In the K-Pop world, the phrase deokjil is seen frequently as it means to be strongly immersed in a specific person or field. The word comes from the Japanese term “Otaku,” indicating someone is obsessed with something. In addition, the development of platforms such as social media and the no-contact culture caused by COVID-19 have […]
“It’s About Loneliness”: Rowoon Spills His Hot Take About Fandom Culture
Former SF9 member Rowoon was recently interviewed by AnOther Magazine, opening up about his career as an idol and actor. Rowoon | AnOther Magazine The interviewer noted that Korean has become increasingly popular to learn, according to the language-learning app Duolingo. Rowoon commented that he felt proud that so many people are appreciating Hangul. This is […]
Tipping Culture Is Coming To Korea And People Aren’t Happy About It
A well-known custom in Korea is the way they handle tipping culture. Servers are able to earn a living wage and tipping can seem as if they don’t earn enough and must rely on charity. Korean Won | iStock London Bagel Museum is a popular cafe in Seoul that recently received backlash online for incorporating […]
NCT’s Winwin And SEVENTEEN’s Wen Junhui Under Fire For Chinese Drama’s Portrayal Of Korean Culture
Korean netizens criticized two Chinese dramas (C-Dramas) featuring prominent K-Pop idols. Wen Junhui | @junhui_moon/Instagram Winwin On August 28, an online post titled “Two Recent Chinese Dramas Featuring K-Idols” went viral. The post, which has been viewed over 48k times (as of this writing) in just over 4 hours, has become a hot issue among […]
Members Of IVE Under Fire After Allegedly Mocking Desi Culture In A Recent Video
New Starship Entertainment girl group IVE quickly cemented themselves to watch out for after making waves with their debut earlier in the month. Yet, the group is under fire after three of its members have been accused of mocking the desi culture in a recent video. The members of IVE | Starship Entertainment On December […]
