Bullying is a very sensitive issue in South Korea, with society coming down hard on anyone involved—or even rumored to be involved—in the act. The issue also appears in many Korean dramas with scenes that viewers may think are exaggerated. Speaking up about their experiences, a former teacher who taught in Korea revealed how true […]
The Rising Popularity Of “Pyramid Game” Alerts South Korean Schools
According to reports on March 21, KST, multiple elementary and middle schools in Korea, particularly in Jeonju, have issued a “Guidance Letter” to prevent the imitation of Pyramid Game by students. The TVING K-Drama Pyramid Game started premiering on February 29 and has been rising in popularity steadily. But schools in Jeonju seem to be […]
New Sapphic K-Drama? “Pyramid Game” Viewers Are Shipping Two GL Couples
Recently, the new TVING K-Drama Pyramid Game, adapted from the Naver Webtoon of the same by Dalgonyak, premiered on February 29. Pyramid Game Webtoon This ongoing Korean psychological thriller survival television series was created by Lee Jae Gyun, written by Choi Soo I, and directed by Park So Yeon. It stars WJSN (Cosmic Girl)’s Bona, […]
Top Finiko Crypto Pyramid Executive Arrested in Russia’s Tatarstan
A high-ranking representative of Russia’s notorious Finiko Ponzi scheme has been arrested in Tatarstan. Ilgiz Shakirov, a businessman from Kazan, rose to the rank of vice president of the crypto pyramid which is believed to have defrauded millions of investors in the Russian Federation and surrounding regions. Kazan Police Detain Finiko Vice President Police in […]