I’m not a Korean movie fan (except horrors), but I am a Seahawks fan, so I might see this one….
The list of locations for the movie "Late Autumn" is low-key, local and a little bit surprising. This star-studded Korean-U.S. film may be a love story set in Seattle, but it ignores the predictable, [...]
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Seattle, Sparkling!
Kimchibilly night! Or, a rockin’ rockabilly concert!
Define rockabilly: a genre of music, blending rock and hillbilly with blues, bluegrass, and country. A rockabilly band typically features a slap guitar, drums, and at least one other guitar (electric, bass, or acoustic), but may include other instruments as well. Popular artists include Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, while the genre influenced artists from [...]
Et tu, Brunei?
Not even hapless Brunei is safe from Hallyu….
Bandar Seri Begawan – The Korean Wave, a term used for the popularity of Korean culture abroad, has made a significant impact on Bruneians, with the emergence of Korean television dramas, movies, music and even clothing that has made its way into many Bruneian lives.
This impact [...]
Free Korean Wave
I wonder which network will carry this in the States….
SEOUL (AFP) – SOUTH Korea will offer a hit TV series free to 81 countries as part of efforts to spread the ‘Korean Wave’ of popular culture, a state agency said on Thursday.
Brilliant Legacy, a domestic sensation last year, will be available free in Europe, [...]
Rain Starring in Ninja Assassin
In case you didn’t know, Ninja Assassin, starring Rain, opens tomorrow here in North America. Here are some press releases. The trailer looks pretty badass…I’ll review it if I get a chance to see it in bum-fcuk Egypt South Dakota over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Feetmanseoul.com Makes CNN!
Yes, sometimes hard work does pay off. Google led CNNGo’s editor to Feetmanseoul.com, which led them to employ us as stringers covering Seoul Fashion Week. And all the video editing, runway shooting, and making connections in the industry paid off in our coverage — we got text, photos, and edited videos into our first story.
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Facial hair in Korea, Birth Order and two-handed goodness
Boys and girls (well, just the boys this time) it’s time to have the talk. Yes that talk. You may have noticed that your face is getting hairier. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s perfectly natural. Don’t worry about it.
Just shave it all off in silence you filthy animal.
This week’s blog post deals [...]
Go to the Pusan International Film Festival
It kicked off today. You can get more info in Busan’s local magazine, Busan Haps.
Speaking of that inferiority Crisis…
How is Korea going to stop feeling like they’re in the shadow of other countries when they name the country’s recently opened mega-mall AFTER a more famous location in a different country? Times Square in Yongdeungpo opened two weeks ago. Joonang Daily reports.
More on Korea’s inferiority crisis-cum-equivalency complex (naming things in Korea “Korea’s X” – [...]
Blood type beliefs in Korea
Ever wonder why people think you’re a jerk? Feel like you don’t fit in sometimes? Got a creepy old guy following you at night?
Maybe it’s your blood. Your blood type has a big mouth in Korea…so what’s your blood type telling people behind your back? Find out a new way to be discriminated against in [...]
Eating Dog, Fan Death, and Nervous Laughter in Korea
Sorry for the late posting – technical difficulties -_-;;
In case you missed it, direct your attention to these posts. Although the subjects have been covered before by countless bloggers before me, I’m hoping at least the photos will crack a few smiles. For the uninitiated, you’re in for a treat. Enjoy!
Dog – it isn’t for [...]
Stealing Other People’s Work in Korea
Two articles have come to my attention: 1. a bunch of porn producers are having trouble prosecuting a very large number of Koreans who have been uploading their material and reselling it. They’re particularly miffed because at the same time as Korean courts are brushing off their porn-stealing claim on intellectual property (haha. porn. [...]
