August 15 marks Korea’s National Liberation Day, commemorating the liberation of Korea from Japanese rule in 1945. This is an important historical event in Korea, and it is a subject they do not take lightly. However, there have been many cases in which celebrities and companies have been criticized for inappropriate actions on this day. […]
Popular Fourth-Gen Idol Hit With Massive Backlash For Posting Anime Challenge On Korea’s Liberation Day
A popular idol is under fire for posting an inappropriate challenge on Korea’s National Liberation Day. | @LouisVuitton/X “Gwangbokjeol” is a public holiday celebrated every year on August 15. It commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese rule in 1945. On August 15, Stray Kids’ Felix sent a voice message through the fan community app […]
Blood Alcohol Content, Side Effects, And Korea’s Drunk Driving Laws Explained
Within the past year, several Korean celebrities–including a former female idol, a veteran male idol, an actress, and a male singer–have made headlines for driving under the influence (DUI). BTS‘s Suga is currently under investigation by Yongsan Police for a drunk driving incident involving an electric scooter. BTS’s Suga Suga’s DUI has sparked heated debates, […]
Anti-Corruption Officer Leading Probe Against South Korea’s First Lady Found Dead
On Thursday, August 8, KST, a senior official of South Korea’s state-run Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), was found dead under mysterious circumstances. The official had led high-profile and politically sensitive investigations involving bigwigs like First Lady Kim Keon Hee and the former opposition leader, Lee Jae Myung. The officer, Mr. Kim, was found dead in […]
South Korea’s Overnight Sensation Sharpshooter Kim Ye Ji Is Even Cooler In High School Photos
South Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye Ji, dubbed the 2024 Paris Olympics’ “breakout star” by international media, had her high school photos shared in an SBS interview. Earlier, Kim Ye Ji went viral and became an overnight sensation with her “bad*ss vibes” that the internet dubbed “the most main character energy.” The most “Main Character Energy” I’ve ever seen in my […]