Korea Foreigner Bank Account: How to Set Up Your Bank Account Easily If you’re a foreigner in Korea, setting up a bank account might seem tricky at first. But don’t worry—this guide will walk you through it, so you can quickly and easily open an account at one of Korea’s major banks. You’ll also get … Read more
[Starting Life in Korea 1] Getting Your Alien Registration Card (ARC) If you’re coming to Korea for a longer stay, getting an Alien Registration Card (ARC) is one of your first tasks. This card serves as your Korean ID, and you’ll need it for essentials like setting up a bank account, getting a phone plan, … Read more
MMA 2024: Ceremony Lineup and Livestream Information The 2024 Melon Music Awards (MMA), a major South Korean music awards show hosted by Melon (Melon), the country’s largest music streaming platform, is set to take place on November 30, 2024. As with last year, the event will be held at Inspire Arena. This post covers … Read more
Korean Grocery Shopping Secrets – A Peek into the World’s Leading Online Shopping Culture! How do Koreans shop for groceries? The answer lies in online grocery shopping. Like many, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I didn’t visit large supermarkets or department stores instead, I relied entirely on online shopping … Read more
Learn These Abbreviations to Keep Up with Korean Internet Slang! Korean slang evolves incredibly fast, so much so that even native speakers struggle to keep up with all the new abbreviations! Korean internet slang is often created by using the first letters of words, and sometimes, only the initial consonants are used to type … Read more
Top 3 Internet Search Sites in South Korea. If you’re keen on staying updated with news and information from a specific country, knowing which search sites are most popular among its people is essential. If you’re already well-versed in searching through Korean portals and have an interest in Korean culture and content, feel free … Read more
Korean People’s Favorite Artist G-Dragon (GD, Kwon Ji-yong) Releases New Song. Reactions from Korea After a seven-year hiatus, G-Dragon (GD, Kwon Ji-yong) has finally released his solo album POWER, igniting a passionate response from Korean fans. Alongside the album drop, he made an appearance on tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, where … Read more
Let’s explore some unique aspects of Korean culture that might surprise international visitors, even though they’re quite natural for locals. 1. Restaurant Call Button When you visit a restaurant in Korea, you’ll likely notice a call button on the table’s edge. This button is used to call over the staff when you … Read more
ILLIT Returns with “Cherish ILLIT has announced their comeback with “Cherish.” As the conflict between Min Hee-jin, the leader of Ador who spearheaded NewJeans, and HYBE seems unresolved in South Korea, ILLIT, who made a sensational debut with “Magnetic,” has released their second mini-album. This album includes five tracks: the title track … Read more
Korean reactions to the new song “APT” by BLACKPINK’s Rosé & Bruno Mars “The hook ‘APT~ APT~’ is insanely addictive!” BLACKPINK’s Rosé released the new song ‘APT.’, and on its first day of release, it topped Korea’s real-time Melon TOP100 chart. Melon TOP100 is Korea’s most authoritative chart, often referred to … Read more
