Extraordinary is the best word to describe the new K-drama series Extraordinary Attorney Woo. While it is a romantic series, this new Netflix series is not your typical drama where a rich man sweeps a pretty but not-so-rich girl off her feet with his immaculate good looks and expensive tastes. Extraordinary Attorney Woo is a…
5 Tropes in Korean Dramas That All K-Drama Fans Know
K-dramas are so ubiquitous in pop culture nowadays that you’re bound to hear them mentioned at your workplace, over dinner with friends or even recommended to you on your Netflix feed. Now we’re not telling you to join in the craze – although there are good reasons to, but having watched, shall we say, a…
5 Reasons Your Next Vacation Should Be In South Korea
South Korea has been all the rage for a while now. This fact can be attributed to the delicious food, unparalleled technology, and a plethora of other reasons. The country is home to over 50 million people and is situated atop mountainous terrain. It is an influential nation that leads technological and industrial sectors globally….
4 Islands In South Korea To Add To Your Travel Bucket List
South Korea’s best known for its busy cityscape and a distinctive harmony between its modern culture and traditional heritage. For every single grand palace or historical site, you’ll find an equally distinct present-day architectural icon or district. But yet, Korea has another side that avid travellers have been known to frequent – its natural and peaceful…
Taekwondo: Fun Facts About South Korea’s National Sport
Taekwondo is South Korea’s national sport – a powerful form of martial arts that gained worldwide recognition! As such, if you are a seasoned Taekwondo practitioner or perhaps you plan to take on the sport, read on as we share five interesting facts you may not know about Taekwondo. 1. Taekwondo goes way back…
The 4 Reasons South Korean Fashion Is So Popular
A “Hanbok” might come to mind when people think of traditional Korean clothing. However, these days, traditional fashion is typically interwoven with more modern designs. These designs are a better reflection of Korean society and culture as we see it today. But it doesn’t end there. These fashion trends have spread like wildfire to the…
Korean Culture (Hallyu) Popularity: From Regional To Global
The increasing popularity of Korean pop groups, such as BTS, 2NE1, Blackpink, Super Junior, and Got7, to name a few, has made South Korea a global phenomenon. Hence why a lot of people in Singapore and other parts of the world want to take a Korean language course. This is not only so they would…
Korean BBQ: What You Can Expect In This Delicious Tuck-In
Korean food has made its way into becoming one of the most favourite cuisines all around the world – one of the trends of the global K-wave that no one can deny. From hot, grilled meat and bibimbap to crispy-juicy friend chicken, KBBQ joints worldwide have become a staple that seems to receive universal love…
The Most Scenic Places In South Korea You Can Visit
South Korea has been a global point of interest for a while now. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t enjoy some form of Korean media in this day and age. Now, years of watching K-dramas and listening to K-pop have inevitably made people interested in the country itself. How many of us can…