The surprise star of Korean Englishman and the British Priest Reacts channels has more Instagram followers than the Archbishop of Canterbury – and an inbox overflowing with messages from female fans.
From the classic My Name is Kim Sam-soon to last year’s Romance is a Bonus Book and When the Camellia Blooms – here’s our favourites
South Korea is mourning the death of three stars in less than two months – after Sulli, Goo Hara, Love with Flaws star Cha In-ha has been found dead, aged 27
Found dead on November 24, the former Kara singer suffered cyberbullying and depression
Before BTS and Super-M, K-pop bands such as S.E.S and Baby V.O.X. performed with Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Tupac Shakur and sold millions of albums – have you heard of them all?
She wears luxury designer clothing from Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana and Celine, and fans are so obsessed with her they emptied stores worldwide of the Yves Saint Laurent lipstick she wore in one film
Long before The Tale of Nokdu saw Jang Dong-yoon dress up a woman, many K-dramas hits saw female characters disguise themselves as men – to often hilarious effect
Visit K-drama’s most memorable filming locations – from the Cuba of Encounter to Goblin’s Quebec, and Song-Song Couple’s special beach from Descendants of the Sun
Looking to brighten up your IG feed when you order your next coffee? These five new hipster hang-outs are for you
Is boy band BTS’ mobile video game the future for pop stars worldwide? We hope not
Famous alumni include Park Jin-young, Han Seung-soo, Lu Han and Han Kang – while Yonsei’s three campuses will be familiar to K-drama fans
K-pop’s BTS are stars the world over, having performed countless covers of fellow K-pop legends and global pop singers, from Big Bang to Troye Sivan. Here are seven of our favourite covers
Laze in the sun in Vernazza, sip Sciacchetra dessert wine or hike through the countryside. Here’s why Instagram loves Cinque Terre
Forget the crowded tourist traps of Rome, Capri and Venice; try Siena for Tuscan food and wine, magnificent medieval architecture and, of course, the historic Palio horse race
The famous seven-member pop band obviously doesn’t think twice about courting controversy, whether commenting on political issues via strongly-worded lyrics or espousing the cause of Korea’s comfort women in the products they purchase
Actress Lisa Surihani has a law degree, is a Unicef ambassador and can sing. But why does she see herself as a sponge?
The Malaysian capital is famous for its hawker food, but these cafes’ desserts taste as good as they look
While on the subject, what exactly is its British cousin, crispy aromatic duck?
Centrepiece of glass-domed 10-storey mall extension to Changi Airport, which features 280 shops and restaurants, is stunning 40-metre high waterfall bounded by lush plants
The origins of Singapore noodles lie in Hong Kong, says Singaporean chef