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5 K-Pop Christmas Songs Your Holiday Playlist Needs

Dec 30, 20222 min read

5 K-Pop Christmas Songs Your Holiday Playlist Needs

As another year of winter festivities comes and goes, it’s safe to say that the go-to Christmas songs are bordering on over-played around...

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Joycifer

Dec 16, 20223 min read

K-Games

How to play Yut Nori, a Korean game

by Joycifer Yut Nori (윷놀이) is a game that has been around for hundreds of years and, like chess, it involves a lot of strategy. The game...

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RM - INDIGO: An insight into the diary of Kim Namjoon

mulengamumba

Dec 9, 202211 min read

K-Pop

RM - INDIGO: An insight into the diary of Kim Namjoon

By Mulenga Mumba Disclaimer: Listening to this album may result in tears and well needed introspection. Listener discretion is advised....

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5 Heartwarming K-Dramas To Help You Beat The Winter Blues

zahrabaz7

Dec 2, 20223 min read

K-Drama

5 Heartwarming K-Dramas To Help You Beat The Winter Blues

With winter well and truly underway, it can be easy to fall into the slump brought about by the darker and colder weather. Take a break...

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New Jeans: You got me looking for Attention Review

mulengamumba

Nov 18, 20224 min read

K-Pop

New Jeans: You got me looking for Attention Review

A look at the K-pop group NewJeans, who are currently taking the K-pop world by storm with catchy tunes and viral dance challenges.

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mulengamumba

Nov 11, 20228 min read

K-Culture

South Korea Masters Soft Power

By Iman Credit is due for how South Korea transformed its standing on the international stage. It's as unexpected as it is ingenious....

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Joycifer

Nov 4, 20223 min read

K-Games

How to play Gonggi, a Korean game

by Joycifer Gonggi (공기) is a popular children's game in South Korea, but versions of the game have been found around the world throughout...

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The Long-Lasting Gift of BTS's PROOF: a 3-Song Review

Toyosi Begbaaji

Oct 28, 20227 min read

K-Pop

The Long-Lasting Gift of BTS's PROOF: a 3-Song Review

A review of the 3 new songs on BTS's anthology album, PROOF.

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9 K-Beauty Products Your Skin Needs In Winter

zahrabaz7

Oct 19, 20223 min read

K-Beauty

9 K-Beauty Products Your Skin Needs In Winter

By Zahra Baz Disclosure: This post does not contain any affiliate links, meaning I will not get a commission if you decide to make a...

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Alchemy of Souls' Linguistic and Character-Driven H(yoo)mour

Toyosi Begbaaji

Oct 14, 20223 min read

K-Drama

Alchemy of Souls' Linguistic and Character-Driven H(yoo)mour

A review of the unique humour in Netflix's 'Alchemy of Souls' K-drama.

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THE SHOWCASE 1.0: Where K-Dance, K-Pop enthusiasts and fundraising come together

mulengamumba

Oct 7, 20222 min read

K-Dance

THE SHOWCASE 1.0: Where K-Dance, K-Pop enthusiasts and fundraising come together

The Showcase 1.0 plans to bring together K-Dance and K-Pop enthusiasts for one night to celebrate Korean dance and Korean music while...

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Chungha’s SPARKLING is a refreshing contender for Song of the Summer

Toyosi Begbaaji

Sep 30, 20223 min read

K-Pop

Chungha’s SPARKLING is a refreshing contender for Song of the Summer

A review of the title track (Sparkling) from Chungha's 2nd studio album.

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When top Korean Professional dancers took London by storm

mulengamumba

Sep 16, 20227 min read

K-Pop

When top Korean Professional dancers took London by storm

By Mulenga Mumba The K-Pop dance scene in London has been growing at a rapid rate. From people who are simply interested in dancing as a...

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“‘STILL DREAM’ conveys my key message for this album” - Kim Woojin’s show-stopping performance

mulengamumba

Sep 2, 20224 min read

K-Pop

“‘STILL DREAM’ conveys my key message for this album” - Kim Woojin’s show-stopping performance

By Mulenga Mumba (Image credit: KimWoojin.net) On August 3rd, the O2 Academy Islington hosted the one and only Kim Woojin and we at...

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Zozo

Aug 19, 20223 min read

K-Beauty

Happy August Everyone!

By Zozo This Summer has undoubtedly been one of the hottest we have experienced in a long while – the Sun has been beaming down strong...

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FEARLESS introduces LE SSERAFIM, who command your attention

Toyosi Begbaaji

Aug 5, 20228 min read

K-Pop

FEARLESS introduces LE SSERAFIM, who command your attention

by Toyosi Begbaaji I’m fearless! On May 2nd, 2022, LE SSERAFIM made their much-anticipated debut with the same-titled song and album,...

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All Of Us Are Dead: A spine-chilling drama to keep you cool during the summer (SPOILERS!)

mulengamumba

Jul 25, 202210 min read

K-Drama

All Of Us Are Dead: A spine-chilling drama to keep you cool during the summer (SPOILERS!)

By Mulenga Mumba Picture this: you’re in High School. It's lunchtime on a normal school day. You’ve just got your lunch and sat down with...

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Stray Kids' ODDINARY is infectiously strange and delightfully wholesome

Toyosi Begbaaji

Jul 8, 202212 min read

Album Review

Stray Kids' ODDINARY is infectiously strange and delightfully wholesome

An in-depth review of ODDINARY by Stray Kids.

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Korean culture within the webtoon, True Beauty

Farah Lim

Jun 28, 20222 min read

Webtoon

Korean culture within the webtoon, True Beauty

By Farah Lim Image credit: screen capture taken from Naver Webtoons, https://m.comic.naver.com/webtoon/list?titleId=703846&page=1#A218...

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With THAT THAT, The King is back!... and he’s brought along a Cat🐱

Toyosi Begbaaji

Jun 10, 20225 min read

K-Pop

With THAT THAT, The King is back!... and he’s brought along a Cat🐱

by Toyosi Begbaaji Long time no see, huh? After 5 years since his last album, the undisputed King of Modern K-Pop, PSY, came back with...

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