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· Ryan General
Jay Park is Starting His Own Soju Company
Korean American rapper/entrepreneur Jay Park recently announced that he is starting his own soju company. Park, founder and CEO of the independent hip hop record labels AOMG and H1ghr revealed his plans during an interview on the podcast “Broken GPS” on HIPHOPLE.
· Ryan General
Celebrity Jeweler Ben Baller Creates Diamond Soju Bottles For ‘Dongsaeng’ Jay Park
Celebrity jeweler Ben Baller has created four special custom Soju bottles for singer Jay Park, a friend he considers “a true dongsaeng (younger sibling).” In an Instagram post, the Korean-American “jeweler-to-the-stars” shared an image of one of the Soju bottles, along with a…
· Carl Samson
There is Now ‘Yakult-Flavored’ Soju
South Korean distiller Lotte Liquor is now selling yogurt soju. The drink, which comes under its Soonhari line, is the first non-fruit variant exclusively releasing overseas, according to Insight News. The first 120,000 bottles will be exported to supermarkets in Australia next…
· Ryan General
How to Drink Soju Like a True Korean
Soju, the so-called “Korean firewater”, is one of the world’s most popular spirits. In recent years, this South Korean export has become a global favorite, selling more than any other liquor brand in the world. However, despite its popularity, many are still not aware that one…
· Jin Hyun
7 Asian Drinking Games You Can Play to Ring in the New Year
It’s not exactly a secret that Asians love to drink. Despite the curse of the Asian glow which haunts many of us, nothing will get in the way of our forbidden love for soju and sake. Games like beer pong and flip cup have been mainstream for years now, but these games are…
· Bryan Ke
Cardi B Goes Viral for Eating Fong Zhao in Instagram Video
Rapper Cardi B, who recently starred in “Hustlers” alongside Constance Wu, went viral after posting a video of herself eating a popular Chinese dish fong zhao or chicken feet. On September 24, the Grammy award-winning rapper posted a video of herself eating the flesh from a…
· Ryan General
Yakult Soft-Serve is Now a Thing, But Only in…
Yakult, the popular probiotic milk beverage from Japan, has recently been popping up as a “special flavor” in a variety of random products. In recent months, we’ve seen the Yakult-Flavored Soju and Yakult-infused yogurt bubble tea, both of which have become an instant hit among…
· Carl Samson
Watch North Koreans Enjoy an American Thanksgiving Dinner for the First Time
In a special episode of Digitalsoju TV, four North Koreans now living in South Korea gathered for an all-American style Thanksgiving at Ryan Smokehouse, a Seoul barbecue restaurant founded by Texas native Ryan Phillips.
· Ryan General
Diners From Dubai Get $61,000 Bill For Dinner at Shanghai Restaurant
Authorities are investigating a restaurant in Shanghai after an image of a dinner receipt amounting to 418,245 yuan ($61,000) went viral on Chinese social media.
· Bryan Ke
Korean Restaurant in Australia Gets $2,200 Fine for Dumping 2 Drunk Female Customers on the Street
Gangnam Station Sydney, a Korean BBQ restaurant in Sydney, Australia, is facing a range of sanctions for dumping two passed-out female patrons on the streets last November after doing 16 shots of spirits in 40 minutes. In a statement on Monday, the Department of Liquor and…
· Carl Samson
Korean Women Try Real Italian Food For the First Time
What do Korean women think about Italian food? In a new YouTube video, Digitalsoju TV gathered six Korean women to give authentic Italian food a try — and they all had interesting comments.
· Editorial Staff
Jay Park Unleashes Epic Freestyle Rap on ‘Sway in the Morning’
Korean American artist Jay Park recently appeared on “Sway in the Morning” to talk about his upcoming single “Soju” featuring 2 Chainz. During the interview, Park discussed his breakdancing abilities and K-pop mega-group BTS before proceeding to drop an epic freestyle over a DJ…
· Bryan Ke
Study: The Average Korean Drinks at Least 366 Cans of Beer Each Year
A new study found that Koreans consume 9 liters of alcohol a year per person, which is equivalent to 121 bottles of soju or 366 500 milliliter cans of beer. The data was from the study conducted by researchers at St. Mary’s Hospital in Uijeongbu and Inje University, where they…
· Ryan General
Ex-North Korean Female Soldier Recalls Horrific Rape During Military Service
In a recent interview with South Korean Digitalsoju TV, North Korean women defectors who have served in Kim Jong Un’s’ military gave first-hand accounts of the abuses they endured. As the former soldiers spoke about how degrading the regime’s treatment of women can get, the rape…
· Adly Choi
Inside the Sketchy Travel Company That Took Otto Warmbier to North Korea
Clients of the travel company that took Otto Warmbier to his tragic fate in North Korea are now speaking out on the volatile culture that may have played a part in the events leading up to Warmbier’s arrest and subsequent death. Gareth Johnson is the founder of Young Pioneer…
· Ryan General
Photographer Introduces Polaroid to North Korea to Get Citizens to Reveal Their Stories
Celebrated French photographer Eric Lafforgue has taken thousands of photos from different parts of the world, but his published unfiltered images of North Korea have been among his most captivating ones. “I first went to North Korea in 2008,” Lafforgue recalled. “At this time,…
· Ryan General
Man Cuts Workers’ Safety Lines from High-Rise Building Because of Loud Music in Korea
Korean authorities recently arrested a man who allegedly killed one construction worker and endangered another’s life after cutting the safety ropes which attached the victims to a high-rise building. The 41-year old suspect, identified only by his last name Seoh, is reportedly…
· Carl Samson
How to Cure the Infamous ‘Asian Glow’
Whether it’s shaojiu, sake, soju or any other alcoholic drink, many Asians turn red immediately after few shots of them. This seemingly unique phenomenon is called the “Asian Flush” or “Asian Glow.” It’s reportedly more common among Northeast Asians, such as those of Chinese,…
· Carl Samson
Watch North Koreans Try American BBQ For The FIRST TIME
Coming from a country where consumption of meat is next to impossible, taking a bite at American barbecue must taste exactly like freedom. That’s what North Korean defectors experienced in a new project by Digitalsoju, a team dedicated to making videos on food, culture and night…
· Editorial Staff
Watch Korean Girls Try Authentic Mexican Food For the First Time
Digitalsoju TV is at it again with another video featuring Korean girls tasting new things. The latest video involves introducing them to real Mexican food. Instead the usual Mexican-American dishes, they try more authentic plates like like Lengua, Tripas, Menudo, and Tamales.