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August 2021

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The 6 Best New Kpop Groups Dominating the 2021 Global Charts!

K-PopBy Ella ShinAugust 31, 2021

It’s hard to imagine any new Kpop group surpassing the popularity of BTS and Blackpink, but in the past year, there have been some serious contenders for the top spot on the international charts! I am a massive fan of BTS (ARMY) and Blackpink (Blink), but since my love for Kpop runs even deeper and…

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9 Korean Food Experiences to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

RecipesBy Kathy ChoihAugust 20, 2021

Once we booked our tickets to Korea, my 15 year old daughter was eager to write up a bucket list of foods to check out in Korea. The list comes from not only past visits to Korea but also Korean dramas readily available on Netflix. K-dramas have been a lifesaver during Covid. Some of the foods…

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5 Top Selling Slides on Amazon Reviewed + Bonus

ShoppingBy Huiri KimAugust 20, 2021

We all know Koreans don’t wear shoes in our homes.  This is in part because Koreans traditionally slept and sat on the floor and thus wanted the floors to be as clean as possible. Instead, Koreans often opt for house slippers. I haven’t been able to find a clear answer as to why wearing house…

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Q&A with Chang-rae Lee, the First Korean American Literary Superstar

PeopleBy Patricia LiuAugust 18, 2021

High up in the Umbrian hills of Italy, Chang-rae Lee is spending the summer on a farm where olive groves and vineyards play host to one of America’s most celebrated novelists. Not coincidentally, the farm overlooks the Civitella Ranieri Foundation, an artist residency program that hosted Lee two years ago when he first fell in love…

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SFMOMA Presents Nam June Paik – Enjoy an Online Guided Tour

News & OpinionBy Best of KoreaAugust 17, 2021

A mesmerizing riot of sights and sounds, Nam June Paik brings together more than 200 works by the visionary experimental artist who bridged art, music, performance, and technology in groundbreaking ways, and whose influence is still felt in the art, pop culture, music, and film of today. One of the first truly global and transnational artists, Paik…

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Top 10 Korean Restaurants in Las Vegas

RestaurantsBy Hanyoo ParkAugust 16, 2021

If you are in the mood to visit some Korean restaurants in Las Vegas, you might be surprised to find that you have a lot of excellent options. The Korean dining scene in Las Vegas has grown so much in the last five years that you can find almost any Korean food you crave. I first…

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