Does plastic surgery change destiny?
“Where should I get plastic surgery on my face?” or “I want to have a nose job, will it be ok?” These are two of the most frequent questions I get asked during face readings. People also ask my opinion about whether plastic surgery is related with one’s destiny. My immediate answer to this question […]
Nightscape of Busan
BUSAN ― Autumn is a romantic season. Of the three months that are counted as autumn, October lies in the middle and is perhaps also the peak season of romance. Spending the season of romance at the “city of romance” may maximize the love story. The sparkling lights along Gwangalli Beach in Busan create a […]
‘Gangnam style’ through foreigners’ eyes
“Gangnam Style” catapulted Psy to overnight global stardom. He is now on top of the world with the unprecedented popularity of his latest single that became the most-liked video in YouTube history. In the three months since the hit song was released it has attracted more than 260 million YouTube views. With the tremendous popularity […]
Artsonje’s Chung wins Montblanc
Chung Hee-ja, founder of Artsonje Center, was honored in Seoul Wednesday as the Korean recipient of this year’s Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award. The 72-year-old was recognized for her contributions in promoting Korean contemporary art and film. She is the wife of Kim Woo-choong, founder of now-disbanded Daewoo Group. Chung was a senior […]
‘Psy does Gangnam no justice’
Psy is galloping ahead with his “Gangnam Style” to conquer the pop world. The chubby rapper has been an oddball compared with other svelte, good-looking K-pop stars; but his offbeat style, peppered with elements of fun and humor, is hot worldwide. People have fallen love with this funny and kitschy “Psy style.” Millions of people […]
‘Gangnam Style’ breaks Guinness Record
There seems to be no stopping Psy as he continues to horse-ride throughout the world and break records. Psy’s “Gangnam Style” music video has broken a Guinness World Record to become the most-“liked” video on YouTube video of all time. According to Guinness World Records on Sept. 20, the video of the 34-year-old rapper racked […]
Star golfers flock to PyeongChang
PyeongChang, more commonly known as a mecca for winter sports, will host several high-profile Korean golfers this weekend. Hall of Famer Pak Se-ri and defending U.S. Women’s Open Champion Choi Na-yeon will headline the KLPGA Tour’s KDB Daewoo Securities Classic at the Phoenix Park Golf Club.Yang Yong-eun, a two-time PGA Tour winner, will participate in […]
Seoul Museum
Seoul Museum opened at the foot of Mt. Inwang in central Seoul in late August with rare paintings of prominent Korean artists such as Lee Jung-seob, Park Ko-Suk and Han Mook. Founded by art collector Ahn Byung-gwang, CEO of Union Pharmacy, it is a treasure trove of modern Korean art. Making the museum more special […]
Destiny influenced by how they speak
Success story of Psy in his songs There is a saying that a singer’s life path follows his or her lyrics. It is not an unusual subject that our fate is re-routed by how we think, what we do, whom we meet and where we live. It is even said that what we eat may […]
Hallyu wave’ll continue to capture hearts of their global fans
It’s significant how the South Korean entertainment especially music (famously known as K-pop) managed to prevail Asia, Europe, USA, and even the Middle East. It’s the upbeat style, dances and their looks that manage to capture the hearts of their wide fan base. Of course the Hallyu wave includes animation, games, and dramas but the […]
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