K-drama-approved Kelly Shin debuts at Seoul Fashion Week
By Park Jin-hai Kelly Shin, launched in 2017 by designer Shin Soo-jin, is the most conspicuous star among Seoul Fashion Week’s newcomers this year. This premium line from the renowned…
20-somethings spend 70 minutes on OTT platforms per day
By KTimes Media consumption in Korea has shifted from traditional TV broadcasts like terrestrial channels to online video platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, and Tving. Notably, younger generations are increasingly…
Making music in space: John Pai’s evolving sculptures come to Seoul
For Korean American sculptor John Pai, renowned for his metal sculptures featuring grid-like and curved natural shapes, each work possesses a life of its own. At a press event on…
Culture ministry launches ‘Korean Bucket List’ event for foreign tourists
The culture ministry will hold the “Korean Bucket List” event aimed at enriching the travel experience for international tourists. The event, co-hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization, will run from…
Minumsa launches latest edition of award-winning waterproof book series
Minumsa Publishing Group has launched the sixth edition of its annual waterproof book series, this time spotlighting essays from its humanities magazine, titled “Han Pyeon,” which means “one volume” in…
What does alternative housing look like in Korea, ‘the republic of apartments’?
It’s no exaggeration to say Korea is a land of high-rise apartment blocks. According to 2023 data from the Statistics Research Institute, apartments indeed dominate the country’s housing market, making…
K-culture makes way into 2024 Paris Olympics
The ever-increasing presence of Korean culture is palpable at the 2024 Paris Olympics, both inside and outside the event venues. On July 28, Mexican artistic gymnast Alexa Moreno dazzled the…
From military blanket coat to haute couture, iconic Korean designs on display
Korea’s fashion legends who have contributed to shaping the K-fashion industry of today and their iconic works are on display in southeastern city of Daegu, a city known for the…
Korean celebrities’ humble, solitary lifestyles win hearts of Gen Zers
The era of elusive, glamorous celebrity lifestyles is fading. Instead, more authentic and humble portrayals of stars who live alone are captivating Gen Zers, exemplified by Korean celebrities Lee Young-ja,…
53-year-old magazine ‘Literature & Thought’ acquired by Booyoung Group
The 53-year-old monthly literary magazine “Literature & Thought,” which was on the brink of discontinuation, is set to make a comeback thanks to Booyoung Group’s acquisition of the magazine from…