The Bangtan Boys (BTS), known as Korea’s leading boy band, is at the center of controversy. The controversy arose due to a t-shirt that one of the members, Jimin, wore. Because of it, Japanese TV Asahi Music Station recently decided to cancel broadcasting BTS in its show. The situation became worse, as an old photo of RM wearing a hat with a badge resembling a Nazi symbol resurfaced. Here, the rumors and truth about the recent issues are explained, based on the official statement from Big Hit Entertainment and an interview with the controversial t-shirt designer, Lee Gwang-jae on Nov. 13. Q. Why did the t-shirt become so controversial? A. During the world tour in the U.S. last year, Jimin +
Do you ever wonder how stars get discovered by KPOP labels? Stars at S.M. Entertainment, one of the biggest talent agencies in South Korea, shared anecdotes behind the casting process during their joint appearance on KBS talk show “Happy Together” +
The red sunset glow over Bukhansan National Park, the glittering stars and the twinkling lights of the lighthouse at Hallyeohaesang National Park, and a picturesque scene of lotus flowers at Juwangsan National Park: these are the views that are captured +
Research has shown that overseas sightseers who visit Korea seem to be more satisfied when visiting both Seoul and local areas. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization announced on Nov. 7 the result of +
Although the Japanese right-wing group attacks are taking place, the popularity of the BTS is still hot in Japan. A Japanese television station has canceled an appearance by the massively popular K-pop group BTS citing controversy over a T-shirt with +
About 30 minutes from the Garden of the Morning Calm, we arrived at the port that will take us to Nami Island. Our tour package already includes our roundtrip ferry ride and entrance to Nami Island. Our tour guide provided +
The “2018 People’s Choice Awards” was held on November 11 at 6:00 p.m. in Los Angeles, California. BTS won “group of 2018” and “social celebrity of 2018,” the awards body revealed in an announcement on social media. It also won +
Since we had an early night after our N Seoul Tower trip, we were refreshed and were ready for another full day of activities. If you want a change of scenery out of the city, a day trip to Gapyeong +
Happly CEO and model Lee Ji-eon (Modern hanbok curation shop ‘Happly’) Korean traditional costume, hanbok, is a powerful trend not only in its homeland but also on the global stage. K-pop stars such as BTS and the K-drama “Mr. Sunshine” +
A major lineup of SBS ‘Gayo Daejun 2018’ is being unveiled. BTS, EXO and Twice have confirmed their appearance. According to the news report, BTS, EXO and Twice, which have shown great activities this year, will perform at the year-end +
Hanbok boasts refined beauty in a glamorous yet simple shape in a harmony of straight and curved lines. With the purpose of publicizing the excellence of Hanbok, loved both in and out of country, and encouraging Hanbok’s popularization, <Hanbok in Palace Exhibition> will showcase winning photographs of people wearing Hanbok +
The number of foreigners who visited South Korea rose 10.7 percent on-year in March, ending 12 straight months of decline, data showed Monday, as the government pushes to diversify the country’s tourist portfolio in the face of a plunge in the number of Chinese visitors. The total number of inbound +
A special sight of Korea’s 500 years old cultural heritage under a fascinating night sky will be available to visitors thanks to the “Special Evening Admission to Seoul’s Royal Palaces.” The Cultural Heritage Administration announced that it will hold a special evening visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace from +
How to analyze your personal color Personal color is to find the unique color of the individual and to produce an image in the same tone color as the skin color of his / her own skin. There is a matching color even with the same pink color and there +
Hanbok photography tips With hanbok gaining attention worldwide, wearing hanbok is earning a reputation as a must-try activity to do in Korea. Several hanbok rental shops as well as tourists walking in gorgeous hanbok are a common sight at Korea’s major attractions, especially within palace grounds. At hanbok rental shops, +
The ‘4 · 27 South-North Summit’ came close enough to be counted in both hands. On the wall of the Seoul Library, there was a spread of the phrase “Peace Made by the South and the North.” Hundreds of flowers were spread in the shape of a peninsula in the +
Hanyang University is a private research university in South Korea. The main campus is in Seoul, and the second one, the Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan, or ERICA campus, is located in Ansan. Hanyang (한양;漢陽) derives from the former name of the capital Seoul which was used during the +
The Korean Culture & Information Service (KOCIS), part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced on April 18 that it has designated the four-member pop group Winner as its official campaign model for the global Talk Talk Korea 2018 contest. The group will follow in the footsteps of +
This will be hard to fit in one post, but here goes. For the past three and a half days, we have been in South Korea. Seoul to be exact. You might think that that’s a short time to visit a city, but it is often sufficient for us to +
Seoul Namsangol Hanok Village will re-open a new themed tourist product ‘1890 Namsangol Night Market’ from 2 pm to 9 pm on the 5th of next month (May 5th). The Namsangol Hanok Village Night Event is scheduled to take place every Saturday (closed in July) from May to the end +
A special sight of Korea’s 500 years old cultural heritage under a fascinating view in Gyeongbokgung Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of the newly appointed capital of Seoul +
Bibimbap mixed rice with meat, and some greens with an eobok jaengban (어복쟁반) boiled meat platter.’ These are the menu items that Director Yoon Sook-ja of the Institute of Traditional Korean Food has recommended that the leaders of the two Koreas eat during their upcoming 2018 Inter-Korean Summit. “This boiled +
