[KREW SAYS] The Handmaiden: South Korea’s Sapphic Entry for FDCP’s Rainbow World Cinema

There is no doubt that the narratives on the challenges of identity crisis, coming-out stories, and discrimination exist profusely among the LGBTQIA+ community. However, similar to Park Chan-wook’s approach, showing a world where diverse genders are seamlessly incorporated, and that they, too can be happy living a normal life is another way of giving awareness without making them out to be the ‘odd one’ ; and hopefully to extend it as a gesture of acceptance

[KREW Says] KCC Philippines Makes a Comeback with New Building

Finally, this 5-year project in the making is now open to the public. The Korean Cultural Center of the Philippines welcomed its volunteers for the first time last March 26 to its new building at 59 Bayani Rd, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. Upon entering the Dance Studio on the 3rd floor, I was nervous and excited …

[KREW SAYS] Aegyos, Animations, and More of South Korea’s Gwiyeoum Culture

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 …

[KREW SAYS] BTS: FROM GLOBAL IDOLS TO DIPLOMATS OF HOPE FOR THE YOUTH

Our seven Anpanmans have a new mission! President Moon Jae-in attended the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 20 accompanied by BTS as Special Presidential Envoys for Future Generation and Culture. BTS turned the UN Headquarters into their stage in a prerecorded performance of Permission To Dance during the SDG Moment …