For those of you who may be unfamiliar with them, webtoons are digital comics that are primarily read on smartphones. What makes them special compared to other types of comics is that each episode is made up of a long vertical strip that creates an infinite canvas, as opposed to the traditional book format. Most… Continue reading 7 Korean Webtoons That Will Have You Glued To Your Phone
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Culture and Society
Watch: SOPA Students’ Video About School Corruption And Injustice Gains Attention
The School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), whose notable idol alumni include EXO’s Kai, Sehun, BTS’s Jungkook, Suzy, Red Velvet’s Seulgi, and many more, is making headlines after allegations of rampant corruption and injustice. A YouTube video of SOPA students in their uniforms singing about the injustices that they have faced while attending the prestigious arts… Continue reading Watch: SOPA Students’ Video About School Corruption And Injustice Gains Attention
QUIZ: What’s Your Fortune For Love In 2019?
We’re only halfway through January and the industry is already hard at work, keeping fans all around the globe on the edges of their seats whenever midnight approaches. Major comebacks are on their way and it’s safe to say, 2019 is gonna be another exciting year in K-pop. But what about you? And what about… Continue reading QUIZ: What’s Your Fortune For Love In 2019?
QUIZ: How Long Will Your New Year’s Resolutions Last?
2019 is finally here. Last year brought us dazzling debuts, amazing comebacks, and breathtaking live performances; and looking at the announcements, 2019 is only going to get even crazier. While your favorites prepare their comebacks and fans desperately try to get ready for what this year holds for them, let’s see how this year is… Continue reading QUIZ: How Long Will Your New Year’s Resolutions Last?
QUIZ: Can We Guess Your New Year’s Resolution For 2019?
Another year has passed us by, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for the next one to be more promising. At every end of the year, one of the most highly anticipated traditions is writing resolutions. We all want to leave bad habits behind and welcome a newer and better version of ourselves as another 365-day countdown… Continue reading QUIZ: Can We Guess Your New Year’s Resolution For 2019?
Korea May Be Doing Away With “Korean Age” In Favor Of International Age Reckoning
Korea may be doing away with the traditional “Korean age,” which at times results in a two-year age difference with the more widely-used international method of age calculation. January 3, reports revealed that Assemblyman Hwang Ju Hong of the Party for Democracy and Peace submitted a proposal to the National Assembly for the establishment of a… Continue reading Korea May Be Doing Away With “Korean Age” In Favor Of International Age Reckoning
Watch: Gallant Tries Popular Korean Food And Snacks For The First Time
What better or more enjoyable way to experience culture than through food? Other than watching someone else experience culture through food on your computer, of course. After the filming of the Viki Original mini documentary “When You Call My Name” with MONSTA X, Soompi presented Gallant with more Korean food than he could possibly eat.… Continue reading Watch: Gallant Tries Popular Korean Food And Snacks For The First Time
Scammer Selling Fake K-Pop Concert Tickets Receives Prison Sentence
A woman in her 20s (hereafter referred to as “A”) was sentenced to prison for pretending to sell tickets to concerts by famous K-pop idols and Korean singers online and then taking money from prospective buyers. On November 5, judge Song Joong Ho of the Busan District Court said that he sentenced “A,” who was charged with fraud, to 10 months… Continue reading Scammer Selling Fake K-Pop Concert Tickets Receives Prison Sentence
A Beginner’s Guide To Applying To Korean Universities
Applying to Korean universities as an international student can be very overwhelming — trust me, I’ve been there. There’s reading the very long and sometimes very confusing guide that the university provides, there’s also the expensive and difficult online application process, and then there’s the even more difficult and exhausting application process by post after that.… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide To Applying To Korean Universities
7 Horror Stories From Korean Traditional Folklore That Will Give You The Chills
It’s that time of the year again when we start breaking out costumes we have stashed away, pumpkin everything, and not to forget, horror stories. Halloween wouldn’t be complete without a good night of horror stories around a circle of friends. And to help spice up those nights even more, we’ve rounded up some of… Continue reading 7 Horror Stories From Korean Traditional Folklore That Will Give You The Chills