by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com South Korean students are ranked among the brightest in the world, but they are definitely not among the happiest. A young student, […]
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Inside South Korean Label KUMANN YOO HYE JIN
“Futuristic Folklore” is a befitting title to understanding HyeJin Yoo’s perspectives on spring fashion with her presentation for KUMANN YOO HYE JIN 2015. This isn’t a collection for […]
Estée Lauder in Competition With Korean Skincare Brands
Estee Lauder, an American company which manufactures prestige beauty products, has made its mark in skincare for over 60 years. Today, it has become a household name for many. […]
Can The Korean Matching Trend Work For Couples in America?
By now, we all know about the popular Korean trend known as the “couple look.” To achieve the look, a couple coordinates their outfits with the same color, shirt, shoes. They […]
San Diego Asian Film Festival ‘Remembers Queer Korea’
by JAMES S. KIM Gay South Korean filmmaker Kim Jho Gwang-soo and his partner, Kim Seung-hwan, made headlines in the media last year when they held a public wedding […]
EXCLUSIVE DEAL: 40% Off Tickets for AOMG Concert in L.A.
If you live in Los Angeles, you have plenty of places to be out and about on Friday nights. Allow us to present a very good reason to drop those […]
‘Calculus Chocolates’ Offer Sweet Relief for Korean Students
by JAMES S. KIM Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. That is, unless you buy a box from Piaf Artisan Chocolatiers in […]
Queensborough’s Kupferberg Holocaust Center to Create Permanent Asian Comfort Women Exhibit
by JAMES S. KIM The Kupferberg Holocaust Center and Archives at Queensborough Community College in New York will house a permanent exhibit to chronicle the history of Asian comfort […]
Korean Model and Actress Clara Lee Named Second Most Beautiful Woman in The World by “MODE Magazine”
South Korean model and actress Clara Lee was listed as the second most beautiful woman in the world on Oct. 28 by MODE Lifestyle Magazine. Following American actress/model […]
Meet the Designer: Moon Young Hee
During Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015, Korean designer Moon Young Hee’s collection turned heads. Moon Young Hee is known for manifesting Korean ideas in a modern […]
SKorea Deports Chinese Student for Pro-North Online Activities
by JAMES S. KIM The South Korean Justice Ministry said Friday it had deported a Chinese student for “aiding North Korea” through online activities and violating South Korea’s controversial National […]
Steven Yeun On How Korean Parents React To A Career In Acting
Steven Yeun recently went on Ellen as a first-time guest to promote the return of The Walking Dead. During his interview, he talked about his parents as well as […]
Korean Ceramics Documentary to Enter Sundance
by JAMES S. KIM A documentary on the craft of Korean ceramics will be competing in the documentary portion of the upcoming Sundance Film Festival, reports the Korea Times. […]
Must-Read of The Week: “The Birth of Korean Cool” by Euny Hong
Looking for a good read? We have just the thing. Find out what page-turner you should pick up with our Must-Reads of The Week! — There was a […]
3 Ways To Upgrade Your Skin Care Regimen, Korean Style
Your skin feeling a little … meh? Are you bored with your basic skin care regimen of wash, moisturize, sunscreen? Or have you been fairly diligent about your skin […]
