1. BTS Announces a “Hiatus” Up first in Korean entertainment news is an update on BTS. The BTS Army lives up to its name by being one of the largest fan communities to ever exist, featuring over 40.8 million members worldwide. While many fans anticipated new songs or remixes for the band’s ninth anniversary this…
The friendly voice of a Cuckoo Rice Cooker telling you that your rice is ready is the sweet sound of home heard in the kitchens of millions of rice lovers around the world. The aroma of rice being cooked by Cuckoo is glorious, and the finished product is reliably delicious with a shiny luster and…
A dramatic airport scene where lovers fated to be together are torn apart; a hospital scene where the hero/heroine’s heart monitor weakens to a near flat line… Fans of the K-Dramas have come to anticipate certain gripping events before the curtain drops on any given season. In fact, K-Dramas can be lovable because of, and…
Doofood is a Korean meal kit delivery company making waves in the US. [This updated article was first published on May 7, 2020] In these extraordinary pandemic times, with my parents and all of my siblings either working or studying from home, the responsibility of cooking family meals every night has somehow fallen on me.…
No timeframe on sale but “exploratory process” well underway. While still relatively early in the process, Michael Byung Ju Kim (founder of private equity firm MBK Partners) is one of only two potential bidders who have met with team officials in person, according to the Washington Post. If Kim, whose personal net worth is valued…
If you are skeptical about the results of a disciplined K Beauty skincare routine, look no further than the flawless complexion of Julienne Park. A member of the Board of Directors of the Korean American Family Service Center, the 42-year-old Manhattan mom turns heads wherever she goes with exceptionally smooth skin that defies belief. She…
Feast your eyes on these 20 beautiful places in Seoul and find out not only where to go, but also when to visit and how to get around.
You can sense the passion when David Chung speaks about his life and his work. He’s an entrepreneur, and launching companies is a never-ending source of drive and energy. You may know his skincare brand Farmacy, which was acquired by Procter & Gamble (P&G) in December of 2021. His makeup-melting product “Green Clean” has become…
There has never been a more exciting time for people to experience Korean fine dining. In the last decade a new generation of talented young chefs has emerged, pairing global techniques with familiar Korean flavors. These masterful creations are presented in sleek settings with top-notch service and there are now no fewer than six Michelin…
Adulting is hard. Confronting people and feelings and doing the hard things that help relationships grow are things we often find easier to avoid. But numerous studies on good mental health and longevity conclude that we need to resolve resentments and be deeply connected to people we can trust. That’s much easier said than done,…