How the Korean Movie Industry Changed During and After the Pandemic

By: Ginyn Cadavillo Like many industries, the COVID-19 pandemic brought both negative and positive impacts to the Korean movie scene. The way movies are consumed has definitely evolved–from before the global outbreak, during the lockdowns, and to now that most restrictions have been lifted already.  Sit back, relax, and grab your popcorn for some interesting …

[KREW SAYS] More Than Just the Squid Game: A Look Into South Korea’s Traditional Games

“Have you watched Squid Game?” You might have heard or have been asked that question more often than necessary by now. One might even argue if that is still a valid question. Since its release on September 17, 2021, Squid Game has soared to the #1 spot on Netflix’s TV show charts in 22 countries. …

Kolorful Adventures: June Lineup Recap

Another eventful month has ended and we’re now officially halfway through the year! And yet, Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC PH) still has an endless list of awesome events and activities for everyone. 

Healing the Pandemic Anxiety: It’s REALLY Okay To Not Be Okay Right Now

Just hearing the word “virus” automatically brings a lot of stress in our minds right now. The start of the decade took an unfortunate turn of events when COVID-19 uncontrollably started spreading throughout the world and no nation was spared by this infectious and lethal virus. The virus is transmissible from person to person and …

[KREW Says] Creatively Dealing with Childhood Trauma – It’s Okay To Not Be Okay

For the longest time, most people are told to always be happy, to always find things to be grateful for even in the smallest things, to stay optimistic when things don’t go well or according to how they want. While the gesture could help us in several ways, sometimes it could be nothing better than …

[KREW Says] Korean drama ‘EXTRACURRICULAR’ shows you how to save money

Extracurricular is an R16 Netflix original series about a top student who runs an illegal business and is caught by one of his classmates who starts to blackmail him. This is not the ordinary Extracurricular activity you know of, as it may be hard to imagine especially from students who wanted to escape from reality. …

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