South Korea has been overcome by a new trend recently: the cooking frenzy. Cooking is the big thing right now; it’s in dramas, variety shows, everyday life – everywhere. As a result, chefs have become celebrities and now show up on the Korean television screen more often than some other celebrities. Here is a simple… Continue reading The Cooking Frenzy of Korea: Chefs to Celebrities
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Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – July Week 3
Despite facing very strong competition, the top two songs remain the same from last week. SISTAR’s “SHAKE IT” and AOA’s “Heart Attack” keep their spots respectively. Even though both songs drop in points, the gap is closer. “SHAKE IT” won on Music Bank and Show Champion last week and remains strong on all chart sources.… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – July Week 3
Top K-Drama Moments From the Second Week Of July
These top K-Drama scenes had us abusing the replay button. If you want to know why, then take a gander at our list! 1. “Mask”: I Love You We’re suckers for romance, so, please allow us to squeal in glee! After a rough start, Min Woo and Fake Eun Ha have found common ground and… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the Second Week Of July
July 2015 CFs: INFINITE, EXO-K, BTOB, and More
For those of you who are melting due to the sizzling summer heat, there are a plethora of July CFs (commercial films) full of your favorite K-Pop stars that will help cool you off. Plenty of beverage CFs aim to quench your thirst this month. Check out some of the commercials that are currently airing in Korea… Continue reading July 2015 CFs: INFINITE, EXO-K, BTOB, and More
The 8 Most Memorable “King of Mask Singer” Contestants Yet
Sunday afternoons have always been a treat for Korean TV viewers. “Running Man,” “Inkigayo,” “1 Night, 2 Days,” there is no day of the week better suited to gluing yourself to the sofa in front of the goggle box. For music fans, the last few months have been a boon, in the form of “King of… Continue reading The 8 Most Memorable “King of Mask Singer” Contestants Yet
From K-Pop Idols to Actors: The Many Faces of Korean Cosmetics
In a country where beauty is a significant aspect of social life, it’s no wonder that the number of cosmetic brands is high. It’s even more amazing how every single large cosmetic company has a well-known celebrity endorser. We’ve seen the commercials and the posters, and their faces plastered on products, always with perfect skin,… Continue reading From K-Pop Idols to Actors: The Many Faces of Korean Cosmetics
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – July Week 2
After two months of male group domination, female groups take center stage this week as they occupy all the top three spots. The top two songs are both coming from outside of the top 10 last week. SISTAR continues their trend of scoring a No. 1 song every summer as their latest hit “SHAKE IT”… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – July Week 2
5 Reasons to Look Forward to Super Junior’s Comeback!
The internet has been ablaze lately with MV and photo teasers for Super Junior’s July comeback for “Devil.” With major groups holding comebacks this summer, it looks like SMTOWN is giving it their all for the popular boy band’s comeback. Most of us know and love Super Junior, but maybe you’re a newbie to K-Pop… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Look Forward to Super Junior’s Comeback!
Top 10 Must-Have Innisfree Products
Welcome to the first article of our Top 10 series! Our Top 10 series will cover the best items from Korean cosmetics and skincare brands. We’ve got you covered as we reveal the best-sellers and cult favorites for popular Korean brands. The first brand we will spotlight is Innisfree. With the ever-gorgeous Girls’ Generation’s YoonA… Continue reading Top 10 Must-Have Innisfree Products
Top K-Drama Moments From the First Week of July
Hello July! What has your first week brought us from K-Dramaland? How about gazes full of yearning, an intimate bromance, a minute-long kiss, wistful memories, and … Well, how about just checking out our latest batch of top K-Drama moments? 1. “The Time We Were Not In Love”: Love is sneaky During another crisis with her broken heart,… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the First Week of July