Noh Jae-myung, 33, has already amassed nearly 300 artworks by emerging artists. He talks about launching a new art fair, called Art OnO, in Seoul, with booths significantly cheaper than usual.
Sometimes called an ‘idol of classical music’, South Korean violinist Danny Koo wants to make his style and genre of music more accessible to the public – and so far, he is succeeding.
Hollywood directors Ang Lee, the Coen brothers and Martin Scorsese were among fans of Kim Yong-man’s video rental store in a New York laundry, stocked with eclectic titles. A documentary tells its story.
As Netflix reality show Physical 100 season 2 wraps, final winner Amotti says ‘Winning didn’t feel real’, while its creator talks ‘completely new formats’ and international dimension to season 3.
A young office worker was subjected to intense online harassment and bombarded with hateful messages following the accusation.
Ko Young-ok, South Korea’s first ‘full-time’ food stylist for K-dramas and films, recalls a mad dash around Macau for a scene in K-drama Princess Hours, and reveals the advice she gives her students.
Jang Da-ah, the older sister of Jang Won-young of IVE, has a debut lead role in K-drama Pyramid Game, which sees a class take part in a monthly voting game that allows those ranked higher to bully those below them.
Top chefs from across Asia shared their experiences with fermented foods – from kimchi and fish sauce to preserved pickles and rice – during the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 programme.
The Jeju Island’s scenic spot has seen a surge in visitors dumping ramen broth on the ground that can flow into valley streams, endangering plants and aquatic species.
China surpassed the US to become the top direct purchase choice for South Korean online shoppers, but that may deal a blow to local manufacturers, who lag behind Chinese rivals in cost competitiveness.
Members of Day6, a K-pop rock band who will be in Hong Kong for this month’s KCON, talk about their new album and seeing their old songs chart while the band was on hiatus for their military service.
Mamiko Tanaka was spotted with the shoulder bag at the LA Dodgers team dinner in the South Korean capital.
Cho Doo-soon, 72, was released from prison in December 2020 after serving a 12-year term for raping an eight-year-old girl in 2008.
An Apple Music Classical ambassador, Son Yeol-sum has teamed with Bulgarian-born violinist Svetlin Roussev on an album, Love Music. Son talks about bridging the gap between classical music and today’s audiences.
Ukraine’s embassy in South Korea said Moscow was leveraging cultural events to justify war and genocide as a form of cultural weaponisation
At his upscale Seoul restaurant, Choi Ji-hyung has elevated sundae – Korean blood sausage – to haute cuisine. The chef talks about offering a twist on the street food and feeling a duty to preserve it.
The rise of K-pop fan platforms like Dear U Bubble and Weverse encourage direct communication with artists, which helps fans feel closer to them – but it has had an impact on fan activities, and it has not all been good.
South Korea’s total fertility rate fell to an all-time low of 0.72, breaking its own record for the world’s lowest figures.
The ice cream company is using ChatGPT to visualise new recipes.
Such tours are offered at low prices but push travellers to buy overpriced items such as cosmetics and nutritional supplements.
Some supporters sent a truck to Hybe headquarters in Seoul to vent their discontent while advocating for the dismissal of Scooter Braun.
Korean actor Song Joong-ki talks about his role as a North Korean defector in Netflix’s upcoming movie My Name Is Loh Kiwan, and why he accepted the role after initially turning it down.
The Birth of Korea portrays South Korea’s first president, Syngman Rhee, as good, contrary to popular belief. The biopic is a box-office hit, but has reignited culture wars between right- and left- wing groups.
Brand also launched a hybrid-type store with a research lab that tests new flavour options.
Netflix crime thriller K-drama A Killer Paradox follows a student who kills criminals. But rather than a vigilante story, director Lee Chang-hee and star Choi Woo-shik say it explores moral ambiguity.
Kingdom actress Kim Hye-jun, known for her work in dark thrillers, turned down Disney+ show A Shop for Killers at first, as she feared being typecast. Co-star Lee Dong-wook’s casting made her rethink.
President Yoon Suk-yeol says the North has a history of carrying out ‘provocations’ before important polls in South Korea.
Kimchi is Korea’s favourite side dish, and is finding new fans overseas. Now AI quality control is being tested to speed up production and ensure that kimchi for export is of consistent quality.
Hong Suk-joon of the ruling People Power Party said that a Chinese property buying spree can put upward pressure on housing prices.
K-pop stars like EXO’s Baekhyun and Blackpink’s Jennie are blazing new trails with independent labels while at the same time balancing their group commitments with previous agencies. A music critic explains why.
