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Joan Vos MacDonald

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Articles: Korean Entertainment

  • What Makes Yoo Ah In A Star To Take Note Of?

    When Yoo Ah In appeared on the New York Times Best Actors of 2018 list, some of the paper’s readers …

  • Redeeming Empress Gi

    The Korean woman who once ruled China In the year 1331, the 16-year-old girl who would one day …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • Lee Chae Rin Header

    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 …

  • 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 …

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