The human body is a complex system and yet Korea-based artist Yeong-Deok Seo’s figurative sculptures manage to capture the human form’s intricacies. His realistic models are comprised of bicycle […]
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The Crashing and Merging of Past Homes
Fallen Star 1/5 Culturally, where do you consider home? Do Ho Suh is currently presenting a series of intriguing works that’s about the artist’s ongoing exploration of this question. […]
Stunning Wall Masterpiece by David Choe
This year’s Nuart Festival features the one and only David Choe. Established in 2001, Nuart is an annual international contemporary street and urban art festival held in Stavanger, the […]
Human Root Sculptures
The Way to Happiness II South Korean artist Kim Sun Hyuk, has created a new series entitled Drawn By Life, that depicts Hyuk’s interpretation of the human root system. […]
September Issue: Designin’ in the Rain
Designin’ in the Rain An innovative idea by a young architect could transform the streets of New York City. by Christine Kim Like a scene from a movie, it […]
Rhythm & Passion of Korea
Rhythm & Passion of Korea Intermixing modern with traditional, this event will undoubtedly rock your world. World Champion B-Boy group Last for One and Haegum Plus, a fusion music […]
U.S. Diplomat Posed As Korean Tourist At Chinese Tiger Farm
A malnourished tiger in a cage at Xiongsen Tiger and Bear Farm. Photo via The Guardian. by Christine Kim A cable released by WikiLeaks yesterday revealed that a U.S. […]
Asian Drivers, No Survivors?
Just a stereotype? Maybe not. Earlier this month, TwisterNederland (TNL) created a compilation of videos of drivers in Asia, which seemingly perpetuates the preconceived notion that Asians can’t drive. […]
Ken Jeong’s Parents’ Love and Blessings
Actor Ken Jeong hams it up at the premiere of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” by Ann Lee Let’s say you’re a doctor — and I mean a real […]
Clara C Covers Lil Wayne’s ‘How To Love’
YouTube sensation Clara C has taken on her own interpretation of hip-hop talent Lil Wayne’s “How to Love” in which the young California native once again proves that she’s […]
Zombie Engagement Photos Go Viral
© Amanda Rynda by Eugene Kim and Y. Peter Kang For their engagement shots, most couples pretend as though they’re models or actors in a romantic movie. The results […]
Young Seoulites Flock To Tablet-ing Bar
9:50 = Love o’clock by Christine Kim Booking is out, tablet-ing is in. Trendy young Koreans have found a new way of finding their next potential partners through tablet […]
KA Actress Reconciles, Returns To Set Of Drama
by Christine Kim Actress Han Ye Seul returned to Korea yesterday, less than 48 hours after leaving the country. The young actress expressed her remorse for stirring much chaos […]
After Much Drama, Actress Leslie Kim To Return To Drama
by Christine Kim Korean American actress Han Ye Seul said she would return to the set of drama “Spy Myung Wol,” ending a wild sequence of events in which […]
British Teen Has Tongue Surgery To Help Speak Korean
by Christine Kim A 19-year-old British student recently went under the knife in order to perfect her Korean pronunciations, according to the U.K.’s Daily Mail. Rhiannon Brooksbank-Jones, who wants […]
