#koreanfriedchicken #friedchicken #southkorea With the rising cost of living due to the country's highest inflation rate in years, Koreans are flocking to their local supermarkets in droves to queue up for their beloved fried chicken. The country's top three largest supermarket chains E-mart , Homeplus , and Lotte Mart have started slashing prices on fried chicken buckets for a limited amount. Koreans have left no stone unturned to find the cheapest price for their fried chicken, including in supermarkets. Customers stood in lines up to an hour before stores opened in hopes to get their hands on a bucket of fried chicken. One woman in her 60s, Kyung Ja (not real name) stood in line among 40 other people outside an E-mart waiting for her turn to buy a bucket for ₩5,980 ($4.47). E-mart has been selling a limited quantity of chicken twice a day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.- between 40 - 50 buckets - in a promotional event that started last week. (Korean Herald) The top three biggest Korean fried chicken chains BBQ, BHC, and Kyochon have been increasing their costs by ₩1,000 - ₩2,000 for similar-sized buckets. Those buckets usually cost around ₩20,000 ($14.98), far higher than the local supermarkets mentioned above. Add delivery and application fees on top of that, and a bucket of chicken can cost around ₩25,000 ($18.72) have Koreans outraged. According to experts, "₩20,000 ($14.98) appears to be a psychologically significant level for Koreans, largely due to the perception of fried chicken as soul food for all – rich or poor." (Korean Herald) “Koreans love fried chicken not just for its taste, but for its more affordable price compared to pork and beef.” - Kim Tae-ki, an economics professor at Dankook University, Seoul What's a fair price for chicken? Given the recent economic impact, the price hike is understandable. The real question is how chicken franchises and delivery apps find ways to create lower costs for their customers, a scholar suggested. In 2021, the nation's top three major fried chicken franchises amassed a combined revenue of 1.3 trillion won ($973 billion), up 15% from a year earlier! So how can fried chicken prices go through the roof although the price of raw chicken has remained relatively the same (only a ₩460 or $0.34 in the past decade)? Although the cost of raw chicken has not increased over the last decade, the price of other ingredients, rent, and labor has increased. As of Aug 7, the price of flour rose 36.4% while cooking oil prices rose 55.6%, according to Statistics Korea. Many mom-and-pop chicken owners are feeling the blowback from supermarket chains lowering the prices of their fried chicken buckets. Local owners are complaining that their stores cannot compete with rock bottom prices and have been losing customers to those stores. Check out this crazy vlog about "Dangdang Chicken"! Have you tried Korean fried chicken? If so, what is your favorite? Let us know! Source

#twice #kpopmv #talkthattalk K-pop girl group Twice has just released their new music video teaser for "Talk that Talk" on August 24! The new single from their new mini album " Between 1&2 " will be released on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 1 PM KST/0 AM EST. The cool 80's retro-themed music video features a QR code that takes you to a downloadable 3D Twice logo! Check out the video! Download your own Twice 3D logo! The girls also did a very cool m/v teaser for the video that featured each person doing a cool pose! Pre-save and pre-order the new mini album here ! Twice also dropped the "Between 1&2" album sneak peek video! Check it out! Here is the official album release and promotional timeline from the group! Let us know if you'll be purchasing the album and which song is your favorite!

#aespa #saintlaurent #kpopfashion Not only is Aespa topping music charts and attending global events, but they are hitting the runway as well! During a Yves Saint Laurent pop up store "YSL Beauty Zone" event on August 22 in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, the group showed up looking sleek in all black attire from the luxury brand. Sinsa is well-known to be the "Beverly Hills of South Korea". It is home to local luxury brands and boutiques. Other K-pop celebrities were also invited to the exclusive event such as EXO’s Kai, Heize, Meenoi, and Woo Won Jae. Each member of the group boasted her own chic style! Karina was dressed in a sophisticated cropped suit top which showed her amazing figure. The pleated high-waist pants definitely accentuated her long legs and made her look elegant. Winter sported a “one piece”strapless dress looking to “hit up a night on the town” as she looked amazing and beautiful. The big bow on the front broke up the simplicity of the outfit. The notch right above the bow showed a sense of sophistication to the outfit as Winter shined at the event. Giselle posed in an amazing “Korean style” more conservative style dress with beautiful black and white buttons. The dress showed a sophistication as well as youthful look. Giselle did not appear to wear any accessories as she decided to keep the look simple. NingNing wore a sexy cocktail flower designed black and white dress with tiny shoulder straps that looked like she was going on a date. The dress had a fun but sophisticated way of showing her figure. Comments from netizens wondering if the group were brand ambassadors and how wonderful they looked showered Twitter feeds. All of the members kept their outfits pretty simple at this event. There weren’t many accessories that were needed keeping their outfits as the focal point. Let us know which outfit was your favorite!

#extraordinaryattorneywoo #parkeunbin #kangtaeoh The world's most popular autistic attorney, Woo Young Woo , capped off an amazing first season with through-the-roof viewership! The last episodes 15 and 16 premiered on August 17 and 18 and took first place in nationwide viewership with 13.779% and 17.534% respectively. The final episode reached the peak in viewership for the whole series and we break down its amazing episode! Contains Spoilers! 4.8/5 Episode 14 left off with Woo Young Woo and Lee Joon Ho's relationship on the rocks as Young Woo decide to break up with Joon Ho without giving him a reason. Heartbroken, the two try to cope with office life while keeping their emotions in check and unsure of themselves. Joon Ho is depressed in the office since he doesn't know why Young Woo broke up with him. Episode 15 starts off with a new case that spans the final two episodes. The most popular e-commerce site in South Korea, Raon, has been a victim of spear phishing and the unknown hacker has compromised 80% of the country's citizens' personal financial data. With supervising attorney Jung Myeong Seok recovering from stomach surgery, Jang Seung Jun ( Choi Dae Hoon Insider 2022) takes his place as leader of the Hanbada legal team. During the trial, the CEO of Raon, Bae In Cheol ( Kim Joo Hun Big Mouth 2022) is in despair as the situation becomes dire as Roan is hit with a class suit that could potentially end the company for good. He takes a cyanide pill in the middle of the courtroom and is rushed to the hospital. Later that evening, Young Woo is still shaken up from the events that took place in the courtroom. She is walking home when she is approached by Joon Ho. The two finally clear the air as to why Young Woo decided to break up with Joon Ho after hearing what his sister had said during their lunch together. In the final scene of episode 15, we find out the real hacker is Tae Soo Mi's son, Choi Sang Hyeon ( Choi Hyun Jin The King of Pigs 2022)! As the final episode unfolds, we are led deeper into Young Woo's family and her personal relationships. Due to her running for the Minister of Justice position, Tae Soo Mi tells her son that she will cover up his wrongdoings and move on. Meanwhile, Attorney Jung is in the hospital recovering from his surgery and makes amends with his ex-wife, Choi Ji Soo ( Lee Yoon Ji The 3rd Charm 2018) pondering quitting Hanbada. Meanwhile, Young Woo receives shocking news from her father that the CEO, Tae Soo Mi ( Jin Kyung Melancholia 2021) of Taesin, Hanbada's rival law firm is her biological mother. The guilt that Sang Hyeon feels is unbearable as he runs to Young Woo to confess his deeds. He tells Young Woo that he is her half-brother and that their mother is planning on ignoring his hacking of Raon to pursue her dreams of becoming the Minister of Justice. Sang Hyeon reveals that the partner and interim CEO of Raon, Kim Chan Hong, devised a plan to usurp the company in order to remind his partner In Cheol of the reason why they started the company. He asks Sang Hyeon to steal their users' personal information, but Sang Hyeon refuses and encrypts the data. During the trial, there is a board meeting within Raon to remove Chan Hong from his CEO duties after finding out what he did through Sang Hyeon's testimony. As the case closes, Joon Ho and Young Woo rush to the National Assembly to alert Tae Soo Mi to resign from running for the Minister of Justice. While in the car, Joon Ho professes his love for Young Woo like an "unrequited love for a cat"! The two agree to continue to see each other as Young Woo rushes into the building to talk to Soo Mi. During their conversation, Young Woo tells Soo Mi that she knows that Soo Mi is her birth mother and that she should take more care in raising Sang Hyeon. Soo Mi is ridden with guilt and decides to step down from running for the Ministry of Justice position. The series finally comes to a feel-good close as Woo Young Woo and Lee Joon Ho are back together dating again! We are sad to see this series come to an end! Season 2 is in the works and we can't wait to see more of this wondering amazing series! Let us know your thoughts about this series and what your favorite moments were!

#BLACKPINK #PinkVenom #bornpink REJOICE BLINKS! The much-awaited comeback single, "Pink Venom" will blow you away. While "Pink Venom"'s music video is up on YouTube it will also get featured on the group's new album " Born Pink ". It garnered more than 10.5 million views in the first hour alone! BLACKPINK and its production never fails to leave us flabbergasted with their unique and up-to-the-minute production setup of each music video being produced. The space-age wardrobe of the girls is something to look out for and take inspiration too! In their recent interview with Rolling Stone 's Haeryun Kang- Rosé , Lisa , Jennie , and Jisoo shared their song writing process on how involved they are in the beginning, building the blocks, adding this or that feeling, and exchanging feedback which made them feel proud of their music creating process. The phenomenal K-pop girl group is set to perform at MTV VMAs on August 28 and their new album, "Born Pink" is confirmed to be released on September 16 which comes after 2020's "The Album". On October 15, they will launch their "Born Pink" world tour, making stops in various parts of the globe. Check out the world tour schedules so you won't miss the chance to watch them perform live! Let us know your reaction about BLACKPINK's newly dropped music video and which world tour are you planning to attend!

#Islands #TouristSpots #southkoreatravel South Korea is so much more than its enormous global K-pop and K-drama presence. The East Asian tiger offers a lot of astonishing sceneries to discover. As a peninsula surrounded by bodies of water, you can not run out of islands to visit on your next trip. Here are 3 islands you should add to your travel bucket list! 1. Jeju Island The infamous volcanic island is home to South Korea's tallest mountain, Mt. Halla , longest lava tunnel in the world, and the Jeju Stone Park. Also dubbed "the Hawaii of Korea" there are plenty of activities to experience and sights to see. Ingredients of many Korean skincare products are also found here so its a haven for skincare enthusiasts. To complete your travel experience in Jeju don't forget to try the iconic Hallabong tangerine. 2. Geoje Island South Korea's second largest island is next on our list. Geoje can offer both mesmerizing sight of a grassy hill and a serene view of the blue ocean. The island also holds a significant value in Korean history, serving as a command for naval battles in the area during the Japanese invasion. Geoje is also a great place for trekking. A walk at Hakdong Mongdol pebbled beach's acupressure rocks along the shore can definitely assuage your feet after a long day of strolling. 3. Ulleungdo Did you know that this island is the snowiest place in the entire South Korean peninsula? Well, aside from that interesting fact it is also home to diverse ecology with silvery grasslands, cedar wood forests, and breathtaking rock formations to discover. Traveling from the mainland to Ulleungdo may not be a walk in the park, but it is absolutely worth visiting! Which among our recommended islands to visit enthralled you the most? Let us know what activities are you planning to do there!

(ADOR, 2022) Everyone has been talking about NewJeans , the new girl group from HYBE's new ADOR label. This girl group has only been around for about one month and they have already taken the K-pop world by storm! Their first EP came out July 22 and they have already been breaking several records for a rookie group. All four songs have been released as singles with music videos and performances promoted on music shows. Consequently, their songs have hit the top of the charts. topped As of August 15th, spots 1-4 of Spotify Korea's Top Daily Song Charts have been topped by their entire EP! And they aren't just popular on Korean charts! The group has charted with "Attention" and "Hype Boy" on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts. NewJeans have also already scored their first win on a music show! For K-pop idols, winning their first show is a big deal. Usually, idols work hard for years and break down into tears when they win. This barely month-old rookie group already winning a music award shows just how popular and talented they are! They won on a special summer episode of !Countdown which showcased all the top songs of the year so far. Be sure to check out their winning speech above! We are sure to keep hearing about these girls as they shoot to the top of the charts and win our hearts! Fans in Korea who are eager to get some merch for the show winners can head to their new pop-up shop at The Hyundai in Seoul from August 11 until August 31. They have several T-shirts, rings, phone cases, and more representing NewJeans and their label ADOR, a new sub-label of BTS 's HYBE Corp. You can see some of their merch below! Do you see anything you need to buy? How do you feel about these chart toppers? Let us know below!

#FlowerOfEvil #Remake #kdrama While improving some aspects of the original K-drama while keeping its core, watching foreign remakes in a different language gives a different perspective. In recent years there have been so many remakes and adaptations of many sensational K-dramas! Let's take a look at one recent example! The Korean thriller romance series, The Flower of Evil is set to make waves in the land of diversities, India. Despite the growing presence of K-contents globally, it has not made a huge presence in India due to the strong presence of Bollywood and western pop culture. Zee5 , one of India's biggest platforms that made the remake, is hopeful that the vibrant Asian culture and cultural similarities of the two countries are enough to captivate a significant number of fans in India. On August 17, Studio Dragon , the original drama's production company officially announced that the highly-anticipated Indian remake of the said Korean thriller romance series is set to premiere on August 19. Aside from its Indian remake, a Philippine remake is in the works and we cannot wait for it to grace our screens as well. Have you watched the original or are you planning to watch it before the remake? Let us know what are your thoughts on this remake and its original version!

#extraordinaryattorneywoo #parkeunbin #kangtaeoh August 18 marked the finale of season 1 for the global hit series Extraordinary Attorney Woo . Fans of the series gathered at a CGV theater in Yongsan, Seoul for a special "Audience Group Viewing Event" held by the show's production company A-Story. More than 100 screaming fans rushed over to cheer on the cast members of the show as the stars lined up for a photo opportunity! Cast members Park Eun Bin , Joo Jong Hyuk , Ha Yoon Kyung , Kang Tae Oh , Joo Hyun Young , and Kang Ki Young and director Yoo In Sik appeared on the runway waving and taking pictures. This special event allowed just 300 seats for viewers and winners of the event got front row seats for the private viewing. Here are what some fans of the show said: " I love dramas that deal with law and I fell in love with Kang Tae Oh after watching this drama. Woo Young Woo was so loveable as well and I enjoyed how the drama resolved series cases in a lighter and fun way." - Choi Sung Jin " This is the first drama that I watched when it was airing live, I lined up starting 3 PM because they said they would give out the tickets in a first come first serve bases. And I got seat number 5." - Fan from Daegu We're sad to see this amazing series come to an end! It is so great that a K-drama has united the world! We can't wait for the next season! What are thoughts about season 1? Are you excited for the next season? Let us know your thoughts!

Jungkook from BTS was the protagonist of a new vlog for the official channel of BANGTAN TV. The maknae of the group took the opportunity to go to the beach and have a small camp for himself, where he shared several moments with ARMY. Jungkook 's camping vlog is so warm and full of happiness: seeing Jungkook smiling, having fun, eating, cooking, driving, singing, and playing with the bonfire. Just the fact that he finds joy in simple things makes my heart grow very fond! Here is the full episode: Jungkook's camping vlog location sign with the words "[Jungkook [BTS Vlog .] Camping Vlog Vlog Shooting Site" is also shown around the camping site. The camping site is located at Songjiho Beach in, Geseong Gangwon-do, South Korea!! Here are some of BTS ARMY's tweets : Did you see the full episode? Have you ever gone to this location where Jungkook was filming his vlog? What was your reaction? Let us know!

#littlewomen #kdramapreview #kimgoeun Set to release on September 3, 2022, and distributed on tvN and Netflix , Little Women is based on the 1868 novel of the same name by American novelist Louisa May Alcott . With a little bit of a twist for some dramatic effect and you have the makings of another hyped K-drama release! Let's preview this amazing drama! This exciting new 12-episode 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. In Joo realizes that money is the most important thing to protect herself and her family. Nam Ji Hyun ( The Witch's Diner 2021) plays Oh In Kyung, the middle sister, as an enthusiastic reporter at a local news station. Although In Kyung also grew up poor, she believes that money isn't the most important thing in life. Park Ji Hu ( All of Us Are Dead 2021) is Oh In Hye, the youngest of the three sisters. She is a student at a prestigious arts high school and has a knack for painting. She feels the love from her older two sisters is too much. The three sisters strive to live a normal life but come across 70 billion Korean won ($53.3 million) mysteriously which alters their lives completely. This drama sets excitement and mystery! What would we do for our families with a life-changing amount of money? Little Women will air every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 Korean Standard Time (KST) on tvN and on Netflix in select countries. It will take over the time slot previously held by Alchemy of Souls .

#parkeunbin #extraordinaryattorneywoo #kdramanews The global hit series phenomenon Extraordinary Attorney Woo has been confirmed for season 2! A statement made by Lee Sang Baek, the president of ASTORY , the production company for the drama confirmed the rumors on August 17, 2022. "Thanks to the support of many people, we will be producing season 2 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo . Our hopeful golden time will be in 2024. Our goal is to have season 2 broadcast at that time." - Lee Sang Baek, ASTORY Although we're not sure the core team will be kept, Mr. Lee stated that there will be a challenge to coordinate the schedules of the staff, but 90 percent of the cast and production staff will remain the same. "It’s not easy to coordinate the schedules of the cast and production staff, so there will be lengthy discussions. Our goal is to keep at least 90 percent of our cast and production staff. This will take a considerable amount of time to coordinate, but the plan to produce season 2 will not change." -Lee Sang Baek, ASTORY In addition to season 2, Mr. Lee stated that the company will pursue other IP-related ventures related to the drama series, including a webtoon version launched earlier this month as well as Extraordinary Attorney Woo the musical. Meanwhile, season 1 of the series is coming to an end as the final two episodes (15 and 16) are set to air on August 17 and 18 respectively. We're so excited that they are renewing for a second season! We're wondering if they'll be able to keep the same energy and storytelling as this amazing first season! Let us know your thoughts about this amazing news!