A major reason K-dramas are so popular is unpredictable and fast-paced plots. They also have well-devised characters who can emotionally connect with the audience and plot twists that can take viewer emotions all over the place. A typical drama lasts around 16-20 episodes, a perfect length for build

Starting out as a fan of BoA, Shinhwa and TVXQ back in 2005, Hallyu enthusiast Aya Villa-Real, 29, has released "Hello Hallyu," a book featuring a fan's perspective on the Korean Wave in the Philippines. She is also the co-founder of FanLive, an entertainment company that organizes performances and

The 21st annual Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) will begin the evening of May 28 (Korean Standard Time) under the slogan "Cinema, Liberated and Expressed" with a small opening ceremony at Korea Traditional Culture Center in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do Province. The event will run through Sept. 20

TRENDY vlog# Improving the quality of life quickly and conveniently!'Convremium' Cultural Complex'Convremium' is a new term that combines 'convenient' and 'premium,' which encompasses all services or products that save the time and effort of modern people who are always on the go. This year, 'convre

By Lee Kyoung Mi and Lee JihaePhotos = Jeon HanSeoul | May 20, 2020Korea.net on May 20 launched a 24-hour YouTube channel for experiencing Korea anytime and anywhere and formally appointed its ninth class of Honorary Reporters who will promote Korea worldwide.The ceremony to open a multichannel netw

Nurturing Mind & BodyExploring Korean temples is one of the most worthwhile activities in Korea even if you have a passing interest in the nation’s past, and especially if you have no appetite for ponderous history tomes and dry textbooks.Bright, hyperreal tigers with playful faces and muscles tense

By Lee Kyoung Mi and Lee JihaePhotos = Heo Man-jin, Ministry of Culture, Sports and TourismThe Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), an affiliate of the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Tourism, on May 8 appointed the eight-member K-pop group ATEEZ as the organization's 2020 promotional amb

Drive-thru becoming the optimal way to shop!While COVID-19 has forced people to keep their social distances, 'drive-throughs (drive-thru)' which means to shop in your car, minimizes human contact and so receives wide-spread attention. Shopping for fastfood, coffee, dessert, lunch boxes, agriculture

By Kim Hyelin and Lee JihaeBaek Heena, author of "Cloud Bread," has won the 2020 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world's richest prize for children's literature.The award's Swedish jury on March 31 announced through its website and live YouTube streaming that Baek, Korea's most famous writer of

By Kim MinjiA slew of exhibitions and shows at museums and cultural centers have been canceled because of the COVID-19 outbreak, but are being broadcast online for the benefit of those stuck at home.Some even offer opportunities to see previous exhibitions and concerts, hoping to encourage those who

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism(문화체육관광부) decided to close five national performance organizations, including the National Theater, until March 8 (Sun) due to the spread of COVID-19.Five National Performance organizations: National Theater of Korea(국립중앙극장), National Gugak Center(국립국악원) (i

BTS announced their official comeback in about 10 months.Big Hit Entertainment, the official agency of BTS, announced the fan community BTS Weavers that "MAP OF THE SOUL: 7" will be released on February 21. The new album is the second album of the 'MAP OF THE SOUL' series. The f

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December is the best time of the year to share your love with others.Charity concerts are held everywhere around the world during this time of the year to encourage you to show your love. If you've watched the movie, 'Bohemian Rhapsody', you can easily recall Fred Mercury's passionate stage at Live

[Photos Credit: Asia Culture Center]What makes the popular film series 'The Lord of the Rings' fascinating? You might have already clear answers to the question if you are a big fan of 'The Lord of the Rings'.They include romance, adventures, conflicts, epic tales, majestic fighting scenes with jaw-

Christmas is only one month away. It's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas around. If you'd like to feel Christmas mood in advance, here is a perfect performance for you. Daejeon Civic Youth Choir will stage the 74th regular concert “Dreaming of White Christmas” with joyful and entertaini

By Kang Gahui and Kim HwayaSeoul | Sept. 17, 2019Though soju (distilled liquor) and makgeolli (milky rice wine) are famous in Korea, the country has around 150 wineries that directly produce wine.Korean wine has been ignored or mocked because of poor surroundings for vine growing, low winemaking ski

By Kim MinjiA concert featuring giants in traditional Korean music and globally renowned Chinese American cellist Yo-Yo Ma was held on Sept. 9 at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to wish for peace between the two Koreas.Marking the first anniversary of the Pyeongyang Declaration signed last year by the