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#samsunggalaxyfold #samsung #koreantechnology We all have that burning desire to hit the "pause" button and go straight to our computers to check out the latest products our favorite K-drama actors and actresses are using. But what if the product isn't makeup, clothing, shoes, or even a car? We often break down a character's outfits and other accessories but we found a common theme in all the dramas we've watched recently, they all have the Samsung Galaxy Fold ! That's right! A phone! More importantly a Samsung phone. The biggest mobile phone manufacturer in the world is taking over K-dramas as well! We mentioned this phone quite often in our analysis of product placements in the hit series Our Blues . Shin Min Ah , the star of that show even does a perfect product demonstration within a scene! Ever since Samsung launched the phone's unique design in 2019, it has remained a staple in almost any K-drama you see today. Global superstar boy group BTS has even collaborated with Samsung on the product! See for yourself! Samsung is the leading manufacturer of global foldable smartphones with a 62% market share in the first half of this year and is expected to grow to over 80% in the second half, according to Counterpoint Research. Foldable smartphones are expected to reach 16 million units this year, up from 9 million units last year, a 73% growth! (Counterpoint Research) What do you think about this? Is this a smart way for Samsung to market its new product? Let us know your thoughts on this phone! Source: 1

#littlewomen #kimgoeun #kdramapreview tvN 's anticipated drama Little Women premieres this Saturday (September 3) and Sunday at 21:10 KST stars Kim Go Eun , Nam Ji Hyun , and Park Ji Hu as three sisters living in poverty who come across 70 billion won ($53.3 million) which alters their lives completely. Director Kim Hee Won explains, during a press conference streamed online, that the drama is a reflection of "modern-day Korea." During an online press conference on August 29, the director of the hit series Vincenzo, Kim Hee Won attended an online press conference along with the cast members of the drama and explained the basis of the new drama. The Vincenzo director claims that the Korean adaptation of the English novel is a retelling of the famous story reflecting the desire for money. "It is writer Jung Seo Kyung 's ( Mother 2018) reinterpretation of the classic 'Little Women.' What if the sisters live in modern-day Korea? It starts with a lifelike story based on our reality but finishes with a tale beyond all imagination." - Kim Hee Won, Director The 12-episode series is one of the most anticipated dramas entering the fall season. The project has recruited well-known writers and production designers including Ryu Seong Hee "Oldboy" (2003), "The Handmaiden", and "Decision to Leave". Kim Hee Won explains, "Jeong's script has some creative concepts that Korean TV series have hardly dealt with so far. I dared to visualize her creativity in 'Little Women.'" Kim Go Eun plays the lead, Oh In Ju, which took her a while to approach her character, but was excited while reading the script. This is what she had to say about her instant chemistry with her two co-stars: “When we all got together for the first time at the script reading, it really felt like we were sisters, so much so that I even wondered, ‘Have we met somewhere else before?’ [Since everyone else was so great,] I thought to myself, ‘The only thing that remains is for me to do a good job.'” - Kim Go Eun Stating the "script leaves a lot of blank space for In Ju's character", Kim Hee Won was given a lot of freedom to create a character on her own terms. She said that this choice bothered her and that it could make a big difference in the end. We're excited about this upcoming drama about modern-Korean women's struggles with finances and their careers! We are in need of entertainment that really describes what life is really like in South Korea! Director Kim Hee Won states that this drama will include "creative concepts Korean TV series hardly deal with" and we're looking forward to seeing what these are! Little Women will be premiering on tvN this Saturday and will also be available for streaming on Netflix. Let us know your thoughts about this series! Are you anticipating it? Source: 1 , 2

Idol groups are no strangers to controversy and scandals . If it is played right, the scandal can even lead to even more fame and support. Rookie Idols NewJeans has had a lot of popularity these days which usually means controversy is sure to follow. And at just over a month old, the group faces its first controversy over the lyrics of their chart-dominating song, "Cookie " . Fans have commented and debated on whether the lyrics for "Cookie" are a bit inappropriate for the young group. The lyrics are about the girls singing about a cookie that they made that you cannot get anywhere else and will always want. It's an R&B Pop song with seemingly sexual undertones to anyone who speaks English. In America, the term cookie is a slang term for ladies' lower regions and sex in general. It comes up often in lyrics, like Doja Cat's "Cookie Jar" , as well as in everyday conversations. Therefore the lyrics, " If you want it, you can get it" can seem overtly sexual in English. To Korean speakers, the lyrics could have more of an innocent feel of making love or music that people cannot get enough of. ADOR , the group's label, said "The underlying message of the song is the value of NewJeans’ attempt to make new and original music." They claim that the song is about making music for their fans and has a Korean play on words for burning CDs. The company seems really confused by the controversy altogether. Fans feel bad for the members caught in the middle of this controversy. Though, Korean netizens have also claimed to see the sexual connotations, even saying, "I think there is a bit of sensual underlying vibe but I think they stopped just right." You can listen to the song below and read the lyrics to judge for yourself! While songs with sexual undertones are not new to K-Pop, the problem arises with the ages of the members. The members of NewJeans are all teenagers ranging in age from 14 to 18. As they are mostly minors, singing a song about sexual things, if that was their intention, is inappropriate. The members can have love lives and experiences at their ages, but they're broadcasting their singing to people of all ages across the world. People can sexualize the girls or develop a bad of image of them in Korean's conservative society before they're even adults. What do you think about the lyrics? Do you think they should be free to sing what they want? Or do you think the song is inappropriate?

These amazing things are happening right now in Korea because Jungkook 's birthday is approaching! 1- JungKook "Magic Shop" From @Jungkook_CHINA Tweet BTS JUNGKOOK Birthday Project 2022 in Hongdae Walking St Square Stage in South Korea , "JK's MAGIC SHOP" has opened in one of the busiest places in Seoul. According to local officials, fans will be able to visit and enjoy it from August 28 to September 3rd The model is waterproof and delivered after months of planning, design, and modeling. It's full of Jungkook 's paintings, drawings, photos, and cute things, along with cookies and food. The project is an homage to Jungkook's concept and self-produced song "Magic Shop" for fans. There will also be a special show where the "big Jungkook doll" will visit three stations, one of which is the "Magic Shop" model. This is one of Jungkook's birthday projects by the biggest Chinese fan base! 2 - Cafes in South Korea : One of the best things to go to on idols' birthdays is cafes! Many cafes celebrate the birthdays of idols and this is a wonderful thing that you will only find in Korea! Korean comedian Kim Yong Myung visited the cafes set up for Jungkook 's birthday and had a great time with ARMY! 3 - " Common Ground" mall in Seoul The world's largest container shopping mall, " Common Ground ", in Seoul will be transformed into a "Kuku Themed" space for Jungkook's birthday. The Kuku-style space at Konkuk Common Ground, Seoul, will be hosted by his Chinese fan base Jungkook China. Common Ground is the first pop-up store in Korea built with 5,300 square meters of shipping containers. It consists of more than 200 shipping containers and is the first shipping container shopping mall in Korea (and the largest in the world). Because of its modern architecture, it is one of the famous places in Seoul which is often used as a filming location for dramas and music videos. The surrounding walls and everything will be wrapped in many large cheering posters for Jungkook's birthday, which will stick to the wall of the container. With its unique views and various promotional effects, this support can become an attractive, fashionable, and sophisticated event for birthdays. A large doll from Euphoria. What do you think of this? Do you celebrate Jungkook's birthday in your country? What are your guys' wish for Jungkook this year? Let us know!

#twice #queenofhearts #kpopreview Off their hot album release on August 26, Twice dropped their new "live" music video for "Queen of Hearts"! The new song off their comeback album " Between 1&2 " shows the amazing vocal range of the K-pop stars by bringing in an early 2000s pop-rock sound! Reminiscent of early 2000s pop-rock vibes, Twice even had the wardrobe to prove it in their new music video! Equipped with baggy jeans, cute rock-inspired arm sleeves, highlighted pink hair, and Avril Lavigne-styled garb, the group rocked their way into our playlists with their amazing dynamic vocals. No fancy dance moves were needed as the girls proved how strong their vocal talents were! We love how simple the set was and how happy they all seemed to be singing live! How many of us still remember when we were in our own rock bands during high school? This music video just proved how precious our memories of our youth are! Let us know your reaction to this music video! Which song are you looking forward to next from Twice?

South Korea is a rather conservative country when it comes to some social issues . Whether it is mental health, drug use, the impaired, or even the LGBT community, generally these things are not discussed in polite company or ever on TV. This is why it always such a scandal when something about an idol or a celebrity comes out about one of these issues. Idols are supposed to be ideal members of society reflecting of the perfect ideal of what Korea can offer the world. So why are Idols starring in LGBT shows and movies these days? Well, social issues have become more trendy in dramas in the last couple of years. Dramas about mental illness, like It's Okay, That's Love , have been coming out in recent years launching the discussion of these things from the shadows and into the primetime light. This year Extraordinary Attorney Woo is one of the nation's most popular dramas that stars an autistic character and has themes about autism and what that entails for the average Korean. This has no doubt opened doors to be able to tell any story that writers have not dared to tell before. Social issue dramas have become a part of a cultural revolution that when paired with the international rise in popularity of webtoons with these plot lines and the preserving force of LGBT celebrities, such as Hong Seok Cheon , who have come out to fight for acceptance in Korea has created a perfect storm for LGBT stories to come to light in dramas and shows. Hong co-hosts Merry Queer , an up-in-coming reality show where Koreans can come out to the world through the show. It joins other reality shows such as Man's Romance which has gotten more reaction for how handsome the boys are than negativity. Webtoons have always been popular in Korea, but even more so in the times of COVID as everyone suddenly had more time to themselves. And now these stories are being produced into web series, dramas, and movies. While there have been LGBT nuances and side plots without explicitly open relationships in dramas, such as Coffee Prince and The King's Affection . These are usually not the focus outside of a few movies, like Night Flight , that perform well on the festival circuit. Now they are the focus of dramas on TV for the whole family to view. The drama Semantic Error is a prime example. This manhwa-based drama focuses on the relationship of an artist who has to work together for a dreaded group project with an engineer and falls in love. It is a typical frenemies storyline that isn't new to popular romantic dramas, but the LGBT nature is. The drama was ridiculously popular to the point of breaking records and even spawning a movie that's first screenings have already sold out in Korea. The drama stars two idols, Park Seo Ham from KNK and Park Jaechan of DKZ . This isn't the only LGBT-themed drama starring idols coming out these days. Tinted With You was a 2021 drama starring Jun of A.C.E. and Unintentional Love Story is an up-in-coming drama starring Gongchan of B1A4 . Outside of these, there are several LGBT-themed shows coming out in general. Where Your Eyes Linger is another popular drama that stars model actors. Why are idols starring in these dramas? Well, these idols are usually in smaller groups that need more exposure. The fans of these dramas will follow them after to shows leading to a spark in popularity for the group and the idol themselves. Are you watching any of the shows mentioned? What do you think about idols in these dramas? Are they activists for change or just following trends to promote their groups? Let us know what you think below!

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#Starbucks #Cafe #Coffee Coffee has been a prominent commodity in the K-pop and K-drama land for ages. Did you know that South Korea has more Starbucks than any other country in the world and there are over 18,000 coffee shops just across Seoul? Koreans, on average, consume 12.3 cups of coffee per week according to research. If you are a coffee lover, you are in luck because South Korea will give you a wonderful experience of lounging in many cafes and if you are not into the caffeine consumption craze, fret not because there are so many beverages to choose from. 1. Starbucks Gyeongju Daereungwon in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province Gyeongju , a coastal city located in the North Gyeongsang Province is dubbed “the museum without walls” and is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites is a must-visit province in South Korea for its historical and archeological treasures. Matching the aesthetics of this magnificent province is this Starbucks branch in Daereungwon, Gyeongju. With a structure resembling Hanok, a Korean traditional house, this branch of Starbucks will give you vibes of Korean ancient days. Address: 140-2 Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea 2. Starbucks Busan Songdo Beach in Seo District, Busan Dreaming of chilling in Starbucks with an azure view of the beach? Well, this Starbucks has it all! The wide glass windows will allow you to seize the amazing view of sand and beach incessantly and will put you in a state of serenity. It only takes a short walk from the cafe to the beach. Address: 81 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea 3. Starbucks Jeju Jungmun in Seogwipo, Jeju Island This is probably one of the most astoundingly colorful Starbucks branches you’ll ever have been to. In case you are curious about the aesthetic of the place, this is actually because of their collaboration with Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum!, situated right next to this Starbucks branch. If you love incredibly strange-looking places these two are must-see. Address: 32 Jungmungwangwang-ro, 110 beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea 4. Starbucks Wave in Seoul Wave Art Center, Seoul The cafe veers away from its typical green and brown color scheme and presents a minimalist interior in an illusion of a floating cruise ship. Located in Han River , it is called “Starbucks Wave” since its debut in 2019. At night, you can capture with your eyes the picture-postcard city lights view of South Korea’s capital while you unwind. Address: 149-2 Jamwon-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea Which among the Starbucks branches mentioned above screams more of your vibe? Let us know what is your go-to Starbucks drink for us to try!