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Wed, July 24, 2024 | 03:23

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

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

Sky Bridge Tour: Walking on top of the tallest skyscraper in Korea

Sky Bridge Tour: Walking on top of the tallest skyscraper in Korea

During this time when the coronavirus just never seems to go away, we all need some adrenaline rush to save us from this eternity of boredom which is a crisis of its own! So instead of walking around the streets in search of anything fun to do, we went up to the sky, to walk on top of the tallest building in Korea, the 123-storey Lotte World Tower.

Lee Min-young | 2020-09-06 14:51

Taegeukdang: the secret behind Korea's oldest bakery

Taegeukdang: the secret behind Korea's oldest bakery

While the demand for more delicious bread is on the rise in Korea, we will introduce you to a bakery that have been popular for decades among bread-lovers ─ the oldest bakery in Korea, “Taegeukdang.” For more than 70 years, this bakery has been filled with customers of all ages eager to taste the first batch of fresh baked bread, forming a snaking queue outside the store.

Lee Min-young | 2020-03-03 09:32

Why is going VEGAN becoming popular in Korea?

Why is going VEGAN becoming popular in Korea?

Veganism has become a new trend in Korea nowadays and many are starting to adopt veganism as their lifestyle.We had a chance to talk with one part time vegan who is participating in the meat-free movement. Also, from the owner of a popular vegan cafe in Seoul we learned that the vegan industry in Korea is expanding with more and more customers visiting her store. We did not f...

2020-02-10 17:35

[CONNECT, BTS] 'Being a minority Asian artist, BTS gave me thrills': BTS collab Korean artist

CONNECT, BTS'Being a minority Asian artist, BTS gave me thrills': BTS collab Korean artist

"Living as an Asian female new media artist away from home in London, I always considered myself a minority. However the rise of BTS gave me thrills because it proved anyone can achieve mainstream success. I reflected in my work what I felt observing this BTS phenomenon through the lense of an artist," the project's only Korean artist Kang Yi-yun said during a media event for...

Lee Min-young | 2020-02-04 10:04

Real filming spots of Bong Joon-ho's 'PARASITE' + behind-the-scene stories

Real filming spots of Bong Joon-ho's 'PARASITE' + behind-the-scene stories

Director Bong Joon-ho’s smash-hit black comedy thriller “Parasite” has reached critical acclaim winning Palme d’Or at Cannes and getting six nominations for the Academy Awards. So we visited the filming spots (Ki-taek’s hometown, the real pizza store, vertical stairs and tunnel) that were shown in the film in order to better understand the movie. We were also able to hear som...

2020-01-16 18:20

'Parasite' dish back in spotlight as film enjoys post-Oscars boom

'Parasite' filming locations trending after Oscars win

[3 THINGS SERIES] 3 MUST-DOs on CHRISTMAS in Korea

3 THINGS SERIES3 MUST-DOs on CHRISTMAS in Korea

Christmas is just around the corner, and for those of you who still haven’t decided on where to go and what to do for Christmas in Korea, we made THREE selections that we thought were the coolest things you can do on a Christmas day so check out our video to make the most of your holiday!

Lee Min-young | 2019-12-24 18:34

[3 THINGS SERIES] 3 EASY-to-follow KOREAN Home Meal

3 THINGS SERIES3 EASY-to-follow KOREAN Home Meal

For our third episode, with our special guest we cooked THREE Korean home meals that are easy to follow! These THREE home meals include red pepper based soup (고추장찌개), fried pork with kimchi (김치제육볶음) and finally red pepper and rose sauce pasta (고추장로제파스타). For all the single people out there, rather than ordering food at home on a Christmas night, how about cooking these quick ...

Lee Min-young | 2019-12-11 16:08

Korean's first-ever Filipino street food tour at QUIAPO MARKET in Manila

Korean's first-ever Filipino street food tour at QUIAPO MARKET in Manila

To learn more about Manila and the Filipino culture, we stepped into Quiapo market near the Quiapo church.

Lee Min-young | 2019-12-10 11:15

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