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#Jeollanamdo #travelspots Thinking of traveling to the south of South Korea? Then you can't miss South Jeolla province or also known as Jeollanam-do. It is one of the greenest provinces in the country and it has so much to offer particularly in tourism. Come and enjoy these off-the-beaten-path tourist attractions of Jeollanam-do! Suncheon Bay Dubbed "the ecological capital of South Korea", there’s no doubt that Suncheon can offer many sights that are worth visiting. Suncheon Bay is home to the largest colony of reeds in the Korean peninsula and is also home to diverse species that are migrants. Don't miss the chance to visit the bay in the autumn season, when it's most magnificent. Hallyeohaesang National Park Hallyeohaesang National Park was designated as the 4th national park of South Korea in 1968. Hallyeosudo is also considered one of the most beautiful waterways ever. You can also enjoy camping around the area to seize its marvelous view and its inhabitant species. Seomjin Village Located in Gwangyang , this village is the venue of the famous “maehwa festival or plum blossom festival”. There are musical performances you can witness as well during the festival season aside from enjoying the view of beautiful blossoms. It may be difficult to visit the Seomjin village due to the infrequency of public transportation but fret not because taxis do pass by the area. Did any of our recommendations catch your attention? Let us know what kind of activities would you love to try in these places!

Can BTS get any better? Alright fans, you've all been waiting for this announcement! BTS's "Yet To Come in Busan" scheduled for this Saturday, October 16 at 6 pm KST will be streaming on Naver NOW app for FREE ! The free concert in Busan is scheduled to be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium and will start at 6 pm local time (Korean Standard Time). You can check out the time conversion for your country here ! A special edition of Dynamic Busan , the English newspaper of Busan, has released a special BTS commemorative edition in hopes of a successful bid for the World Expo 2030! If you are planning on attending, make sure to pick yourself up a copy! Check out these cool pictures by Kpop Herald of Busan shrouded in purple! Will you be going to the concert? Feel free to share your experience with us down below! We want to hear from you!

Wrapping up one of the best K-dramas of 2022 Little Women star Kim Go Eun has been trending in celebrity news lately! Here are three things you might not know about the K-drama star! 1. She Speaks Chinese! Although Kim Go Eun was born in Seoul, her family moved to Beijing, China when she was three. She spent 10 years there becoming fluent in Mandarin! Here's clip of her speaking Chinese! 2. Natural Talent at Acting At 21, Kim Go Eun was cast in A Muse (Eungyo 2012) without ever appearing in a film or TV drama! The casting director described "Her facial expressions in the last few scenes of the film are strikingly different from the ones in the beginning. I wanted to capture the moments when she realizes how precious she is to herself and to others," adding that she showed off qualities that can only be found in someone who is unaware of her own beauty and what she is capable of." From then on, she has won numerous Best New Actress Awards including her role in Cheese in The Trap 2016. 3. Fashion Ambassador In 2019, Kim Go Eun was named Chanel Ambassador for South Korea! She was also selected to be one of the seven faces of Chanel's "J12 Turns 20" in 2020. When asked about her perks as a Chanel ambassador, Kim responded, "I don’t get any discount. They exchange part of the pay for something like vouchers. They send me presents on my birthday. They once sent me earrings, and most recently, I received a ring." "I don't get a discount." - Kim Go Eun about being a Chanel Ambassador What are your thoughts about Kim Go Eun? Have you seen Little Women ? Comment below if you have any fun facts about her!

The autumn season is one of the best seasons to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature. Daylight starts to grow shorter, there’s a bounty of gold and crimson leaves falling off, and the temperature grows colder preparing us for the winter season. We should seize the moment when we can stay a bit more outdoors! Here are some of the best parks around Seoul! 1. Banpo Hangang Park Being one of the most featured parks in many K-drama scenes and variety shows, Banpo Hangang Park is a must-see one. The park is a popular hang-out spot among friends and families. There are many convenient stores around the area in case you planned a last-minute picnic. At night you can have the best view of the city lights and fancy over the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain. 2. Haneul Park The mid of September to October is the best time to visit the park to witness the bountiful golden grass of Eulalia. The park is also pervaded by the astonishing pink hues of muhly which looks so lovely and picturesque. If you are planning to have a picnic here just make sure to bring your own food and beverages because there are no stores in the area. 3. Yeouido Park Probably the first thing that will come to your mind when the cherry blossom festival is mentioned, is Yeouido Park. Yeouido Park is charming on its own in any season. The park is situated in Seoul’s main finance and investment banking district but having the park around the area balances the bustling ambiance of the district with a relaxing one. Aside from having a picnic, you can also ride a bike to explore the vicinity. Which among our recommended parks caught your attention? Let us know what activities you would like to do in your next park stroll in Seoul!

Mamamoo dropped their new single "ILLELLA (일낼라)" on October 11. It has garnered almost 6 million views on YouTube in just 15 hours! Take a look at their music video! "ILLELLA" sometimes stylized as 1LLELLA literally means "get up" and "cause an incident". It is the lead single from Mamamoo 's 12th extended play Mic On. With a mixture of K-pop and reggae/reggaeton elements, the single has been met with positive reviews! The song is filled with powerful vocals and awesome reggae dance moves, the four members are stating that it will bring fans to a frenzy. Rapper Moon Byul added: "the words to the song spell out "love," saying it’s a serenade for two lovebirds and how they confirm their feelings toward each other under the moonlight." Solar describes the new album further: “It’s an album with Mamamoo’s ambition and aspirations to bring the best on stage. Something big is on its way, so that’s what people should expect from us." The mini album also features “1,2,3 Eoi!” which comes from the catchphrases Mamamoo uses before jumping onto the stage. "L.I.E.C.” is the third song on the album featuring the introduction tune of the group's mega-hit "Um Oh Ah Yeh". Mic On will be available for purchase on October 12, 2022. Let us know if you like the song! Will you buy the new album?

The webtoon fantasy-inspired drama The Golden Spoon that premiered on MBC TV on September 23 took an unexpected turn in the latest episode (episode 6 aired on October 8)! The fantasy-romance drama featuring Yook Sung Jae from K-pop boy group BtoB shocked viewers with the death of Na Joo Hee's (played by Jung Chae Yeon from I.O.I. ) father. Here's all the details to keep you up to speed! What led to this? Due to the incompetence of Na Joo Hee's older brothers and father, Na Sang Guk, entrusting his sons to his television company, UBS TV, the company has fallen on hard times and is in the need of more investment from Hwang Tae Yong's ( Lee Jong Won Hospital Playlist 2 2021) conglomerate father, Hwang Hyeon Do. Prior to his death, earlier that day, Hwang Tae Yong visits Joo Hee's father to clarify what happened during a school shooting in the U.S. 6 years ago. During the conversation, Na Sang Guk reveals that Tae Yong actually killed his fellow classmates and his father covered up the whole incident involving Na Sang Guk. Tae Yong leaves with this information and is shocked to hear the following morning that Na Sang Guk passed away during the night from his father. What happened to the lead cast? With his life back to normal, Lee Seung Cheon is back with his family living in poverty and working for his classmate, Oh Yeo Jin's ( Yeonwoo former member of Momoland ), father. He tries to live a normal life working at the convenience store again and takes a stab at day trading. One day, his friends run into the convenience store and tell him that his stocks took a hit and he loses all his money. Seung Cheon is devastated as he vows to become Tae Yong again, once he finds his golden spoon from Yeo Jin. Seung Cheon reconciles with Joo Hee and professes his feeling for her in a wonderful scene that took our breaths away! Our Thoughts Episodes 5 and 6 have us on a rollercoaster of emotions as we feel bad for Tae Yong and his anxiety disorder which could be attributed to the pressure from his successful father. We're definitely rooting for Seung Cheon and Joo Hee to get back together and are happy for them, except at the end of episode 6, Seung Cheon has once again assumed the life of Tae Yong due to his family's poverty. Let us know your thoughts about this wonderful drama! Are you excited about the next episode?

There are more than 75 million people who speak Korean. And it ranks 18th among the most-used languages in the world. A lot of Korean lovers around the world learn Korean for traveling to Korea. While understanding Korean isn't a requirement, it can enrich the K-pop fandom experience, bringing fans closer to their idols and each other. On Hangul Day (October 9, 2022), what did you do yesterday? ● What is Hangul Day in Korea? The Korean Alphabet Day , known as Hangeul Day in South Korea, and Chosŏn'gŭl Day (조선글날) in North Korea, is observed annually on October 9. It's a national Korean holiday to commemorate the invention and proclamation of the Korean alphabet, known as Hangul (or Hangeul). ● Why is Hangeul Day celebrated? The South Korean government, established in 1945, declared October 9 to be Hangul Day. It's a holiday that commemorates the Korean Alphabet every year on October 9th. It is a national holiday that is a day off in South Korea. ● How do you say Happy Hangul Day in Korean? Koreans celebrate the holiday by taking the day off of school and work to reflect this writing system. One way they do this is by exploring the National Hangeul Museum , where exhibits showcase Hangul letters and their impact on the country. ● Who created Hangul? In the 15th century, Hangul was created under King Sejong , the fourth king of the Joseon dynasty (1393-1910). In 1446 Hangul was made the official writing system of Korea and the first Korean alphabet was proclaimed under the original name Hunmin chong-um, which meant "the proper sounds for teaching people." King Sejong | #pinterest ● How many letters are in the Korean alphabet? Modern Hangul orthography uses 24 basic letters: 14 consonant letters and 10 vowel letters. ● What did Koreans speak before Hangul? Before the creation of Hangul, Koreans used Hanja in two ways. First, they used characters as is. Many of the elite could speak and write in Chinese. However, the Korean language was created and existed parallel to Chinese. ● Celebrate Hangul Day with BTS TinyTAN ! As a gift, to celebrate Hangul day, TinyTAN hid some Easter eggs in Korean among the images in the test; moreover, a Korean version of the result can be downloaded at the end! Try the cutest personality test now! Link: https://bit.ly/3fMTo8L Events or tree species aren't available in some countries/regions due to local circumstances. For more information, please refer to this link: https://forestapp.cc/restriction/Besides Let us know how you celebrated Hangul Day? Do you know the Korean alphabet?

tvN and Netflix's highly touted family drama Little Women ended its 12-episode run with the highest ratings ever with 11.105% (1st Nielsen Korea) of nationwide audiences tuning in to its final episode on October 9! The amazing ending brought the satisfaction and justice that we were waiting for! Here's what happened! During Oh In Ju's ( Kim Go Eun ) trial for the embezzlement of 70 billion Korean won ($53.3 million), Jin Hwa Young appears in court surprising everyone, including Won Sang Ah ( Uhm Ji Won ). Hwa Young pleads to the judge In Ju's innocence by describing how Sang Ah was indeed behind everything by exposing the ledgers on the app she created earlier. Hwa Young claims that Sang Ah used her to accumulate great wealth in a span of over 10 years. Shocked, In Ju couldn't believe her friend has been alive all this time and anger rises up in her eyes. Hwa Young tells the court to pardon In Ju for everything since she was just a pawn in her plan. The judge gives In Ju two years of probation and releases her from jail. A while later, at their late great-aunt's house, Hwa Young explains why she sent 2 billion won ($1,402,033 USD) to In Ju and stated, "I wanted In Ju to be happy". She went on to say to In Ju to "buy the apartment you wanted so much." She goes on to explain that while In Ju was in Singapore, she followed her and tried to protect her by driving her car in between the truck and In Ju's car. Later on, in a press conference, Hwa Young reveals the two years of planning and execution of the suicide including working with another woman who appeared to look similar to Hwa Young. Hwa Young exposes Sang Ah, through her home CCTV, as the real murderer when she goes to Hwa Young's house to kill her, but instead kills the look-alike woman instead. Hwa Young further goes on to provide solid evidence on the app she created for the slush fund ledgers to the public. Driven by madness and stress from the trial and accusations, Won Sang Ah goes to the hospital where her father is lying in critical condition and kills him using a dose of the "blue orchid" serum. She kidnaps Hwa Young and calls In Ju to come and save her. In Ju rushes to Sang Ah's home at the orchid tree to find Hwa Young tied up and Sang Ah sitting beside her with a maniacal look on her face. Sang Ah describes the situation that there is no way they will leave since the whole room is set up with hydrochloric acid sprinklers that will go off at any time. Sang Ah explains her transformation into her becoming a monster because of her mother refusing to leave her father. Sang Ah's mother hangs herself in the "closed room" closet therefore forever cementing the image in Sang Ah's mind of her further murders. Sang Ah, in a fit of rage during the conversation, presses the sprinklers to activate the acid, and Hwa Young starts to feel the pain. In Ju rushes to save her by throwing the grenade that she brought and blows up a metal grate to use as a shield to block the acid from the ceiling. Sang Ah tries to stop them from escaping but after a scuffle, In Ju throws Sang Ah in the hydrochloric acid pool killing her. In the aftermath of the event, we find out what happened to the money as it was secretly divided into Sang Ah's daughter, Park Hyo Rin's, bank account advised by Choi Do Il ( Wi Ha Joon ). Oh In Hye ( Park Ji Hu ) is left in charge of the distribution of the money and gives the majority to In Ju since she has sacrificed the most in order to provide for her younger sisters. In Ju finally has the apartment of her dreams, In Kyung ( Nam Ji Hyun ) can finally travel the world with her new boyfriend, Ha Jong Ho ( Kang Hoon ), and In Hye can have a great life as a teenager! Our Thoughts An amazing ending to an amazing drama! The sacrifices we make for our loved ones are deeply portrayed within this drama. How much money does it take for someone to realize that too much can ruin their lives? Little Women is less about the money, and more about sisterhood, friendship, and loyalty to those around you. There is no amount of money in the world that can/should destroy these traits! Let us know your thoughts on this drama! Did our points resonate with you? Share your experiences and opinions below!

BTS bagged multiple major awards on Saturday, October 8 during The Fact Music Awards becoming the main highlight of the show. Jungkook , with his beautiful words, gorgeous visuals, and top-tier live vocals, looked amazing! During the TMA, he showed explosive popularity in 84 countries!! Hashtag #BTSOnTMA2022 was trending! And here are the translation of what Jungkook was saying: Jungkook's speech about BTS winning the popularity award at the TMA Awards: JK : Hey, I changed my hair for this award, thank you all for your hard work. Thanks for your support! Jungkook's speech on winning 'Artist of the Year at the TMA Awards: JK 🐰: We are BTS! Did you say it well? Artist of the Year It's a profound and precious award. Including all ARMYs, because of the ARMY, we got another precious award, so I feel very good feelings, thank you again... 👤: Is there another member? JK 🐰: Ah! I'm not done yet! 👤: Oh sorry, finish your conversation, please JK 🐰: Actually, we are 7 people who met with the love of music and worked hard together, but later we also worked hard but silently. JK 🐰: And honestly our members are cool JK 🐰: And honestly our members are cool JK🐰 : Really, you guys are the best. ARMY, all of you, thank you. JK🐰 : Finally, I'd like to say one more thing: It's 'Artist of the Year right? I don't know if we can get such a great award next year but I will be grateful if you remember one thing, we will work hard to be your artist forever, thank you! Despite being the youngest member of BTS, Jungkook continues to prove his maturity when it comes to the life of being an idol! What do you think? Let us know your opinion in the comments!

International Designer Kim Jones will organize the next Dior men’s pre-fall collection show in Egypt and it's scheduled to be unveiled on December 3 against the backdrop of the pyramids of Giza near Cairo. This is the first time Dior will present a show in Egypt , following events in Italy, Greece, Spain, South Korea, China, the UK, and the United States in recent years. The news of EXO ’s Sehun going to Egypt is circulating among EXO fans after confirming the news of Dior’s launch of its new men’s collection event at the Pyramids area in Egypt, and considering Sehun (EXO) as its global ambassador, and the new face of Dior men, they expect him to be part of the launch. Egyptian fans started writing many nice tweets for Sehun in hopes he comes to Egypt. Here are some of those tweets : Sehun's appearance at the Dior Men’s 2022 Winter Collection Event proved that everyone is in love with him, whether it be Dior itself, the reporters, or EXO-Ls. Because he’s a prince who is equal parts charming and cute, everyone is looking forward to what Dior event Sehun will attend next! Comment below your thoughts!

A serious dose of misunderstandings, awkwardness, and friendship to the rescue, episode one of Love Is for Suckers starring Super Junior's Choi Siwon and Lee Da Hee as best friends in their mid-30s searching for real love proves to be a hit! We break down why these two are best for each other! *Contains Spoilers! The first episode of ENA 's romantic comedy Love Is for Suckers proved to be a hilarious and entertaining preview of what's to come between Park Jae Hoon (Choi Siwon) a plastic surgeon who has lost interest in both his job and love life and Goo Yeo Reum (Lee Da Hee) a down and out program director at a television station who is experiencing a work crisis and also needs romantic intervention. The two characters display a great deal of understanding for each other in their "plutonic" relationship as neighbors and best friends as they talk about Yeo Reum's supposed "date" with her host Chef John Jang ( Park Yeon Woo Rookie Cops 2022) turns out to be a disaster. Yeo Reum returns home angry after losing her bet with Jae Hoon about dating and possibly sleeping with the hot chef. During the scene, we can see that Jae Hoon truly cares about her and tries to help her as much as he can while providing much-needed banter between close friends! As Yeo Reum desperately finds ways to create a better tv program at work with her current assignment with ramen themed cook show, Jae Hoon spends his days reading comics and lounging around and occasionally goes to the clinic to work on some patients. After a disastrous blind date with a woman that his mother sets up, Jae Hoon shows up in joggers and Crocs with a cold attitude toward her, but eventually apologizes explaining that his mother put together the blind date last minute. Meanwhile, Yeo Reum is at the beach filming the week's show and has an idea that Jae Hoon should show up as her romantic knight in shining armor with some flowers to make Chef John Jang jealous of "dumping" her the night before. Jae Hoon agrees and rushes to the beach borrowing a truck from a friend and still dressed in joggers. As Jae Hoon arrives, he sees Yeo Reum covered in mud as she finds the fallen drone that a co-worker dropped while filming and is humiliated when she sees Jae Hoon dressed so casually. The two have an argument and Jae Hoon realizes that he needs to step up his image to impress Chef John Jang. In the following filming, Jae Hoon dresses in a suit and an expensive car and rushes to Yeo Reum to save her from a potential quarrel with Chef John Jang as they finish their filming, just on time. Check out the scene from the first episode! You can catch Love Is For Suckers every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:00 KST on ENA starting October 5th. Our Thoughts We can already anticipate the relationship between these two will be a close one as each situation escalates. These two friends deeply care about each other and will drop whatever they are doing to instantly help the other with their problem! The on-screen chemistry is great and never did we doubt Choi Siwon and Lee Da Hee! We can't wait for the following episodes! Let us know if you enjoyed this drama! Is this part of your fall drama lineup?

Seoul , being the capital, is the most visited city not only in South Korea but also one of the most frequently visited cities by foreigners around the world. Aside from the bustling cities throughout the country, it also offers a great experience for travelers visiting the underrated smaller cities. For now, we will share with you some of the places you should consider visiting in Gyeongsangbuk-do . Gyeongsangbuk-do province is home to many heritage sites and bountiful mesmerizing nature spots so take the chance to witness its marvelousness! Pohang Pohang has the largest population in the Gyeongsangbuk-do region. The city also offers one of the best beaches on the Korean Peninsula. In fact, Pohang is home to the large ship-making industry. There are many beaches to choose from but the most famous one is Guryongpo Beach . Andong Andong is the capital of Gyeongsangbuk-do and is also one of the most beautiful cities in the country. The city is also the center of culture and folk traditions. It is best to visit the city in mid-October to witness the Andong Folk Festival. If you wish to travel back in time during the Joseon dynasty, take a trip to Hahoe Folk Village . World leaders like President George H. Bush of the USA and Queen Elizabeth of England have visited this magnificent and historic site. Gyeongju Gyeongju is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a cultural heritage of Silla and Joseon Dynasty. Wander the vast Gyeongju Historic Area and get to know Korean history more intimately. The Gyeongju Historic Area has a total of 52 designated cultural assets that are registered as World Cultural Heritages that are worth seeing. Which among the cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do are you excited to visit? Let us know your travel plans!