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Mountain Climbing in Korea

September 21, 2015 | 3880 Visits

21Sep

Mountain Climbing in Korea

Mountain climbing or hiking is one of my oldest hobbies and probably the most relaxing way to spend my free time. For this article, I will be inserting some of what I’ve personally experienced as a frequent hiker. I don’t recall exactly when it... Read More
13Sep

Review: The Girl with Seven Names

On July 2, 2015, Hyeonseo Lee’s book, The Girl with Seven Names, hit bookshelves and quickly captivated readers. The memoir focuses on Lee’s journey from North Korea’s Ryanggang Province to coping with life as a defector in China and beyond.... Read More
13Sep

Onward Korea! Getting to Know NYC-Based Group EXP

EXP (left to right): Frankie, Sime, Koki, Hunter, David, and Tarion /Cr. EXP, Facebook In early 2015, the K-Pop world was turned upside down when news spread that a group of Americans would be working toward entering the Asian music scene with their... Read More
7Sep

Five Indonesian Gems

Five Indonesian Gems Indonesia is one of Asia’s most magnificent countries full of natural wonder and adventure for backpackers, honeymooners, surfers, or anyone looking for new experiences. Part of the excitement lies in the country’s many... Read More
2Sep

KCrush interview with a Foxtrot and Latin musician/singer, Luis Kim

KCrush interview with a Foxtrot and Latin musician/singer, Luis Kim Luis Kim is a Korean foxtrot and latin pop singer who released his debut album, ‘Platonic Love’ in 2007. Other than being a singer and performer, for the past years Luis has... Read More
2Sep

Let’s Cook: Tapa (The Philippines)

Let’s Cook: Tapa (The Philippines) Tapa is a Filipino dish made from cured meat like venison, mutton, and beef. Tapa is part of the dish tapsilog which is made of tapa (the meat), Sinangag(fried rice), and itlog (eggs). Tapa is a dried meat that... Read More
27Aug

GOT7’s Hot Summer Comeback

In a summer full of comebacks and debuts, GOT7’s 4th Korean release has stood out the most for many. After waiting 7 long months and spending time on Japanese releases, GOT7 returned with “? ??(Just Right)”. The music video was released on... Read More
23Aug

Increasing Popularity of Kpop, but lack of meaningful subtitles

One of the most interesting shows from the Korean entertainment industry of late is The Genius. It is a game of strategies, alliance, double-cross, and more, which runs every week eliminating one contestant each week through a regular match and then... Read More
20Aug

A KCrush interview with the unique and talented singer, Anda

Anda, who was formerly known as Andamiro, is a Korean singer, model and actress who made her debut as a Korean pop singer in April of 2012. Anda dreamt of being a performer since her early teens so she experienced countless auditions until she... Read More
18Aug

Amazing Dance, Splendid Movement

The Big Bang concert is hitting Los Angeles area again in just over a month from now. The Kpop popularity is soaring with splashes from both boy bands and girl groups left and right. In their dashing movements are some of the amazing skills that we... Read More
7Aug

PLAY K-POP Museum: A new interactive way of experiencing K-pop

Jeju Island’s largest resort, ‘Jungmun Resort’ has created an entertainment and media tech museum called, ‘PLAY K-POP’ for K-pop lovers and enthusiasts. The museum was launched on June 25th of this year and this kind of concept of... Read More
1Aug

MV Review: Gu Hara “Choco Chip Cookies” ft. Giriboy

KARA’s Gu Hara made her solo debut July 13 with “Choco Chip Cookies.” The song is about a couple who enjoy making and sharing cookies with each other. Given the sweetness of Hara’s vocals and the track’s soft music, the song—on the... Read More
30Jul

KCON 2015

KCON 2015 is quickly approaching and having experienced the beast last year first hand, I can tell you, you WILL need to prepare ahead of... Read More
26Jul

BTS Full Concert Review – 2015 Dallas

In what was one of the most highly anticipated KPOP concerts to ever take place in Dallas, BTS (방탄소년단) brought the house down with a 24 song long set... Read More
24Jul

A Kcrush interview with a very promising K-pop girl group, ‘Berry Good’

‘Berry Good’ is a five-member K-pop girl group who announced their debut on May 22th of 2014 by releasing their first single, ‘Love Letter.’ The group... Read More
21Jul

2PM No.5 a Snooze-Worthy Album

2PM made their return June 5 with No. 5, an album that focuses on their more mature sound. 2PM’s vocals did improve as there are stronger... Read More
19Jul

Korean Festivals To Attend This Summer

If you are in Korea from June to August and know which festivals or events to attend, the summer season can provide immense fun and entertainment you... Read More
18Jul

BTS’ The Red Bullet Concert Cut Short, Hi-Touch Canceled in NYC

On Thursday July 16, 2015, BTS held their first US concert for their 2015 Red Bullet tour at Best Buy Theater in New York City. According to fan... Read More
17Jul

Flashback Friday: HAM

For foreigners, 2009 was one of the better K-Pop years. With debuts by After School, 2NE1, 4Minute, T-ara, f(x), BEAST, Secret, MBLAQ, and Rainbow, it was... Read More
17Jul

Flashback Friday,: KARA’s debut song “Break It”

For this week’s Flashback Friday, we revisit 2007 to explore KARA’s debut song “Break It” from their first album The First Blooming. When they debuted,... Read More
16Jul

MV Review: Girls’ Generation “Party”

Girls’ Generation signaled their return with the first of three singles July 7, 2015. Within six days, “Party” already amassed close to 12 million... Read More

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