Actress So Yoo-jin is now a mother of three, having given birth to a daughter. Her management agency SOPM announced in an official statement that So had delivered her third child.  So Yoo-jin / Yonhap“So gave birth to her daughter at a hospital in Seoul, Thursday,” the statement read. “The mother and the baby are well. So will work on recovery and child care for a while.” The actress is married to food restaurateur Baek Jong-won, who is known in Korea for launching successful food businesses. Th

Eomuk guk (Korean Bapsang)When it’s cold outside, eomuk simmered in a light savory broth is a comfort food at its best! Eomuk is processed fish cake made with pureed fish and other ingredients. It’s a common ingredient used in various Korean dishes such as gimbap and eomuk bokkeum (stir-fried). The street version of eomuk guk is conveniently served on long skewers with the hot broth served separately in a cup. At home, eomuk guk can be prepared without skewers as an easy everyday soup! Eomuk com

On the profile section of Chef Anders Groenholm’s social media account, a simple yet loaded phrase is written -- “Back to where it all started.” For him, Seoul is the beginning. Groenholm, a Danish national, has decided to return to the beginning, joining Millennium Seoul Hilton as its executive chef. The chef has traveled the world, working for various hotels. But for now, he is settled in Korea, working with the upscale hotel at Namsan, in the center of Seoul.  Chef Anders Groenholm (Millenniu

Valentine day at Millennium Seoul Hilton Millennium Seoul Hilton has prepared everything needed for the special day, from dinner to gifts. Gourmet six-course dinner can be met at the hotel’s Italian trattoria, Il Ponte. The set menu consists of carpaccio, pasta, entree and dessert, a gratifying combination. The course costs 110,000 won and requires a minimum order for two. The hotel’s Cilantro Deli, located on the first floor, offers the classic but romantic gifts for lovers, including premium c

Actress Go Hyun-jung has officially been dropped from SBS hit drama series “Return.” “Go Hyun-jung has officially left ‘Return,’“ said Go’s management agency IOK Company in a statement released Thursday. It further explained that the actress and the staff could not come to an agreement on decisions concerning the production process.  Go Hyun-jung poses at press conference for drama “Return” on Jan. 15 at Times Square Mall in Seoul. / YonhapThe broadcaster had notified the veteran actress of its

Jo Kwon (Yonhap)A news broadcast reported Tuesday that a K-pop star received a graduate degree from Kyung Hee University despite not meeting the requirements.Along with the report, a photo of the singer was revealed. Though the face was blurred, the public was able to identify the person as singer Jo Kwon, who majored in Postmodern Music at the university. While Jo‘s agency, Cube Entertainment, has been refusing to comment on the matter, the singer’s acquaintance spoke to another media outlet, h

While the upcoming 68th Berlin International Film Festival has announced that it disqualified certain films over sexual misconduct allegations, Korean film director Kim Ki-duk’s work remains on its program. The film festival director Dieter Kosslick said to the press Tuesday that certain productions had been disqualified from participating because a director, screenwriter or star related to the production was involved in credible sexual-assault allegations. Kim Ki-duk (Yonhap)Mentioning that “le

Jeans, knee-length skirt, see-through sleeveless dress, lace and frills -- these are not the descriptions that usually come to mind when thinking about hanbok, or traditional Korean clothes. But for everyday hanbok brand Leesle, these words are part of the vocabulary used to describing its products.Many Koreans these days are reluctant to wear hanbok, as it is expensive and uncomfortable. The skirt is long and the sleeves are too wide. As it is mostly made with silk, it’s difficult to wash. (Lee

More and more foreigners are appearing on Korean TV, featuring in numerous reality shows. As a large number of locals are curious of outsiders’ opinions of Korea, different formats showcasing foreigners’ reactions are continuously being produced. Recent reality TV show “Welcome! First Time in Korea?” on MBC every1 yielded successful results with a relatively simple format. Three foreigners visited Korea for the first time after being invited by their expat friends. Episodes of the friendly visit

Strawberry buffet at Courtyard MarriottCourtyard Marriott Seoul Times Square Hotel has collaborated with perfume house Scentlier so that customers can remember the experience of a strawberry buffet with a special scent. Those who dine at “My Sweet Strawberry Buffet” at Momo Cafe in February will receive Scentlier’s Red Sancheong perfume or perfumed sachet. The fragrance note is a mix of wild berries with a hint of camellia. More than 20 varieties of desserts using strawberry as the main ingredie

Legendary K-pop act H.O.T is to reunite on TV entertainment show “Infinite Challenge.” The mega-hit band debuted in 1996 and quickly rose to stardom, attracting fans from all age groups before it ultimately disbanded in 2001.  H.O.T (S.M. Entertainment)The production staff of MBC’s “Infinite Challenge” announced the H.O.T reunion Monday, “H.O.T is to perform at MBC Dream Center on Feb. 15 as a part of the TV show.” It explained discussions had started in 2014, but as the bandmates had spent a lo

“I just spent over 15 million won ($14,000) on shopping.” A popular beauty vlogger’s recent post created buzz in the YouTube community. It wasn’t violent, disgusting or sexual -- it was lavish. In the clip, the vlogger excitedly explained how she spent some 15 million won on bags, clothes and shoes from a high-end fashion brand. Beauty vloggers introduce luxury goods they have purchased. The two vloggers spent more than 15 million won ($14,000) each buying clothes, bags and shoes. (YouTube)The e

Boy band GOT7 is to release a new album. “The group is preparing for a comeback, but the exact date has not been set,” said the group’s management agency JYP. GOT7 (JYP Entertainment)Local media outlets expect the release to be between February and March, citing industry officials. According to reports, the seven-member group is shooting a music video for the new track. The multinational band, which includes three non-Korean members, debuted in 2014. Its latest EP “7 for 7” released last October

K-pop act B1A4 was rushed to a hospital after being involved in a car accident.The boy band was on its way to perform at the ICON Concert in Inje, Gangwon Province, on Saturday. The event was held in support of the upcoming 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.  B1A4 (WM Entertainment)The accident occurred in the Gapyeong area of Gyeonggi Province when the group’s car collided with a vehicle in front of it. At the time of the crash, all of the five members -- CNU, Baro, Gongchan, Sandeul and Jinyoun

Setting itself apart from other medical dramas, tvN’s “Cross” deals with the subject of organ transplantation, hoping that viewers come to recognize the importance of the issue. Medical dramas have become a popular fixture on Korean TV, many portraying the strenuous lives of surgeons. But there has not been a drama that speaks of organ transplantation, as the subject itself is still unfamiliar to the public. A new Monday-Tuesday drama series “Cross” -- featuring actors Cho Jae-hyun and Go Kyung-

Traditionally, guljeon is egg battered and individually pan fried. The golden brown, crispy guljeon in this recipe is made with the typical Korean savory pancake batter, loaded with oysters, and fried to perfection!For the batter, I used buchim garu (Korean ready-made pancake mix) along with a little bit of potato starch to add extra crispiness to the pancakes.This recipe requires minimal vegetables. I used carrot, scallion, and mushrooms. Zucchini, chili pepper, garlic chives, red or orange bel

Holiday package at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City HotelFor a relaxing getaway during the holidays Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is offering a Lunar New Year Package. The package, including a Deluxe Room with an either choice of a breakfast or a dinner buffet for two, is designed for those seeking a peaceful rest during the holidays. Guests will be complimented with a skincare set from beauty brand Dr. Bronner’s and have free access to gym and swimming pool. The holiday package will be offered fro

There are many words to describe Kim Ki-soo: beauty creator, makeup artist, comedian, influencer. And now he can add one more to the list -- author. Kim recently published a makeup tutorial book, based on his mobile-centric beauty tutorial show titled “Do You Want to Live Pretty or Not?” produced by SBS.　Kim Ki-soo poses for photos, holding his book, at a press conference at SBS broadcasting station, western Seoul, Wednesday. (SBS)“It’s the first time that a mobile show has been made into a book

Driving home the point that English is not important when communicating with foreigners here, tvN’s newly launched TV show “Friendly Driver” hopes to promote Korea as a tourist destination. The show, which aired its first episode Wednesday, offers to drive foreign visitors from the Incheon International Airport to their destinations. The friendly drivers are comedians Lee Soo-geun and Kim Young-chul, actress Yoon So-hee and singer Microdot. Even though the show deals with foreigners, only Yoon a

What does “swag” mean? Rappers toss the word out all the time, but it’s not always easy to tell what qualifies.A shortened form of “swagger,” the word is used to imply a certain insolent cockiness. To help sort the swag from the square, five rappers and a funnyman will search daily life for examples in the new hip-hop reality TV show “Everyday Swag” (working title).  A press conference for entertainment TV show “Everyday Swag” is held at Times Square mall, Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul on Monday. (Xt