Writer: Bhavika Sachan (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Korean mythology comprises folk tales and legends from various regions of North and South Korea that have become an integral part of Korean culture. It is a combination of local traditions and influences from religions such as Korean Shamanism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The earliest…
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K-Interview: Adam Strandt (British Actor and Model)
Interviewer and Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) From the UK to Korea, Adam Strandt is turning screens into stories that speak for themselves. Meet Adam Strandt—a British actor and model who has found his spotlight in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. Born in Lincolnshire, England, he has steadily built a diverse career…
5 SCI-FI KOREAN MOVIES YOU MUST WATCH
Writer: Lavanya Sukumaran (Vadodara, Gujarat, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) After winning four Oscars at the Academy Awards, the South Korean film Parasite has left a lasting impact on the world with its distinctive screenplay and production design. Following the path paved by this movie, Korean filmmakers have consistently produced thought-provoking and audience-engaging…
K-Movie Review: Train to Busan
Chandra Joshi, Delhi Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, Train to Busan is a South Korean action horror film released on July 20, 2016. The movie premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival in May and got so much attention from people all around the world. The movie is the story of an unidentified virus that spreads…
Unforgettable OSTs of Guardian – The Lonely and Great God
Ojasvi Peer, Hyderabad, Telangana There is a saying by Aldous Huxley that goes, ‘After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music,’ and I believe majority of people agree will agree to this because sometimes the only thing we need when we are speechless, overwhelmed to say or react in any particular…
11 Must Visit Places in South Korea to Re-live your K-drama Dreams
Pratyusha Dash, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh K-dramas have become a household name and South Korea is every Hallyu lover’s paradise, so to cure your wanderlust hunger, we have curated some iconic K-drama locations to add to your bucket list and re-live that K-drama magic. Namsan Seoul Tower Featured in: Boys over flowers, True Beauty, A…
Movies of Heart Throb Gong Yoo You Shouldn’t Miss
Pahul Nanra, New Delhi: Paving his way into the cinema industry, this iconic actor Gong Yoo is considered to be one of the most handsome and talented eligible bachelors of South Korea out there. Actor and model Gong Yoo has definitely left an impression on us and reached a new level of popularity after starring in hit movies and dramas like, “Train to Busan”, “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”, and “Coffee prince.” In his many years of acting, this South Korean heartthrob has never failed to woo the audience with his striking good looks, charismatic personality and impeccable acting skills. Also, who wouldn’t notice that this 41 year old actor simply ages like fine wine, still maintaining his charm. Let’s get into his top four movies that are a must watch if he has piqued your interest!
K-Drama Review: Coffee Prince
Anushree Taparia, Hyderabad: Post Post Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, also known as Goblin, I was awestruck by the lead actor Gong Yoo, so I decided to watch his other works. This is how I chanced upon Coffee Prince, also known as The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince, that aired way back in 2007. Based on a novel of the same by Lee Sun-mi, the drama stars Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun-hye in the lead.