The MAMA Awards has potential to be the big American awards show K-pop deserves
When BTS ended Justin Bieber’s reign by winning the Billboard Awards’ Top Social Artist in 2017, a year that also marked “the first big moment for K-pop on American television,” K-pop fans dared to hope. Wonder Girls had become the...
Author Han Kang gives first interview since winning Nobel Prize
Author Han Kang on Oct. 13 gave her first media interview since winning the Nobel Prize in Literature to the Swedish public broadcaster SVT. (Screen capture from SVT's website) By Park Hye Ri Han Kang says she does...
Seoul city gov't lists top 100 places to eat, drink in capital
By Xu AiyingThe Seoul Metropolitan Government on Oct. 21 released a list of the city's top 100 restaurants, cafes or bars based on recommendations from 45 domestic gourmet experts.The Seoul Gourmet 100, a leading culinary guide since 2020, is based on careful selections by domestic...
Sign of the Times: K-culture takes over downtown New York with Pepero Day
Pepero Day hits Times Square in New York, taking over a digital billboard on Monday to celebrate the unofficial holiday. [LOTTE WELLFOOD] Pepero Day hits Times Square in New York, taking over a digital billboard on Monday to celebrate the unofficial holiday. Lotte...
Black and White Cooks: The War of the Culinary Order'. Photo by Netflix According to Netflix's TOP 10 website on the 25th, "Black and White Cooks: The War of Cooking Classes" recorded 3,800,000 viewers from Monday 16th to Sunday (the...
Rosé's 'APT.' sweeps the world with Korean drinking game
K-pop girl group Blackpink’s Rosé has captivated audiences worldwide with her new song “APT.” in collaboration with American pop star Bruno Mars, released on Oct. 18. Just four days after its release, the song topped both Spotify’s global and...
13 tips for visiting South Korea on a budget
Do as the locals do and grab a bite to eat at street food stalls at the market © Carlo A / Getty Images South Korea's cost of living is on the rise, but it's definitely still possible to visit...
The 8 Most Beautiful Coastal Cities In South Korea
Surrounded by water, the Korean peninsula is outlined by a number of coastal cities that offer a welcome escape from everyday inland life. Offering everything from sandy beaches to gorgeous seascapes, these coastal cities are the country’s most beautiful. Sokcho Situated on...
8 ways to experience Busan, South Korea's city by the sea
On the southeast coast, this city by the sea is a favourite beach break among Koreans. Join them to enjoy boat-fresh seafood, a wide arc of golden sand and a relaxed pace of life, epitomised by the surfers who spend...
Dubai chocolate, yogurt ice cream and crookies set new dessert trend in Korea
By Dong Sun-hwa Until recently, "tanghulu," a Chinese candied fruit snack, and "yanggaeng," a jelly-like traditional Korean dessert, were the top two choices for those with a sweet tooth in Korea. Tanghulu enthralled social media users with its colorful visuals...