Category: Magazine Spread
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Gangnam Style: The World-Wide Phenomenon of Psy
By Natalie Cisneros Since the release of ‘Gangnam Style’ posted on YouTube nearly two months ago, Park Jaesang, also known as Psy, has gained an unlikely popularity around the world with over two hundred million views. But what made this music video, which Psy claimed he didn’t intend for international fans, have such an impact…
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KPOP Briefing
An Overview of the Oldies and the Latest in Kpop by Eli, Rhema, and Twitchykun “Sexy, Free & Single” by Super Junior Super Junior’s 6th album and their title song from that album is called Sexy, Free & Single. This is their last full length album before Super Junior’s leader, Leeteuk, goes and serves his…
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The Asian Market Chronicles
The Asian Market Chronicles: Into the New World 다시 만난 세계 by Fateh K. What do you notice when you enter a grocery store? The displays? The fragrances? The person handing out samples? Quit shamelessly grabbing and pocketing samples for a second and pause. Close your eyes and open your ears. Chances are you…
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Blog Showcase: Seoulistic.com
“Do You Text in Korean? Here’s How to Make Your Texts Friendlier” Just one of the many clever blog posts from Seoulistic.com Original content by Keith of Seoulistic.com If you’re living in Korea, texting in Korean will become a part of daily life. Make sure you do as the Koreans do and make your texts…
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SDSU: Spotlight on a Local Student Organization
Korean Student Association (KSA) By Vong Phonsiri Jr. Calling all Korean culture enthusiasts of San Diego! If you haven’t heard, the Korean Student Association at SDSU is bigger than ever and we’re kicking off the semester strong! The Korean Student Association, otherwise known as KSA, is a student-run organization at SDSU, focused on celebrating…
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The San Diego Korean Language Exchange
Meet the San Diego Korean Language Exchange! A group interview with the members of the language meetup by Simeon Rodgers Because San Diego County has some of the best weather found anywhere, many people from all over the world flock to its shores yearly. They are drawn here to experience American culture without the hindrance…
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KPOP 101: Breaking Down the Idol Group System
케이팝의 모든것: 메인보컬? 리드보컬? 막내? 케이팝 매니아 일라이가 분석한 아이돌 그룹들의 재미있는 구성 시스템>> <“When it comes to K-POP, it gets confusing enough trying to learn new names and faces. When positions come into play, we can sometimes find ourselves lost in the terminology. This is where I come in to make your job much…
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Whoa, is this thing on?
Pleased to meet you. I’m the newest member of kkonnect, Francis. I was brought onto this team on a whim, prayer, and a couple boxes of choco pies. I can’t resist those things, they’re so yummy! Background? It’s pretty storied. Fourteen years ago, I was a skinny teenager inspired by Tekken 3 to join a…
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Crunch-time at KKonnect!
Time is winding down here at the Korea Daily headquarters. It’s almost time for our final submissions for the new English section of the monthly Korea Daily San Diego Magazine. Jini, Vong, Ivan, and myself, are all excited to introduce our (and a few other guest writer’s) work to those interested in Korean culture. The…
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