This summer, the center of fashion and beauty is changing to masks. While wearing masks in everyday life is mandatory, products with functionality as well as convenience in hot weather are gaining popularity. According to the online mall G-market on the 9th, sales of masks and ear protection products surged 860% over the same period of the previous month for the month of July (1st to 31st). During the same period, sales of mask necklaces that can be worn after wearing masks around the neck increased by 169% and mask cases that can be stored separately by 23%. Mask necklaces, the popular item ‘loss-prevention mask necklaces and straps’ are also ranked among the best products list in G-market jewelry and +
– Korea reports 28 more cases of new coronavirus, total now at 14,626 – No new coronavirus death, death toll at 305 – 16 more patients released from coronavirus treatment, total now at 13,658 South Korea’s new coronavirus infections fell +
South Korea will come under the direct influence of Typhoon Jangmi, the season’s fifth typhoon, which will bring heavy rain to the country’s southeastern region already hammered by downpours and floods, the state weather agency said Sunday. Formed early Sunday +
A new feature-length documentary film on K-pop group BTS will hit theaters next month in South Korea and around the world, the country’s leading theater chain CGV announced Friday. “Break The Silence: the Movie” will be released on Sept. 10 +
The U.S. State Department on Thursday lowered its travel advisory for Daegu, placing all of South Korea under the second-highest tier of “reconsider travel” due to COVID-19. Daegu was placed under the highest tier, “do not travel,” in late February +
Heavy rain pounding the country’s metropolitan and central regions since Saturday has been causing growing casualties and heavy property damage, with the number of people killed approaching 20, according to disaster relief officials Thursday. Major highways running across Seoul including +
Fan community app “Weverse” ― created by K-pop juggernaut BTS’s record label Big Hit Entertainment ― has accumulated more than 10 million downloads as of July. It has taken about a year for the app to reach the milestone since +
We begin today again with the record-breaking downpours here in South Korea. Many parts of the central region and the capital Seoul have been slammed with non-stop pouring rain overnight,… leading to road blocks, causing disruptions to morning commuters. The +
Despite the heavy rainfall in the Seoul Metropolitan Area on Monday, which flooded the entire Han River area, convenience stores in Hangang Park were found to have sustained no damage, thanks to the ‘floating house’ structure that enables them to +
SM Entertainment and JYP Entertainment, two of South Korea’s leading K-pop labels and agencies, have announced the launch of a joint company for virtual concerts. The company, Beyond Live Corp. (BLC), will operate to expand the paid Beyond Live online +
The Daeo Bookstore is the oldest bookstore in Seoul. Located in the picturesque Seochon Village neighborhood, the store is only +
K-pop sensation BTS’ popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, with the boy band even placing third on the U.S. Billboard +
Jumunjin Beach Bus Stop Bangtan Boys, better known as BTS, shot to international fame last year after attending the American +
A photo taken together by EXO and Trump’s White House aide Ivanka Trump has been released. The U.S. ambassador to +
Singer Heize has collaborated with BTS’ songwriting mastermind Suga for the first time, and the pair’s song is set to +
Lotte Duty Free store has unveiled the final lineup of its “2019 Lotte Duty Free Family Concert.” Lotte Duty Free’s +
Korea’s one of the top 10 University, Hanyang University Erica Campus will be held a K-pop Summer camp 2019 for +
Major landmarks in Seoul were illuminated in purple, the signature color of sensational K-pop band BTS, on Saturday as the +
Red Velvet is kicking off its own kind of music festival with the new EP “The ReVe Festival: Day 1,” +
Four K-pop groups have been nominated for the 2019 Teen Choice Awards, and fans can vote for their favorites until +
Major landmarks in Seoul will be illuminated in violet, the signature color of the sensational K-pop band BTS, over the +
The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on June 18 +
BTS’ “Stay Gold,” the lead track on the upcoming Japanese album, has topped global iTunes charts in more than 80 countries, the band’s management agency Big Hit Entertainment said Saturday. The song, sung in Japanese, ranked No. 1 on the Top Songs chart in 82 countries, including the United States, +
K-pop sensation BTS has topped Japan’s Oricon Album Sales Chart for the first half of 2020. According to the chart, Friday, the group’s fourth album “MAP OF THE SOUL: 7” has sold about 429,000 copies in Japan alone. The last international artist to top the category was legendary pop star +
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced additional plans on Thursday to disperse visitors coming to beaches by introducing reservation systems, as part of efforts to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. The government will introduce reservation systems at 14 beaches located in North Jeolla Province’s Yeosu, Mokpo, and Shinan each +
Joon-woo (Yoo Ah-in) gets up late in the morning as usual. His home is empty as his parents and sister already left. He turns on the computer to play an online game with unidentified friends but feels that something is different outside. Outside the apartment, people run amuck and bite +
A concert streamed by K-pop giant BTS on Sunday became the world’s biggest paid online music event in terms of number of viewers, the band’s management company said Monday. Big Hit Entertainment announced that “Bang Bang Con: The Live,” which was streamed over around 100 minutes remotely from a studio +
K-pop giant BTS on Friday released a music video for “We are Bulletproof: the Eternal,” off of its most recent album “Map of the Soul: 7,” as part of the group’s annual fan celebration event. The animated music video shared on YouTube features adorable versions of individual BTS members walking +
All Seoul residents, with or without respiratory symptoms, can get tested for the novel coronavirus free of charge starting Monday as part of the city government’s drive to detect “silent” virus spreaders at an early stage. Previously, those who were asymptomatic had to pay about 160,000 won ($133) if their +
The unprecedented global spread of the new coronavirus has put global health in great danger and caused rapid changes in the existing healthcare system and industry in almost all over the world. Humanity is waging war against the Covid-19 virus. In this wartime, people experience changes that could not have +
Secret Number ― the first K-pop girl band with an Indonesian member ― has become the talk of the town just a few weeks after its debut. The music video of the five-piece act’s debut track “Who Dis?” ― which was unveiled on May 19 ― had exceeded 12 million +
K-pop fans are showing success in getting rid of white supremacist messages spreading on social media. It all began on Wednesday, when white supremacists began using the hashtag #WhiteLivesMatter on Twitter to undermine the human rights movement that spread throughout the United States along with the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter following the +
Jungkook, a member of K-pop superstar BTS, released a new solo song titled “Still with You” on Friday. The song was uploaded on the music sharing service Soundcloud and BTS’ official blog and Twitter for free download. Still with Youby #JK https://t.co/wxF0wRE1sl — 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) June 4, 2020 The BTS +
Korea is aiming to develop treatments for COVID-19 by the end of the year and vaccines by next year, Health and Welfare Minister Park Neung-hoo said Wednesday, vowing to offer full support to promising pharmaceutical companies. “We will fully support promising companies and gather all the abilities of universities, research +
If you are tired of crowded Hongdae and Yeonam, there is this district called Mangwon which is relatively quiet, but +
BTS won eight trophies, including “Records of the Year,” “Songs of the Year,” ” Album of the Year” and “Artists +
Ikseon-dong, located in Jong-no district, one of the oldest towns in Seoul, is now a booming attraction between locals thanks +
On November 28, news outlet Sports Chosun reported that Jun Ji Hyun will be joining Netflix’s original series ‘Kingdom’. According +
Melon, a music platform run by Kakao, unveiled the final lineup of artists that will shine on the stage of +
Koreans are known for our love toward various kinds of liquor such as soju, beer, wine, etc. Among many kinds +
The popularity of BB guns is on the rise as a way for young people in their 20s and 30s +
With the 2019 Korea-ASEAN special summit closed on Nov 26, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who visited South Korea +
South Korea may extend visa-free privileges to Filipinos once steps are taken to reduce the estimated 15,000 “illegal” Filipinos living +
With winter quickly approaching, ski resorts nationwide are gearing up for their ski season. The first ski resorts that have +
The Grammy Awards, one of the major American pop music award events, have become fodder for criticism after K-pop band +
Police shared more updates regarding their investigation on late singer Goo Ha Ra’s sudden passing. On November 25, Seoul Metropolitan +
There is something Koreans often say in winter. “Let’s go have a bowl of hot soup(Gukbap, in Korean)!” Gukbap is +
K-pop boy group BTS took three trophies home at this year’s ‘American Music Awards’ (2019 AMAs). On November 24 (local +
“We hope that in the near future we could have a visa-free passage between Korea and the Philippines but so +
News of the sudden death of singer Goo Hara, a former KPOP girl group KARA. It is less than two +
Have you ever hear of the area named “Ikseondong” in Seoul? Ikseondong has been really popular among young Koreans for +
The Grammy Awards, one of the major American pop music award events, have become fodder for criticism after K-pop band +
If you have ever looked up the pictures of Korea on Instagram for a trip to Korea, you might have +
The first lineup has been revealed for SBS’ year-end music festival, ‘2019 SBS Gayo Daejun’. On November 20, the production +
Must Thing to Do in Seoul – Hanbok Photoshoot in Gyeongbokgung Palace Maybe K-Pop, K-Drama, and K-Foods are just some +
“E-han-chi-han” or “let the cold dish beat the cold weather” was once the motto of Korean food therapy. People in +
Hi, it’s Hana of #HANAGo. I’m here to answer your questions and to enjoy all that Korea has to offer +
KPOP Boy group WINNER will embark on a world tour, starting from Seoul, the group’s management agency said Wednesday. The +
Whoever said that planning a 10-day itinerary to a place you’ve never been to is easy must have gotten traveling +
UNESCO has announced several new World Heritage sites, and among them are seven Buddhist temples in the mountains of South +
If you’re planning a trip to Jeju Island this July during peak summertime, here are a few useful tips. On +
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Jong-Hwan Do) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will create a customized +
Part 6. Organize your photos daily There are quite a few people who are embarrassed by the message, “You cannot +
If you have a private jet, this will be a stupid question, I guess Most people already know what going +
