100 Years of Women’s Fashion in Korea
While I was watching the new film The Age of Shadows (2016, Dir. Kim Jee-woon) last week, what stood out to me a lot was the...
[Korean Culture 101] The Culture of Dieting in Korea
Dieting and losing weight is a common concern for many women in Korea - to the point that there exists a popular saying, "Dieting is...
Which Skin Tone Do You Have? Cool vs. Warm
As the Korean Wave is fast sweeping the world, many women copy after the fashion and makeup of those glamorous Korean actresses on screen....
Top 10 Greatest South Korean Inventions Ranked
On May 19th, South Korea celebrated its 52nd “Inventors’ Day.” The date of May 19th is when King Sejong the Great is said to...
K-Beauty Trend: The Ultimate Fall Eye Shadow Formula ‘S-T-H-M-W-S’ Suggested by MAC
As Fall is already here, it's time to change our makeup style. And among any other makeup, the 'eye' makeup has an especially important...
[Korean Culture 101] Who pays for the meal?
Imagine - you have just enjoyed a delicious meal at an all-you-can-eat KBBQ place with seven other friends. The waitress retrieves the side dishes before...
Why so many Koreans are good at singing
Among various stereotypes about Koreans, having great singing voices is probably a lesser known yet subtle statement. Nicholas Harkness, Associate Professor of Anthropology at...
New K-Pop Girl Group Wear Bibs on Stage and People Are Not Happy
A newly debuted K-pop girl group, Bonus Baby, is currently at the center of attention after a recent stage performance on May 12. Unfortunately...
‘Alice – Into the Rabbit Hole’ Exhibition in Seoul
Alice: Into the Rabbit Hole
Period: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 - Thursday, March 1, 2018.
Hours: 10:00am - 7:00pm (last entry 6:00pm). Closed on Mondays.
Venue: Seouliteum(B2, 85...
Specially Themed K-Beauty Stores You Must Visit in Seoul
If you’re visiting Korea, you must have makeup products on your shopping list. Whether it’s for yourself or for your friends and family, Korean...
