Pepero Day (November 11) is approaching and many stores are already putting out their cleverly designed Pepero boxes. Convenience stores in Korea, including Seven Eleven, CU, and GS25, have released some eye-catching Pepero products to give their loved ones on November 11. Seven Eleven has the Avengers Pepero, which may lure many Marvel fans. There’s… Continue reading Convenience Stores in Korea Bring Out Various Pepero Box Designs Ahead of Pepero Day
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Culture and Society
9 Freaky Korean Foods That Will Test Your Boundaries
With different cultures come different — and often pretty bizarre — foods. Depending what you’ve grown up with, what level of gag reflex you have, and some other factors, the line in the sand will be in a different place for you. So where do you draw the line with these nine crazy and unusual Korean foods?… Continue reading 9 Freaky Korean Foods That Will Test Your Boundaries
Celebrity’s Husband Under Investigation for Drugging and Raping a Woman
A Channel A exclusive report claims that two men have been arrested by the police and are under investigation for drugging and raping women they met at a hotel resort swimming pool. One of the men in question is confirmed to be the husband of a celebrity who is a former Miss Korea and comes… Continue reading Celebrity’s Husband Under Investigation for Drugging and Raping a Woman
FNC Entertainment Opens School in Ecuador
FNC Entertainment, the media label behind FTISLAND, CNBLUE, AOA, and more, has just opened its third school in a developing nation. On October 23, the company opened the “Love FNC School” in San Borondon, Ecuador. The school follows two others opened in order to promote education in countries ridden with poverty; the first opened in 2012… Continue reading FNC Entertainment Opens School in Ecuador
Heartwarming Video of McDonalds Employee Helping Out Handicapped Customer Goes Viral
A heartwarming video has been posted online and it has gone viral as of now. The video seems to be a security camera footage of a McDonalds employee helping out a disabled customer. According to the video and additional reports, the McDonalds employee kindly listened to the handicapped customer who couldn’t deliver his words well.… Continue reading Heartwarming Video of McDonalds Employee Helping Out Handicapped Customer Goes Viral
Seoul’s New Slogan Is “I.SEOUL.U,” Leaving Many Scratching Their Heads
Your new slogan for Seoul, South Korea’s capital city is…wait for it… “I. SEOUL. U.” Confused? It’s not just you. The Seoul Metropolitan Government needed a new slogan to replace its rather meaningless “Hi Seoul” slogan, which was chosen by politicans, so it reached out to the public for ideas, launching a contest that received over 16,000… Continue reading Seoul’s New Slogan Is “I.SEOUL.U,” Leaving Many Scratching Their Heads
Controversy Rises Over Music Test Asking The Number of EXO Members
Students were taken by surprise when they saw EXO on their music exams. In a recent post titled “The Music Test of Horror,” a picture of a music exam is attached. One question in particular is highlighted because of its controversial content. The question is asking to add up all the numbers in the parentheses… Continue reading Controversy Rises Over Music Test Asking The Number of EXO Members
10 Types of Drinkers You Will Find in Korea
There are various types of people who show up at a drinking party. Depending on the type of personalities they possess, people display different behaviors. Oftentimes, a person’s true feelings or thoughts are revealed after they’ve had a drink or two. Here are 10 different types of drinkers you can find in Korea… and K-dramas.… Continue reading 10 Types of Drinkers You Will Find in Korea
CJ E&M Faces Multi-Million Dollar Copyright Infringement Lawsuit in the U.S.
South Korea’s largest entertainment and media company CJ E&M and it’s U.S. extension CJ E&M America are facing a $50 million lawsuit in the United States in what is being called the “largest copyright infringement case of the year.” The plaintiff, Seoul-based music company DFSB Kollective, claims that it had obtained international distribution rights for over 300… Continue reading CJ E&M Faces Multi-Million Dollar Copyright Infringement Lawsuit in the U.S.
Ramyun Blending: The Next-Level Way to Eat Ramyun
Sometimes, the cool fall weather makes me crave hot noodle soup — especially ramyun. During my high school years, ramyun was my all-time favorite late-night snack. It was the one thing I looked forward to while I studied; a reward to myself for staying up late. All those late night meals caused weight gain, but… Continue reading Ramyun Blending: The Next-Level Way to Eat Ramyun