On October 5, 2019, I went to see a new Kpop group formed by SM Entertainment: SuperM. The boy band, which has been called “The Avengers of Kpop,” consists not only of new trainees, but also of idols from three current Kpop groups, SHINee, EXO, and NCT. The seven members of SuperM are Taemin, Baekhyun,…
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Halloween Horror Nights from a Wimp’s Perspective
“NOOO- come on, I can’t, I can’tttt.” Mock bravery long gone, my dignity and my resolve were now piles of dust on the floor. Despite having waited 2 hours in line, the frigid air of midnight suddenly seemed a lot more inviting than the dark entrance ahead of me. But as I turned to my…
The Rising Popularity of Tacos in America
Popularity of Mexican cuisine, especially tacos, has been on the rise in America. Tacos, which have taken over the hearts of the America people, first gained popularity in the U.S. during the 1960s, when Taco Bell was founded. Since then it has become a trend, spreading in popularity all over the country, notably in Los…
America’s Love of Pumpkins
It’s almost Halloween. There are jack o’ lanterns all over the neighborhood and the smell of pumpkin pie, fresh out of the oven, and soon to be trick-or-treaters at the doors. It’s October now; the official spooky season, along with pumpkin season. There are pumpkin spiced foods, pumpkin scented body care and candles, and pumpkin…
Annual Montrose Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the largest Volksfest, a combination of a beer festival and traveling funfair, in the world. The main festival is held in Munich, Germany every year, lasting 16-18 days, as it originated from a wedding celebration between King Ludwig the First and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in 1810. Events, such as horse-racing, parades, beer…
How Movies Have Changed Throughout the Years
In today’s world, we experience most of our entertainment in the form of television shows or movies. For example, Avengers: Endgame, a movie by Marvel Studios, has been rated number one in the box office, making approximately 2.8 billion US dollars. Another example is the TV show Stranger Things, by Netflix. While the amount…
The Start of Football Season Brings School Spirit
The beginning of the school year can feel draining for students coming back from summer vacation. Towards late August and early September, it is difficult for teenagers to stay enthusiastic or as energetic as they were during the summer. As classes begin, with new teachers, different classmates, and new classes, school spirit is challenging to…
K-food over K-pop
Walking down the aisle of Costco, I was surprised to find a rack full of dumpling packs from Bibigo, a widely known Korean brand. Since when did Korean products become so prominent in major multinational corporations such as Costco? Korean food, also known as K-food, is becoming more and more popular worldwide and global sales…
626 Night Market
626 Night Market is an annual market that allows people in the San Gabriel Valley to experience Asian culture during the summertime. The event takes place four weekends throughout July to September. Over 300 different food vendors, crafts, arts, games, and music/performance entertainment allows for a variety of social interactions in the venue. The 626…
KCON LA 2019, the Hallyu Wave, and More
On August 15, KCON LA 2019 officially began. KCON (Korean Convention) is described on the official KCON USA website as “the one place where every element of Hallyu encompassing pop music, TV dramas, movies, fashion, food, and beauty can be experienced and celebrated”. I was one such conventioner and audience member of KCON. But before…