by ALYSSA PARK, Audrey Magazine Trap music is a genre that began in the 90s and has since become a recent phenomenon in the American music industry. In particular, […]
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Japanese Prime Minister Abe Stops Short of Apology for World War II
Pictured above: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a statement to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Screenshot captured via Reuters Video) by KEN […]
South Korea’s Latest Hair Trend: Heart-Shaped Bangs
by ALYSSA PARK, Audrey Magazine I once thought that the only girl who could boldly pull off heart-shaped bangs was my favorite childhood cartoon character, Sailor Moon. I stand corrected. The […]
President Park Geun-hye Pardons SK Group Chairman
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Korea’s independence from Japanese colonial rule, South Korea’s President Park has pardoned 6,527 people, including the chairman of SK […]
Liam Neeson to Play General MacArthur in Korean War Film ‘Operation Chromite’
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Liam Neeson has signed on to portray U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur in Operation Chromite, a Korean blockbuster set during the Battle of […]
‘America’s Next Top Model’ Casts First Korean Male Model
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com After 21 cycles, America’s Next Top Model has finally cast its first-ever male model of Korean descent, and he’s got a “smize” that will make Tyra […]
Korean Designer Modernizes Hanbok Into Casual Outfits
by JESSICA KWEN With its vibrant colors and unique silhouette, hanbok, or traditional Korean attire, has often been regarded as one of the most iconic aspects of Korean culture. Up […]
These Half Korean Child Models Show How Beautiful Diversity Can Be
by ALYSSA PARK, Audrey Magazine In South Korea, there is a term known as ulzzang, which literally means “best face.” Ulzzangs are very popular on Korean social media for […]
6 Facts About North Korean Weddings
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com In a weekly NK News column, a North Korean defector recently answered a reader’s question about the traditions of North Korean weddings. Here are […]
North Korea Creates Its Own Time Zone to Snub Japan
Pictured above: A North Korean waitress walks through a door under a clock with Chinese emblems at a restaurant in Rason city in North Korea. North Korea said Friday, […]
[VIDEO] Kinjaz Makes Its ‘America’s Best Dance Crew’ Debut
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Three years after its cancellation, America’s Best Dance Crew returned to the airwaves on MTV last week. For its eighth season, the competitive dance reality […]
South Korea to Offer Tax Refunds to Tourists Getting Plastic Surgery
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com After declaring a “de facto end” to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak last week, the South Korea announced Thursday that it […]
President Park Nominates New Health Minister After MERS Scare
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com South Korean President Park Geun-hye has decided to replace her health minister after the government was criticized for its poor handling of the Middle […]
Warner Bros. Greenlights Its First Korean Production, ‘Secret Agent’
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Warner Bros. has officially tapped into the South Korean film industry. According to Variety, the studio recently agreed to finance and distribute its […]
North Korean Ship Held in Mexico Pursued for Seizure in Case
In this April 9, 2015 photo, a journalist sits near the North Korean cargo ship Mu Du Bong, anchored in the port of Tuxpan, Mexico, after it accidentally ran […]
