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Wed, November 13, 2019 | 10:37

WHY I quit living as a K-pop idol: Ex-girl group member talks about the dark side of K-pop

WHY I quit living as a K-pop idol: Ex-girl group member talks about the dark side of K-pop

You have your mobile phone confiscated. Your parents' visit is timed. An extreme diet is part of your life that comes with a 10 daily weigh-ins. On top of this, you practice dancing and singing for hours on end. Even when you are sick, you have to go on stage and perform in exactly the manner your agent wants. There is no freedom or privacy.

Lee Min-young | 2019-08-27 17:28

Superorganism: 'Internet is crucial to our existence'

Superorganism: 'Internet is crucial to our existence'

What is more modern than a band with members from all around the world whose work together is based online? The genesis of the pop-collective octet Superorganism - how the band was made - is as intriguing as its experimental sound effects and glitzy music videos.

Lee Min-young | 2019-08-26 15:37

2019 Miss Korea: beauty inside and out

2019 Miss Korea: beauty inside and out

Massively voluminous hair and genuine smiles - beauty queens are often known for their aesthetically pleasing appearances more than any other traits. However, 2019 Miss Korea talks about what she believes is the most important aspect - inner beauty.

Lee Min-young | 2019-08-19 15:26

Korea-Japan civic ties will stay strong: Japanese activist

Korea-Japan civic ties will stay strong: Japanese activist

Seoul-Tokyo relations seem to be at their lowest since 1965 amid an ongoing trade row. But there is hope that the conflict could be resolved through the solidarity between civic groups of Japan and South Korea, said a Japanese activist.

Lee Min-young | 2019-08-14 18:58

From North Korean defector to YouTube star

From North Korean defector to YouTube star

21-year-old Kang Na-ra fled to South Korea from the North in 2014 and is now a beauty and cosmetics social media influencer in Seoul. She said while the South Korean products still triumph, North Korean products are increasingly jumping on the K-beauty bandwagon.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-08-12 12:53

Rising pop queen Mabel to release new album

Rising pop queen Mabel to release new album

On Tuesday morning, Mabel, a 23 year old singer who rocketed to stardom after only a few singles, met with the Korea Times at the InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas in Samsung-dong, southern Seoul. Born into a musical family - her mother is Swedish singer-songwriter Neneh Cherry and her father producer Cameron Mcvey - Mabel was given a solid introduction to the industry. Now...

Lee Min-young | 2019-07-19 19:15

The K-pop effect: Korean plastic surgery attracts more foreigner clients

The K-pop effect: Korean plastic surgery attracts more foreigner clients

The Korea Times had a chance to meet Oliver London, who flew all the way from the U.K. to go under the knife at a plastic surgery clinic here in Korea. He introduced himself as a huge fan of BTS' Jimin. He then agreed he was slightly past the point of being just an avid fan of Jimin, buying BTS merchandise and concert tickets - he now wants to look as much as possible like hi...

Lee Min-young | 2019-07-17 20:21

Blacksmith revives his trade with the internet

Blacksmith revives his trade with the internet

In the small, mountain valley town of Yeongju, 66-year-old blacksmith Seok Noh-ki had been bracing for closing his struggling workshop until his homi, a traditional Korean hand plow, began selling like hot cakes on Amazon.com and eBay Inc late last year following a promotional campaign on Youtube.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-07-10 11:36

Communicating through food: Interview with 'CookTuber' Gabie Kook

Communicating through food: Interview with 'CookTuber' Gabie Kook

Cooking-themed YouTuber Gabie Kook sat down with the Korea Times to talk about her personal stories, life as a YouTuber and her love for food! Gabie is an Argentinian-born Korean chef and also widely known as the wife of Josh, a towering YouTuber who co-hosts "Korean Englishman" that has more than 3 million subscribers.

Lee Min-young | 2019-07-08 16:19

Interview with Billboard K-pop columnist Jeff Benjamin

Interview with Billboard K-pop columnist Jeff Benjamin

Anyone interested in K-pop should be familiar with the name “Jeff Benjamin.” Benjamin, a New York-based music journalist, has been writing about K-pop for America's music media outlet Billboard since 2013. CNN once dubbed him “the perfect person to talk about K-pop.”

Lee Min-young | 2019-07-07 09:13

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