Among the many K-pop artists, BTS, which has been the most popular music group in the past five years, continued to prove undefeatable. Some 26.7 percent of the respondents said BTS is their favorite, while 10.4 percent picked Blackpink. The most enjoyed drama was Netflix original “Squid Game,” backed by 21.2 percent of the 4,850 Korean drama fans, followed by “Crash Landing on You” with 2.2 per...

Embroidery and bojagi (traditional Korean wrapping cloths) are displayed in Exhibition Building 3, along with donors’ collections. The Education Building is home to children‘s museums on the second and third floors. Photos by Park Hyun-koo Written by Song Seung-hyun

“Homo sapiens were excellent problem solvers. We have found pieces of Obsidian, a dark volcanic glass formation rock, used to make weapons and tools and which are only available near Baekdu Mountain in the Korean Peninsula, in the Imjin-Hantan River area,” said Yoo. The Imjin-Hantan River area is several hundred kilometers away from Baekdu Mountain, the source of the Obsidian rocks. “It’s evidenc...

Revisions and new word additions reflect gender neutrality, yet leave out migrants and sexual minorities

A twenty-eight-year old surnamed Lee has been watching Netflix‘s “Single’s Inferno” and Tving’s “Transit Love” over the past month, despite the many controversies surrounding the hit dating shows. “Seeing men and women in such ideal conditions, in exotic places, and, what’s best, without a mask, somehow gives me a sense of excitement and energy,” said Lee who works at a data analysis management ...

Zombie horror film ‘#Alive’ If the 12-part Netflix zombie thriller “All of Us Are Dead” was not enough, you can check out another famous Korean zombie flick, “#Alive,” this weekend via video streaming platform Netflix. The film, directed by Cho Il-hyung, revolves around two survivors in an apartment complex during a zombie apocalypse. Actor Yoo Ah-in takes the role of Oh Jun-u, a YouTuber and ...

On the day of spring awakening, Joseon lovebirds exchanged ginko fruits as love tokens

Netflix’s zombie thriller set in Korean school shows a thing or two about Korean teen language, culture

Rapper Paloalto expressed his regret over refereeing decisions that disqualified Hwang and Lee June-seo, who was disqualified from the men’s 1,000-meter semifinal on the same day. Lee finished second in a separate semifinal race but was penalized for making a lane change that interfered with a Hungarian skater. The rapper’s post set off a flurry of angry comments from Chinese netizens, according...

Presidential candidates, online communities protest China’s ‘cultural appropriation’

There are cafes and photo zones at the park for those who want a warm drink during the winter and to take photos with friends. Yongyangbongjeojong is a place where you can catch a glimpse of history of the late Joseon era and enjoy a walk with friends to enjoy the night view of Seoul. Photos by Park Hyun-koo Written by Park Yuna

Historian and journalist Lee Duk-il defines the Bangudae Amgakhwa, thus. “It’s a symbolic site where our ancestors prayed for abundance by offering sacrifices to heaven in a place that was considered sacred.” Researchers offer various interpretations for the images carved on the cliff face. Scholars, for decades, surmised that the intricate drawings and rock carvings of whales and land animals w...

The exhibition “My Very Favorite Picture Book” at Hangaram Design Museum shows works from Korean children’s illustrated books. Some original sketches and digital paintings created for 18 illustrated books by seven illustrators are on display as well as interactive art created in collaboration with media artists, offering a variety of experiences. The exhibition includes 200 works from 18 picture...

The NMK requested an extension of the show and the Brooklyn Museum approved the request, allowing for the special exhibition to continue through March 1. Even after two years, the Egyptian exhibition is one of the most frequently visited shows within the museum for family visitors, according to the museum. Formed along the Nile around 3,000 B.C., the Egyptian civilization achieved remarkable he...

Asian communities all around the world welcome the Lunar New Year on Feb. 1. Lunar New Year is particularly celebrated in East Asia, influenced by the Chinese New Year and the Chinese calendar. According to the Chinese Zodiac, there are 12 different animals that represent each year in rotation. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. A man cleans a statue of Buddha at a temple in Jakarta on Jan. 26. A ...