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.
Michelin-starred chef Kim Do-yun of Yun Seoul, known for his expertise in noodles and extraordinary dedication to sourcing ingredients, proudly embraces the quirky label “weirdo obsessed with ingredients" given by his customers.
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Korean fashion brand Matin Kim unveiled the new cabin crew uniform for domestic airline Aero K, Monday. This collaboration commemorates the low-cost carrier's (LCC) first launch at the country's main transport hub, Incheon International Airport, slated for late May.
The Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music (SSF), now in its 19th year, invites classical music enthusiasts into the captivating world of chamber music.
Violinist Danny Koo breaks every stereotype about classical musicians. The 32-year-old Korean American artist, sometimes referred to as an “idol of classical music,” has ventured out of the high tower of classical music to bring it closer to the public.
Korean American Kim Yong-man and his video rental store, Kim's Video and Music, served as a cultural cornerstone in New York City's East Village during the 1980s and '90s.
Ko Young-ok of Chorokchanjang Studio is a trailblazer in her field, recognized as a pioneering food stylist specializing in drama and film sets. She made history as Korea's first "full-time" food stylist on a K-drama set, starting with MBC's 2006 romance drama "Princess Hours," also known as "Goong."
The days when stars maintained an air of mystery through a strategy of seclusion are now gone, as top actors like Go Hyun-jung and Lee Young-ae, who had previously kept their private lives out of the public eye, have begun to engage with fans through social media.
Lee Areum, a former member of K-pop girl group T-ara, is receiving treatment at a hospital following a possible suicide attempt, Wednesday.
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony, an international gastronomic event celebrating culinary establishments across the continent, took place in Seoul on Tuesday, with four restaurants from the host country earning coveted spots on the prestigious list.
"Hansik," or Korean food, is garnering increasing attention on the global culinary stage. Reflecting this trend, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants was hosted in Seoul for the first time and the #50BestTalks, a talk session of the five-day international gourmet festival that kicked off Saturday, shed light on the fermented dishes of Asia under the theme "Food of the People."