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I feel uncomfortable when kpop groups/artist try to make Afrobeat music
Disclaimers: 1. I am African (and black). 2. My views do not reflect the opinions of every African person. We…
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Made Sundubu Jjigae inspired by Queen of Tears – here’s my recipe! 🍲
Anyone else get hungry watching Baek Hyun-woo cook for Hong Hae-in in Queen of Tears? That bubbling pot of sundubu…
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Asian masculinity
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Netflix recently began airing a reality show titled “My Korean Boyfriend,” which follows a group of single Brazilian women traveling…
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I Sold and Flew to Korea for a Dream
Last week I shared how I became a producer in the K-Drama industry. I left it in a cliffhanger of…
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K-drama power couple Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a turn heads on Spanish honeymoon
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Fresh sightings of newly married Korean superstars Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a are lighting up social media again — this…
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DxS (DK & Seungkwan) Unveil Emotional Debut: ‘Serenade’ Mini Album Lights Up Winter Nights
Photo Credits: Pledis Entertainment SEVENTEEN’s powerhouse vocal duo, DxS featuring DK and Seungkwan, drops their first mini album 소야곡 (Serenade) on January…
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Why Bae Suzy is the Ultimate All-Rounder and still “Nation’s First Love” in 2025
As an International Fan of Bae Suzy from India, I recently started exploring Bae Suzy’s career, after watching her in…
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Question about Bae Jin Young or Punch Bae
Now, I’m sure most people who are into K-dramas or Korean music in general have heard of Bae Jin-young, better…
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Ever wondered what your face says about your destiny in Korean culture? (Introducing ‘Gwan-sang’)
Hi everyone! I developed a website based on the traditional Korean art of physiognomy, known as “Gwan-sang (관상).” In Korea,…
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Idols are bombarded with hate if they’re in a relationship meanwhile drama series are celebrated by the same people.
On one hand, fans desire ever more k-drama series where they want to see love, relationships and drama. On the…
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Dreams Draped in Style: Chuei Liyu of BOYS II PLANET Illuminates Marie Claire Korea’s November 2025 Digital Pictorial with Transformative Visuals and Mystique
Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea MNet A Pictorial Steeped in Narrative: From Survival Stage to Fashion’s Forefront Chuei Liyu’s meteoric…
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Ever tried tteokbokki? Korea’s most addictive street food 🔥🇰🇷
I recently wrote about tteokbokki, a spicy rice cake dish that’s loved all over Korea. What makes it interesting isn’t…
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Comments under Gwak Hyeol-su (곽혈수)’s video about her sexual assault story
Gwak Hyeol-su (곽혈수) is a popular Korean Youtuber who recently made a video where she shared a story about how…
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A petition to Bring the Hindi dub of ‘My Daughter Is a Zombie’ to life.
So, I recently watched this film. And I was left speechless with its humor and storytelling. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been…
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K-beauty conquers Tokyo as Japan’s MZ generation falls under its spell
Shinsegae International’s Amuse opens a booth at Mega Cosme Land 2025, a K-beauty festival hosted by Qoo10 Japan TOKYO –…
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CATCH THE YOUNG ‘안아줘 (In Your Arms)’ Music Video Sparks Emotion with Symbolic Visuals, Heartfelt Lyrics, and Rising Fan Reactions
Photo/Video Credits: Evermore Entertainment CATCH THE YOUNG has unveiled the music video for ‘안아줘 (In Your Arms),’ and it is…
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Can Foreigners play a lead role in K-Dramas?
An Irish-New Zealander guy and a Nigerian guy in the 1st slide. In the 2nd slide- a French-Canadian girl on…
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K-drama ‘Tempest’ angers mainland viewers for ‘insulting’ China by saying it ‘favors war’
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K-dramas are divided into before and after this work.
Go Hyun-jung Chae Si-ra Go Hyun-jung and Chae Si-ra’s shining drama from their Leez days. K-dramas are divided into two…
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I’m doing a thesis on how kdramas influence food choices among youth in South India
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevOER1_cmVbbHIhpLEt0ZplcNqEnQEdatDBNQ-Hb7hYv2iAw/viewform?usp=dialog Hey guys! 💫 I’m a student and I’m doing a study on how K-dramas influences the food choices among…
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Hi guys , I’m doing my thesis on how k-drama influences food choices of youth in South India
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevOER1_cmVbbHIhpLEt0ZplcNqEnQEdatDBNQ-Hb7hYv2iAw/viewform?usp=dialog Hey guys! 💫 I’m a student and I’m doing a study on how K-dramas influences the food choices among…
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How do you perceive Korean food abroad? (Student research on soft power )
Hi everyone! I’m a student currently working on my research project about gastrodiplomacy, the use of food as a tool…
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What is your favourite song from a K-drama OST that an Idol has sang?
For me I think it would definitely be “with you” which Jimin(BTS)sang alongside Ha Sung Woon (HOTSHOT) and “once again”…
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CJ ENM to enter India’s OTT market via Amazon’s free streaming platform
(Screenshot captured from CJ ENM’s website) CJ ENM Co., South Korea’s entertainment powerhouse, is set to release its hit drama…
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Fun Korean Food Cooking Class♡
Hello~~ K-Pop and K-Drama fans 🔥 Have you ever wondered what your idols’ favorite food is? Now’s your chance to…
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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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K-Drama Actor Ryu Soo-young made Korean Food in Toronto
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Glass Skin boom: Why Seoul’s interactive beauty clinics are hottest stop for foreign tourists
A foreign tourist receives skincare and makeup services at CJ Olive Young’s flagship beauty concept store, Olive Young N Seongsu,…
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Gochujang, fiery seasoning: K-sauces going viral among adventurous foreign palates
Gochujang, fermented Korean chili paste, is increasingly popular abroad Once an afterthought in the global food trade, South Korea’s signature…
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