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Debate: Should K-pop be apolitical vs. politcal?
Debate: Should K-pop be apolitical vs. politcal?
It is quite rare for singers to exercise their social/political voice on the K-pop scene, where they are expected to focus solely on musical activities. In fact, there is a rationale behind their silence, according to professor of K-pop Lee Gyu-tag.
Lee Min-young | 2020-06-23 19:06
'Stop the self-praise': Doctor shows frustration over Korea's COVID-19 response
'Stop the self-praise': Doctor shows frustration over Korea's COVID-19 response
The swift response from the Korean government to combat COVID-19 has been praised by many other countries as they were experiencing difficulty dealing with the virus by the time when Korea was already seeing a sharp decrease in the number of newly infected cases. When the Korean government was busy blowing its own horn, doctors of the Korean Medical Association (KMA) were lef...
Lee Min-young | 2020-06-14 16:01
Who made BTS, EXO's MV? Meet legendary MV maker Zanybros
Who made BTS, EXO's MV? Meet legendary MV maker Zanybros
Zanybros was founded in 2001, which is now one of the most distinguished MV production companies in Korea. They have collaborated with a plethora of artists including BTS, EXO, Girls' Generation, TVXQ and MAMAMOO for video production and attained international fame with their quality creations. So far, the pair has filmed nearly 1,500 videos.
Lee Min-young | 2020-06-05 20:10
  • [INTERVIEW] Challenging but rewarding life of BTS, EXO's MV maker Zanybros
Rise of Korean soft power after COVID-19: presidential adviser
Rise of Korean soft power after COVID-19: presidential adviser
During a recent interview with The Korea Times, Moon Chung-in, special adviser to President Moon Jae-in for foreign affairs and national security, explained what major changes have been made in foreign affairs following the coronavirus pandemic and where South Korean stands after successfully getting through the health crisis.
Lee Min-young | 2020-05-31 17:40
Foreigner in Korean show biz: 'How I make work fun'
Foreigner in Korean show biz: 'How I make work fun'
From an exchange student to a TV personality, Joakim Sorensen from Sweden has found his way around show biz in Korea. He recently starred in JTBC’s talk show “77 Love” and is continuing to explore ways to gain a foothold in the industry.
Lee Gyu-lee | 2020-05-27 14:42
MLB Superstar Mookie Betts: Why Mookie Promotes Korean Baseball
MLB Superstar Mookie Betts: Why Mookie Promotes Korean Baseball
Major League Baseball superstar Mookie Betts recently uploaded a video clip on social media promoting the opening of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) games and its players on May 5 shortly before the league kicked off without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic. During an exclusive one-on-one video interview with The Korea Times, he expressed his love for Korea, how he ...
Lee Min-young | 2020-05-26 18:45
'COVID-19 nightmare is not over in Ecuador': Embassy seeks global help in fighting virus
'COVID-19 nightmare is not over in Ecuador': Embassy seeks global help in fighting virus
Ecuador has been suffering one of Latin America’s worst outbreaks of the COVID-19, since its first case was reported in February. With Guayaquil being the center of the outbreak, the country has confirmed 32,763 cases and 2,688 deaths as of May 17.
Lee Min-young | 2020-05-17 18:03
The K-POP Makers: Meet BTS, TWICE's Vocal Coach Kim Sung-eun
The K-POP Makers: Meet BTS, TWICE's Vocal Coach Kim Sung-eun
K-pop is fiercely revving up its presence on the global music scene, with myriad singers attaining unprecedented international stardom. But there are so-called "K-pop makers" who receive far less limelight than they deserve, despite their contributions to the birth of megastars.
Lee Min-young | 2020-05-04 10:29
  • [INTERVIEW] K-pop's hidden hero: BTS, TWICE's vocal trainer Kim Sung-eun
COVID-19 Explained: Facts & Myths
COVID-19 Explained: Facts & Myths
Our second interview with Dr. Djaballah, a virologist based in New York, following our previous video on issues surrounding the coronavirus touches upon many theories and misinformation spreading out there about the virus. If you want to know more in-depth, check out the video. Dr. Hakim Djaballah is an Algerian-born American molecular pharmacologist and technologist with exp...
Lee Min-young | 2020-04-29 16:44
The Self-quarantine Life: How COVID-19 changed our daily lives
The Self-quarantine Life: How COVID-19 changed our daily lives
When you can’t go outside for things, bring them home. It's been months of living with the coronavirus, which has changed our daily lives in dramatic ways. As social-distancing is becoming the new norm, people are getting more creative in finding ways to fight boredom.
Lee Min-young | 2020-04-10 14:36
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