K-Culture

New Year’s Day in Korea: Why It’s a Holiday & What to Do

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Watching the first sunrise, a core tradition of New Year's Day in Korea.

Happy New Year! In Korea, January 1st is marked as a “Red Day” on the calendar, meaning it is a national public holiday. Specifically, while the Lunar New Year (Seollal) is the bigger traditional holiday, the Gregorian New Year on January 1st is equally important for a fresh start. However, if you think Koreans just … Read more

K-Pop Demon Hunters Jinwoo: Anime vs. Real Idol Life

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I just finished watching <K-Pop: Demon Hunters> on Netflix. My popcorn is gone, my eyes are dry, and my mind is blown. This movie finally put the “Action” in “Idol Action.” Everyone is talking about the girls, but let’s talk about Jinwoo. He’s handsome, he’s talented, and he hunts demons while hitting the high notes. … Read more