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South Korea’s Official Election Coverage Graphics Feature “Game Of Thrones,” “Pokemon Go,” “Mortal Kombat,” And More

On May 9, South Korea held its 19th presidential election after the previous president, Park Geun Hye, was removed from the presidency following a corruption scandal that rocked the country. See also: Celebrities Complete Their Civic Duty And Vote For Korea’s Next President On Election Day But official election coverage from South Korea’s major TV networks… Continue reading South Korea’s Official Election Coverage Graphics Feature “Game Of Thrones,” “Pokemon Go,” “Mortal Kombat,” And More

“Bring Your Own Korea” With EXO-CBX And Talk Talk Korea 2017 And Win A Free Trip To Korea!

Website: http://talktalkkorea.or.kr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktalkkorea2017/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkTalkKOREAContest/ Are you ready for the annual Talk Talk Korea contest? The contest, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is back again this year with the theme “Korea” and slogan “Bring Your Own KOREA.”… Continue reading “Bring Your Own Korea” With EXO-CBX And Talk Talk Korea 2017 And Win A Free Trip To Korea!

Watch: Elementary School Students Break It Down At Talent Show With BTS And I.O.I Dance Covers

You are going to be shocked when you watch this video. This clip of three incredibly talented students from Gajwa Elementary School performing at the school’s talent show last December has been making the rounds on a number of online communities. In the video, the three young female students show off amazing dance moves that almost make you forget… Continue reading Watch: Elementary School Students Break It Down At Talent Show With BTS And I.O.I Dance Covers

Pokémon Go Designer Says The Game Might Finally Head To South Korea

After Pokémon Go hysteria hit the United States four months ago, it seems that South Koreans might finally be able to play the game themselves! At the Next Content Conference in Seoul, Pokémon Go designer Dennis Hwang talked about the possibility of the game becoming available as well as the great interest he has seen from those in… Continue reading Pokémon Go Designer Says The Game Might Finally Head To South Korea

Watch: This Pyeongchang Promotional MV Starring Hyorin Is Receiving Major Public Backlash

A promotional music video meant to kickstart the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s “ARARI, YO Pyeongchang” project has been receiving major public backlash. The music video reportedly cost 270 million won (approximately $237,554 USD) to make but has received 38,000 dislikes and only about 1,200 likes as of time of publishing. Netizens… Continue reading Watch: This Pyeongchang Promotional MV Starring Hyorin Is Receiving Major Public Backlash

17 K-Pop Tumblr Posts That Make You Say “Me AF”

Every so often, I come across a Tumblr post that makes me smirk because I can completely relate to it. It’s comforting knowing that there are GIFs and memes out there in the K-pop world that understand me. Here are 17 K-pop Tumblr posts that have made me think, “that’s totally me af” (in no particular… Continue reading 17 K-Pop Tumblr Posts That Make You Say “Me AF”

SM Launches New EXO Mobile Game “EXORUN”

SM Entertainment has launched the game “EXORUN” through SM Mobile Communications and mobile game company Putto Entertainment. “EXORUN” is now available worldwide except in China on Android and iOS. “EXORUN” is a 3-D game that allows you to play as one of the nine EXO members. Just like the supernatural abilities the members have for their… Continue reading SM Launches New EXO Mobile Game “EXORUN”

Everyone In Korea Wants To Play Pokemon Go In Sokcho (Including Chanyeol)

South Korea is one of many countries that have yet to experience the goodness that is Pokemon Go – but that hasn’t stopped some enterprising players from discovering a workaround. While no official explanation has been given, many people believe the lack of release is partly due to the government’s heavy security laws, which limit… Continue reading Everyone In Korea Wants To Play Pokemon Go In Sokcho (Including Chanyeol)

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