Travel & Food
ALT.a offers 'jjajangmyeon' with plant-based meat alternatives
Korean Chinese dishes "Jjajangmyeon," noodles in black bean sauce, and "tangsuyuk," fried meat with sweet and sour sauce, are beloved staples for many Koreans.
Aug 23, 2024
Baek Byung-yeul
Korea Times K-Culture Reporter
Baek Byung-yeul is a journalist at The Korea Times focused on cultural content, including films and cultural events in South Korea. You can contact him at baekby@koreatimes.co.kr to share your insights.
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Films
‘Because I Hate Korea’ offers comfort, connection for struggling young people
In the film "Because I Hate Korea," the main character Gyena faces multiple challenges, including a two-hour commute from Incheon to Seoul, the pressure to meet unreasonable demands from her superiors at work, and feelings of inferiority due to her modest background compared to her wealthy boyfriend.
Aug 22, 2024
Films
Documentary to showcase bond between Fu Bao, zookeeper
The much-loved giant panda Fu Bao will be featured in an upcoming documentary film slated for September.
Aug 21, 2024
Films
Cinemas expand offerings to make up for slumping attendance
As Korea's cinemas work to rebound from a sharp decline in attendance caused by the pandemic and the rise of streaming services, movie theater chains like CJ CGV and Lotte Cinema are diversifying their offerings beyond traditional movie screenings to include music concerts, sporting events, and role-playing experiences.
Aug 21, 2024
Films
'Veteran' sequel promises more action in 'I, the Executioner'
“I, the Executioner,” a sequel to the 2015 hit cop movie “Veteran,” will hit theaters next month, right before the start of the Chuseok holiday season, targeting fans hoping to see detective Seo Do-cheol (Hwang Jung-min) once again coolly smack down the bad guys.
Aug 20, 2024
Music
Shin Hae-chul's 10th memorial concert set for October at Mohegan Inspire
A tribute concert to commemorate the late Shin Hae-chul, a rock singer and one of the icons of Korean pop culture in the 1990s, will be held in October to mark the 10th anniversary of his passing.
Aug 20, 2024
Music
KEF brings iconic MUON speakers to Seoul
Since 1961, British speaker brand KEF has been cherished by listeners seeking high-quality sound, thanks to the exceptional audio performance and design of its speaker systems.
Aug 19, 2024
Films
Kim Min-hee wins best performance at Locarno Film Festival
Kim Min-hee won best performance at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland for her acting in Hong Sang-soo's new film "By the Stream."
Aug 18, 2024
Shows & Dramas
INTERVIEW Cha Seung-won says he's past his prime, but content nonetheless
Actor Cha Seung-won, starring as a hitman in Disney+'s new drama "The Tyrant," reflected on his journey in the entertainment industry and his contentment with his current phase, which he no longer considers his "prime."
Aug 14, 2024