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Joan Vos MacDonald

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Articles: Korean Entertainment

  • What’s the deal with ALeean?

    On Jan. 5, f(x)’s Amber Liu posted an image on Instagram to promote a “famous singer, new alias.” …

  • KBS K-drama designer Minjung Lee helps bring characters to life [INTERVIEW]

    Fashion plays an important part in Korean films and K-dramas—from the Joseon era girls who are free …

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    The Unreality of Reality TV Reaches K-Dramas

    What’s real and what’s not is a big question, but one thing we know for sure is that reality shows …

  • Park Yoochun

    Let’s Discuss: Park Yoochun & The Changing Perception Of Leading Men in K-Dramas

    Despite his princely image on screen, it now seems that actor and JYJ member Park Yoochun may have a …

  • David Kim

    The Hallyu Attorney: Entertainment Lawyer David Kim Talks About New Media, K-Pop & More

    New media emerges so quickly that copyright and liability laws continue to be reframed to fit the …

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    K-Dramas Continue to Explore LGBT Themes With Coy Devices

    [Disclaimer: This article contains some spoilers.] In episode of the drama “Please Come Back …

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    5 reasons why South Korean superstar CL will soon be a household name

    Over the past year rapper-singer-dancer Lee Chae Rin, aka CL, has made her mark on American media. …

  • Kim Soo Jin

    Kim Soo Jin Talks About The Joys And Challenges Of Cooking For K-Dramas

    If you see a mouthwatering dish in a k-drama or movie, odds are Kim Soo Jin prepared and styled the …

  • Chef Shin Kim

    Chef Shin Kim Says Each K-Drama Side Dish Has A Story

    Chef Shin Kim knows a lot about Korean food and a lot about k-dramas. As a translator for …

  • Rice Cake Soup

    Understanding K-Drama: The Lunar New Year

    Seollal, the Lunar New Year, is one of Korea's most popular holidays. It takes place this week and …

  • Ha Ji Won

    Understanding K-Drama: The Slippery Pulses, Sawdust Baths And Secret Incense In “Empress Ki”

    Because "Empress Ki" has 50 episodes, there's plenty of time for the plot to dwell on some …

  • Choi Jung Yoon

    A Korean Version of “Desperate Housewives”

    Are you ready for a Korean version of "Desperate Housewives?" That's how the upcoming drama "Mother …

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