December 24, 2007 – 8:23 am
The Korea Institute for Sexology examines the issue of some Korean men who feel they have to end their drinking binges with sex, in order to feel “relieved”. It cites the cases of two Korean men, who are married BTW, going to massage parlors, in order to fulfill their “urges.” In the case of one Korean man, he [...]
December 16, 2007 – 11:23 pm
Been sitting through the first several episodes of the SBS series “The Lobbyist” (ain’t Hana TV grand?). If you’re an American of non-Korean descent, you’ll no doubt love it for its sensitive depictions of US society, uplifting portrayals of Korean-American loyalty to the United States, and positive depiction of the Korea-US relationship. My wife found [...]
December 7, 2007 – 4:06 pm
Speaking of Kim Tae-hee, the lovely and apparently socially conscious actress was in Garibong-dong yesterday serving meals to foreign migrant workers.
December 7, 2007 – 9:50 am
During a press conference yesterday, the head of the Korea Welfare Association of Public Artists expressed its support for Lee Myung-bak stating that Lee is the “only person who will support artists in developing hallyu and transforming Korean popular culture into that of an advanced nation.” It also unveiled the names of 39 celebrities that it claimed were [...]
December 6, 2007 – 3:58 pm
Which is colder — Mrs. Clinton’s personality or her office? (HT to reader)
December 6, 2007 – 9:16 am
Oh, wait, they mean Korea’s other favorite expat. The Australian girl from “Misuda” is getting married to her Korean boyfriend next year, making her the second “Misuda” girl to marry a Korean. Reports the Chosun, however, “She is not expected to be the last, since other stars on the show such as Taru Salminen from [...]
December 5, 2007 – 10:16 am
Han Ye-seul had a little “bra accident” while doing a song and dance routine during the Blue Dragon Movie Awards.
December 4, 2007 – 9:44 am
Five people have bid a total of 20 million Won(about USD 20,000) for the opportunity to have dinner with the Wonder Girls. The bidding was carried out by Auction(eBay’s Korean arm), and the proceeds of the auction will go to charity. As for the five, they will have dinner and enjoy a date with the Wonder Girls [...]
December 3, 2007 – 9:14 am
From Brian in Jeollanam-do: “What I find a little bizarre, and kind of sad, is the reaction the Wonder Girls have gotten among foreigners in Korea. The moral indignation with which a lot of bloggers and posters have reacted to this apparent offense to their refined sensibilities is laughable, and is about as awkward as [...]
November 23, 2007 – 12:13 pm
In his most recent column in the JoongAng Ilbo, KorMedi.com president Lee Seong-ju writes that size really doesn’t matter:
When Professor L of “S” University Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry thinks of a female Korean student he treated at a general hospital in the United States, for some reason he begins to feel uncomfortable. As soon as [...]
November 16, 2007 – 10:23 am
Park Chul has turned over to the police a video showing the Italian chef “G” and Ok together doing “extremely friendly activity” and “G”, “almost naked.”
The video was shot through the window of “G” ’s apartment. Park claims that it is “irrefutable proof” of Ok’s adultery and some in the media are claiming that the video is a “time [...]
November 15, 2007 – 2:34 pm
Also on the “Misuda” front, Jamila from Uzbekistan has captured the hearts of Korean TV viewers, mostly on account of this (WARNING: painful to watch) and this. You know, there was a time when Uzbekistan was a major center of learning for the medieval Muslim world. Sheesh… what would Nathan say?
November 13, 2007 – 11:09 am
Over at Nate, a poster looks at the before-and-after shots of actresses who have bolstered their careers by bolstering their bust size. Two notes. a) I don’t see Kim Hye-soo. Could that be because they’re real? Maybe? b) I’m not so sure Yun Eun-hye got her boobs done, either. I think she’s just filled out. [...]
November 12, 2007 – 2:28 pm
Paris Hilton gushed about her experiences in Korea during a press conference last Friday.
This is her first time in Korea, so she gushed about the beautiful Korean scenery. Hilton also said she loved bibimbap and would like to eat more of it during her trip.
“I love everything about Korea. People are amazing. I look forward [...]
November 10, 2007 – 1:42 pm
A couple of weeks ago, the Weekly Dong-A magazine looked at the latest development in Korea’s lively nighttime entertainment scene, the “full salon.”
Now, you’re all familiar, no doubt, with the “room salon,” karaoke clubs where groups of often well-to-do businessmen plop down inordinate sums of cash to sing, drink overpriced booze and chat up/feel up [...]
November 9, 2007 – 4:17 pm
Taking the stand as a witness for Park Chul, a long-time friend of Ok So-ri told the court yesterday that not only did Ok cheat on her husband with the Italian chef, but that they were still seeing each other. Meanwhile, the Italian Stallion reportedly has found gainful employment at a hotel in Hong Kong. [...]
November 9, 2007 – 4:00 pm
As abcdefg pointed out yesterday, it had to happen sooner or later. See also here. Now, can we see Beyonce in a hanbok? Please?
November 5, 2007 – 5:46 pm
I realize it is a little too late for more monster tales, but an Italian news team has evidently discovered monsters dwelling in Paekdu-san’s lake. The video can be seen here.
Considering that many of China’s lakes are claimed to be inhabited by monster _____ (fill in the blank) it shouldn’t be surprising that Paekdu-san is [...]
November 3, 2007 – 11:01 am
Seems like women in particular are taking interest in Playboy model Lee Pa-ni’s recent photo spread. I don’t know — once you’ve seen this, this and (good Lord, especially) this, nothing less will suffice. (PS: those last three links are NSFW!)
November 1, 2007 – 2:29 pm
The Sports Seoul reports that the Italian chef against whom Park Chul has pressed criminal adultery charges has fled the country for good, and did so just two days after Park filed for divorce from his wife. On Oct 31 — with criminal charges proceeding — staff from the hotel at which he worked reportedly [...]