A twenty-eight-year old surnamed Lee has been watching Netflix‘s “Single’s Inferno” and Tving’s “Transit Love” over the past month, despite the many controversies surrounding the hit dating shows. “Seeing men and women in such ideal conditions, in exotic places, and, what’s best, without a mask, somehow gives me a sense of excitement and energy,” said Lee who works at a data analysis management ...

Zombie horror film ‘#Alive’ If the 12-part Netflix zombie thriller “All of Us Are Dead” was not enough, you can check out another famous Korean zombie flick, “#Alive,” this weekend via video streaming platform Netflix. The film, directed by Cho Il-hyung, revolves around two survivors in an apartment complex during a zombie apocalypse. Actor Yoo Ah-in takes the role of Oh Jun-u, a YouTuber and ...

On the day of spring awakening, Joseon lovebirds exchanged ginko fruits as love tokens

Netflix’s zombie thriller set in Korean school shows a thing or two about Korean teen language, culture

Rapper Paloalto expressed his regret over refereeing decisions that disqualified Hwang and Lee June-seo, who was disqualified from the men’s 1,000-meter semifinal on the same day. Lee finished second in a separate semifinal race but was penalized for making a lane change that interfered with a Hungarian skater. The rapper’s post set off a flurry of angry comments from Chinese netizens, according...

Presidential candidates, online communities protest China’s ‘cultural appropriation’

There are cafes and photo zones at the park for those who want a warm drink during the winter and to take photos with friends. Yongyangbongjeojong is a place where you can catch a glimpse of history of the late Joseon era and enjoy a walk with friends to enjoy the night view of Seoul. Photos by Park Hyun-koo Written by Park Yuna

Historian and journalist Lee Duk-il defines the Bangudae Amgakhwa, thus. “It’s a symbolic site where our ancestors prayed for abundance by offering sacrifices to heaven in a place that was considered sacred.” Researchers offer various interpretations for the images carved on the cliff face. Scholars, for decades, surmised that the intricate drawings and rock carvings of whales and land animals w...

The exhibition “My Very Favorite Picture Book” at Hangaram Design Museum shows works from Korean children’s illustrated books. Some original sketches and digital paintings created for 18 illustrated books by seven illustrators are on display as well as interactive art created in collaboration with media artists, offering a variety of experiences. The exhibition includes 200 works from 18 picture...

The NMK requested an extension of the show and the Brooklyn Museum approved the request, allowing for the special exhibition to continue through March 1. Even after two years, the Egyptian exhibition is one of the most frequently visited shows within the museum for family visitors, according to the museum. Formed along the Nile around 3,000 B.C., the Egyptian civilization achieved remarkable he...

Asian communities all around the world welcome the Lunar New Year on Feb. 1. Lunar New Year is particularly celebrated in East Asia, influenced by the Chinese New Year and the Chinese calendar. According to the Chinese Zodiac, there are 12 different animals that represent each year in rotation. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. A man cleans a statue of Buddha at a temple in Jakarta on Jan. 26. A ...

From simple words like “waiting” and “keeping” to “gaslighting” and “jump defection,” the invasion of English loanwords shows no sign of stopping soon

Ever wondered how Koreans in ancient times -- for some of us, our ancestors -- spent Seollal? For curious souls, three Seollal events that showcase traditional culture and crafts are happening around central Seoul, where one can partake in the spirit of Seollal by learning, experiencing and, for the most part, having fun. Although events have partially moved online due to the worsening pandemic...

Koreans might have left on an exodus for their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, or Seollal, before the COVID-19 era. But the growing concerns about the rapid spread of the omicron variant and the upsurge in the number of infections may lead many Koreans, expats and travelers to scratch their heads as to how to spend their Seollal weekend, without leaving their homes. Though you may not ...

"For our family, eating a bowl of tteokguk together signals a start to the New Year. We skipped tteokguk once, and I had a strange feeling that we were not welcoming the new year,” Lee said. Lee offered a tip on making jidan decorations, stressing that one should make them first before starting to cook the main tteokguk because it can take more time than expected. “I recommend you make jidan fi...