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#starwars #leejungjae #theacolyte Lee Jung Jae from the global Korean drama sensation Squid Game has landed the lead role in the Star Wars Disney+ series The Acolyte . On September 3 a US media outlet reported the actor has been cast. Disney+ has not officially released a statement regarding the casting, and we will keep you updated on the matter. The Acolyte is an upcoming television series currently in development by Leslye Headland , the Emmy-nominated creator of the hit series Russian Doll , for Disney+. The mystery-thriller show will focus on the rise of the dark side powers during the High Republic era . Make sure to stay tuned for more details on this developing series! This is exciting for K-drama fans who want to see more of their stars on an even bigger screen with international roles! Let us know what you think about this! Are you excited for a new Star Wars television series?

#nayeon #twice #tommyjeans Twice 's Nayeon is now collaborating with Tommy Jeans for their fall/winter 2022 campaign! The 26-year-old K-pop star was shown wearing the iconic Tommy Jeans navy blue sweater along with some very cool accessories! It seems that the trend these days in South Korea is to wear loose-fitting outfits while showing some midriff. Nayeon was seen wearing a range of items including a jean jacket, corduroy tops (which we think look amazing!), a knitted cardigan , and a very revealing tube top! *All photos are from Tommy Jeans Check out this cute video promoting collaboration! The collaboration is scheduled to drop sometime soon! Which outfit do you like most? Let us know!

Although the Chuseok holiday is upon Korea this weekend, the country weathered the strongest storm in the nation’s history when Super Typhoon Hinnamnor hammered its southern coastal areas earlier this week. ● Since when was Chuseok celebrated? Korea was an agricultural country until the beginning of the 20th century, and it also used the traditional lunar calendar. Therefore, Korea was witnessing many events in which the country wished for an abundant harvest. These events developed into traditional holidays, festivals, and folkloric beliefs held according to the lunar calendar. ● What is the Chuseok holiday in Korea? Chuseok (추석), also known as Hangawi (한가위), means the 15th day of August, according to the lunar calendar, and its one of the biggest holidays in South Korea. Sometimes called "Korean Thanksgiving", Chuseok is celebrated with good food, wine, and family gatherings. ● What do you do during Chuseok? Family members from near and far come together to share food and stories and to give thanks to their ancestors. Popular Chuseok gifts tend to be fruit baskets, cuts of meat such as beef and Spam, snacks, and gift sets of essential and practical items: toiletries, haircare, and such. ●When Chuseok will start this year? Chuseok 2022in South Korea : Saturday, September 10 Public holiday dates: Friday, September 9 - Monday, September 12 ●What will BTS look like during Chuseok this year? Every year BTS member celebrates Chuseok with cool pictures. Here is the BTS clip in Chuseok for this year : ● Can people celebrate Chuseok this year? The weather in Korea these days is difficult and, the worst of the typhoon is forecast for Monday or Tuesday when the weather system is expected to pound the resort island of Jeju and batter southern coastal cities including Busan and Ulsan, with landfall expected on Tuesday.   Let us know what you think in the comments of the look of BTS members for Chuseok this year, isn't it amazing! Have you celebrated Chuseok before? Let us know your experiences!

These are sadly the last days of summer in Seoul. However, as it gets cooler and windier, there are still tons of hot events all over town to check out! The summer of festivals after COVID-19 has been full of packed events with thousands of people enjoying park festivals, pool parties, and more. However, there was a new event that happened the last weekend of August. The MicroSeoul Festival is the first of its kind-a music, beer, crypto, and NFT festival celebrating the best of Seoul's Crypto community and artists. (MicroSeoul Festival Instagram, 2022) Cryptocurrency is just as popular in Seoul as in the rest of the world. In a country where jobs are hard to come by and college exams are a matter of life and death, it seems like a dream to make a fortune through cryptocurrency. As bitcoin's price rose and people became millionaires overnight, so did the desire to do the same by investing in the next big crypto-currency. Knowing which coin to invest in and which is a rug-pull is hard to find out, but the thrill of possible thousands is worth the risk for many enthusiasts. Over 5.87 million users use the leading cryptocurrency apps in Korea as of May 2021 . The same is to be said about NFT, the newest addition to the crypto craze. NFTs are non-fungible tokens or uncopiable works of art that exist on the blockchain for the art. Artists, celebrities, and companies create characters like the infamous Bored Ape NFTs and sell them through crypto for up to millions of dollars. In Korea, small artists and bigger companies alike are getting into NFTs. At the MicroSeoul Festival , there were NFT exhibitions and booths to advertise the different NFTs offered in Korea. The sponsor of the festival, the company METAVERSE World, even showcased their AI personality called "Rina". She's signed with Sublime in Korea and they did an NFT drop for attendants by taking a picture with her at the show. Not only was it a festival to celebrate NFTs, but it was also an EDM & Hip Hop music festival. There were performances all day to attract more than just NFT fans to come out. EDM is super popular in Seoul with several EDM clubs and festivals year around. At the festival, local artists, like DJ Soda and Northfacegawd, and international artists alike, such as Fenner and Kaaze, performed on stage. The mix of genres of art brought out huge crowds all weekend and hopes for another festival of its kind to come soon. Have you ever been to an NFT event? Or an NFT music festival? Let us know below!

#blackpink #pinkvenom #kpop Blackpink is on the cusp of dominating the world with its new single " Pink Venom "! With already over 262 million views watched on YouTube and performing at top American music award shows including last month's MTV's Video Music Awards , the global K-pop group has hit a snag in their home country. It was announced on September 5 that South Korean broadcasting network, KBS, has deemed the group's new single "Pink Venom" ineligible for their " Music Bank " chart. "Pink Venom" has not appeared on KBS 2's television program "K-chart" over the past month since its release. This has many fans questioning whether it is the problem with the lyrics in the song. Upon further inspection, it seems that the song has been deemed ineligible due to a reference to the luxury brand "Celine" mentioned in the lyrics. This is a violation of Article 46 of the Korean Broadcasting Act. Lisa is the one who mentions this brand during her rap: “This da life of a vandal, masked up and I’m still in Celine .” The four girls are the faces of multiple luxury brands: Jisoo with Dior, Lisa is the global ambassador for Celine and Bvlgari, Rosé's partnership with Yves Saint Laurent (YSL), and Jennie's Chanel and Calvin Klein collaboration. Blackpink is a marketing behemoth and fans doubt they are willing to drop partnerships with these fashion brands in order to make it on music charts. The fact that the group's agency, YG Entertainment , has decided not to re-submit the edited song lyrics without the brand name proves that being on KBS's "Music Bank" is not their priority. Meanwhile, Blackpink is gearing up for their second single " Shut Down " which is scheduled to be released on September 16 at 12 AM (EST)/ 1 PM (KST). Let us know your thoughts about this situation! Can "Music Bank" really make or break a group? Or is Blackpink's success far beyond what "Music Bank" can really contribute?

#환혼 #alchemyofsouls #kdrama The top domestic South Korean drama Alchemy of Souls has been renewed for a second season! The highly ranked fantasy, action, and period drama was also one of the top shows streaming on Netflix for season 1. It is noted that prior to the first episode being released, the tvN based show would be renewed for season 2. The action-packed, fantasy, and period drama starring Jung So Min ( My Roomates Is A Gumiho 2021), Jung So Min ( My Roomates Is A Gumiho 2021), Lee Jae Wook ( Move To Heaven 2021), Go Yoon Jung ( Rookie Cops 2022), and Hwang Min Hyun from NU'EST was one of the most popular dramas this summer obtaining over 91,810,000 million hours! Season 2 Release Date? tvN has announced season 2 will arrive in December 2022 . The first episode is currently scheduled to air on Saturday, December 10, 2022 . The second season will have a total of 10 episodes and will conclude on Sunday, January 8, 2023 . Cast for Season 2 The majority of the cast from season 1 will return for the second season! Lee Jae Wook – Jang Uk Go Yoon Jung – Naksu Hwang Min Hyun – Seo Yul Shin Seung Ho – Go Won Yoo Joon Sang – Park Jin Oh Na Ra – Kim Do Ju Yoo In Soo – Park Dang Gu Arin – Jin Cho Yeon Do Sang Woo – Seo Yoon Oh Filming for the second season was reportedly started in July 2022. We're excited to see where this series will go and/or how it will end! Let us know your thoughts and opinions on this! Source: 1

#parkeunbin #extraordinaryattorneywoo #kdrama Extraordinary Attorney Woo star Park Eun Bin held her first official fan meeting on September 3, a day before her birthday! The meet-and-greet session titled "Eunbin note: Blank space" took place at Sungshin Women's University ’s Woonjung Green Campus in Gangbuk District, northern Seoul. The event sold out 10 seconds after the reservation time started. Thousands queued up to catch a glimpse of the television star. Park Eun Bin showed off her new hairstyle to hundreds of fans in an auditorium on campus thanking them for attending the event and giving a speech. *All photos provided by Namoo Actors . The following day, Park Eun Bin took to Instagram thanking her fans for wishing her a happy birthday! It looked like the actress could have taken a part-time job as a florist as flowers littered all over her pictures! Eun Bin expressed her gratitude to her fans and promised to release the fan pictures the following day! Did you watch Extraordinary Attorney Woo ? If not, don't worry, we've got you covered with all of the hilarious scenes and content! Make sure to check it out!

#lawdrama #lawyers #attorney #kdramas The lawyer profession is one of the most portrayed professions in South Korean dramas, where the vast majority of dramas with this theme are very successful. Who still hasn't forgotten about the plot of Extraordinary Attorney Woo ? Check out now a list of 5 law dramas that will leave you totally turned on! 1. Suspicious Partner Suspicious Partner is one of the most surprising legal dramas on this list, as despite having a lot of romance and being hilarious, it carries a good dose of drama. Noh Ji Wook ( Ji Chang Wook ) is a prosecutor who quits his job to work at a top law firm. Eun Bong Hee ( Nam Ji Hyun ) is a law intern, black belt in taekwondo. Prosecutor Cha Yoo Jung (Nara) is Ji Wook's ex-girlfriend who desperately wants to win him back. Lawyer Ji Eun Hyuk (Choi Tae Joon) was a good friend of Ji Wook, but due to a certain incident, their friendship fell apart. When the killer attacks Bong Hee, she is unexpectedly accused as a suspect in a crime, but her only support will be Ji Wook. 2. Abyss Go Se Yeon (Kim Sa Rang) is a beautiful lawyer at the top of her game, and Cha Min (Ahn Se Ha) is her friend, an unattractive but wealthy heir to a cosmetics empire. Both are revived in different bodies by supernatural beings using an "Abyss" after death in separate incidents. The "Abyss" is a celestial object that has the power to revive anything that has died; reincarnated bodies take on the appearance of that person's soul. Go Se Yeon ( Park Bo Young ) takes on a lighter appearance, while Cha Min ( Ahn Hyo Seop ) becomes very attractive and youthful; practically the opposite of before. They begin to work together to find out the reason for their revival and who caused Go Se Yeon's death. 3. Vincenzo At age eight, Park Joo Hyung ( Song Joong Ki ) went to Italy after being adopted by an Italian family. As a consequence of a gang betrayal. He now works for a family of Italian mobsters, who are always at war with other factions. During a visit to South Korea, his motherland, Vincenzo decides to take revenge on those who made him suffer in the past, waging a dangerous battle against a local cartel that cannot be punished even by law. But that doesn't get in the way of Vincenzo's plans, who will enlist the help of ruthless lawyer Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeon Bin). But they have no idea that the big villain in the story is their intern Jang Jun Woo (Taecyeon). Vincenzo and Hong end up falling in love and, together, they will stop at nothing to defeat their enemies and take justice into their own hands. 4. Big Mouth Big Mouth is a story about a lawyer with a 10% win rate who gets caught up in a murder case he accidentally takes on and becomes a rare genius con artist overnight to survive. He delves into the true face of the privileged class, tainted by a massive conspiracy to protect his family. Lee Jong Suk takes on the role of Park Chang Ho , the lawyer with a 10% win rate and a rhetorical personality. But when he wakes up, he's touted as a crooked genius, and his life is threatened. YoonA takes on the role of Go Mi Ho , a nurse who possesses exceptional beauty and is also the wife of Park Chang Ho. Go Mi Ho sets out to clear her husband's name after she receives news that he is framed as a genius con artist. 5. Innocent Defendant Park Jung Woo ( Ji Sung ) is one of the best prosecutors in the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office. His world is turned upside down when he wakes up one day to find himself in a police cell, accused of killing his wife, Yoon Ji Soo (Son Yeo Eun), while discovering his daughter is missing. What is the connection between identical twins Cha Sun Ho and Cha Min Ho (both played by Uhm Ki Joon), heirs of the powerful Chamyung Group , and Sun Ho's wife, Na Yeon Hee (Uhm Hyun Kyung), with the difficult situation in which Jung Woo is? Jung Woo has temporary amnesia and has no memory of what happened. But with the help of public defender Seo Eun Hye (Kwon Yu Ri), can Jung Woo find a way to prove his innocence and find the real killer? So did you like our list? Let us know which of these dramas you're most curious to watch!

#littlewomen #kdramareview #netflix Netflix and tvN 's highly anticipated drama Little Women took first place in national viewership ratings this opening weekend, according to Nielsen Korea. The 12-episode mystery family drama debuted on September 3 during the 21:10 time slot. We break down why this drama has us hooked right from the beginning! Spoiler Alert! 4.6/5 Starting off as a wholesome family of four women, three daughters, and a mother, living as a working-class family, episode one portrays the characters in this drama as independent women trying to improve their busy lives by dedicating their time to their jobs and roles as a model high school student. The series stars Kim Go Eun ( Yumi's Cells 2021 - 2022) as Oh In Joo the oldest of three sisters brought up in a poor environment. The second oldest sister, Oh In Kyung Nam Ji Hyun ( The Witch's Diner 2021) the middle sister, is an enthusiastic reporter at a local news station. The youngest sister, Oh In Hye Park Ji Hu ( All of Us Are Dead 2021), is a student at a prestigious arts high school and has a knack for painting. We are immediately taken into the daily lives of each character as the series starts off during In Hye's birthday. In Joo and In Kyung both saved up money to send In Hye on her high school field trip to Europe. Their mother does not agree with them and runs off with their hard-earned money in the middle of the night. Frustrating sets in on the girls as they both find ways to get money from their friends from work to cover the trip fees despite the pleading from In Hye to drop the matter. Interestingly enough, we find out that both In Joo and In Kyung are outcasts at their respective workplaces, making it very uncomfortable for them to ask their co-workers for an advance in payment for the month. This immediately sets off a chain of events as both sisters do their best at their jobs to find a solution. Lucky for In Joo, she is labeled the "Outcast of floor 13" and her best friend at work, Jin Hwa Young ( Choo Ja Hyun Green Mother's Club 2022), is labeled the "Outcast of floor 14". They both share a special bond as Hwa Young takes In Joo under her wing as an older sister. Meanwhile, In Kyung works as a determined reporter at a local news station and looks into an old story involving a politician and the deaths of four people. She feels that the story does not add up and decides to look into it further by attending the politician's press conference. There she is caught that she has a drinking problem in front of him as well as in her office where she is sentenced to one-month probation. One day, Hwa Young tells In Joo that she is going on a work trip to Europe and does not arrive back in Korea at the appointed date. The company's lawyer, Choi Do Il ( Wi Ha Joon Squid Game 2021), contacts In Joo and asks if she's heard from Hwa Young. In Joo denies any contact and goes to Hwa Young's house to see if she has returned from her trip. As she looks around Hwa Young's house, In Joo finds Hwa Young hanging inside her closet with a suicide note. Shocked to find out what happened, the whole company is in a panic the next day as police swarmed the crime scene. In Joo is called into her boss's (Director Shin) office and finds out that Hwa Young is responsible for the missing 70 billion Korean won ($53.3 million) from the company's illegal slush fund. Director Shin asks her to find the money but In Joo decides to quit the same day. While walking out of her office, In Joo receives a call from Hwa Young's yoga studio where Hwa Young has transferred her membership to In Joo. In Joo decides to go to the studio and finds Hwa Young's locker full of the 70 billion won. We are left in disbelief as this drama pulled us into its storyline right from the start! The character interaction between the three sisters seems so natural. Make sure to check out our article on why this was! You can watch Little Women on Netflix and tvN on Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 KST. Let us know if you have seen this episode yet! We would love to hear from you!

BTS members are the most loved boyband members right now. Their famous fans, ARMY , is the biggest fandom in the world and they are protective of the Bangtan Boys. But just as BTS have fans, they also have haters. Today's topic is a bit sensitive, which belongs to BTS member Jungkook , but it can also be related to other BTS members. ● What happened? There have been photos, videos, and tweets that have been circling the web of the Bangtan Boys being under threat from an unknown girl who suddenly appeared. At first, this girl appeared on Tiktok and Twitter distorting BTS pictures in a very ugly way, and she posted a clip claiming that she has been casting black magic on Jungkook and in return, made the ARMY fear that something would happen to him. The video she posted looked very scary. ● How did ARMYs react to this? The topic of this girl became big and reached worldwide, and it spread like wildfire. In the comments of the video that the girl posted, she received a great attack from the global ARMY and the Arab ARMY in particular by reporting her social media accounts. ● What was that girl's response? After that, the girl published a small clip on TikTok containing a warning sentence about people reporting her accounts. It looked like a threat. Of course, the issue grew and it reached BTS's management to take action and resolve the issue. ● Did ARMYs and netizens take other action against it? This girl was subjected to a great attack by ARMYs, and many kept praying for Jungkook not to be harmed. The warnings spread everywhere to the point that a foreign ARMY went to the account of this girl's mother on Instagram and told her that her daughter was doing black magic and explained everything to the mother. Hashtag #save_jungkook ● What happened to that girl after that? Has she stopped what she was doing? There have been updates saying that the mother of the girl who had been performing the black magic thanked the ARMY for reaching out to her and warned her against her daughter's deeds. ● Did this girl apologize? In fact, the mother punished her daughter and took her phone from her after the girl apologized to everyone and said that she was only joking stating that they were just scented candles and that she did not know anything about magic. ● But why did she do that from the beginning? There has been no confirmation as to why the black magic is being performed, but there was buzz online stating that the girl doesn't want Jungkook to date, anyone. Or maybe, she just wanted to get the member's attention, especially since she was tagging BTS on all her videos Check out the tweets here: ● Finally, what we can do in these situations? Finally, our company support and helps to save BTS's reputation, and we saw this has happened several times before, but next time, those situations must be taken seriously! If something like this happens again please report this person. If you see any sensitive content related to BTS and their privacy, please do not spread it further and REPORT to Big Hit instead. Below are details regarding how to report malicious comments; please follow the format provided. (to protect BTS) ONLY. E-mail: protect@bighitmusic.co.kr E-mail Subject Title: Artist name E-mail Content: 1. Date of the post (year, month, day, time) 2. Platform and URL of the post (i.e YouTube, Twitter, etc) 3. Owner of the post (Nickname, ID, etc) 4. The IP address of the post (if possible) 5. Contents: Description of what the content is or the actual content itself 6. Others: If there are any photos, videos, and other screenshots you would like to send, please attach them. Source: https://www.usbtsarmy.com/tutorials/report-malicious-posts Do you think what this girl did was to gain attention? If this happened to you, what would you have done? Let us know!

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#Koreanfashion #Summerfashion What are the trendiest Korean-inspired fashions from this summer ? Take inspiration from the pieces of clothing that can be found in your wardrobe from our list! Sleeveless dress This piece of clothing can come in different lengths, styles, and prints that can also be worn during colder seasons layered with long sleeves underneath it. But for summer you can wear it as it is or layer a tee or collared shirt underneath it or layer on top a cotton or linen cardigan for a breathable option! Cardigans Are you opting for a modest summer look? Then, a knit cardigan made from thin material is your best friend! You can layer it over a tank top, shirt, or dress. Cropped ones are perfect to achieve a cute and aesthetic summer look. Cardigan will always be a classic piece that can be worn dressed down or up depending on the occasion. Oversized Button-Down Shirts A piece that most of us have can simply be transformed into any look that you want. From day look to night look, you can play with other pieces of clothing to put together an outfit. You can either pair it with slim trousers to balance out the looser top for a conservative and office type of look or denim pants for a more casual and laid-back look for summer. With the few pieces mentioned, you can mix and match all of those and create different looks appropriate to the occasion and they are not hard to find or expensive. These pieces are good building blocks for creating looks that tailor your style. So what are you waiting for let's get started on closet shopping! Have you found inspiration for your next outfits? Let us know what kind of outfit you will pull off!