Korea’s renowned vocal trainer, Park Sun Joo, has made a bold comparison in a recent interview that places BTS‘s Jungkook in the same realm as the legendary Michael Jackson. Known for her expertise in vocal training and an acute ear for talent, Park’s comparison is not one to be taken lightly. | SBS Inkigayo She […]
East Vs. West: Korea’s Top Plastic Surgeon Dishes On Polar Opposite Surgical Requests
Asian Boss had the opportunity to shadow Dr. Hyun Wook Jung, a renowned plastic surgeon based in Gangnam, a district so famous for the surgical specialty that it’s also referred to as the “Mecca of Plastic Surgery.” Dr. Jung provided viewers with a glimpse into his daily routine. Aside from surgeries, his day consisted of consultations […]
Korea’s “Most-Hated Pedophile” Breaks The Law Again, Koreans Outraged
Cho Doo Soon is a name that most South Koreans know well and abhor. Back in 2008, Cho inflicted irreversible damage to the body of an eight-year-old child by raping her in a public bathroom; While Koreans demanded that he gets punished with a lifetime in prison, he was sentenced to a mere 12 years. […]
Korea’s Most Infamous Serial Killers, And How They Were Caught
From the sheer amount of true crime content on the web, it is easy to see that there is a fascination with criminals. Just as there are many serial killers in the West, many of Korea’s most infamous killers have left netizens in shock of their crimes. Here are some of Korea’s most infamous serial […]
Where Is She Now? MAXIM Korea’s 80kg (176 lb) Cover Model Is Hotter Than Ever
MAXIM is a magazine brand that features gorgeous and sexy women on its pages. While the now-international brand began in the United Kingdom, it has expanded to over 20 other countries, including Korea. Single’s Inferno’s Kang So Yeon | MAXIM Korea While some covers are of celebrities, a majority are non-celebs who are either extremely beautiful […]
Korea’s Female Pop Icon Who Got Banned From Broadcasts For Being “Too Hot”
The recent issue of MAMAMOO‘s Hwasa being reported to the police over some suggestive dance moves she did during her performance at the Sungkyungkwan University festival has reminded fans of another similarly bizarre story about a different female singer. one more angle #HWASA pic.twitter.com/oG8ZqkLkAS — mamamoo pics (@mamamoofiles) May 12, 2023 Kim Wan Sun, popularly dubbed the “Korean […]
Korea’s Most Notorious YouTuber Gets Hacked, K-Pop Fans Celebrate The Channel’s Demise
There’s no doubt about it. K-Pop fans have been raging against the South Korean YouTube channel 탈덕수용소 (taldeok-suyongso, also known as SOJANG), notorious for their borderline-defamation content stemming from rumors and gossip. 탈덕수용소 YouTube Channel | SOJANG/YouTube The channel has long been the center of controversies; BTS‘s RM, NCT‘s Jisung, actress Han So Hee, and countless K-Celebs […]
The Dramatic Rise And Fall Of Uptown — Korea’s Pioneering Co-Ed Hip-Hop Group
The Korean hip-hop (K-hip-hop) scene in Korea is something that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, though fans of the sub-genre know it has its roots going back to the late 80s. Acts like Seo Taiji and The Boys and DJ DOC helped grow the sub-genre which led to a massive surge […]
Here’s A Look At Korea’s Latest Trend “Pokémon Bread,” The Product Idols Like EXO’s Kai And BTS’s RM Can’t Get Enough Of
No matter where you are in the world, there is always going to be something that’s taking your country by storm and has become a must-have for everyone. Yet, in South Korea, one item that has become a number one trending item for citizens and idols alike is none other than “Pokémon Bread.” The Pokémon […]
