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Culture
Lee Min Ho endorses Ferrero chocolate
On October 2, Starhaus Entertainment confirmed that Lee Min Ho would serve as a spokesmodel for the Italian chocolatier “Ferrero Rocher”, whose brand grew exponentially through heavy marketing. “Korean Wave star Lee Min Ho has exceptional talent, as a model, showing the continued interest in the Korean market of Rocher…
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Women in Truman Capote’s world
Truman Capote, the American writer, who’s mostly known for his nonfiction book “In Cold Blood”, wrote a number of novels and short stories, and though their protagonists weren’t always female, there always seemed to be an interesting female character in everything he wrote, and the reason why they were…
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Meyer releases gender-swapped Twilight
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has written a 442-page “reimagining” of her vampire novel, in honor of the book’s 10th anniversary, swapping the genders of her two protagonists. In the new novel, Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined, the role of shy high school student Bella Swan is reassigned to a young man,…
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South East Asia
Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap at BIFF: Filmmakers need to find their own voice
Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is currently in Busan, as part of jury for the New Currents at Busan International Film Festival. The Asia N journalist Rahul Aijaz caught up with Mr. Kashyap at the festival. Talking about indie filmmakers in India, Mr. Kashyap said he is happy because new Indian…
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West Asia
Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi wins PEN Pinter prize
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi who was jailed, fined and publicly lashed after being convicted of charges including “violating Islamic values and propagating liberal thought” has been named co-winner of the 2015 PEN Pinter prize. Badawi was convicted of insulting Islam in 2012, and fined £175,000, and is currently serving a 10-year sentence in…
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Udon: Japanese-styled noodles in Korea
Udon is a popular instant or homemade noodle dish in both Korea and Japan. They are thicker than soba noodles, white and chewier. It is a type of thick, wheat-based noodle, usually served in a mildly flavored broth which is seasoned with soy sauce and mirin. And due to the influence…
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South Asia
Indian filmmaker Kabir Khan at BIFF: Mainstream cinema is the most powerful media in India
Indian filmmaker Kabir Khan is currently in Busan, as his megahit film ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ screens at Busan International Film Festival. ‘The Asia N’ journalist Rahul Aijaz caught up with him about his film. Khan said his film was a big success because Salman Khan has not done anything like this…
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“Reply 1988”: another trip down the memory lane
After “Reply 1997” and “Reply 1994” comes the third installment in these past-driven dramas “Reply 1988”. The previous two installments were a huge success and its cast saw the immediate success the dramas achieved, and that’s probably why the writer came back with another drama that goes between the past…
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Omurice: The rooftop prince favorite dish
Omurice is one of those dishes that everyone should have in his or her repertoire, ready to pull out at a moment’s notice. It’s cheap, delicious, easy, and nutritious. Those who watched one of the most famous Korean dramas “Rooftop Prince” know the main characters are obsessed with this particular meal. Omurice is…
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Anticipated “The Village”: thrilling Korean drama
One of the most anticipated upcoming dramas is “The Village: Achiara’s secret” which stars BTOB’s member Yook Sung Jae and Moon Geun Young, accompanied by Shin Eun Kyung, On Joo Wan, and Jang Hee Jin, directed by Lee Yong Suk. The drama revolves around Achiara, which is a quiet, peaceful village…
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