Simple Korean Pumpkin Rice Cake Recipe

January 25, 2019 | 5417 Visits

25Jan

Simple Korean Pumpkin Rice Cake Recipe

The rice cake has a long history in Korean cuisine, which goes back thousands of years. We’ll be introducing a very simple and basic recipe for baking (actually, steaming) a Korean Pumpkin Rice Cake (호박떡: Hobaktteok) that is made of...
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24Jan

Nail Trends to Leave In 2018

Throughout 2018, we have experienced a boom in nail art trends, most of which gained popularity upon being embraced by K-pop idols. The New Year has brought with it exquisite nail art and designs thus demanding a change in its trend.  Below are...
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23Jan

Korean Speed Skating World Rocked by Sexual Abuse Allegations

South Korea is one of the most dominate countries in the speed skating world. During the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, South Korea got to show their ice prowess by taking home seven speed skating medals, placing them fourth overall behind...
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21Jan

Seoul’s K-Pop Arena Set to Open in 2024

On Wednesday January 9, 2019, the Seoul city government announced plans for a K-Pop mecca that will be complete in 2024. “We plan to start the work to construct the concerts-only complex, Seoul Arena, in September next year on a...
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21Jan

Vietnam’s Golden Bridge a Sight to Behold

If traveling to Vietnam catches your fancy, one must-see attraction is also one of the country’s newest. Opened in June 2018, Golden Bridge (Cầu Vàng), which is located in the Bà Nà Hills in Da Nang, is a bridge that is 1,400m above...
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18Jan

KCrush Interview with Rapper and Songwriter Bang Yong-guk

As a Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer, and former leader and main rapper of K-Pop group B.A.P, Bang Yong-guk has had a storied career, and he’s not even 30-years-old (born March 31, 1990)! In 2008, Yong-guk made his debut in...
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18Jan

Korean Shows Remade in the United States

Thanks to the Korean Wave crashing upon US shores, more people than ever are exposed to what Korean pop culture has to offer. From fashion to music, Hallyu has become more in-demand for Westerners, and not just for teens and 20-somethings. Now that...
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17Jan

Seven Korean Singers have Their University Degrees Canceled

Korea’s Ministry of Education announced on January 14, 2019 that seven Korean celebrities will have their university degrees canceled due to preferential treatment. Jang Hyunseung (formerly of BEAST), HIGHLIGHT’s (formerly BEAST) Gikwang,...
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17Jan

We Tried It: Homemade Egg-White Mask for Hair, Blackhead Removal

First, it should be noted that an egg-white mask is not Vegan-friendly. As suggested, the mask does involve using egg whites, so if you’re Vegan, stop reading the article. We promise to cover more Vegan-friendly options in the future. Full...
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17Jan

Meeting Up With M.I.B In 2019

A photo of the M.I.B. quartet from 2014 from their Facebook page @officialMIB . From left: Kangnam, Young Cream, 5Zic and Sims. Kpop’s Men of Hip Hop Most Incredible Busters (M.I.B) first met audiences in 2011 debuting as a group with their...
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14Jan

Korea’s Music Mogul Park Jin-young (a.k.a. JYP)

Park Jin-young (a.k.a JYP, J. Y. Park or The Asiansoul) is a Korean singer-songwriter, producer and record executive. In 1992, Park was discovered(?) by Korean singer and musician Kim Soo-chul and formed into a group called, Park Jin-young and...
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11Jan

Kcrush America’s Top 100 Tracks for 2018

With 2018 officially over, we look back on 100 notable K-Pop songs. Numbers one and two are what you, our readers, selected as the songs of the year. Enjoy the countdown! Here’s to hoping 2019 brings us more great music. —-Joelle...
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10Jan

Mattel, BTS Partner for Official Doll Collection

On Sunday January 6, 2019, toy maker Mattel announced on Twitter that they will be collaborating with Big Hit Entertainment and BTS to create a line of collector dolls. Naturally, Twitter reacted as expected and shared in some of our...
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9Jan

Two Korean Celebrities Revealed to have Passed Away

It’s a sad day in the Korean entertainment world as it has been revealed that two celebrities, Trot singer Jinhyung and singer-songwriter Maeng Yuna, have passed away. Both singers allegedly passed away due to heart attacks. Jinhyung (Lee...
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8Jan

레이디스코드LADIES’ CODE ‘THE LAST HOLIDAY’ OFFICIAL MV [ENG SUB]

레이디스코드LADIES’ CODE ‘THE LAST HOLIDAY’ OFFICIAL MV This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy....
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