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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,…
· 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…
· 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,…
· Carl Samson
Why Korean Students are Jealous of China’s ‘Ugly’ School Uniforms
The aesthetic value of Chinese school uniforms has long been the subject of debate among students and the public. In a 2015 survey run by Sina, a whopping 44.6% dismissed them as ugly, while 45.1% — just slightly higher — voted that good looks are really more about physical…
· Carl Samson
South Korea is Trying to Make Kimchi Less Scary to White People By Making it Less Stinky
In an effort to promote a global kimchi culture, scientists in South Korea are attempting to eliminate the food’s relatively uninviting smell — which Koreans themselves carefully contain so fridges won’t stink. Researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi, however, are facing a…
· 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.
· Carl Samson
Why South Korean Men Have Really Good Skin
If you’ve always loved watching K-dramas and K-pop variety shows, chances are you noticed how beautiful your bias’ skin is. Too beautiful that we can only wonder what in a South Korean’s genetic makeup makes it possible, because as far as we’re convinced, we never saw a single…
· Ryan General
Beauty Vlogger Fatally Electrocuted By Faulty Water Heater in Bali
A broken water heater claimed the life of a popular beauty vlogger from Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday after electricity traveled through the water in her shower hose. According to local authorities, the body of 26-year-old Rini Cesillia was found lying on her bathroom floor holding…
· Ryan General
Korean Women Undergo 4 Years of Hell and Plastic Surgery to Become K-Pop Stars
Women in the K-Pop scene are internationally known for their talent, skills, and good-looks. However, they are also often criticized for looking too similar and manufactured, even by Western standards. Girl groups produced by local talent management firms in South Korea are…
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K-dramas
K-dramas connect to platforms and story companies that turn digital reading into shows people binge later.
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Studio Dragon
Studio Dragon is the studio behind the K-dramas the world binges — Crash Landing on You, Vincenzo, Sweet Home — selling globally through Netflix and beyond.
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Naver
One of the layers behind Webtoon, LINE, Snow.
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Kakao
Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.