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Mon, June 5, 2023 | 18:34

K-pop girl group SECRET NUMBER reveal true feelings for each other

K-pop girl group SECRET NUMBER reveal true feelings for each other

On our POPKORN channel's PICKTOK segment, K-pop group members listen to questions and write down the first thought or person that comes to their mind. Which group member seemed to be the scariest when you met them for the first time? Girls, which member would you date if you were a guy?! Check out the video and see what the members of SECRET MEMBER truly think about each othe...

Yun Da-been | 2021-12-08 13:57

First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in Korea

First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in Korea

Five cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were reported in Korea, Wednesday, the first infections here by the mutation which is believed to be more transmissible than the Delta variant and potentially resistant to current vaccines. A married couple who arrived from Nigeria, Nov. 24, and tested positive for COVID-19 the next day, was confirmed to have the new variant follo...

2021-12-02 18:05

Community infections of Omicron variant looming large

Modern craftsmen help keep traditional arts and crafts alive

Modern craftsmen help keep traditional arts and crafts alive

Korea’s traditional arts and crafts have a rich history dating back thousands of years. Whether it be handmade papers called Hanji, small plates that hold side dishes like Soban, and traditional Gats worn by the nobility, many of these items are rarities that are mostly found in a museum these days.

Lee Min-young | 2021-11-30 15:50

'Little America in Korea': Yongsan US Army homes open up to Korean public

'Little America in Korea': Yongsan US Army homes open up to Korean public

These brick townhouses were once home to American officers and their families, but South Korea has gained control of this tract of land on the southeastern tip of the Army’s Yongsan Garrison, nearly two decades after the U.S. and Korea set in motion a plan to relocate the bulk of America’s troops in the country to a location south of Seoul and return the property to the gover...

Lee Min-young | 2021-11-30 10:35

'Hellbound' tops Netflix's most-viewed TV shows

'Hellbound' tops Netflix's most-viewed TV shows

The South Korean fantasy horror series "Hellbound" has hit number one on Netflix's list of most-watched TV shows. Data provided by streaming analytics firm FlixPatrol showed that the Korean-language Netflix original became the most-watched TV show in 24 nations including Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, and Belgium within 24 hours of its global premiere on Nov. 19. The show finished...

Lee Min-young | 2021-11-22 19:42

Prosecution requests 2-year jail term for ex-BTOB rapper over marijuana use

Prosecution requests 2-year jail term for ex-BTOB rapper over marijuana use

Prosecutors requested two years in prison and a fine of 126.63 million won for the former member of K-pop boy band BTOB, Jung Il-hoon, for violating the Narcotics Control Act, during the second hearing of his appeal trial at the Seoul High Court on Thursday.

Lee Min-young | 2021-11-19 18:34

'Suneung' day: Most important test for Korean high school students

'Suneung' day: Most important test for Korean high school students

November is one of the most important times of the year in Korea due to the “suneung,” or College Scholastic Ability Test. The notoriously high-pressure exam is administered to high school students here every third Thursday in November.

Lee Min-young | 2021-11-18 19:06

Everything about being a black model in Korea

Everything about being a black model in Korea

Renee Simone from New Jersey tells you everything about working as a black model in Korea. Renee Simone from New Jersey tells you everything about working as a black model in Korea. She is an extremely talented model who has been working in the industry for more than two years.

Lee Min-young | 2021-11-05 17:28

'I almost took my own life': Former K-pop girl band 9MUSES member

'I almost took my own life': Former K-pop girl band 9MUSES member

Despite being a high achiever at her school, she deviated from her initial plan of getting into a prestigious college and debuted as the leader of the girl group in 2010 with the track “No Playboy.” Although the group did not achieve meteoric stardom, it still rolled out a string of hits such as “News” (2012), “Dolls” (2013) and “Wild (2013).” Only four years later, however, ...

Lee Min-young | 2021-10-27 10:44

INTERVIEW'Life of K-pop star is tough, but I would do it again in my next life'

Do Koreans think 'Squid Game' resembles Korean society?

Do Koreans think 'Squid Game' resembles Korean society?

Squid Game has become the biggest series launch in the history of Netflix, drawing views from over 110 million subscribed members as of October 12th. Being certified fresh on Rottentomatoes.com, it has become the number 1 show on Netflix in the United States and has been met with critical acclaim.

Yun Da-been | 2021-10-25 16:04

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