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April K-drama showdown: IU, Kim Go-eun, Go Youn-jung go head-to-head in star-packed month
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Three of Korea’s most in-demand actresses — IU, Kim Go-eun and Go Youn-jung — are set to return to the…
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Why did it take K-pop more than 20 years to become globally popular?
The modern K-pop industry has been around since the early 90s with first gen groups like H.O.T., S.E.S., Shinhwa, etc.…
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From chaebol to NIS agent: Virtual boyfriends in ‘Boyfriend on Demand’
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Since its release on March 6, Netflix’s “Boyfriend on Demand,” led by BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, has captured both Korean curiosity and…
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People underestimate how much the Philippines contributed to K-pop’s international popularity.
People underestimate how much the Philippines contributed to K-pop’s international popularity. Back in the 2000s, K-pop was already big in…
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Song Kang returns from military service to star in music K-drama ‘Four Hands’
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Song Kang is set to return to television following his military discharge, headlining tvN’s upcoming drama “Four Hands” alongside Lee…
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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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