Korean Transportation Information for Your First Visit to Korea. Let’s explore the transportation options you need to know when you visit Korea for the first time! One of the first things you’ll need is a transportation card to use Korea’s public transportation system. When you arrive at Incheon International Airport, don’t get … Read more
Korea is currently abuzz with the country’s first Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Han Kang. For the first topic about life in Korea, I chose to highlight Han Kang, the first Korean to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. The reason is that she is currently one of the hottest figures in … Read more
HYBE 4th Generation Girl Group ILLIT Finally Debuts! They have been teasing their debut for a month now by releasing teaser videos on the HYBE Labels YouTube channel, creating anticipation. They held a debut showcase for the title track ‘Magnetic’ from their first mini-album ‘SUPER REAL ME’. From track 1 to track 4, Bang … Read more
Top 5 Major Tourist Attractions in Korea Nowadays, international travel has become as unrestricted as it was before COVID-19. Recently, starting from the autumn of 2023, Korean travelers have shown a growing interest in visiting nearby Japan, particularly to ‘super low yen’. If you’re planning a trip to Korea and unsure of where to … Read more
Top-selling Korean snacks, Korean ramen, and Korean beer in Korea in 2023 What are Koreans’ favorite snacks, ramen, and beer? Top-selling Korean snacks in Korea in 2023 1st place: Saewookkang (새우깡) 2nd place: Poka Chips (포카칩) 3rd place: Pringles (프링글스) 4th place: Kkokkal Corn (꼬깔콘) 5th place: Squid Peanut (오징어 땅콩) … Read more
BTS’s V Compose Coffee Advertisement 1. Popular Coffee Brands in Korea In Korea, there are three major coffee chains that office workers love 1. Compose 2. Mega Coffee 3. Paik’s Coffee These brands are loved and famous because they sell large, affordable takeaway coffees. Korean people’s love for coffee is truly immense! … Read more
The single ‘Love 119’ by RIIZE, introduced by a Korean. RIIZE, a rookie group under SM Entertainment, debuted in September 2023 and has already amassed a dazzling array of awards. 🙂 They were awarded Favorite New Artist at the MAMA Awards on November 28, 2023, named Rookie of the Year at the Melon … Read more
The leaked photos of trainees from the hip-hop powerhouse Teddy’s agency The Black Label are making waves. Teddy, who was the main rapper of Korea’s hip-hop one-time, leads the agency, known for producing BIGBANG, 2NE1, Jeon Somi, and BLACKPINK, among others. While The Black Label originated as a subsidiary … Read more
Introducing Korean dramas scheduled to air in 2024. Here’s a lineup of upcoming dramas sorted by their premiere dates. 1. Wedding Impossible (웨딩 임파서블) Premiere: February 26, 2024~ (tvN) Cast: Jeon Jong-seo, Moon Sang-min, Kim Do-wan, Bae Yoon-kyung “Wedding Impossible” is a romantic comedy drama about ‘Ah-jeong,’ a nameless actress … Read more
IU and Park Bo-gum confirmed for a Netflix drama in 2024. Actress and singer IU and Park Bo-gum have teamed up for a Netflix drama set to be released in over 190 countries worldwide. The Korean title is ‘폭싹 속았수다’ which translates to ‘Well Done’ in English, a Jeju Island dialect … Read more
