Category: Special Features
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[BIBIMBEATS] Local Beats: Hanging out with KPOP Star 2’s McKay Kim
This spring, KPOP Star 2, the highly anticipated second season of KPOP Star, brought together rising young talent from around the world. Unlike talent programs here in the United States, the KPOP Star series features performers putting their own twist on both popular Korean and English language songs complete with back-up dancers and pyrotechnics. Making…
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Zion Market Grows Up: A New Chapter in the Asian Market Chronicles Series
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 series is still alive and kicking! Zion Market in…
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The History of Cheong Gye Cheon Stream
Cheong Gye Cheon Stream is located in downtown Seoul, which divides the city into northern and southern part of the city. The stream was either full of water during summer monsoon seasons or dried up the rest of the year and at times, the stream would overflow causing flooding in the downtown area. In 1406,…
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All Things Korean For International Fans – Global Concerts
As the Hallyu Wave has grown, so has the number of International fans. Luckily for us foreign fans, many K-pop idol groups are expanding to world tours to be able to meet the dedicated fans outside South Korea. TVXQ began their world tour TVXQ! Live World Tour “Catch Me” in late 2012, holding concerts in…
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[BIBIMBEATS] July 2013: K-Indie Women to Watch
This month, Bibimbeats makes guys take the backseat and honors female artists making waves in the music scene. They’re lady lyricists, R&B hooks on our favorite rap songs, and fluid poetry in the ballads the K-Indie genre is known for. Whether they’re up-and-coming or well-established, these girls pack a musical punch. Here are a few…
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Friday Drama Review: “Nail Shop Paris”
A strange case of masochistic voyeurism? Hm. I’m so confused. On one hand, there was much I really disliked about this drama. On the other hand, I found myself wanting to see each new episode. Storyline/Synopsis: My Rating 5/10 The story began as a somewhat interesting story about a writer, intrigued by a man…
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Millie’s Top Ten June K-Pop Music Videos
Millie’s Top Ten June K-Pop Music Videos Without a doubt, June was the month for the ladies as so many K-pop girl groups and solo artists made returns with sexy singles to bring in the summer heat. I tried hard not to be bias, however, many of my favorite songs for this month came from…
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My Journey to Seoul!
I arrived home after embarking on my 3 week adventure in Seoul and I’m already missing it. Here is a look into what I did, ate and learned during my stay! Before I went on my trip, I made sure to compose a list of all the touristy things to do and other places of…
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Toyota releases Video Collage of Lee Min Ho Meet and Greet
And KKonnect-ers Jini and Cheryl are in the video…. Remember the “Countdown to Lee Min Ho”? Jini and Cheryl trekked up to L.A. to see him in person, special exclusive tickets in hand. The official video from Toyota is out. Enjoy!
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