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Viral “APT.”: Where K-Culture Meets Western Pop

Viral “APT.”: Where K-Culture Meets Western Pop

AdminDecember 19, 2024

Released on Oct. 18, 2024, the song, “APT.”, a collaboration between Rosé of K-pop group BLACKPINK and American pop star Bruno Mars, has taken the  global music scene by ...

Jang-Making: A Taste of Korean Culinary Heritage

Jang-Making: A Taste of Korean Culinary Heritage

AdminNovember 14, 2024

**Updated on December 13, 2024** Jang (장) is a traditional Korean fermented soybean-based condiment, central to Korean cuisine. The main varieties include doenjang ...

[K-drama] “Good Partner” (굿파트너)

[K-drama] “Good Partner” (굿파트너)

AdminOctober 31, 2024

Good Partner (굿파트너) is a 2024 Korean legal drama that revolves around two contrasting divorce lawyers at a prestigious law firm. The series explores themes of justice, ...

[K-Lit] Han Kang (한강): 2024 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature

[K-Lit] Han Kang (한강): 2024 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature

AdminOctober 13, 2024

Congratulations to Korean novelist and poet Han Kang (한강) for winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature! 🥳🎉 This prestigious accolade marks several significant milestones:  ...

“Pikki Pikki” Dance: K-Cheerleading’s Viral Sensation

“Pikki Pikki” Dance: K-Cheerleading’s Viral Sensation

AdminOctober 3, 2024

The “Pikki Pikki” (삐끼삐끼) dance has recently taken social media by storm, shining a spotlight on K-cheerleading and captivating audiences worldwide.  Performed by the ...

[K-book Review] Picture Books by Baek Yu-yeon (백유연)

[K-book Review] Picture Books by Baek Yu-yeon (백유연)

AdminSeptember 19, 2024

Chinese edition of picture books by Baek Yu-yeon (anti-clockwise from top left): Cherry Blossom Popcorn, Grass Noodles, Leafy Snacks, Sugar Candy Tree, and Magnolia Dumplings ...

Here comes Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)(2024)

Here comes Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)(2024)

AdminSeptember 13, 2024

September 17, 2024 is Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) in South Korea and this is one of the important traditional festivals for Koreans.  Let’s talk about some interesting ...

Discover Unique K-Convenience Store Culture

Discover Unique K-Convenience Store Culture

AdminSeptember 5, 2024

Convenience stores are a global phenomenon, but in South Korea, they have evolved into a unique cultural staple. These stores are not just practical stops for daily ...

[K-drama review] “My Sweet Mobster” (놀아주는 여자)

[K-drama review] “My Sweet Mobster” (놀아주는 여자)

AdminAugust 22, 2024

“My Sweet Mobster” (놀아주는 여자) is a captivating 16-episode K-drama that blends romantic comedy with themes of second chances and personal growth. Adapted from a Naver web novel ...

[K-book Review] “Mangwon-dong Brothers”(망원동 브라더스) by Kim Ho-yeon (김호연)

[K-book Review] “Mangwon-dong Brothers”(망원동 브라더스) by Kim Ho-yeon (김호연)

AdminAugust 9, 2024

In this post, I want to share my thoughts from reading the Chinese edition of the Korean novel, “Mangwon-dong Brothers” (망원동 브라더스).  This novel marked author Kim Ho-yeon’s ...