From zombies to ghosts, Korean horror films have become a favorite for people around the world. With their unique plots, characters and twists, Korean horror films evoke bloodcurdling scenes that capture the audience’s frightened attention. And for Halloween, these films are sure to get renewed...
As part of their Korea at Home campaign, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center, together with MIND S-Cool and the BGC Arts Center, have organized a free, live webinar titled The Role of K-Dramas in Sharing and Shaping Culture Beyond Borders. The one-time event consists...
A total of 29 actors, singers and key entertainment industry people were recognized at the 2020 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards held on Oct. 28. Hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), it is the most prestigious...
On its 29th year, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, together with the United Korean Community Association in the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, will be bringing the 2020 Philippines-Korea Cultural Exchange...
Several Chinese K-pop idols are facing severe criticisms in South Korea after they made online posts to celebrate China’s participation in the Korean War, which lasted from 1950-1953. K-pop boy band EXO member Lay Zhang, f(x)’s Victoria, former Pristin member Kyulkyung (aka Jieqiong) under...
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied that the government has blocked the entry of goods related to K-pop superstars BTS into the country. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian made this statement during a regular press conference on Oct. 21 when he was asked if China’s General...
Seven actors who will play the roles of alter egos of the members of K-pop superstars BTS in a Korean drama have been revealed. Titled “Youth,” the drama will depict BTS’ worldview and is based on BTS Universe, an alternate or parallel universe, which has a narrative that is separate from the...
K-Pop dance party at home is set to be as easy as one to three as Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) teams up with well-loved and K-Pop Dancing Diva Dasuri Choi to bring the party into the Filipino homes starting this October 16. K-Pop fans are in for a huge treat this October, until...
How ‘Map of the Soul ON:E’ set the standards for online concerts With the pandemic crippling the whole world’s concert and music entertainment industry, Bangtan Sonyeondan , most commonly known as Korean septet boyband BTS, delivered a world-class and record-breaking virtual concert over the...
Banned Korean-American singer Steve Yoo’s F-4 visa application was rejected again by the Korean consulate general in Los Angeles despite a Supreme Court ruling in his favor last March. Yoo, whose real name is Yoo Seung-jun, has been banned from entering Korea for 18 years when he acquired...
Korean actor Park Bogum, 27, finished six weeks of basic military training in the Navy after enlisting in August. A completion ceremony for all 1,297 recruits belonging to the 669th Navy group including Park Bogum who enlisted on Aug. 31 was held on Oct. 8 at the Naval Education and Training...
Add these to your list of things to watch This month, Netflix will be releasing three highly anticipated dramas from Korea that everyone would definitely fall in love with. Starting it right First one to add to your list is Start-Up , starring Bae Suzy and Nam Joo Hyuk . Start-Up ’s story...
