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· Carl Samson
Meet the Chinese-American Marine Who Single-handedly Saved 8,000 Men in the Korean War
Nearly four years after passing at his home in Washington, Kurt Chew-Een Lee and his valor in the Korean War lives on in grateful memory. Lee, a Chinese-American Marine, is remembered by many for single-handedly driving Chinese attackers away during the Battle of Inchon in 1950.
· Kyle Encina
How One Resilient Korean Woman Survived 2 Wars and Gave Her Family a Better Life in the U.S.
“Most of my life was filled with sorrow. I grew up in poverty, starvation, the time of war, and was uneducated. If I don’t have to, I try not to think about the past.” Wi Yol “Lilly” Pierce’s heartbreaking words about her story, filled with challenges, hardships, and woe, have…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Spiderman Actor Asks Korean-American How He Learned English, Awkwardness Ensues
During an interview promoting Spider-Man: Homecoming in South Korea, Tom Holland complimented Korean-American Eric Nam on his English and asked him how he learned it. According to Koreaboo, Nam, GQ Korea’s Man of the Year 2016 and Forbes 30 under 30 in Asia 2017, interviewed…
· Carl Samson
Japan Warns Citizens Of North Korean Nuclear Strike in New Chilling Broadcast
In a new national broadcast, Japan alerted its citizens to seek shelter in sturdy buildings or lie face down on the ground in the unfortunate event that North Korea fires a nuclear missile at the country. The 30-second announcement is being aired on 43 TV stations from now until…
· Ryan General
South Korean Artist Auctions Her Trophy During Awards Show Because She’s Broke
A South Korean artist made a surprising announcement last Tuesday night at the Korean Music Awards that left an entire audience bewildered. Indie folk singer Lee Lang. recipient of the Best Folk Song Award for the single “Playing God”, casually auctioned off her trophy to the…
· Editorial Staff
Here’s the Idiotic Reason Otto Warmbier May Have Stolen That North Korean Poster
Otto Warmbier, the 21-year-old University of Virginia college student sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for stealing a North Korean propaganda poster from his hotel may have done it to try and impress a secret society at UVA. Before his harsh sentencing for the crime of petty…
· Editorial Staff
Guy Poses as Korean Celebrity in Chinese Mall, Gets Swarmed By Everyone
YouTube Channel Re-Productions went to a shopping mall in China to see how the public reacted with a totally unknown person posing as a Korean celebrity.
· Bryan Ke
Steven Yeun to Star and Produce Korean Immigrant Film ‘Minari’
Steven Yeun, “The Walking Dead” alum and star of the critically acclaimed “Burning,” is set to appear in and executive produce “Minari,” a film written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. “Minari” follows the story of a Korean family trying to achieve the American Dream in 1980s…
· Ryan General
South Korean TV Star Quits After Caught Secretly Filming Women at Train Station
A popular news anchor from South Korea has resigned over allegations that he secretly photographed the “lower area of a woman’s body.” Kim Sung-joon, a 55-year-old editorial writer and former top anchor at broadcaster SBS, asked for forgiveness after police caught him in the act…
· Ryan General
Korean Grandma Quits Job to Become a Model at 77 Years Old
South Korea has found an unlikely fashion star in 77-year-old (Korean age) Choi Soon-Hwa, the oldest professional model in the country. As a former care worker who was used to working 20 hours a day in a hospital, Choi shared how her current job is “a miracle.”
· Bryan Ke
Thailand Accuses Korean Reality Show of Disturbing Endangered Giant Clam for Scene
Thailand’s Film Board is accusing the production of South Korean reality show “Law of the Jungle” of filming a controversial clam scene that violates an agreement between the two countries.
· Bryan Ke
Korean Actress Found Dead of Apparent Suicide at 48 After Reportedly Battling Depression
Jeon Mi-seon, a South Korean actress known for her roles in movies such as “Mother,” “Memories of Murder” and “Bungee Jumping of Their Own,” was found dead in an apparent suicide in her hotel room. Jeon, who was 48 years old, had been suffering from depression. The actress’…
· Carl Samson
Angolan Family Stuck in South Korean Airport for 6 Months After Escaping Violence
A family of six from Angola has been stuck at the Incheon International Airport for six months while seeking refuge in South Korea over fears of persecution in their home country. The Lulendo family, now relying on strangers to survive, fled from their home after a series of…
· Editorial Staff
Korean Singer Heize is Performing in LA, Houston and Atlanta This Summer
NextShark and Proper Form Events are proud to announce that we are co-hosting three shows for Korean singer and rapper Heize!
· Ryan General
The MLB’s Best Pitcher is South Korean Hyun-Jin Ryu
Largely overlooked his entire Major League Baseball career, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hyun-Jin Ryu is now starting to get attention as the league’s best starting pitcher this season. The 32-year-old baseball superstar, born in Incheon, South Korea, who became the first player from…
· Ryan General
Almost 75% of South Koreans and Japanese Don’t Trust Each Other, According to Study
A new study has shown that a majority of Japanese and South Koreans mutually do not trust each other. Researchers from the Yomiuri Shimbun in Japan and the Hankook Ilbo in Korea found that an astounding 74% of the Japanese people are now distrustful of South Koreans, while 75%…
· Ryan General
Ambitious South Korean Fantasy Series Should be on Everyone’s Netflix Binge List
Fans of Asian period dramas and fantasy epics are in for a treat as the highly-anticipated South Korean series “Arthdal Chronicles” is now streaming on Netflix. With a stellar cast, a talented production team, and a relatively huge budget, the new series has the makings of a…
· Carl Samson
Korean Soccer Team Gets Trophy Taken Away By China After Putting Their Feet On It
South Korea’s under-18 (U18) football team were stripped of the Panda Cup on Thursday after having what critics described as an “indecent” celebration immortalized in a now-viral photo. The athletes beat their Chinese counterparts 3-0 to win the annual youth tournament in…
· Ryan General
South Korean Man Sends 125 Pizzas to Middle School to Thank Students Who Found His Wallet
An entire middle school in South Korea was recently treated to a ridiculous amount of pizza as a reward for a kind act by two of its students. Kang Tae Won and Han Woong, both students of Seogwipo Middle School in Jeju Island, found a wallet on the street on January 30, AllKPop…
· Editorial Staff
Korean Actress Risks Her Life Exposing Corruption, Sexual Abuse in Korea’s Entertainment Industry
The case surrounding the suspicious death of Korean actress Jang Ja Yeon has been haunting the Korean entertainment industry for roughly a decade now. The scandal, which broke out in 2009, shed light on the corruption that exists behind closed doors involving high-profile…