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aespa rings in new year with grand prize at 39th Golden Disc Awards
Amid legal dispute with Ador, NewJeans bags two awards at the ceremony K-pop juggernaut aespa rang in the new year by taking home the grand prize at the 39th Golden Disc Awards, riding high on the success of its mega-hit "Supernova." The K-pop girl group won in the Digital Song Division category at the two-day event that started Saturday at the Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka, Japan. The Sunday ceremony awarded artists in the Album Division category. A live broadcast was canceled following acting
Jan. 5, 2025
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Taste of North Korean-style dumpling soup at Seosulla-gil
Tranquil stone-walled path in heart of Seoul lined with gamut of restaurants, bars and cafes Head to Seosulla-gil, a serene and idyllic stone-walled route in Jongno-gu in the heart of Seoul, where old meets new and you will see restaurants, bars and cafes next to jewelers and their workshops. While wandering around the path surrounded by lush greenery, stop by at Kaesung for a bowl of piping hot North Korean dumpling soup. As the name suggests, the restaurant serves food in the style of Kaesong
Jan. 4, 2025
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팟캐스트 (649) 윤 대통령, 또 다른 스캔들에 휘말리나?
진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor 기사 요약: 지난 대선 당시 윤석열 대통령 선거대책본부에서 활동했던 '건진법사'가 2018년 불법 정치자금을 받은 혐의로 검찰에 체포됐다. [1] A shaman reportedly close to President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, was arrested by the prosecution Tuesday in connection with political funding allegations, drawing attention to whether the case will turn up new allegations related to the presidential couple. * Shaman: 무당 * In connection with: ~와 관련되어 * Draw attention to: 이목을 끌다 * Turn up: 나타내다 [2] The authorities clarified that the inv
Dec. 30, 2024
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G-dragon's performance on SBS show sparks controversy
While fans praised his strong stage presence, others criticized his poor live performance K-pop fans took a trip down memory lane watching G-Dragon's live stage for the SBS Gayo Daejeon on Christmas Day, but the performance left some disappointed. The K-pop icon graced the annual music event's ending with his mega-hits "Crooked" (2013), "Sober" (2016) and his latest song "Power," released on Oct. 31. When his performance was released on YouTube, it instantly became the most trending video on You
Dec. 27, 2024
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Seventeen subunit BSS to drop new single 'Teleparty' on Jan. 8
Seventeen subunit trio BSS is returning with its second single, titled "Teleparty," on Jan. 8, Pledis Entertainment said Friday. The three-piece unit of Seung-kwan, Do-gyeom and Hoshi teased a snippet of the upcoming song through a two-minute trailer titled "How is Your Youth?" on Hybe Label's YouTube channel and the group's official social media account. The new single "Teleparty" means to connect with everyone in the world in a party through telepathy. The song reflects the message that promot
Dec. 27, 2024
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Take stock of yourself: Worry dolls, book cafe and neighborhood wine bar
Blow away cobwebs with hanji worry dolls Need a respite from the humdrum of everyday life and seeking ways to blow away the cobwebs? Try making your own "worry doll," a tiny, handcrafted doll to put by your bedside and tell your worries so the problems go away by the next day. Duridu Art Shop, a craft workshop in Ssamzigil -- a cultural space in Insa-dong, central Seoul -- offers a one-day class to make a worry doll using hanji, or traditional Korean mulberry paper. A worry doll is easy to make.
Dec. 27, 2024
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Seoul designates last Wednesday of every month as 'Wear Hanbok Day'
Government to promote wearing hanbok in public sector Forget about hanbok as full-on festive regalia; it can also be part of our everyday wardrobes. In an effort to bring traditional Korean clothing into the modern day, the government said Thursday that it will designate the last Wednesday of each month as "Wear Hanbok Day" and will encourage public officials and institutions to wear the attire on that day. In March 2021, the ministry designated the last Wednesday of every month as "A Good Day t
Dec. 26, 2024
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팟캐스트 (648) 12월 3일 밤에는 무슨 일이 일어났나?
Night of chaos: Inside Yoon’s Cabinet in hours before declaration 진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor 기사 요약: 국무위원들이 기억한 12월 3일 계엄령 선포가 터진 그날은 어땠을까? 이들의 증언을 바탕으로 알아보기. [1] Public accounts from Cabinet members at the National Assembly have exposed a troubling picture of President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 martial law declaration: One of a clandestine and illegitimate decision that bypassed nearly the entire Cabinet, silenced its opposition, and violated due process. * Expose: 드러내다 * Troubling: 우려스러운 * Clandes
Dec. 26, 2024
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With Gumi concert canceled, singer Lee Seung-hwan mulls playing Gwangju
Gwangju Mayor Kang Ki-jung suggests Lee hold concert in Gwangju instead Days after Gumi City Hall canceled singer Lee Seung-hwan's Christmas Day concert in the city, prompting criticism that the decision was politically motivated, Gwangju Mayor Kang Ki-jung stepped in to suggest Lee hold a gig in his city. In response, Lee said he "looks forward to performing in Gwangju," referring to the city as a "holy land of democracy." This comes after Gumi Mayor Kim Jang-ho on Monday announced that the sin
Dec. 25, 2024
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From chestnut tiramisu to Dubai chocolate: Edible treats went viral this year
The year 2024 was a big year for food aficionados here, as new flavors and ingredients came into the spotlight to keep menus exciting. Among them was chestnut tiramisu, a dessert made from convenience store ingredients by black spoon chef Napoli Matfia, the eventual winner, on the eighth episode of Netflix's megahit cooking competition "Culinary Class War." Convenience store chain CU started stocking its shelves with the tiramisu dessert on Oct. 24. Even before its official release, the item bec
Dec. 25, 2024