Exam pressure destroying young Koreans
'Mom, I'm sorry, I'm a failure': Exam pressure destroying young Koreans
Korea is home to the highest suicide rate among OECD member states, with an average of 38 people choosing to end their own lives on a daily basis. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of Koreans are reported to be struggling with suicidal thoughts, especially young people in their twenties.
2021-08-23 17:19
'I love how I get paid to have fun': Foreign voice acting in Korea
'I love how I get paid to have fun': Foreign voice acting in Korea
Foreign language announcements may be familiar to you if you use public transportation in Korea. In fact, foreign voice overs and narrations can be heard almost everyday whenever you turn on your TV, and everywhere you go around town. Ever wondered who these voices belong to and how they came to be there?
Lee Min-young | 2021-08-19 11:44
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