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· Heather Johnson Yu
NBC Will Keep Pronouncing ‘Pyeongchang’ Wrong Because They DGAF
NBC is adamant about its pronunciation of Korean Olympic city, Pyeongchang, despite the fact that they’ve been pronouncing it incorrectly — on purpose. In November, Mark Lazarus advised all NBC correspondents to use the wrong pronounciation because it sounds “cleaner.” Everyone…
· Editorial Staff
No One Seems to Be Able to Pronounce ‘PyeongChang’ Correctly
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang is underway and naturally, everyone is talking about it. However, many people on Twitter have been pointing out that media outlets have not been pronouncing “PyeongChang” correctly. the way american tvs pronounce pyeongchang is really…
· Ryan General
Olympic Athletes Are All Over Tinder in PyeongChang
Aside from Olympic medals, some of the athletes participating in the prestigious sporting event in PyeongChang this year are also actively seeking some romance.
· Ryan General
Nathan Chen Just Raised the Bar With a New Olympic Record
Those who have been hating on Nathan Chen for his performance in the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics better recognize. The 18-year-old two-time U.S. champion has been largely criticized for his showing in the short program in both the team competition and the men’s individual…
· Heather Johnson Yu
‘Olympics Porn’ is Skyrocketing in South Korea, According to PornHub
When it comes to the Olympics, one thing immediately comes to mind: tradition. From the torch relay to the ceremonial playing of the national anthems each time a gold medalist is announced, tradition plays a huge factor in what makes the Olympics great…amongst other things, of…
· Khier Casino
Australian Commentator Really Can’t Tell Chinese Skiers Apart During the Winter Olympics
Former Australian Olympian Jacqui Cooper has been accused of racism after saying “all Chinese competitors look the same” during Channel Seven’s coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Cooper, 45, made the comment about Chinese athletes during the first stages of the women’s skiing…
· Ryan General
Chloe Kim’s Mom is Now Stealing the Show at the Winter Olympics
Team USA’s snowboarding star Chloe Kim has become an international sensation after winning an Olympic gold in the women’s halfpipe event in Pyeongchang. Her popularity rubbed off on her very supportive dad, Jong Jin Kim, who has also been widely cheered on social media for being…
· Ryan General
Chloe Kim’s Dad Texted Her an Epic Korean Legend Right Before Her Olympic Win
As Chloe Kim stood at the top of the Olympic halfpipe for her victory lap on Tuesday in Pyeongchang, one voice stuck out amid the cheers from the jubilant crowd. Chloe Kim’s dad is the cutest human ever with his laminated poster #Olympics pic.twitter.com/A41ORv1ewc — Morgan…
· Ryan General
The Most Random Olympic Gold Medal Win In History is Going Viral Again
A memorable Olympic moment from 2002 has resurfaced online after netizens began talking about it on social media. The viral incident involves Australian athlete Steven Bradbury who shocked audiences during the 2002 Winter Olympics after his so-called “unexpected” victory.…
· Ryan General
North Korean Cheerleaders Set New Standards for #SquadGoals at the Olympics
The North Korean cheer squad is definitely a sight to behold at this year’s Winter Games in Pyeongchang. At the women’s ice hockey at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, North Koreans cheer: Go for it, go for it, our players, go for it! pic.twitter.com/ELTt4T7VXn — Anna Fifield…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Teen Snowboarder Had One of the Most Brutal Falls of the Olympics
Yuto Totsuka, Japan’s representative for the men’s snowboard halfpipe division, suffered a terrible fall when he missed his landing during his run at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Terrible crash for Japanese rider, Yuto Totsuka. Hoping the best for him.…
· Bryan Ke
Korea’s ‘Penis Park’ Gets Love From Tourists at the Olympics
While some people go to South Korea to watch the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, others come to nearby port of Sinnam to check out the world-famous “Penis Park,” according to Reuters. Haesindang Park, located on a hill in Samcheok, is an hour drive from Pyeongchang where…
· Ryan General
Russian Olympian Needs No Gold Medal — She Now Has a Signed EXO Album
A gift from popular K-pop boy group EXO has propelled a young world record-holding Russian figure skater to cloud nine. Evgenia Medvedeva, who is competing at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, is a self-proclaimed K-pop fan. Two-time world champion figure skater Evgenia…
· Max Chang
People Thought the South Korean Flag was the Pepsi Logo During the Olympics Opening Ceremony
During a live-stream of the Olympic opening ceremony in Pyeongchang, one part of the performance modeled after the South Korean flag apparently wasn’t obvious enough for many viewers. WOWOWOW pic.twitter.com/GtnFbiGQw8 — جميلة (@jamiletchankai) February 9, 2018
· Ryan General
Alex Shibutani’s Instagram Post on Being a Successful Asian Hits Too Close to Home
Siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani recently helped Team USA secure the Bronze Medal with their stellar performance on Sunday in PyeongChang, South Korea. It was a dream that the pair had been working hard for since they first began training for figure skating competitions some 14…
· Ryan General
North Korean Coaches Cheering for South Korean Skier is Way Too Epic
One seemingly simple photo taken at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games has become widely shared on South Korean social media platforms. 눈밭에서 외로이…화제된 ‘우리 선수 응원하는 북한’ 사진 보니
· Bryan Ke
Korean Fangirls are Leaving ‘Creepy’ Messages for French Olympic Ski Jumper
A lot of female Korean netizens are apparently going crazy for Jonathan Learoyd, France’s representative for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea; so much so, that some of them even left creepy messages on his social media account. Learoyd, a professional ski…
· Bryan Ke
Chicago News Station Thinks the 2018 Winter Olympics is Happening at P.F. Chang’s
Athletes from around the world are now competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics currently being held in the county of Pyeongchang, South Korea, but apparently, one Chicago news station thinks that the event is happening at “P.F. Chang’s”. The mix-up occurred during a report…
· Bryan Ke
Chloe Kim’s Dad Made a Laminated Sign to Cheer Her on And We’re All Crying
U.S. Olympian Chloe Kim took home the gold in the women’s snowboarding half-pipe final at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on Monday, but it was her father who won the hearts of everyone watching with his sign. Kim’s father, Jong Jin Kim, was seen in the crowd holding an…
· Editorial Staff
Chloe Kim’s Dad Said the Most Asian Dad Thing Ever After She Won an Olympic Gold Medal
Earlier today, 17-year-old Chloe Kim won her first Olympic gold medal in the half pipe event. She also made history as the youngest female snowboarder ever to win an Olympic gold. I hate crying but I’ll give myself a pass for this one. Thank you everyone for the love! Stoked to…