South Korean parent and teacher groups protested on Monday (Aug 1) against a plan to bring forward school enrolment by one year to age five, saying such young kids were intellectually unprepared and the change would increase difficulty in finding childcare. The Education Ministry said last week it would lower the age in stages, beginning as early as...
If you ever need something while you’re out and about, convenience stores are your best friend. They have (almost) everything; be it food, drinks, or even daily necessities. Malaysia has garnered quite a few convenience store brands over the years from MyNews, 7Eleven, Family Mart and CU. Well, we’re getting one more. Starting 2023, Korean convenience...
As the Hallyu’s popularity continues to grow, South Korean production company Next Entertainment World, known for releasing zombie flick Train to Busan is eyeing the BL genre to cater to new audiences. The company announces that four new BL dramas are currently in production and aims to have a global release later this year. Blueming Adapted from a webtoon, the...
Netflix’s South Korean drama D.P. is returning for a second season with leading stars Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan agreeing to reprise their roles. The critically-acclaimed drama is praised for its realistic portrayal of the South Korean military and the sequel will likely continue following the Deserter Pursuit (D.P) unit who are tasked with catching soldiers who have deserted from...
Former South Korean girl group AOA member Mina Kwon makes a shocking revelation that she was a victim when she was 14 years old. Although 15 years have passed, Mina has stepped forward to file a sexual assault case and assisted the police with the investigation. According to South Korean news media, the Busan Police Department has apprehended a man...
For the first time since South Korea began battling its coronavirus outbreak in early 2020, all schools across the country resumed full-time in-person classes on Monday (Nov 22). As the first country outside China to face a major outbreak of the virus, South Korea's schools have seen various stages of shutdowns, remote learning, and hybrid arrangements. Widespread...
Streaming giant Netflix has been a frontrunner in introducing South Korean content to the world after spending nearly $700 million USD in licensing and creating South Korean series. Having found success in a number of South Korean hits, the platform eyes further collaboration with South Korean networks and budgeted an investment of $500 million USD...
Besides K-pop, another Hallyu wave that has gained international spotlight from fans when it comes to the South Korean entertainment is, of course, K-Dramas. Given the massive (if not significant) success of these TV series, the actors have been able to earn decent salary cheques hanks to their appearances in each episode. Plus, those endorsements don’t...
