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Can I buy a Korean yo (floor mattress) in Europe or have one shipped internationally?
I sometimes sleep on the floor to help my back, but I don’t have a dedicated setup. I’ve been researching…
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Can we talk about some social media Chinese obsessed with us?
(Originally considered posting this on r/China, r/Anarchism, or r/China_irl, but I think I’d better talk about this subject right here)…
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List of Global Indices for Gender Equality and Where Korea Stands in Them
There are at least five global indices that attempt to quantify gender equality or women’s empowerment. Every index comes with…
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XLOV’s Journey from Debut to European Tour: A Deep Dive into the Co-Ed K-Pop Phenomenon
Photo Credit: 257 Entertainment The K-pop group in question is XLOV (엑스러브), a co-ed group with four members: Wumuti, Rui,…
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HYBE, Geffen to debut new global girl group in 2026 — second joint project after KATSEYE
HYBE’s new global girl group. From left: Emily Kelavos, Samara Siqueira, Lexie Levin (Courtesy of HYBE) HYBE and US label…
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Between BoA and Lee Hyori, who truly defined 2000s K-pop popularity?
I’ve been going back to some early 2000s K-pop and I keep wondering about this. On one hand, Lee Hyori…
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IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Embodies Timeless Elegance for SuperELLE China September 2025 Cover
Photo Credits: SuperELLE China. Starship Entertainment There is a magic that follows Jang Wonyoung wherever she goes, and SuperELLE China has captured…
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GOT7’s Jinyoung Brings Modern Elegance to GQ Korea and Brunello Cucinelli’s August 2025 Pictorial
Photo Credits: GQ Korea. Brunello Cucinelli. Kakao Entertainment When art meets fashion, the results are often fleeting, but sometimes a…
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Hong Eunchae, LE SSERAFIM’s luminous maknae, singer-songwriter and MC, is officially the ambassador of luxury fragrance house VASILISA
““Eunchae makes the invisible visible — scent as silhouette.”” Photo Credits: VASILISA. SOURCE MUSIC Hong Eunchae (홍은채; or simply Eunchae)…
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Minnie for DAZED Korea x Calvin Klein – A Study in Soft Power and Denim Minimalism
Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. Calvin Klein. CUBE Entertainment There’s a peculiar electricity when a performer known for her ethereal stage…
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Must-do in Korea: Skincare, even for Kim Kardashian
Myeongdong at the heart of Seoul bustles with foreign visitors Kim Kardashian, one of the world’s most influential celebrities with…
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N.Korea’s Kim Jong Un to debut on multilateral diplomatic stage in China; summit with Xi, Putin likely
Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to a Pyongyang art…
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Tomorrow’s Elegance: HueningKai for NYLON Japan, October 2025
Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music. NYLON Japan “Fashion as manifesto. Stardom as philosophy.” In the ever-shifting language of fashion editorials, there…
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KATSEYE Sets the Stage in FLAUNT’s 200th Issue with Bold September Cover and Pictorial
Photo Credits: FLAUNT Magazine. HYBE. Geffen “This cover marks not just a celebration of the past, but a vision of…
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ASC2NT Heralds New Era with ‘BLOOMED’ Album Release and Exclusive Live Tour Across Japan
Photo Credits: NEWWAYS Company “More than a concert — it’s a journey of growth.” ASC2NT announced their highly anticipated album…
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S.Korea-US summit yields no joint statement amid split on auto tariffs, MFN status
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) in the Oval Office at the White House on Aug. 25, 2025 WASHINGTON…
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TWICE’s Sana Shares a Day in Her Life Through New ALO Fashion Film [Commercial Film]
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Photo Credits: ALOYoga. JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Sana has offered fans an intimate look into her daily life through her latest…
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Blockxy: The Dramatic New Wave of K-pop – Introducing the Rising Girl Group and Their Debut ‘On a night like this’ – [Music Video]
Blockxy (블록시) is a newly debuted K-pop girl group that made a splash in August 2025 with their first mini…
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“Seventeen’s Rise: How K-Pop’s Creative Powerhouses Crossed Into Fashion”
Photo Credits: Pledis Entertainment The K-pop group Seventeen has a compelling history that underscores their evolution into one of the…
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Get Ready With Me: Mingyu’s New Era of Effortless Opulence in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, Today, 28 August 2025
Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Singapore. Pledis Entertainment. Calvin Klein “Elegance, reframed: Mingyu makes the ritual of getting ready a performance…
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Teen Top Announces 2025 Japan ‘Just 15, Just Teen Top’ Fan Fanmeeting and Album Release Events [Tokyo/Osaka]
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Photo Credits: TOP MEDIA Teen Top is preparing to bring an unforgettable experience to fans in Japan as they announce…
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Aespa Unveils Striking Teaser for 6th Mini Album “Rich Man
Photo Credits: SM Entertainment The anticipation surrounding aespa’s upcoming sixth mini album, Rich Man, has been amplified with the release of…
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ZEROBASEONE Unveils Striking Teaser Posters for Seoul Kickoff of 2025 ‘HERE&NOW’ World Tour
Photo Credits: WAKEONE (Korea). Lapone Entertainment (Japan) As the anticipation surrounding ZEROBASEONE’s world tour grows louder, the release of the…
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BTS RM Stuns in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s September 2025 Preview with Bottega Veneta
Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. Bottega Veneta. BIGHIT MUSIC BTS leader Kim Namjoon, widely known as RM, continues to redefine…
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LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae Showcases Fresh Energy in Cosmopolitan Sports Korea x ASICS No. 1 Issue Pictorials
Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Sports Korea. ASICS Korea. Source Music. EMI Records Japan Cosmopolitan Sports Korea’s debut issue is already making…
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Yves Stuns in Rolling Stone Japan August 2025 Pictorial with Striking Elegance
Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Japan. Paix Per Mil. GOLDEN MOON In the August 2025 issue of Rolling Stone Japan, Yves steps…
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Lee, Trump end first summit on cordial note, but questions remain
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (left) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office after their…
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Trump Rants About “Comfort Women” While Meeting with Foreign President
President Donald Trump’s meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung took an unexpected turn Monday when the U.S. leader decided…
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S.Korea, US affirm partnership to usher in US shipbuilding, manufacturing renaissance
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (third from left) holds a summit with Donald Trump at the White House on…
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tripleS Alpha Percent 2025 World Tour: Dates, Venues, and What Fans Can Expect in North America [Sean Healy Presents] + Tickets
Photo Credits: MODHAUS. Sony Music Japan (JP) Hero Image: NME Music Mag TripleS is stepping into an ambitious new chapter with…
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X:IN Unveils Striking Group Concept Photos for “RRRUN” First Single Album
Photo Credit: BeBy Entertainment In the fast-paced world of K-pop, where visual storytelling is as vital as the music itself,…
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Jang Wooyoung Marks His Return with 3rd Mini Album ‘I’m Into,’ Redefining Presence in 2025’s K-pop Landscape
Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Jang Wooyoung, celebrated as one of the defining voices of second-generation K-pop, has teased the arrival…
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