Google has revealed the top trending keywords of 2017! The rankings are created based on search terms that had a high spike in traffic in 2017 as compared to 2016. In the overall list of all keywords, Japanese film “Your Name” placed first and was followed by tvN drama “Goblin” in second. Sulli was No.… Continue reading Google Korea Reveals Top Trending Keywords Of 2017
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Lee Soo Man Receives Recognition For His Work In K-Pop At 2017 Kotler Awards
The 2017 Kotler Awards were held on December 6 at 3:30 p.m. KST at the Silla Hotel. At the awards ceremony, Lee Soo Man, founder of SM Entertainment, was awarded the Best Management Award and was recognized for his work in leading the global Hallyu wave and the growth of K-pop. The Kotler Awards is… Continue reading Lee Soo Man Receives Recognition For His Work In K-Pop At 2017 Kotler Awards
These Are The Most Tweeted Keywords By Koreans In 2017
Twitter Korea has announced the most used keywords by Koreans for 2017! The society category was topped by the impeachment of Park Geun Hye and the election of new president Moon Jae In. The leading music keywords were BTS, Wanna One, EXO, and GOT7, with various other boy groups following. Red Velvet and TWICE were… Continue reading These Are The Most Tweeted Keywords By Koreans In 2017
Sasaengs Increasingly Use Social Media To Easily Sell And Purchase Idols’ Personal Information
On October 19, a post was uploaded on Twitter. It read, “I have pretty much any idol’s information. EXO, BTS, NCT, Wanna One, Produce 101, etc. Audio recordings, Kakao Talk, phone numbers, passports, Twitter [accounts], dormitories, private Instagram accounts, and videos. Send me a DM [direct message].” Reporters from Korea’s CBS NoCut News investigated this growing phenomenon… Continue reading Sasaengs Increasingly Use Social Media To Easily Sell And Purchase Idols’ Personal Information
Sasaengs Use New Method To Find Out Idols’ Flight Information
For celebrities or other known figures, their flight details such as which airline they take or their destination is considered private information. However, sasaengs have found a way to find out their favorite stars’ flight details, and all for less than $30. To test how difficult this would be, a JTBC reporter attempted to find out… Continue reading Sasaengs Use New Method To Find Out Idols’ Flight Information
QUIZ: Can We Guess Your Favorite Korean Food?
Ever watch a Korean drama or show where it shows people eating some delicious food? It makes you want to reach into the screen and eat it too, am I right? With all the different types of Korean food, there’s many to try, but can we guess what your favorite Korean dish is? Take this quiz… Continue reading QUIZ: Can We Guess Your Favorite Korean Food?
5 Unique K-Drama And K-Pop Locations To Visit In Seoul
Ever dreamed of going to Seoul, South Korea? Its rich culture, amazing food, and stunning views attract a huge amount of tourists each year, many of whom are massive K-drama and K-pop fans. For those of you who are more interested in getting a taste of Korean culture, here are five unique locations to visit when… Continue reading 5 Unique K-Drama And K-Pop Locations To Visit In Seoul
SM Entertainment Teams Up With Hyundai Motors To Create New Moving Studio
SM Entertainment has revealed the product of its collaboration with Hyundai Motors – the Solati Moving Studio. The project, which was revealed on July 25, is a collaboration between a major entertainment company and a major automobile company. It is a long-term project with the vision of “improving people’s quality of life through creation and revolution.”… Continue reading SM Entertainment Teams Up With Hyundai Motors To Create New Moving Studio
Sexual Assault Case Originally Alleged To Have Involved Popular Idol Group Member Is Dismissed By Police
Police have dismissed a recent sexual assault case in which an unnamed popular idol group member (hereafter referred to as “A”) was originally accused. On July 23, Gangnam Police Station disclosed that the case was forwarded to the public prosecutor’s office as a dismissed case due to lack of evidence. A woman had reported to the police on… Continue reading Sexual Assault Case Originally Alleged To Have Involved Popular Idol Group Member Is Dismissed By Police
Here Are The Top Phrases You Need To Know When You Meet Your K-Pop Bias
So you’ve finally done it: you’ve become a “successful fan.” All those hours, days, and months of dreaming about meeting your bias, ticketing furiously, and planning the trip, you’re finally there in front of him or her. But you just realized you’ve forgotten one more important thing – “What the heck am I going to… Continue reading Here Are The Top Phrases You Need To Know When You Meet Your K-Pop Bias