Hmmm, Black day? In Korea? Is it like Black Friday? By now you may be a little confused about how those two could flow together. Every year April 14th is ‘Black Day’ in Korea, often celebrated by the single people. SAY WHAT??? I know, right? Well, in order […]
March (and sometimes AprilāI live in Winterpeg ;)) is always the time of year that I start getting a little bored and grumpy. Winter is taking too long to finish up, spring isnāt coming fast enough, and then Iāve been a student for the last six years, so […]
Seoul Fashion Week is an event that happens twice a year -in March and in October- during which Korean designers have the occasion to showcase their collection for the upcoming season. This event took place from March 20th to March 24th this year for the Fall/Winter collection. A […]
By now many of you are likely quite familiar with K-beauty. Korean skincare and beauty products are becoming more mainstream, with Korean stores like The Face Shop are popping up in local malls, and K-beauty products being offered at large beauty retailers like Sephora. Concepts like the Korean […]
Like many countries and cities that experienced the boom in the use of automobiles, expansive highway systems were constructed all throughout South KoreaĀ to usher in a new era of accessibility and prosperity. One particular highway, known as the Seoul station overpass, was constructed in 1970 to alleviate the […]
For those who have read my Blogger Introduction: Jennifer Ma will know that for a semester I did a student exchange to Hanyang University. So here are my 10 tips that I would give myself if I were to do the exchange again. These are the things that […]
I tend to visibly drool every time I walk down a grocery store aisle. I love to eat. I canāt cook but I love to eat. This is why youāll find me grabbing at snacks, candies, and other goodies whenever I go shopping at Lotte Mart in Korea. […]
The new gold rush in the form of cryptocurrency has arrived in South Korea.
Being Korean is not an obligation to be a Kpop idol and we have a list of Kpop idols who are from Canada.
Welcome to my new series! āKpopās Seven Bestā will focus on showcasing the diversity of Kpop by choosing seven candidates that best embody the chosen theme. In this edition, weāll look at MVs with exceptional cinematography.
Going to Korea for an exchange semester? Hereās a list of things you might want to know! 1. Alien CardĀ You will need to get an Alien Card if you are staying for over 90 days. This card is your ID card instead of your passport when going […]
When you think Korean music, most of our minds turn to “Psy’s Gangnam Style” or to the many KPop girl groups and boy groups the Korean Pop music industry has churned out. While I personally enjoy KPop music, it isn’t for everyone and it isn’t the only thing […]
South Korean music has exploded over the globe and with it comes an increasingly numerous amount of talented individuals trying to make a name for themselves in the music scene. Among them is Holland, one of the new faces of a modern Korean music industry. With speculation of […]
A few, few, few months ago, I had a chance to spend two weeks at a farm in Jeollabuk-do. It was a 4 hours bus ride from Busan (and 3 if coming from Seoul). It’s a certified organic farm located on a bit of a hill. Ā The wind […]
Hello everyone! I am one of the many new bloggers for the year 2018 and I am taking the time to introduce myself a little for all our readers. My name is Ariel Carriere and I am a 25 years old French-Canadian, born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. […]
Incheon [ģøģ²/ä»å·: kindness, river] International Airport lends the feeling of a phantasmagorical realm: itās a liminal place where Iām both awake and lucid dreaming. I anticipate exotic subway systems as my flight taxis into the arrivals gate. Likewise, the sights and sounds of karaoke venues and Hof and […]
Bloggerās note: Before I start the regular blog series, this blog will feature Kimās Convenience, a Canadian sitcom on CBC of a Korean-Canadian family running a convenience store in Toronto. Kimās Convenience won this yearās Best Comedy Series at the Canadian Screen Awards and you can watch the […]
ģė ķģøģ! Hello everyone, My name is Adrienne and I am one of your new bloggers! I am super stoked to be here and to share so many stories of Korean culture with you all. Whether you are interested or not, I am going to give you a brief […]
I remember the day I moved to Canada. Wearing a purple velvet dress, I remember being at Gimpo Airport crying as I waved good-bye to my parentsā friends. Although a small child, as I stepped on to the airplane I knew that my life was going to be […]
As you may already know, the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games is currently taking place in Pyeongchang, South Korea (March 9-18, 2018). Photo Courtesy:Ā https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/en/paralympics/photos Athletes from around the world are competing in these six sport categories: alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, snowboard, and wheelchair curling. The Jeongseon […]
