On July 26th, the Korean film “The Battleship Island”, had a record-breaking premier. Almost a million tickets were sold on the opening day, the highest number in Korean cinema history. However, the movie has also sparked controversy because it is monopolizing screens throughout theaters. There were about 2000 out of 2758 movie screens in the…
Category: Korea and Koreans
Korean Peninsula Pressure Cooker
The Korean Peninsula. It is one of the most tension filled territory in the world with two sides eyeing each other across the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) everyday. The South and North Korean armies are always on alert, ready to attack each other at a given notice. However, this tension filled territory has recently seen an…
KCON’s Comeback
KCON comes back with a bang in August at the Staples Center. The convention is sponsored by CJ E&M, Koreaboo, Mnet Media, and Powerhouse Live. Known widely throughout the world, KCON is an annual Hallyu convention for Kpop fans held in countries including Mexico, Japan, New York, Australia, Europe, Los Angeles, and more. KCON was…
Korean Love for Plates on Walls: Talavera
The Mexican culture is not the ordinary culture we all have been accustomed to. Starting from the unique food to extremely colorful, traditional clothing and vibrant music, the Mexican culture beholds an entire arsenal of surprises for foreigners to experience. Nevertheless, there is another flabbergasting factor that, quite surprisingly, is not as renowned as the…
What is Marijuana to Koreans?
These past few months, T.O.P, a member of Korea’s popular boy band Bigbang, has brought controversy to the topic of marijuana and its legalization. This was not the only case where celebrities were accused of secretly smoking marijuana. In 1975, the ten most popular Korean celebrities were suspected for smoking marijuana and could not come…
A Korean Twist to Shakespeare’s Famous Play
Throughout the entire month of July, actors and musical performers have gathered from all over California to reenact Shakespeare’s famous play, The Tempest. Unlike any other Shakespearean play, this performance is not set in England but has included many scenes that take place in Korea and other countries in East Asia. From lanterns and the…
Boryeong Mud Festival
Taking place in July, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an annual festival that is held on Daecheon Beach in South Korea. It is said to have drawn millions of people to the fun. This festival was first held in 1998 and is still going on. During this event, people wrestle, slide, body paint, and even…
BTS Makes Waves at BBMA’s
On May 21, 2017, swarms of people – both fans and celebrities – were gathered in Las Vegas to attend the Annual Billboard Music Awards, otherwise known as the BBMAs. Celebrities such as the Chainsmokers and Halsey were present, but one group stood out from the rest: Bangtan Boys, or BTS. BTS arrived to Las…
Greengates’ South Koreans Go International
The long wait had finally come to an end with Greengates School’s 40th International Fair coming to a grand inauguration. The time had finally arrived for Greengates School’s international sensation to flourish once again. The International Fair – an event dedicated to highlight the sense of international community within the school radius – was open…
Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Korea Spurring Festivals
Spring is one of the best seasons to explore Korea, with many different exciting outdoor events. As a result, many tourists from around the world travel to Korea. The most popular events that marks the changing of the seasons are the spectacular Cherry Blossom Festivals. In spring, there are many places all over Korea where…