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· Ryan General

‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’ exhibition opens at Asian Art Museum in San Francisco

“Hallyu! The Korean Wave,” an immersive exhibition celebrating the global phenomenon of Korean pop culture, is currently on display at the Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St., San Francisco). Open through Jan. 6, the exhibit features nearly 300 artifacts that highlight the rich…

· Ryan General

South Korea to introduce ‘Hallyu visa’ for K-pop and K-drama fans

South Korea has unveiled plans to introduce a new visa catering specifically to fans of South Korean culture. About the Hallyu visa: South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced the launch of the Hallyu visa, a unique initiative aimed at attracting…

· Grace Kim

‘Pachinko’ author Min Jin Lee credits success to hallyu, rise in global popularity of Korean culture

“Pachinko” author Min Jin Lee has credited some of her success to the global popularity of Korean culture during Monday’s press conference for the release of a new Korean edition of her bestselling novel. When Lee was first promoting “Pachinko” five years ago, she noted that…

· Bryan Ke

‘Hallyu is sweeping the world’: President Moon mentions BTS, ‘Squid Game’ in March 1st Movement speech

South Korean President Moon Jae-in delivered his March First Independence Movement anniversary speech on Tuesday. The recent ceremony coincided with the opening of the National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government (KPG), a four-story museum that shows the KPG's struggle…

· Grace Kim

Bangtan Boys Over Flowers: BTS and Lee Min-ho top the list of South Korea’s most popular hallyu stars

BTS ranks as the most popular K-pop act in a survey conducted by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism along with the Korea International Cultural Exchange Agency. Participants in the annual survey included 8,500 foreigners from 18 countries. Lee Min-ho of “The…

· Ryan General

Rising hallyu: 26 new Korean words added to Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the accepted principal dictionary of the English language, recently included dozens of Korean words in its September update. At the “crest of the Korean wave”: Citing South Korea’s culture, which “continues to rise in international…

· Ryan General

South Korea is one of the world’s most innovative economies thanks to Hallyu

Thanks to K-pop, IT and medical research, South Korea has now been deemed the fifth most innovative economy in the world. An innovator rises: South Korea was ranked in the top five of the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021, according to a report published on Monday by the World…

· Ryan General

South Korean Media Firm CJ E&M to Build Massive Complex For All Your Hallyu Needs

In a grand effort to further promote South Korea’s rich pop culture, CJ E&M has announced that it will soon build a massive complex dedicated to all things “hallyu”(Korean wave). According to Yonhap news, the company has committed to invest 1.4 trillion won ($1.2 billion) in the…

· Heather Johnson Yu

BTS Playing On American Radio is Peak Hallyu and We’re Honestly Here For This

BTS fans in Chicago and San Francisco were shocked to hear their beloved boy group grace their ears as they listened to the radio this week. According to Koreaboo, one of Chicago’s most popular radio stations, Hits 92 Chicago, played BTS’ “Cypher Pt.3” and “Fire” several times…

· Carl Samson

Interview: Ting Poo unveils Lee Soo-man’s K-pop empire in groundbreaking doc

A pioneering architect of K-pop’s global domination and an award-winning director who captured his journey have come together in “Lee Soo-man: King of K-Pop,” which began streaming on Amazon Prime on May 13, National K-Pop Day. The 107-minute feature documentary, helmed by…

· Carl Samson

First K-pop concert in mainland China in 9 years is postponed

An upcoming concert by K-pop boy group Epex in Fuzhou, China, has been “canceled due to issues in the local region,” label C9 Entertainment announced on Friday. What happened: The concert, originally scheduled for May 31 at MAAQUU x CH8 LIVEHOUSE, was reportedly axed after a…

· Bryan Ke

Watch: TikToker plays BTS, Ive and anime songs with traditional Korean instrument

Meet Yageum Yageum, a Korean content creator bridging the gap between traditional and modern music. About the artist: Yageum Yageum, whose real name is Oh Hyun-ji, is a musician who has a following of over 313,000 on YouTube and 697,000 on TikTok. She plays the gayageum, a…

· Bryan Ke

Watch: BLACKPINK awarded honorary MBES by King Charles

South Korean mega group BLACKPINK was honored and awarded for their role as ambassadors for climate change at the recent state banquet for South Korea in the United Kingdom. The K-pop royalty: All four members of the K-pop group — Jennie (whose full name is Jennie Kim), Jisoo…

· Michelle De Pacina

Korean ramen exports hit record high exceeding $400 million amid soaring demand

The export value of South Korean ramen for the first half of 2023 hit a record high amid the increased global demand for Korean products. K-ramen boom: According to quasi-government agency Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, instant ramen exports for the first half…

· Ryan General

‘The Little Mermaid’ a hit in the Philippines despite lukewarm reception in China, S. Korea

The film’s success in the Philippines can be attributed to several factors, including Filipino filmgoers’ adoration for Bailey and her portrayal of Ariel

· Bryan Ke

9 virtual K-pop idols we’re stanning right now

Virtual K-pop idols are on the rise as South Korean agencies and labels are now looking into the metaverse as the next destination for Hallyu (the Korean wave). While fictional artists are gaining traction online following the popularity of groups such as K/DA in late 2018, the…

· Michelle De Pacina

Netflix to invest $2.5 billion on S. Korean content

Netflix has announced its plan to invest $2.5 billion in South Korean dramas, movies and reality shows over the next four years. The announcement came on Monday following South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos’ meeting in Washington.

· Iris Jung

Song Hye-kyo, Lee Min-ho are the world’s favorite Korean female and male actors, survey reveals

K-drama stars Song Hye-kyo and Lee Min-ho are the world’s top Korean female and male actors, according to a recent survey. Conducted by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) from Nov. 11, 2022, to Dec. 9, 2022, the “2023 Hallyu [Korean Wave] Survey”…

· Daniel Anderson

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ ‘RRR,’ ‘Pachinko’ win at Critics Choice Awards

A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAO”) won big at the 28th Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday night. “EEAO” notably received 14 nominations in total. The critically acclaimed film ultimately won Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), Best Editing (Paul…

· Daniel Anderson

K-pop boy group CRAVITY make a ‘New Wave’ with fourth mini-album

K-pop boy group CRAVITY made a splash on Tuesday with their fourth mini-album “New Wave.” The album includes title track “Party Rock,” their previously released English-language track “Boogie Woogie” and four other songs. Members Allen, Serim and Woobin all had a hand in…

CJ CheilJedang

CJ CheilJedang exports Hallyu to the freezer aisle — Bibigo dumplings and K-food that ride the Korean-culture wave onto American and global shelves.

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CJ CheilJedang exports Hallyu to the freezer aisle — Bibigo dumplings and K-food that ride the Korean-culture wave onto American and global shelves.

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CJ CheilJedang exports Hallyu to the freezer aisle — Bibigo dumplings and K-food that ride the Korean-culture wave onto American and global shelves.

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