Since opening earlier this year, scoring a table at Coqodaq may feel akin to winning the lottery since reservations are snapped up moments after they become available (two weeks out.) As difficult as it is to live up to such hype, Coqodaq exceeds expectations by serving up an exceptionally elevated fried chicken dining experience. Simon…
Walking into a Buddhist temple for the first time, I was blown away by the blanket of color hanging overhead. The sun bounced off endless rows of paper lanterns, creating an ethereal kaledioscope of color that swayed gently in the May breeze. With such a vibrant atmosphere, everyone’s spirits seemed to lift as they entered…
Did you know that there are 305 K-dramas on Netflix? That eye-popping number speaks to the bounty of standout Korean talent. But who has time to sift through such an abundance of riches? Let us steer you to the best of the best. Here are 31 of the most compelling scripted Korean dramas that Netflix…
In the dynamic worlds of corporate law and cultural philanthropy, Salle Yoo is a fascinating figure. In 2012, while she was a partner at a prestigious law firm, Yoo took a huge risk by pivoting to become the first General Counsel of a three-year-old start-up. The company was called Uber Technologies, and the rest is…
Home to the largest Korean population in the United States, it’s not surprising that Los Angeles boasts some of the best Korean food in the country. At times, Korean natives even argue that a number of the Korean restaurants in Los Angeles are better than their counterparts back in Korea. Having lived in LA for…
It’s not often that deep anger lingers after watching a cinematic blockbuster. But “1212: The Day” viscerally draws out that emotion by illuminating a darkly pivotal moment in Korean politics. Namely, it gives an eyewitness account of the nine-hour military coup that took place on December 12th 1979, roughly six weeks after the assassination of…
It’s not news that K-pop stars often perform with colored contacts, and the ability to alter the natural color and shape of one’s eye has even become an integral part of styling a look or concept. Non-idols in Korea have easily followed this trend for years but now folks in LA can do the same.…
Most people associate cherry blossoms with springtime in Korea but you’d be remiss not to pay attention to the amazing Getbol that also comes to life around the same time. Getbol, or tidal mud flats of southwestern Korea, may not be high on your list of must-see places. However, this Unesco World Heritage site is…
IU, the reigning queen of K-pop, is gearing up for her 18-city “HER World Tour” following the drop of her latest extended play, The Winning. IU, also known by her real name of Lee Ji-eun, made her debut in 2008 and has achieved remarkable success with a series of hits, boasting 31 No. 1 singles…
In the world of Korean dramas, Amazon Prime Video has been a late bloomer. While Netflix and Viki first come to mind as the go-to platforms for quality and selection, recently Amazon has been catching up to the competition. So as interest in K-dramas continues to reach new heights, we can expect Prime to keep…