Author: Jini
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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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The June issue of Korea Daily is out!
The June issue of 샌디에이고 (San Diego) magazine is now available and you can get a free copy at your favorite Korean markets~
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Zion Market Grows Up: The Asian Market Saga Continues
Zion Market Grows Up: The Asian Market Saga Continues Amazing, the Korean Shopping Scene in San Diego has evolved quite a bit since the Asian Market Chronicles Series started. We got a new Korean Market in H-Mart, and Zion Market has now expanded to one of the largest Korean Markets in America. More amazingly, this…
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Korean film “Masquerade” to be released on DVD June 11th!
Political intrigue, betrayal, peril and forbidden romance play out in the lavish, critically acclaimed historical drama Masquerade, debuting on DVD June 11 from CJ Entertainment America (distributed by Inception Media Group). Inspired by the true premise of 15 days that are mysteriously missing from the recorded annals of the Chosun Dynasty, Masquerade has received…
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EXO’s Long Awaited Comeback
Despite releasing only one title song “MAMA” along with an EP consisting of 6 songs, EXO has gained one of the largest growing fandoms not only in Korea, but internationally as well. However, the approach with which EXO’s record label SM Entertainment has been promoting them is questionable. SM Entertainment attracted a lot of interest…
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Friday Drama Review – “I Need Romance”
Filled with fun, penetratingly honest girlfriend-time conversations, “I Need Romance 2012” hits the spot for those looking for a drama with romance, humor, and yes, I’ll say it, a bit of steamy sexiness. The scenarios strike pretty to close to home with the abrupt, honest portrayal of human romantic relationships. No perfect, sweet, innocent…
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LYLE BENIGA – Dancing with the Big Boys at Culture Shock
They came in droves with excitement and dreams shining on their faces and twinkling in their eyes. Hundreds of young people cued up at Culture Shock Dance Studio located adjacent to all those great eateries in Old Town San Diego. A few had been cued up since 7 (pm, I assume!) in order to assure themselves…
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New Zion Market Opening: June 29th
Yay for more parking! Lots more parking! It was with much anticipation that the KKonnect crowd (with an adjunct member) descended upon the All New Zion Market for it’s Grand Re-opening in it’s new location at 7655 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. The building, a former K Mart, and then a Sears, is now home…
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