History has been made as the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines’ “Pinoy K-Pop Star” also known as “PKS,” continued its hyped saga for this year 2021 by having the event virtually for the very first time. It was indeed a big transcendence for all aspirants to join the contest after a year of waiting …
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“To transcend means to go beyond boundaries.”, and that is exactly what those ten (10) multi-talented cover groups brought to the table during the very first online Pinoy K-Pop Star (PKS) for this year, 2021, held last July 30. The nationwide event, which is also known as “Pinoy K-Pop Star: Transcend,” really made an impact …
Boo! It's finally the spooky season! 👻 I know some of you are looking for good scares this Halloween and of course, I'm here to supply you with some worth-watching Korean horror and thriller movies that will make your heart race and will definitely give you chills! Now get cozy, grab your popcorn, relax, and …
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Photo by Jeon Han via KOREA.NET History Celebrated in Dokdo Dokdo Day is best known as a celebration to gain an understanding of its history and not simply just a way to expand the Republic of Korea’s territory. On October 25 of every year, exhibitions, commemorative ceremonies, concerts, virtual marine life displays, speech contests, and …
FOOD is one universal topic we all could talk about. And yet, the way we interact with food – our preparation, consumption, and even selection – could vary from one culture to another. During my 4 years of living in Korea, there were a couple things that piqued my interest in Korea's dining culture. If …
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When was the first time you’ve seen Korea’s traditional clothing or much known as Hanbok 한복? Is it from a Saguek 사극 or traditional themed series? On your first trip to South Korea? Or just in a random page flip of your history book or a fashion magazine? In my case, never did I know …
Did you know? Culture Day in Korea is celebrated every 16th of October, but special perks come every last Wednesday of the month. The special day aims to make culture accessible and enjoyable to all citizens by giving them the opportunity to enjoy various cultural experiences for free or through incredible discounts. During this time, …
Did you join the Gwiyomi craze in 2013? Here's a throwback to the viral Korean song that had hearts worldwide feel kilig. Aegyo (애교) or acting cute in a childish manner appears to be an eccentric talent among Koreans of all ages. Baby talk, exaggerated facial expressions, dance, and various heart gestures are just a …
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I was given the rare opportunity to talk to my K-Pop idol, Red Velvet’s Yeri. I always browse the list of winners of video call events, even if I didn’t apply on that. And I am always fond of seeing stans having one-on-one video calls with their K-pop idols. For quite some time, I convince …
King Sejong The Great You might be surprised to know that today is a very special day for the Koreans. Much to our excitement, October 9 calls for the celebration of Hangul or The Korean Alphabet! And it is also quite patriotic to see that the creation of its official writing script is commemorated as …
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