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If you’re a connoisseur of Korean dramas, you’re most likely familiar with the emblematic red tent where your favourite characters would frequently drink away their sorrows post-breakup or have a rowdy celebration with friends. These red tents, otherwise known as 포장마차 (pojangmacha), are permanent fixtures where Koreans and foreigners alike would go for another round…

Korea is a land that’s bountiful in every respect: culture, history, language, and, especially, gastronomy. As a testament to its rich cuisine, nearly every country in the world today has at least a handful of restaurants that specialise in Korean food.   Due to the massive influence of its pop culture amongst young audiences, it’s…

The Earth is a vast place; staying put in one place when you have the means to travel is to miss out on opportunities to revel in a different country and its culture! But before you do so, it’s always imperative to do your homework about your destination’s norms and cultural values to avoid awkward…

If you have ever thought Korean entertainment media only has K-Pop and K-Drama, then you’re missing out on the numerous times you could have gut-wrenching belly laughter from watching Korean variety shows. When it comes to light, hearty and sometimes sentimental scenes, Korean variety shows reign king.   The best part about Korean variety shows…

Seoul is undoubtedly every shopper’s paradise. The best places to shop extend beyond their shopping malls and spill out across their districts within the city centre. More than simply places to shop, these districts are also home to cultural traditions that seamlessly blend amongst the neon signs and throngs of people. If you’re an avid…

Where to start with the reasons why foods are simply amazing? Apart from being the source of sustenance, food opens the gateway to a gastronomic adventure imbued with culture and history. Simply put, food is a more cost-effective way of travelling, without actually spending a hefty amount of money!   If you wish to hop…

There may be times when sentiment hits you, and you feel like revisiting the emotions you often ignore or push at the back of your mind. No matter how much you try to ignore it, everyone gets a little sappy on the inside, after all. There’s nothing that will satisfy your inner romantic like a…

Suppose you have dedicated a significant amount of time to familiarise yourself with the different cultural practices in South Korea. In that case, you probably are well aware of how different and unique it can get when it’s compared to neighbouring countries – the way they talk, their perspective towards relationships, how they dress, their…

Seoul is well-known for its rich culture, heritage, cuisine, and ancient history. On top of learning the language at a Korean language school, what better way to immerse yourself in what Korea has to offer than exploring the country’s museums and art galleries?   From the unique, awesome, and strange, here are 6 must-visit museums…

While there are many people who love listening to K-pop and wish to become a K-pop idol themselves; the truth is, the journey of becoming an idol is a rough path that requires years of hard work and sacrifice to dedicate to training.   Thanks to the success of some K-pop groups, there are millions…