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  • Introducing HaB Korea Point Rewards Program

    HaB Korea has implemented the “Point Reward” system from 21st June 2018. We are very excited to launch this new program and begin rewarding our members and customers for any activities on habkorea.net website such as write a new post on Korea travel forum or comment, sign up, login, daily visit and more! Here are some important things you should know about our point rewards program! How to Earn your Points: You can automatically earn your points through these activities on habkorea.net  1 point: Daily visit and login habkorea.net or comment on the forum 2 points: Write a new post on the forum, or write a comment on the magazine article 3 points: sign up on habkorea.net as a member (see how +

  • Must-eat in Myeongdong! Enjoy the combination of spicy squid and cheese pizza! (THE SIC-DDANG MYEONGDONG)

    Myeongdong is a place where most of the foreign tourists who visit Korea stay in Seoul. Myeongdong is a traditional tourist attraction located in the heart of Seoul and has excellent access to many tourist attractions. Because it’s been the +

  • 2020 KCON will hit Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles and Bangkok

    KCON, an annual overseas K-pop concert series from entertainment giant CJ ENM, will hit four global cities this year including Tokyo and New York, the company said Friday. This year’s KCON, a festival of Korean music and culture, will kick +

  • BTS will Perform “Black Swan” at James Corden Show for the first time

    BTS will perform its fourth full-length album “Black Swan” for the first time on the popular late night talk show “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in the U.S. “The Late Show with James Corden” of CBS’ said on +

  • BTS Unveils Pre-released Song ‘Black Swan’

    Before the release of the new album, group BTS first showcased its song “Black Swan” to the world on January 17. BTS released the song “Black Swan,” a track from its fourth full-length album “MAP OF THE SOUL: 7” on +

  • Best 5 Korean Snacks You Must Buy In Korea

    When you go on a trip, eating snacks that local people eat is one of the must-to-do options. I usually go into the local supermarket when I’m abroad and choose the snacks I want to try only by looking at +

  • [Photos] BTS x Starbucks Korea

    Starbucks Korea will launch collaborative food and other merchandising in partnership with BTS. View this post on Instagram ⠀ ? Be the Brightest Stars ? ⠀ 밤하늘의 수많은 별들을 체크 패턴으로 표현한 타탄 체크 파우치와 각기 다른 모양의 일곱 가지 +

  • Why You Need to Leave Seoul

    When you think of Korea, what comes to mind? Maybe Kpop? Or Samsung? Or possibly even Korean food? However, there is another aspect of Korea that not many people even consider. Something which I believe should come to mind when +

  • Step by Step Procedure on How to Prepare your Trip in South Korea as a First-time Traveler!

    If you are planning for a trip to the land of morning calm, South Korea any time soon, here are the step by step quick guide on how to prepare your Travel. (Based on my own experience) Step 1: Visa +

  • 2020 Jinhae Gunhangje Festival likey start on March 27

    While the timing of spring flower blooming is accelerating due to climate change, Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, has decided to move up the timing of hosting the “Jinhae Gunhangje Festival” from 2020. Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is one of Korea’s most +






  • 2019 Seoul Kimchi Festival will be started on November 1

    Seoul will be hosting the 2019 Seoul Kimchi Festival from November 1 to 3 in Seoul Plaza. This year, in particular, the Family Kimjanggan program will be expanded so that over 600 families can gather to make kimchi using the excellent kimchi recipe provided by the city of Seoul and +

  • NU’EST is back! New song “Love me”

    K-pop idol group NU’EST released its seventh mini-album “The Table” at 6 p.m., Monday. The title song “LOVE ME,” expresses the emotions of love and the remaining five include “Call me back,” “ONE TWO THREE,” and “Trust me.” Group member JR reportedly said the band wanted to express love in +

  • TOMORROW X TOGETHER talks about the advice from BTS Sunbaenim

    The members of K-pop boy group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) shared the advice from their fellow Big Hit Entertainment group BTS. On October 21, the press showcase for TXT’s first full album ‘The Dream Chapter: MAGIC’ took place at Yonsei University’s Centennial Memorial Concert Hall, Seoul. During the event, the +

  • “House of BTS” has been filled with fans from all around the world

    With the official opening of BTS’ pop-up store on Friday, “House of BTS” has been filled with fans from all around the world. The store opens from 10 a.m., but a number of fans waited for the store to open from dawn. Decorated from the first basement level to the +

  • BTS military service exemptions may possible

    K-pop stars such as BTS could still be exempted from compulsory military service. Noh Hyeong-ouk, minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, said Friday that a special review is needed to determine whether members of the boy band should serve in the military. His comment comes about a month +

  • BTS POP-UP STORE IN SEOUL, KOREA! “HOUSE OF BTS”

    BTS’ agency Big Hit Entertainment said it will officially open “HOUSE OF BTS,” a BTS pop-up store located in Gangnam, Seoul, at 10 a.m. today and operate it for 80 days. The “HOUSE OF BTS,” to be unveiled today, consists of the main showroom encompassing about 200 different types of +

  • Fans, friends bid a final farewell to K-pop star Sulli

    Fans and fellow K-pop stars bade their final farewells to Sulli as her coffin finally left for her burial early Thursday. The 25-year-old K-pop star and actress, whose legal name was Choi Jin-ri, was found dead at her residence in Seongnam, south of Seoul Monday, sending a shockwave across the +

  • BTS Plans For “Make It Right” Collaboration With Lauv

    K-pop boy group BTS is reportedly teaming up with American singer-songwriter Lauv for a new remix version of ‘Make It Right’. On October 17, it was reported that BTS is about to release a special remix of the group’s song ‘Make It Right’ in collaboration with Lauv. Lauv also seemed +

  • (No phone, No camera?) Soccer Match vs North Korea – Son Heung-Min’s Comment

    The biggest takeaway for Son Heung-min from South Korea’s World Cup qualifying match against North Korea was how physical his opponents played. South Korea and North Korea played to a scoreless draw in Pyongyang on Tuesday, part of Group H action in the second round of the Asian qualification for +

  • Sulli’s Ex-boyfriend Choiza Writes a Heartbreaking Message

    Many hearts broke into a million pieces after singer/actress Sulli’s ex-boyfriend Choiza of Korean hip-hop duo Dynamicduo’s message to Sulli was posted online. In the afternoon of October 16, Choiza updated his Instagram with a message to Sulli. It was his first time sharing feelings following Sulli’s sudden death on October 14.   View this post +

  • 2019 Melon Music Awards will be held on Nov. 30 at Gocheok Sky Dome

    The Melon Music Awards will be newly held this year as “MMA.” Melon, a music platform run by Kakao, will hold “MMA 2019 Imagine by Kia,” South Korea’s largest KPOP music awards event, on Nov. 30 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. Melon will redefine identity and change the name +

  • 2019 Seoul Silver Grass Fest to Open This Week

    The annual Seoul Silver Grass Festival is set to open later this week, offering visitors a chance to take in the golden-brown autumn scene, the city government said Tuesday. Book your Pink Muhly Photoshoot session This year’s festival will take place from Oct. 18-24 at Haneul Park in western Seoul, according +