Kpop’s Seven Best: Legends

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Despite only gaining international popularity in recent years, Kpop has a long and impressive history. From its roots to the present day there have been numerous Kpop acts that have surpassed expectations and established themselves as legends of the industry.

Kind Temple Neighbourhood

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The bright, flashing lights of Insadong-gil [길 (gil) : Street] regularly attracts large gatherings of people. Travel guides often rank Insadong (인사동/仁寺洞: kind, temple, neighbourhood) among the top 5 attractions to visit in Seoul. On the onset, busy retail and street life along the Insadong strip has the […]

The Gamers’ Paradise

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When I arrived in South Korea, I was all about travelling, learning the language and the culture, socializing with people, shopping, discovering, etc. As wonderful as it is, every exchange student could tell you that at some point, even if you are have the time of your life, […]

feat. a Korean-Canadian: Sulki Kwon

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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 Sulki Kwon, a mother of two who works at Olivia’s Oils & Vinegars as a media consultant in Kelowna, BC. Sulki immigrated to Canada in […]

Shopping for K-Beauty in Edmonton!

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There’s no doubt that K-Beauty has become a major part of the Hallyu wave. Although many still believe that Hallyu refers to musical and entertainment pieces of Korean culture being exported to the world, the current wave of Hallyu includes Korean cuisine, beauty, and even medicine as well. […]

Visiting Korea: Know Before You Go

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Travelling to another country is a thrilling experience, but it can also be overwhelming at first. Although I did a lot of research before I went to Korea, I still found that there were many things I had to learn along the way. I’d like to share some of these experiences with you to inform your own travels!

Kpop – a Path to International Success

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South Korea’s soft-power approach through Hallyu has shown some amazing success in these recent past years. With international recognition of artists like Psy, BIGBANG and BTS, Kpop has become a powerhouse industry in South Korea. C: BTS Facebook So how did Kpop become so influential today? To understand […]

Zion. T Charms Toronto

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Zion. T played the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in March, his debut in the city. His “Live in US & Canada” tour was presented by KpopMe Entertainment; also gracing Vancouver, New York, Dallas, San Jose and Los Angeles. The theatre was packed, and the audience responded with huge energy. […]

A Magical Forest: Junokwon

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I traveled quite a few times in the Korean countryside and I would like to share my experience and make recommendations. One of the first things to know when you travel in Korea is that Korea’s natural wonders are heavily protected. A long time ago, South Korea passed […]

Hangang

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“Lets just dump them in the Han River,” the American military doctor tells Mr. Kim in the opening scene of the Bong Joon-ho directed film, The Host (괴물). “Pour them into the sink. Empty every bottle to the very last drop. And that’s an order.” The 2006 action […]

feat. a Korean-Canadian: Jae Lee

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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 Jae Lee, who is currently a Master’s student in public policy specializing in digital and new technology at Sciences Po in Paris, France. You currently […]