Books
'If You Live to 100, You Might as Well Be Happy' author explores realities of aging
Rhee Kun-hoo is a renowned psychiatrist and best-selling author of “If You Live to 100, You Might as Well Be Happy.”
Jun 6, 2024
Park Jin-hai
Korea Times K-Culture Reporter
Park Jin-hai primarily focuses on K-dramas, entertainment shows and actor interviews. Beyond that, she also pens articles covering the broader arts scene, with a particular emphasis on classical music, dance and various aspects of lifestyle. Since joining The Korea Times in 2013, she has made significant contributions in the realms of hallyu (Korean wave), industry news and international affairs.
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K-pop
BTS to stream iconic concerts for free at 'Bang Bang Con'
K-pop megahit boy band BTS will hold a free livestream event, "Bang Bang Con," Saturday, featuring some of its iconic concerts.
Jun 5, 2024
Trends
AI detects your skin tone from 150 shades at AMORE Seongsu
Imagine stepping into a futuristic beauty hub where advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology conjures up customized makeup specifically for your skin.
Jun 1, 2024
Shows & Dramas
INTERVIEW Byeon Woo-seok wins hearts with his portrayal of enduring love
The romantic drama “Lovely Runner” shattered its own viewership record of 5.8 percent in the finale, Tuesday, but the popularity of actor Byeon Woo-seok, who portrayed the K-pop idol Ryu Sun-jae, appears to be skyrocketing.
May 31, 2024
Shows & Dramas
INTERVIEW Kim Hye-yoon credits unique narrative for global success of 'Lovely Runner'
Kim Hye-yoon, the star of the recently concluded tvN romance drama, "Lovely Runner," attributes the show's global success to its unique blend of storytelling.
May 29, 2024
Lifestyle
Culture ministry to update Wikipedia entries on Korea, enhance national image with AI
As part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance its global recognition and reputation, Korea will update and correct information about the country on influential platforms like Wikipedia and tourist websites, aiming to address the rapidly changing digital and media landscape and reinforce Korea's status as a top-tier nation.
May 28, 2024
K-pop
ILLIT's BELIFT LAB sues Min Hee-jin for defamation, denies plagiarism allegations
The ongoing conflict between K-pop powerhouse HYBE and its sublabel Ador over management control takes a fresh turn as another HYBE subsidiary BELIFT LAB sued Min Hee-jin, CEO of Ador and producer of the girl group NewJeans, Wednesday, on charges of defamation for plagiarism allegations against its artist ILLIT.
May 22, 2024
K-pop
Burning Sun scandal in K-pop industry resurfaces after BBC documentary
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has released a new documentary, "Burning Sun: Exposing the Secret K-pop Chat Group," revisiting the 2019 sex and drug scandal involving K-pop stars and highlighting the dark side of the K-pop industry.
May 21, 2024
Travel & Food
Nangpoonbabsang serves century-old authentic Jeju cuisine
JEJU — Yang Yong-jin, 59, is known as the "custodian of Jeju Island's gastronomic legacy." Inspired by his mother Kim Ji-soon, who was designated by the government as a Grand Master of traditional food in 2010, Yang's dedication to preserving the island's authentic cuisine is a continuation of his family's legacy.
May 21, 2024
Travel & Food
Kimchi meets Pinot noir: James Suckling reinvents wine pairing rules for Korean cuisine
JEJU — James Suckling, American wine critic with a rock star-like following, visited Korea for the ninth Jeju Food & Wine Festival (JFWF) this week. The critic, fondly given the Korean name Jae-suck by his fans here, came to the island off the southern coast of the country to meet Korean wine aficionados and present six specially selected wines to pair with dishes using Jeju’s exceptional local ingredients.
May 16, 2024