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Exploring South Korea with G Adventures ‘soloish’ tour
“Gamsahabnida!” I reply in thanks. I have no idea what I ordered and zero clue how much it cost, but my attitude for the next nine days is to embody a blank canvas – ready to be splashed with every delicacy and delight the Korean culture has to...

From South Korea, with love, screen dramas big and small …
There’s a special connection when two obsessive viewers of South Korean TV dramas first meet. Kindred spirits! Korean dramas – or K-dramas – have been gaining popularity, with Netflix offering hundreds (including the phenomenon Squid Game, which...

As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it
Koh Ewe, Juna Moon and Rachel LeeBBC News Reporting fromSingapore and Seoul ShareSave A giant killer doll, among other motifs of Squid Game, were part of a parade celebrating the show's final seasonWarning: This article contains spoilers. Millions...

Entertainment News (07/01/25)
Tickets now on sale for Superman TICKETS are now available for the new Superman movie, which opens July 9 only in cinemas and IMAX nationwide. Superman is directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet as the new Superman/Clark Kent, together...

Seoul’s All That Jazz keeps the groove alive, decades on
For a lonely traveler in search of a lively night in a foreign city, Smalls Jazz Club might be the spot in New York. In Tokyo, there’s Blue Note Tokyo. And in Seoul, it’s All That Jazz, which as set the tempo for the city’s jazz scene since 1976....

2NE1 Music Videos that featured Popular South Korean Actors
Few things excite fans more than the crossover between K-dramas and K-pop that brings the best of both worlds. K-pop music videos often feature beloved actors and actresses, creating visual masterpieces we can’t get enough of. 2NE1, one of the...

Art & the Knock-On Effect
At the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania, a class in drawing with colored pencils. Photo by R Thomas Berner But what about the other 11 months? Everybody knows that July is a huge arts month in State College, primarily because of the Central...

“KIM TAEHYUNG EFFECT” — Fans react as BTS’ V’s endorsement propels Compose Coffee beyond Starbucks in South Korea
On Monday, June 30, 2025, it was revealed that BTS' Taehyung's endorsement with Compose Coffee has aided in the brand's growth and profit margin increase. According to the South Korean media outlet, Sisa Journal, Compose Coffee has grown...

The Best Lesbian Movies Ever Made, from ‘D.E.B.S.’ and ‘Carol’ to ‘Bound’ and ‘Pariah’
If “Barbie” was supposed to be the Year of the Girl, then what do you call the three-month stretch of 2024 that gave us “Love Lies Bleeding,” “Drive-Away Dolls,” and a musical “Mean Girls” with lesbian intern Reneé Rapp? Hot Sapphic… Spring?...

Three Ways To Experience Canada’s Fabulous Folk Art Biennale
Trinity's historic buildings are hosting several Bonavista Bienale installations this year. PHOTO BY JOE YOGERST Venice laid the groundwork with the 1895 debut of an ambitious art, architecture and innovation show that takes place every two years...

SBS partners with MD Entertainment to tap into Southeast Asian market
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- SBS said Tuesday it has made a strategic US$20 million investment in leading Indonesian media firm MD Entertainment. The deal was made through a new share issuance where SBS acquired rights from MD's largest shareholder...

Our Unwritten Seoul ending explained and Season 2 renewal possibilities explored: Did Mi-ji and Mi-rae find their happily ever after?
Our Unwritten Seoul, starring Park Bo-young, Park Jin-young, and more, completed airing all 12 episodes on June 29, 2025, on tvN and Netflix. The show followed the story of two identical twins, Mi-ji and Mi-rae (played by Park Bo-young). Mi-ji and...

YSL and Louis Vuitton at Paris Fashion Week Feature Tadao Ando’s Bourse de Commerce and Bijoy Jain’s Set Design
Bijoy Jain Designs the Louis Vuitton Set Inspired by Snakes and Ladders. Image Courtesy of Louis Vuitton Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

Seoul marks 'Squid Game' final season with cosplay parade
Thousands of fans gathered in Seoul on Saturday to celebrate the final Squid Game season, ending a global Netflix hit that is seen as a symbol of South Korea's cultural clout, reported AFP. The third and final season was released Friday,...

South Korea’s ‘Lady Macbeth’ faces corruption investigation
Nearly three months after she was forced out of the presidential residence in disgrace, hundreds of lawyers in South Korea are mobilising to scrutinise the affairs of Kim Keon-hee, the former first lady, on suspicion of corruption and abuse of...

Sports News | Kishore Jena Pulls out of NC Classic Due to Injury, Yashvir to Replace Him
Bengaluru, Jun 30 (PTI) Struggling with an ankle injury, Kishore Jena has pulled out of Saturday's Neeraj Chopra Classic international javelin event and will be replaced by Yashvir Singh, the organisers announced on Monday. The 23-year-old Yashvir...
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South Korean duo dazzles Baku with night of unforgettable music [EXCLUSIVE]
K-pop singers Kik5o and AleXa lit up the stage in Baku. This unforgettable performance marked the duo's first-ever show in Azerbaijan, and they didn’t hold back. This event was organized by Koreanshopbaku team, who once again showcased their...

Seoul vs Jeonbuk Motors Prediction and Betting Tips | July 2nd 2025
Seoul will welcome Jeonbuk Motors to the Seoul World Cup Stadium in the Korean FA Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. The hosts defeated third-tier side Daejeon Korail in the round of 16, while Jeonbuk overcame Daejeon Hana 3-2. The capital club were...

Breaking Down the Ending of Netflix’s Twin-Swapping K-Drama Our Unwritten Seoul
Warning: This post contains spoilers for the ending of Our Unwritten Seoul. For a K-drama series that begins with a somewhat outlandish twin-swap conceit, Our Unwritten Seoul remains surprisingly grounded throughout its 12-episode run. The clues...
World : South Korean President, Singapore PM Agree To Elevate Bilateral Ties
SEOUL, June 30 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke by phone on Monday and agreed to elevate bilateral ties in a wide range of areas, the presidential office said, Yonhap News...