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· Ryan General
More South Korean Men Are Having Plastic Surgery to Look ‘Pretty’ Like K-Drama Actors
In hopes of capturing the “pretty boy” looks of their celebrity idols, more and more men in South Korea have reportedly been going under the knife. Largely shaped by the popularity of K-drama actors and K-pop singers, Korea’s new concept of “male beauty” invoked a more youthful,…
· Carl Samson
Korean Drama Draws Outrage For Islamophobic and Racist Content
A South Korean drama has drawn ire for its erratic portrayal of Islamic culture which some viewers found Islamophobic and racist. “Man Who Dies to Live,” aired by MBC, centers on the journey of a man who settled in a fictional, Arab-resembling kingdom called “Bodoantia,” where…
· Ryan General
Hero Pulls Off Dramatic Rescue of a Little Girl Dangling From a Building in China
Panic ensued when a young girl was found to be hanging on to a drainpipe between the fifth and sixth floors of an apartment building in China. The six-year-old reportedly climbed out of a window from her home in Changzhi City (of the northern province of Shanxi) on Sunday,…
· Ryan General
Expert Explains Why Korean Dramas Are So Addictive
Korean dramas have become even more popular these days as more audiences outside Asia are caught in the now-global Korean wave. DramaFever, a favorite website among K-Drama fans, streams a reported average of 800 million minutes of content per month. Data analytics company…
· Ryan General
Netflix is Going to Produce Its Own Korea Drama
Netflix is cooking up a special Korean drama slated for 2018 and it’s something K-drama fans should be excited about. Announced last Wednesday, the new 12-episode show titled “Love Alarm” will be Netflix’ first original Korean drama production, Huffington Post reported.
· Ryan General
Watch a Cat’s Dramatic Rescue From a Singapore High Rise
A curious cat almost fell to its certain death after it got itself stranded on the 12th floor ledge of a building in Singapore. Fortunately, the furry pet was saved by rescue officers after it was spotted by a concerned neighbor. The poor feline found itself on the ledge just…
· Ryan General
K-POP and K-Dramas are Making a Ton of People Filthy Rich
A huge part of the world has collectively embraced two of South Korea’s main exports: K-pop and K-drama. Their influence has so far transcended into fashion and even beauty standards in many countries, creating a huge market for Korean beauty products and fashion brands.…
· Editorial Staff
China May Ban K-Pop and K-Dramas Over South Korea’s Missile Defense System
Following South Korea and the United States’ decision to deploy the former’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), China, worried about the system’s proximity, is reportedly planning to restrict/ban Korean entertainment for an indefinite period. In response to North…
· Ryan General
Chinese Woman Almost Goes Blind After Binge-Watching Korean Dramas
A Chinese woman’s addiction to Korean TV drama series almost caused her to go blind after binge watching 18 straight episodes of her favorite shows. The 20-year-old woman sought medical attention after she felt that her eyes were “ready to burst out from her skull,” according to…
· Jacob Wagner
Study Shows the Visibly Dramatic Difference Between Six and Eight Hours of Sleep
A full night’s rest is often thought of as a luxury in today’s busy times. According to a recent report from Gallup, 42% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Although the potential health consequences of not getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a…
· Waylae Gregoire
Here’s the Dramatic Moment Steve Jobs Told Disney’s CEO His Cancer Had Returned
It was a cool Tuesday on January 24, 2006 in Emeryville, California. Steve Jobs and Bob Iger, Disney’s CEO, sat on an outside bench on Pixar’s campus to talk. Within half an hour, Iger would publically announce Disney’s acquisition of Pixar, which Jobs owned a majority share of,…
· Bryan Ke
‘The Walking Dead’ Releases New Video With More Glenn That Will Break Your Heart
Fans of the popular zombie drama “The Walking Dead” better have some tissues handy — AMC just released an extended version of the dream sequence that heavily features **spoiler alert** dead characters Glenn (Steven Yeun) and Abraham (Michael Cudlitz). The extended clip,…
· Kyle Encina
Award-Winning Chinese Murder-Mystery Author Arrested For Quadruple Murder From 22 Years Ago
A famous Chinese writer was arrested for the gruesome murder of four people during late November of 1995. Police used a cigarette butt that was recovered from the scene of the crime as their means of determining the identity of the killer. Traces of saliva found on the cigarette…
· Ryan General
Teen Choice Awards Enrages K-pop Fans for Disrespecting BTS
K-pop supergroup BTS recently took home its first “Teen Choice” award, but fans felt the ceremony prepared for their idols was an underwhelming, anticlimactic letdown. BTS won the Choice International Artist award on August 13 local time at the Galen Center in Los Angeles,…
· Bryan Ke
China’s ‘Sex and the City’ is Tackling Relationship Issues Our Parents Never Taught Us
A popular modern Chinese drama has received great praise from its viewers for tackling topics that are traditionally viewed as taboo in Chinese television. Ode to Joy,” dubbed as China’s “Sex and the City” by viewers, is now being planned for another season run. As reported on…
· Carl Samson
Meet the ‘Dream Husband’ of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
A 33-year-old man is being hailed as the “national husband” across Chinese-speaking countries for having an image that defies unpleasant stereotypes of local men. Joseph Chang Hsiao-chuan, a Taiwanese actor, has been catching the attention of women in Taiwan, Hong Kong and…
· Ryan General
John Cho to Star as Leading Man in Highly-Acclaimed Film ‘Columbus’
To highlight the lack of Asian-American leading men in Hollywood, the hashtag #StarringJohnCho became a trending topic last year, with netizens casting the talented actor in mock-up posters of blockbuster films. Less than a year later, John Cho actually got to play a leading…
· Naomi Lee
Korean Skin Care and The Insidious Quest For Pale Skin
Chances are, you’ve heard about the Korean beauty industry. Maybe your favorite beauty vloggers tried out the infamous Korean 10 step skin care method, or perhaps you’ve noticed Sephora’s expanding Korean beauty section. Ingredients that I like to call, “So Weird They Must Work,…
· Ryan General
Aspiring K-pop Stars Enroll in ‘Idol School’ For a Shot at Fame
Class is now in session for aspiring K-pop stars in a recently launched South Korean reality television series which provides a unique take on creating the ultimate K-pop girl group. The show, “Idol School”, gives viewers an interesting behind-the-scenes look on how 41 talented…
· Khier Casino
Meet Feodor Chin, the Voice Behind the Chillest Overwatch Character Ever
Tracer may be the face of Overwatch, but the only character in the video game franchise who can both keep your team alive and bash an enemy’s face in with the balls floating around his neck is Tekhartha Zenyatta. In the game Zenyatta, a Buddhist monk in the body of an omnic, was…
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