Nude model Ha Young-eun bares all with her first book
Aug 8, 2021 · Two months before establishing the association, Ha hosted a public nude life drawing performance at an art center. She wanted to break the stereotype that a nude model “takes part in covert activities,” or that the “purpose is to seduce others.” “It wasn’t easy to break prejudices,” said Ha. “About a year after I founded the association, we got a …
With idols debuting as young as 14, experts say it's time for action
Dec 7, 2021 · K-pop idols debuting in their early teens is nothing new. Singer BoA’s debut in 2000 at the age of 13 and Taemin of boy band SHINee’s 2008 debut aged 14 are some examples that shocked the public at the time. However, the idea of a 14-year-old maknae — the Korean term for youngest person in a group — has become less surprising to K-pop ...
[DEBRIEFING] ‘Nth room’: A digital prison of sexual slavery
Mar 29, 2020 · Nth room is the name of one of the two main series of chat rooms, the other being the “Baksa room,” and under these two names were numerous rooms. The suspected masterminds behind the pair are believed to have operated under the usernames “Gatgat” and “Baksa.”. The chat rooms appeared first in 2018, along with numerous other copycat ...
Daum Webtoon becomes Kakao Webtoon as competition intensifies
Jul 20, 2021 · Daum Webtoon will rebrand itself as Kakao Webtoon on Aug. 1 and offer some new features in its mobile app, the company announced on Tuesday. Kakao Webtoon will arrive as an update to the existing Daum Webtoon app. Daum Webtoon Company will change its name to Kakao Webtoon Studio. It will take the existing works from Daum Webtoon in addition to ...
NewJeans fills Tokyo Dome with music, love and tears less than …
Jun 28, 2024 · TOKYO — Tears are nothing unusual at a K-pop meet and greet, but the tears from NewJeans hit harder for fans at the Tokyo Dome on Thursday who gathered for the girl group’s first get-together with fans in Japan with the “Bunnies Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome.” “The members had such a hard time filling my space,” Hyein said, bursting into tears as she recollected the past two months she was ...
Blackpink unveils tracklist of its upcoming album 'Born Pink'
Sep 8, 2022 · The tracklist of Blackpink's upcoming album ″Born Pink″ [YG ENTERTAINMENT] K-pop girl group Blackpink unveiled the tracklist of its upcoming album “Born Pink” on Thursday. The second full-length album from the girl group consists of eight songs. The album starts off with the already popular track “Pink Venom,” which was pre-released ...
Amazon comes to Korea through 11st - Korea JoongAng Daily
Aug 31, 2021 · Retail giant Amazon started a new service for Korea Tuesday through 11st, an online shopping platform controlled by SK Telecom. More than 30 categories of products will be sold on the Amazon Global Store on 11st. The categories include digital products, household appliances, fashion, cosmetics, books, toys and kitchen utensils.
[WHY] What makes Korea the plastic surgery capital of the world?
Oct 7, 2023 · Perceptions, technology and social media. However, this historical and economic legacy is not the only reason behind Korea's status as the world's per capita plastic surgery capital. Experts point to three factors: changing perceptions of plastic surgery, the development of surgery technology and the popularization and spread of social media.
BTS releases latest batch of concept photos for new album 'Proof'
May 31, 2022 · The images symbolize hope and the bright future of the band. More concept photos are set to be released on June 1 and 2. The album "Proof" is slated to drop on June 10. It is said to be an anthology album that compiles nine years of BTS’s discography. According to the tracklists that have been released, the album will include a remastered ...
U.S. to give final approval on Asiana merger: Korean Air president
May 20, 2024 · SARAH CHEA. [email protected]. Korean Air President Woo Kee-hong delivers speech at an event in central Seoul, in June. [YONHAP] Korean Air Lines' president remains positive regarding the company's takeover of Asiana Airlines, which is currently waiting for its last approval from the United States. "It's a step considered tantamount to ...