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· 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,…
· Ryan General
Japanese Rock Star Marries Avril Lavigne’s Little Sister
Japanese rockstar bassist Ryota Kohama from the popular band One OK Rock recently announced that he has already tied the knot this month during a concert at Japan’s Shizuoka Ecopa Arena. “I got married this month! Her name is Michelle! I’m pleased to announce that we’re husband…
· Ryan General
‘Your Name’ is Bringing Back an Awesome Japanese Fashion Trend
Due to the enormous popularity of the anime masterpiece “Your Name”, an old Japanese handicraft tradition is making a fashionable comeback. The romantic fantasy drama film, originally titled “Kimi no Na wa”, may have become a massive global hit, but its impact on the Japanese…
· Khier Casino
Constance Wu Lands Lead Role in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Adaptation
“Fresh Off the Boat” star Constance Wu is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to play the leading lady in the studio’s film adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians”. Jon M. Chu is set to direct the adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, according…
· Ryan General
MMA Fighter Refuses to Take Photos With Ring Girl After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment
After being unjustly accused of sexual harassment, South Korean fighter Park Dae Sung has learned to stay away from ring girls. Park, who won the “Road FC 036 $1M Tournament” on Saturday in Jangchung Gymnasium, can be seen running away from a ring girl, and at one point even…
· Ryan General
Why ‘Agents of SHIELD’ Star Chloe Bennet Stopped Using Her Chinese Last Name
When actress Chloe Bennet was just an up-and-comer in the entertainment industry about five years ago, she went by the name of Chloe Wang, her actual birth name. In fact, in her brief stint as a pop star in China, she became quite well known as the singer Chloe Wang. For almost…
· Ryan General
Korean-Nigerian Model Battles Racism to Become a Top Model in Korea
A young up-and-coming Korean-Nigerian model is making headlines in South Korea after breaking into the country’s fashion scene. Han Hyun Min is a 16-year-old male Korean-African model who is defying the norms of the Korean fashion scene by being the first black-skinned talent to…
· Khier Casino
Meet the Only 3 Asian Actors Who’ve Ever Won an Oscar
The 2017 Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday, and while recognizing films such as “Lion”, “Hidden Figures”, “Moonlight” and “Fences” is an important move towards more diversity, Asians and Asian-Americans are still shamefully underrepresented in the film industry.…
· Khier Casino
Dear Steve Harvey, Here Are 9 People Who Prefer Asian Men
Dear Steve Harvey, this may come as some absurd surprise to you, but people actually do want to date and marry Asian men. During a recent segment on his talk show, Harvey cracked some unfunny jokes about dating advice books, including “How to Date a White Woman: A Practical…
· King Malleta
People are Now Putting Alcohol in Instant Noodles to Make Their Ramen Tastier
Japan will turn your instant ramen experience up a notch with this clever hack that will transform your favorite instant comfort food into a savory treat. Instant ramen is always a must-have item in the pantry, but needless to say, it does get kind of boring, so ramen fans have…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Man Almost Killed by Thieves While Having CAR SEX in Africa
A Chinese man is currently fighting for his life after he was robbed and beaten by thieves while having sex with a prostitute inside a car in Zimbabwe. The incident happened on Saturday at Gweru Sports Club in the Midlands Province after 1:00 a.m.
· Carl Samson
Black T.V. Personality in Korea Recounts His Racist Experiences in the Country
Sam Okyere, a Ghanaian TV personality in South Korea, opened up on the racism he experienced in a recent episode of the talk show “As You Say”. Okyere flew to South Korea in 2009 to study computer engineering as a government scholar. However, when opportunities in entertainment…
· Editorial Staff
China’s Military Spending to Jump 60 Percent to $233 Billion by 2020
China is set to double its defense budget in the coming years from $123 billion in 2010 to $233 billion by 2020. The 2020 defense budget is a 60 percent jump from 2015’s $146 billion, according to a report by IHS Jane’s, a British publishing company that focuses on military…
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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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