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VICTON’S Heo Chan is investigated for drunk driving

By Jasmine C.
September 23, 2022
in :  Criminal, Entertainment, South Korea
VICTON’S Heo Chan is investigated for drunk driving

Following an incident on Tuesday, September 20 involving drunk driving, Heo Chan, a member of the K-pop group VICTON, is currently the subject of an investigation by the police. The musician was taken into custody by the authorities after returning home from a “meeting with his acquaintances” while under the influence of alcohol, as stated in a report by Soompi. …

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo won the Outstanding Korean Actress award

By Noto
September 22, 2022
in :  Entertainment, South Korea
BLACKPINK's Jisoo won the Outstanding Korean Actress award

Jisoo’s already impressive resume just got even longer! A member of the girl group Blackpink just took home a prize at the 17th Seoul International Drama Awards for her performance in the critically acclaimed Korean television drama Snowdrop. She defeated Lee Seyoung, who had been nominated for her performance in The Red Sleeve Cuff, and Son Yejin, who had been …

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South Korean police arrest lady for killing 2 New Zealand children, putting them in a suitcase

By Burapha
September 15, 2022
in :  Criminal, South Korea
South Korean police arrest lady for killing 2 New Zealand children, putting them in a suitcase

On Thursday, September 15, South Korean police detained a lady on suspicion of murdering what is thought to be her two children, whose skeletal remains were discovered in bags in New Zealand the previous month. The woman was charged with the crime on Thursday. According to the authorities, a New Zealand mother who was born in Korea and is now …

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Jung Ho Yeon’s Emmys 2022 look honors Korea heritage

By Burapha
September 13, 2022
in :  Entertainment, Lifestyle, South Korea
Jung Ho Yeon's Emmys 2022 look honors Korea heritage

The actress from “The Squid Game” arrived at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in her usual finery, this time donning a Louis Vuitton frock with a geometric pattern as her preferred mode of protection. However, it is possible that the model stole the show with her choice of hair item for the evening, which, as a fun fact, is actually …

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This Cosmetics Company is accusing the teaser poster for “Little Women” of plagiarism

By Jasmine C.
September 12, 2022
in :  Business, Entertainment, South Korea
This Cosmetics Company is accusing the teaser poster for Little Women of plagiarism

The Little Women replica from South Korea has already been accused of plagiarizing the original show after only airing its first two episodes. The parallels between the drama’s poster and a promotional material released in 2016 by the Japanese cosmetics firm Shiseido were first brought to light earlier this week by internet users. According to them, both include a background …

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South Korea is bound to get nuclear weapons

By Katherine S
September 10, 2022
in :  Geo Politics, South Korea, Technology
South Korea is bound to get nuclear weapons

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, recently referred to South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol as “childish” and called his offer of aid in exchange for denuclearization “simple.” “To think that the plan to barter ‘economic cooperation’ for our honor, (our) nukes, is the great dream, hope and plan of Yoon, we came to realize …

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South Korean locals are getting more concerned about nuclear power

By Katherine S
September 8, 2022
in :  Geo Politics, South Korea, Technology
South Korean locals are getting more concerned about nuclear power

Hwang Bun-hee, who is 74 years old and lives in a pink house near the ocean and is surrounded by a wild vegetable garden and the sounds of birds, is irritated every time she looks at her house because it is located just a few minutes’ walk from the Wolsong nuclear power station. “In 1986, when I arrived here for …

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Did you know “Little Women” will be turned into a K-Drama?

By Burapha
September 5, 2022
in :  Entertainment, South Korea
Did you know “Little Women” will be turned into a K-Drama?

Since its first publication in 1868, the story of Little Women has been adapted into many other forms, some of which are more successful than others. We’ve seen the March sisters and their friends in a variety of guises, from enormous operas to Hollywood blockbusters (we’re looking at you, Greta Gerwig’s 2019 obra maestra), so far. When the Korean drama …

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After 13 years, Kim Bum and Lee Min Jung enjoys “Boys Over Flowers” reunion

By Noto
September 1, 2022
in :  Entertainment, South Korea
After 13 years, Kim Bum and Lee Min Jung enjoys Boys Over Flowers reunion

A brief “Boys Over Flowers” reunion took place not too long ago, and Kim Bum and Lee Min Jung were there to enjoy it! At an event for the luxury brand Montblanc that took place on August 25, both Lee Min Jung and Kim Bum were present; later that day, Lee Min Jung posted a snapshot of their adorable reunion …

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Nam Tae-hyun and Seo Min-jae were investigated for illegal drug use

By Burapha
August 27, 2022
in :  Criminal, Entertainment, South Korea
Nam Tae-hyun and Seo Min-jae were investigated for illegal drug use

According to reports from Korean media, the South Korean musician Nam Tae-hyun and his partner Seo Min-jae have been arrested on suspicion of engaging in illegal drug use. On Friday, August 26, Soompi reported that the Seoul Yongsan Police Station said they are investigating the Korean actor and the influencer for allegedly violating the Narcotics Control Act and that the …

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