AEGYO – What is the origin of Korea’s popular cute gestures?
Kpop idols are always using cute gestures called aegyo to play around and today I am going to tell you when they started and who created those.
Unusual Themes in Kpop MVs
Kpop groups showcase their talent and style through MVs that dazzle and delight, but sometimes these videos include elements that may surprise you. Whether it’s something that you never expected to see or a trend that is strangely popular, here are a few unusual items to keep an eye out for.
feat. a Korean-Canadian: Dongwoo Kim
feat. a Korean-Canadian is a blog series highlighting Korean-Canadians and their experiences, perspectives and thoughts on their identity as Korean-Canadians. This blog features Dongwoo Kim, who is a Post-Graduate Research Fellow at Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, a public policy research organization in Vancouver. He is working on […]
So You Want To Learn Korean: Learning from KDramas II
As you learn Korean, you will often start to recognize familiar phrases or wonder about certain conversations that you hear. Even when you sit down to watch your favorite KDrama, you may find yourself paying more attention to the way sentences are formed, or noting which word was used when.
Why don’t you hear Kpop on the radio in Canada?
With the strong fan bases and dedicated following Kpop artists receive from fans all over the world, some Canadian Kpop fans may wonder why they don’t hear more of their favourite Korean artists played on Canadian radio. After some research and asking around, here are some of the […]
Kids react to Korean snacks
*I took this video months back with my campers and have been very hesitant to put it up because of the quality of it- I’m quite a dunce when it comes to video editing. However I think it was a fun venture […]
The BTS World Tour “LOVE YOURSELF” Experience
While BTS has been busy making history with their soaring popularity and expansion into the Western market, they have also been crafting a story for their fans called LOVE YOURSELF. Naturally, this detailed and captivating concept is the theme of their current world tour, which features songs from the LOVE YOURSELF albums (Her, Tear, Answer) and short film Wonder. Two of our KCB writers – Jennifer and Kelsey – had the chance to attend the tour, and are here to share their reflections on various aspects of their experience.
88 Degrees & Rising Tour Crash-Lands in Toronto Sept 30th
88Rising is bringing Seoul rapper Keith Ape along for their inaugural 16-stop North American ’88 Degrees and Rising Tour’, produced by LiveNation. The tour will come to Toronto next weekend at RBC Echo Beach (909 Lakeshore Avenue W). Keith Ape will be joined by a Pan-Asian crew including […]
An NCT Primer: Everything You Need to Know
When you start to like a group, it’s natural to want to learn more about them, but if they have 18 members and four subunits it can prove more difficult than usual. Welcome to the world of NCT – an SM Entertainment-designed group with the innovative concept of rotating members and fluid boundaries.
Notes From a K-Drama Fan: Diane
Happy Fall, All! Today, I have an interview with Diane, who I met *get ready for it* via this blog!!! Diane is super knowledgeable about K-Dramas (especially historical Sageuk dramas) and she’s made some fab recommendations. I’m very lucky to have met her!! :) Below is my interview […]
Dumbfoundead Keeps His Word
Hip-hop legend Dumbfoundead (actual name Jonathan Park) played to an enthusiastic crowd on June 27th at his regular haunt The MOD Club in Toronto. This came after his original Toronto show was postponed due to illness. He could have cancelled the show completely, but he showed up. This […]
Where to Go for Korean Groceries in Calgary
Calgary is a diverse city, with a number of options for Asian markets and grocery stores. Although many of these stores have a lot of good items in stock, sometimes they just don’t have the specific ingredient or brand you are looking for. When it comes to Korean cooking, your best bet for an authentic taste is to visit a Korean grocery store – and lucky for you, there are several in Calgary.
BTS Touch Down in Hamilton This September
South Korean worldwide phenoms BTS (formerly Bangtan Boys) will bring their third world tour to Hamilton, Ontario next week with three (yes, that’s THREE) stadium shows at FirstOntario Centre (101 York Blvd) on September 20th, 22nd and 23rd. These are the only Canadian dates on the seven-member pop […]
feat. a Korean-Canadian: Andrea Bang
feat. a Korean-Canadian is a blog series highlighting Korean-Canadians and their experiences, perspectives and thoughts on their identity as Korean-Canadians. This blog features Andrea Bang, an actor/writer based out of Vancouver. She is best known as Janet from CBC’s Kim’s Convenience. She also makes short videos called Inanimate […]
First Time Attending The 15th Calgary Korean Day Festival
On August 18th, The 15th Calgary Korean Day Festival was held at West Hillhurst Community Association. Despite the cold and smoky weather outside, a lot of attendees joined the festival. This was my first time visiting the annual Calgary Korean Day Festival. The festival took place on a […]
Scotiabank Arena Got7 Stars
JYP’s Got7 dazzled at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last month. Produced by SubKulture Entertainment and Pop! Goes The World, the first stop on the North American leg of their “Eyes On You” World Tour introduced the seven to an audience of tens of thousands of fans. The […]
Park Jin Young announces new vision for his entertainment company, dubbed JYP 2.0
At a recent demo day event hosted by Sparklabs, Park Jin Young announced a new vision for his company JYP Entertainment.
Discovering Kpop Bands (and What Sets Them Apart)
Kpop groups come in many styles, but they often include individuals who sing, rap, and dance to produced music. Today, I’d like to focus on a rarer kind of Kpop group: Kpop bands, where the members are instrumentalists who collaborate to create their own music as well as perform it.
feat. a Korean-Canadian: Grace Lee
feat. a Korean-Canadian is a blog series highlighting Korean-Canadians and their experiences, perspectives and thoughts on their identity as Korean-Canadians. This blog features Grace Lee, programs and events officer at Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. She manages endowment programs at the centre. Grace, you […]
Dynamic Duo Headlines Modern Sky Festival Lineup
Hip Hop legends Dynamic Duo are set to play the greatly anticipated Modern Sky Festival in Toronto on September 23rd at Echo Beach (909 Lakeshore Blvd). The last time Choiza and Gaeko performed in The Six, it was for their Grand Carnival Tour of 2016. Signed to their […]
