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· Bryan Ke
BTS fans helped push mask-wearing during height of pandemic: study
A new study found that health-related posts that feature K-pop stars, most notably BTS, attract more responses from the general public and have a higher chance of going viral than those that do not. Key details: Published in Online Social Networks and Media in September, the…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese city pleads with partygoers to ‘stay away’ on Halloween 2023
With Halloween right around the corner, the Shibuya City government is gearing up by warning potential visitors not to celebrate the unofficial festivity in the city starting next week. A city’s warning: Posting on X in English and Japanese on Tuesday, the local government…
· Michelle De Pacina
Nearly 1 in 3 South Korean adults are ‘obese,’ says government
Nearly one in three South Korean adults are considered “obese,” according to data released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). Obese category: On Wednesday, KDCA announced the results of the obesity rate reports submitted by each local government. The…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘BTS: Yet to Come’ concert film set to land on Prime Video
BTS’ 2022 concert film, “BTS: Yet to Come,” is set to arrive on Amazon’s Prime Video in November. About the film: “BTS: Yet to Come” showcases the boy band’s concert that took place at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, in October last year as part of the city’s bid…
· Carl Samson
7th suspect charged in death of Korean woman found in car trunk in Georgia
A seventh suspect — the mother of three who were previously arrested — has been charged in connection with the death of a South Korean woman whose remains were found decaying in the trunk of a car in Duluth, Georgia, last month. About the victim: Sehee Cho, 33, traveled to the…
· Ryan General
Sandara Park says she ‘regrets’ leaving Philippines to chase K-pop stardom in S. Korea
“I feel like you guys are richer, to be honest,” Park tells host Luis Manzano in Filipino
· Ryan General
North Korean restaurants in China are refusing South Korean diners
“You cannot enter. We cannot serve you. Please leave. We only serve Chinese customers” restaurant workers tell South Korean diners
· Michelle De Pacina
Chow Yun-fat speaks out about China’s censorship of Hong Kong films
Hong Kong acting legend Chow Yun-fat expressed his concerns about China’s strict censorship in the film industry while acknowledging the financial significance of the mainland Chinese market for filmmakers. Chow’s concerns: Chow, who was named Asian Filmmaker of the Year ahead…
· Bryan Ke
Premature celebration costs S. Korean roller-skaters gold medal, military service exemption
South Korea’s roller-skating team lost its opportunity for another gold medal, and an exemption from the country’s mandatory military service, at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, after one of its members celebrated too early before reaching the finish line. What…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Games: South Korean women’s badminton team wins 1st gold medal in 30 years
South Korea’s women’s badminton team took home the gold medal after defeating China 3-0 at the 19th Asian Games on Sunday, the first time they’ve won the top medal for women’s badminton in almost 30 years. Key details: South Korea won three games against China on Sunday, with An…
· Bryan Ke
BTS fans outraged esports star may skip mandatory military service if he wins Asian Games gold
BTS’ fans, affectionately known as ARMYs, are voicing their outrage after learning that famous South Korean esports star Faker may skip the mandatory military service if he wins a gold medal at the Asian Games. Key details: Faker, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, 27, is among…
· Michelle De Pacina
China dominates opening day of Asian Games with 20 gold medals
China dominated at the Asian Games, winning 20 gold medals and a total of 30 medals on the first day of the 2023 edition. China’s lead: The games began with an opening ceremony attended by President Xi Jinping and watched by 80,000 spectators at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center…
· Bryan Ke
6 ‘Soldiers of Christ’ arrested for death of malnourished S. Korean woman found in car trunk
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correct misspellings of some of the suspects’ names and misidentification in the mugshots. We regret and apologize for these errors. Six members of the religious group “Soldiers of Christ” have been arrested and charged in…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hong Kong police arrest man over sexual assault of Korean tourist during livestream
Hong Kong police have arrested a man for molesting a South Korean tourist who was livestreaming her first visit to the island. What happened: The woman, who goes by @may5w and has over 16,000 followers on Twitch, was reportedly waiting at a tram stop in the Central area when the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thousands of S. Korean teachers protest after colleague’s suicide exposes parent bullying
Thousands of teachers gathered in Seoul to protest after the suicide of a 23-year-old teacher, which they attributed to the immense pressure and harassment educators face in the nation’s education system. About the teacher’s suicide: The 23-year-old elementary school teacher was…
· Ryan General
South Korean milestone as married lesbian couple welcomes first child via IVF
Kyu-jin became the first openly gay Korean woman to give birth when the couple welcomed their daughter Rani on Aug.30
· Bryan Ke
Supreme commemorates opening of 1st South Korean outlet with epic skateboarding video
Supreme recently dropped a video featuring popular skaters to commemorate the opening of its first outlet in South Korea. About the video: Released on Monday, the 13-minute video, titled “Piggy,” features international skaters like Rowan Zorilla, Kader Sylla and Mark Gonzales,…
· Michelle De Pacina
South Korea’s flagship airline to weigh passengers before boarding
Korean Air, South Korea’s largest airline, will be weighing passengers before boarding as part of the government’s aviation regulations. When will they start?: The nation’s flagship airline will begin weighing passengers, including their carry-on baggage, from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6…
· Isa Peralta
Rapper Lee Young-ji becomes first Korean star to be named Coach ambassador
South Korean rapper Lee Young-ji is Coach’s newest brand ambassador. About the partnership: Lee, 20, is reportedly the first-ever Korean to be named an ambassador for the luxury fashion house.
· Chandler Treon
LA Dodgers sign top Korean high school pitching prospect Jang Hyun-seok
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed South Korean high school pitching prospect Jang Hyun-seok. The signing: Jang’s agency, Leeco Sports Agency, announced the 19-year-old pitcher’s agreeance to a $900,000 signing bonus as an international free agent on Wednesday.