Where to shop and what to buy in Seoul

Where to shop and what to buy in Seoul

Whether you are into shopping for traditional, fashionable or luxurious goods, Seoul caters to every need and every whim. From cosmetics to cheap clothes and designer styles, the South Korean capital is a bargain hunter's paradise. The city is loaded up with department stores, malls and traditional...
Hashtag BTS

Hashtag BTS

You might have spotted on social media some reference to BTS. Either on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, you can spot #BTS on almost every newsfeed and you might be wondering just what in the world does BTS stand for. BTS doesn't have a cryptic meaning or "Before Throwback Saturday" doesn't really e...
South Korea boosts the Entertainment Industry

South Korea boosts the Entertainment Industry

While other countries' entertainment industry is declining, South Korean entertainment industry is thriving. Here are some of the things South Korea is doing that other countries should emulate: Screen Quota Foreign films are a huge threat to the local film industry in many countries. The most thr...
Inspiring Quotes by K-Pop artists

Inspiring Quotes by K-Pop artists

If you need some motivation to make it in showbiz or just in life in general, here are some inspirational quotes by famous K-Pop artists. "All the promises we made in the beginning, did we forget because we were busy? Or are we already too busy forgetting?" - Tablo (from Epik High's Spoiler) "Don'...
Rapper San E apologizes for his behavior

Rapper San E apologizes for his behavior

A recent online post has been published criticizing rapper San E and his manager for their ill-mannered behavior. In response to this post, San E posted a lengthy apology letter via Facebook in hope of defusing the rumors. In his post, San E apologized for the misunderstanding that arose at the fes...
ARTLOVER Debut single

ARTLOVER Debut single

Korean Female Rapper "ARTLOVER" unveils debut track "Want U Back" out 2 March 2018 South Korean native and London based K-pop prodigy ARTLOVER has announced the release of her debut single "Want U Back" available on all digital retailers March 2nd. With a background as a make-up artist serving cli...
Western Celebrities who love K-Pop

Western Celebrities who love K-Pop

The Korean wave is taking the world by storm. Its influence is such that even the biggest Hollywood stars are taking notice. From Liam Neeson to Lorde, a log of big-name actors and singers know and love a thing or two about K-Pop and Korean culture. One of the most prominent Hollywood celebrities t...
South Korean celebrity couples

South Korean celebrity couples

If you talk about relationship goals, you talk about K-pop singer-danger and actor Rain and his long-time girlfriend actress Kim Tae-hee. The couple finally tied the knot at a Cathedral in Seoul. Kim wore a knee-length lace dress designed by her stylist. The couple are reportedly spending their hone...
Netflix bets on Korean drama

Netflix bets on Korean drama

Entertainment service providers are putting all their bets on South Korean content to expand their reach, boosting the cultural clout of region's fourth-largest economy. Netflix is just the latest entertainment service provider to jump on the bandwagon. The service provider announced an original 12...
Wonder Girls Disbanding

Wonder Girls Disbanding

The four-member girl group Wonder Girls announced they are going to split up after they release their final single. The K-pop sensation who rose to international fame with their hit single "Nobody" have decided to disband after 10 years in business. The announcement comes after rumors of the group...
The novels of South Korean writer Han Kang

The novels of South Korean writer Han Kang

South Korean writer Han Kang has become a sensation in South Korea with the publication of her books "The Vegetarian" and "Human Acts". Published back in 2007, "The Vegetarian" is a slim novel that tells the story of a woman named Yeong-hye who suddenly stops eating meat. This act enrages her family...
S-Korean Rapper San E Releases New Single

S-Korean Rapper San E Releases New Single

South Korean rapper Jung San, known as San E, is not just any rapper. He is, indeed, the most successful solo rapper in South Korea's mainstream music. After securing a contract with Brand New Music, San E recently released a new single. San E became famous back in 2008 when he released his first m...
Goblin, a popular but controversial K-drama

Goblin, a popular but controversial K-drama

K-dramas are known for their near-perfect male leads: attractive, intelligent heirs to vast fortunes, among other positive qualities. The K-drama Goblin follows in that direction, except for that they take it to the next level; they conjure a knight in shining armor who is considered by television c...
Descendants of the Sun: Korean drama in India

Descendants of the Sun: Korean drama in India

Like the rest of most of the world, Television viewers in India are majorly exposed to content from American and British TV shows. The only platform that offers material other than British and American to viewers in India is Zindagi, the number 1 Premium Entertainment Channel. With a selection of t...
K-pop star Rain Marriage

K-pop star Rain Marriage

The Catholic wedding recently took place in Gahoe-dong cathedral in Jongno, Seoul but lets take a look back at the events leading up to the surprisingly modest wedding.  In a hand-written letter to fans, South Korean pop icon Rain announced his engagement to top actress Kim Tae-Hee. However, unlike...
All about Park Bo-gum

All about Park Bo-gum

Park Bo Gumchas is a whole Korean legend. This artist from Seoul has appeared in a range of roles in both television and film. His popularity sparked among the young crowd due to his tenure as a co-host on popular music program "Music Bank" which turned him into the cool kid from the blow. But his p...
Running Man star wins award

Running Man star wins award

Running Man star Lee Kwang Soo won a top prize at SBS Entertainment Awards amidst controversy about the show. He accepted the Top Excellence Award for his performance on popular variety program Running Man, which has been involved in controversy lately over the apparent dismissal of two of its cast...
TV shows Influence North

TV shows Influence North

Since the division of the historical state of Korea into two distinct sovereign states - North Korea and South Korea - in 1945, the cultural gap between the two states that once formed a sole nation have done nothing but become wider with the passage of time. Despite them being neighboring countries...