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· Ryan General
Chinese actor Zhang Jianing criticized for wearing Korean hanbok
Chinese actor Zhang Jianing sparked controversy after wearing traditional Korean attire while promoting tourism in her hometown of Yanbian in Jilin, China. In promotion of cultural tourism: The Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, located in northeast China, is home to ethnic…
· Daniel Anderson
Dazzling diplomacy: Seattle Hanbok fashion show celebrates 140 years of Korea-US relations
The “Runway to Partnership” Hanbok performance and fashion show took place on Oct. 29 at the University of Washington to commemorate 140 years of Korea and U.S. relations. Hanbok were designed by brands Kumdanje, OUWR and #whysocerealz!, while performers included fusion gugak…
· Jane Nam
Traditional dress of hanbok claimed as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ of Korea
South Korea’s traditional dress culture — hanbok saenghwal — was designated a “National Intangible Cultural Heritage,” speaking to the clothing’s inseparable ties with the country’s history and culture. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced on June 22 that it “has…
· Rebecca Moon
Former Bond girl Jane Seymour dons traditional hanbok for son’s wedding in South Korea
British American actor Jane Seymour wore a hanbok to her son Kris’ wedding in Seoul, South Korea, in respect to her new daughter-in-law Miso’s Korean culture. Various photos show Seymour wearing a traditional handmade hanbok with a light pink skirt and light blue jacket, also…
· Jane Nam
Statue of comfort girl in hanbok scheduled to reappear in Tokyo despite previous backlash
The “After ‘freedom of expression?’” exhibition, which seeks to address Japan’s history of censorship, will restage the same comfort woman statue that was taken down from “Aichi Tirennale” in 2019 following threats the festival received for displaying it. Comfort women, of whom…
· Rebecca Moon
Koreans take issue with scene from Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ that allegedly depicts hanbok as Chinese hanfu
Pixar’s upcoming film “Turning Red” has caused a stir amongst Koreans who are criticizing the movie’s alleged portrayal of hanboks as traditionally Chinese. In a teaser scene meant to illustrate Chinese folklore and culture, a scroll painting of two children being held by a red…
· Grace Kim
Hanbok or hanfu? Controversy swirls around Vogue feature as Korean professor and Chinese YouTuber weigh in
The controversy surrounding the hanbok featured at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the cultural dispute between Chinese and Korean netizens over their respective nations’ traditional clothing. Days prior to the…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Congresswoman Makes History By Wearing Korean Hanbok to Swear In
Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.) makes history as the first Korean American politician to appear in a traditional Korean outfit Hanbok during her swearing-in ceremony. The 58-year-old politician won the November 2020 election and made history as one of the first three Korean…
· Carl Samson
Twitch Streamer Marries Korean Boyfriend, ‘Honored’ to Wear Hanbok for Wedding
A year after announcing their engagement that left racist incels in misery, Canadian Twitch streamer STPeach and her Korean fiancé Jay Chae finally tied the knot. The 25-year-old vlogger, whose real name is Lisa Vannatta, broke the good news in a two-second video on Twitter,…
· Carl Samson
Foreign Student in Korea Faces Extreme Backlash for Wearing Traditional Hanbok
An international student residing in South Korea just drew flak after posting a picture of herself wearing a traditional Korean dress. Maria, 20, studies the Korean language in Seoul. In her post, she included a caption referencing SHINee’s Taemin, who wore a similar hanbok in…
· Carl Samson
Korean culture makes waves at Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics has not only seen a showcase of athletic prowess — it also became a stage for the vibrant influence of Korean culture. From dynamic performances to cultural immersions, Korea is making itself known both inside and outside the event venues. K-pop in Paris:…
· Bryan Ke
Kimchi Festival set to be held at Philadelphia’s Love Park
Philadelphia’s Kimchi Festival, an event organized to showcase Korean culture and celebrate kimchi, will return for a second year this October. Key details: Hosted by the Korean Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to bridge “the gap between Korea and the…
· Daniel Anderson
BLACKPINK showcases Korean culture during history-making Coachella debut
BLACKPINK made history as the first Korean group to headline Coachella during this year’s first weekend. This follows their debut performance in 2019, where they were the first female K-pop act to perform at the festival. The group’s performance included tracks across their…
· Iris Jung
S. Korean ambassador, diplomats delight netizens with ‘Naatu Naatu’ dance cover
South Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-bok went viral on Twitter for his dance cover of “Naatu Naatu.” Uploaded by Korean Embassy India (@RokEmbIndia) on Saturday, the video features Chang and the embassy staff dancing to the Oscar-nominated song from the Telugu-language movie “RRR.”
· Ines Shin
Chinese netizens slam Korean celebrities for saying ‘Lunar New Year’ instead of ‘Chinese New Year’
Chinese social media users flooded the comment sections of Korean celebrities who wished their fans good fortunes using the phrase “Lunar New Year” instead of “Chinese New Year.” On Sunday, K-pop star Jang Won-young of IVE posted a picture of herself wearing a hanbok on…
· Iris Jung
Mickey Mouse celebrates Lunar New Year in S. Korea with tteokguk on Disney Junior show
This Lunar New Year, the crew of Disney Junior’s hit series “Mickey Mouse Funhouse” are celebrating by cooking and eating tteokguk in South Korea together. In a recent episode titled “Goofy Doesn’t Like It,” Mickey and his friends travel to South Korea for Lunar New Year, or…
· Michelle De Pacina
TikTok sketch depicts difference between Asian American and Asian reactions to cultural appropriation
TikTok user Read Choi depicted the difference between Asian Americans and Asians in their reactions to perceived cultural appropriation. In the video uploaded on Thursday, he points out how Asian Americans react differently to foreigners wearing traditional Korean clothing as…
· Daniel Anderson
IVE member Won-young’s phoenix-shaped hairpin accused of appropriating Chinese culture
Jang Won-young of K-pop girl group IVE recently showed off a Korean hairpin at the FRED Gala Dinner in Paris last month. The singer said the hairpin, which is from a Korean jewelry brand called NASCHENKA, was meant to “show the look of Korea in Paris.” However, a Chinese media…
· Rebecca Moon
Vogue Korea erases all traces of controversial Blue House photoshoot
South Korean model Han Hye-jin and Vogue Korea have faced backlash for holding a provocative photoshoot at the country’s former Blue House. The Blue House is South Korea's former executive office and home of the president. Han and several other models were criticized for several…
· Editorial Staff
500-year-old tree from Netflix’s smash hit ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ could become a monument
The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said on Monday that a 500-year-old hackberry tree that appeared on Netflix’s “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” may be added to the list of Korea’s natural monuments. The CHA will be making an on-site visit to the tree to determine its…