Month: June 2013
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Mutjin Saram in Seoul!
Finally my dream came true; to visit Korea! Seeing historic temples located amongst the modern landscape of the city, walking down the vibrant streets of Myeongdong crowded with shoppers and couples, taking pictures with idol cutouts, eating the most delicious (and not to mention cheap) street ddeokbokki, and listening to Seoul’s indie music scene in Hongdae. There is so much happening…
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[BIBIMBEATS] June 2013: The Rap Heavyweights of K-Pop
Think K-Pop is just flashy clothes and cool choreography? Think again. Beneath all those layers of BB cream lie quite an intimidating pool of talent. In fact, the genre is home to some of the most versatile rappers the country has to offer. Evident recently in PSY’s booming popularity, K-Pop rappers are a force to…
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2013 Asian Food Festival @ H-Mart San Diego This Weekend!!
This weekend , H-Mart San Diego will be hosting the 2013 Asian Food Festival. Events feature games, singing contests, food samples, and a cultural presentation. Expect heavy traffic on Mira Mesa Blvd (not because of the event, just there’s always heavy traffic at Mira Mesa Blvd)
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[Event] Remembering the Korean War – June 23rd 3pm
An afternoon of stories, reflection, and gratitude with the Korean war veterans, family and friends, hosted by members of K-Konnect SD. • Write a story/poem/song or bring a photo or piece of artwork to share at the event and/or for the KKonnect online scrapbook with instant upload at event. • Bring a dish to share with…
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Friday Drama Review – “When A Man Loves”
Gangsta Love (No, it’s sweet, really.) I fell in love with this drama when Han Tae Sang hit the internet for serious dating help. With no experience of his own, he was seeking advice the best way he knew. With the naiveté of a young teen he takes advice from all sources and self-consciously…
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Millie’s Top Ten May K-Pop Music Videos
Millie’s Top Ten May K-Pop Music Videos This month, the K-pop music scene has seen the return of many groups that had taken long hiatus. We see the return of “beast-idols” 2pm, rookie group “EXO” makes a reappearance after making their fans wait impatiently for a year and a half, the Sexy Queen Lee Hyori…
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Millie’s Top Ten April K-Pop Music Videos
Millie’s Top Ten April K-Pop Music Videos This year, April releases have brought out a combination of cute and crazy comeback. It seems to be either cute, bubblegum-pop love songs about Spring, or funky tracks with crazy music videos. It’s either one or the other for this month! Note: This chart is just my personal…
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Friday Drama Review – “Baker King Kim Tak Goo”
Bread is served! (But with a box of tissues, please…) Somehow I had expected this 2009-2010 drama to be much more lighthearted than it was, partly because of the misleading posters, showing an impish grin on Yoon Shi Yoon’s face, but also because of the casting of Yoon Shi Yoon himself. The young man is…
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Supersize Me!
The new Monster-Sized Patbingsoo now available at Maru! Owner-Chef Ben Park showed his playful side and created a mountain of snow adorned Patbingsoo-style at Maru on Convoy. The creation features all the tasty accoutrements of the regular Patbingsoo featured on the menu plus a plethora of fresh fruit cascading down a mountain of ice. The…
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KKonnect’s Exclusive Survey – Respond by June 12!
* Update as of 6/4: We have extended the deadline of the survey to Wednesday, June 12! Click here to be directed to the survey website. Calling all fans of Korean culture in Southern California! K-Konnect is holding a survey to explore the perceptions of Korea and Korean culture as viewed by Americans. (Sorry, if…
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