The Dark Side of K-Pop
K-Pop idols seem to have it all—fame, beauty and wealth, but all of those comes at a price. Besides the seemingly glamorous façade of the…
Category: Culture
8 Interesting Korean Myths
Many of the Korean myths and folktales were introduced through Shamanism, with the believe that spirits possess objects on earth. You might’ve recognized some of…
Why do Korean Men Wear Makeup?
When it comes to beauty, it is almost impossible to not think of Koreans with their beautiful and flawless skin, especially if you are a…
Why Are There Many Cafes in South Korea?
Ever wondered why there are new cafes opening every other month in South Korea? Keep reading to find out why are there many cafes in…
Korean Work Culture
The shocking Korean working culture has been making headlines in numerous newspapers around the world. These are just two news article that talks about the…
How Does South Korea Celebrate Christmas?
Tomorrow, billions of people around the world are going to celebrate the most widely celebrated holiday in the world – Christmas. And Korea is no…
10 Korean Phrases Native Speakers Shorten All The Time
In English, we often shorten words and phrases especially when we are typing to someone to save time. In Korean, there is also a trend…
10 Things You Should Never Do in South Korea
Are you planning to visit Korea? We know that you’re really thrilled to explore a new country, but you might want to remind yourself that…
Suneung: Find Out Why South Korea Becomes Silent For a Day, Every Year.
Silence. Military training ceases. No planes landing or taking off. The stock market opening an hour later. Banks and shops closed for a day. No…
서울 등 축제 Seoul Lantern Festival
What is the Seoul Lantern Festival? The 서울 등 축제 Seoul Lantern Festival is an annual festival held every November in Seoul, South Korea. Hundreds of lanterns…
Bullying in South Korea
If you are a fan of K-drama and K-movies, you have probably seen scenes where the “popular” kids were seen bullying the weaker student. Perhaps…
5 Popular Korean 방 Bang
In the Korean language, “bang” “방” translates as a “room”. In the Western world, “room” refers to a private space used by a restricted group…
5 Steps on How to be a Successful K-Pop trainee 연습생 (2021)
Do you want to become a k-pop trainee연습생 or ever just wondered what steps your now K-pop stars has taken to become a trainee 연습생?…
4 Popular Korean Housewarming Gifts – What do Koreans buy for housewarming parties?
Are you hosting a housewarming party (or any party) of your own? Preparation could be a hassle but creating an exciting and good-looking invitation shouldn’t.…
8 Beauty Secrets Korean Women Picked Up From Their Mothers That You Need to Know
Korean mother’s are known for being strict with their children when it comes to skincare. They usually start making their children wear sunscreen everyday from…
Genius “excuses” Korean drinkers use to avoid being forced into drinking too much alcohol 술 during hoesik 회식
According to the data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Koreans are the heaviest drinkers in the Asia region. South Koreans who are…
The Divorce Rate 이혼율 Among Korean Couples is Skyrocketing After 추석 [Chuseok] and 설날 [Seollal] – Here is why.
Reports have shown that 이혼율 divorce rates tend to go up during major holidays such as 추석 Chuseok and 설날 Lunar New Year’s Day in…
The Korean Sea Woman [ 해녀 Haenyeo Diver] – The closest living thing to mermaids.
안녕하우꽈! 혼저옵서예! If you are wondering what I just said, I said hello and welcome in the Jeju dialect! Are you ready for a wild…
Korean Wedding Traditions That May Surprise You!
Ah, weddings – a joyous celebration of love with friends and family, rich with tradition. Today, most of the world is familiar with the Western…
Korean Convenience Store Heaven!
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Korean convenience stores are still continuing on making themselves widely known to everyone from all across the globe! Why would…
