The popular Hulu program “Shogun” recently swept across many categories at the 2024 Emmys. Shogun follows the story of a shipwrecked English sailor and Japanese feudal lord and is loosely based on the true story of William Adams, an Englishman who became a samurai under Japan’s first shogun. | Hulu Of the 18 awards the series won, […]
Netflix Withholds Prize Money From “The Influencer” Final Winner
Netflix‘s reality show The Influencer recently concluded its run. The show pit 77 elite influencers from South Korea against each other in a battle to sustain their socials. Rounds included live-streaming sessions where those with low views would get eliminated. Ultiately, the winner was announced as Oking, a YouTuber and streamer. The winner of the […]
Son Heung Min Becomes South Korea’s Hero With Late Winner In Dramatic “Asian Cup” Quarter-Final
In a match filled with suspense and nail-biting moments, Son Heung Min emerged as South Korea’s savior during the Asian Cup quarter-final against Australia. | @hm_son7/Instagram His crucial contributions led to a 2-1 victory, propelling South Korea into a semi-final showdown with Jordan. Son’s brilliant performance in the end wasn’t just about football — it […]
South Korean Celebrities Have Wild Reactions To Son Heung Min’s Dramatic Late Winner
In a dramatic turn of events that had everyone on the edge of their seats, the South Korean national football team — led by the on-field and off-field superstar Son Heung Min — pulled off a heart-stopping 2-1 victory against Australia in the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFC Qatar Asian Cup. As thrilling as the game […]
Miss Japan Winner Faces Heavy Backlash Over Her Ethnicity, Sparking Debates
Each year, dozens of beauty pageants occur in Japan, including the Miss Japan Grandprix (also known as Miss Nippon). According to the parent organizer’s website, the competition is meant to select a winner who represents the “foremost beauty of all Japanese women.” | Miss Nippon However, the 2024 Miss Japan Grandprix winner has sparked international and […]
Korean Netizens React To This Week’s “Music Core” Winner
In a week filled with intense competition and highly anticipated comebacks, the Music Core trophy was closely contested among three of K-Pop’s most popular girl groups: Red Velvet, aespa, and IVE. With their respective songs, “Chill Kill,” “Drama,” and “Baddie,” each group brought their A-game, showing just how vibrant and powerful the girl group scene […]