tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784664202300497122024-02-07T14:51:50.103-05:00inkigeulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-43147111774829655932017-07-12T18:38:00.005-04:002017-07-12T18:38:54.255-04:00Writer Kim Eun Sook's pattern of pairing drama couples with big age gaps
Mr. Sunshine: Lee Byunghun (46) and Kim Taeri (27)
Gentlemen's Dignity: Kim Minjong (45) and Yoon Jinyi (26)
Goblin: Love line between a high school student and an adult
Kim Goeun (26) and Gong Yoo (38)
Daum: A 20-year difference? Writer Kim Eun Sook's pattern of pairing older-younger couples
1. [+1444, -93] Lee Santa on a romance drama... Writer Eun Sook.. this is too much.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-4189850577699222292017-07-12T18:38:00.004-04:002017-07-12T18:38:47.837-04:00Tattoos in Korea: art or a dangerous medical procedure?
Tattoos were once generally thought of in association with gang members but now more and more people think of it as fashion or art. According to a law that was put in place 25 years ago, all tattoo procedures are considered illegal in Korea unless performed by a medical professional.
There was a time when majority of the people thought of tattoos as intimidating and disgustingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-13221154575465226442017-07-12T18:38:00.003-04:002017-07-12T18:38:39.821-04:00NJTW4: Episode 5
Naver: 'NJTW4' Song Mino's crazy game performance 'the top movie king' (ft. a million dong)
1. [+2636, -33] Mino was so good at guessing the movies and acting out the most famous scenesㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Freaking funny
2. [+2239, -32] I found out how daebak Song Mino is at acting things outㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
3. [+1948, -33] I was actually so shocked at how good Mino was at re-enacting scenesㅋㅋ Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-75941552805063728672017-07-10T22:29:00.000-04:002017-07-10T22:29:13.253-04:00Top drama stars paid too much, producers leaning towards 'cheap' rookie actors
With the Korean wave and investments pouring in from China, Hallyu stars' worth are currently on the rise. Their appearances fees fetch anywhere from $8,700 to $87,000. SBS "Saimdang: Light's Diary" was 100% pre-produced and received a $10 million investment from Hong Kong's Emperor Entertainment. The lead actress, Lee Young Ae, reportedly received $87,000 per episode. &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-69978718033703805442017-07-10T13:27:00.000-04:002017-07-10T13:27:57.758-04:00Korean actor drops out of American TV show due to racial wage gap
Korean-American actors Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park withdrew from the American TV series, "Hawaii Five-O". It was reported that both actors received 10-15% lower than their white counterparts. Though CBS offered 'large and significant' offers to both actors, they made the difficult decision of leaving the show due to the still prevalent wage difference.
Daniel wrote to his Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-69768556706903673652017-07-08T22:49:00.000-04:002017-07-09T00:59:44.757-04:00Infinite Challenge's ratings shoot up, an army special made for Park Myungsoo
Infinite Challenge's ratings shot up to 14.5% for their 'Real Men' special, an increase of 2.8% from last week's 11.7% rating. This is their best record since coming back from their hiatus in March.
Naver: "YES I can"... 'Infinite Challenge' Park Myungsoo, reborn as a laughter huntsman in the army
1. [+12,498, -101] YES I CAN ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ How can Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-67716500759635598112017-07-08T20:39:00.000-04:002017-07-08T20:39:03.747-04:00Only the rich with 'gold spoons' get into top Korean universities?
SKY: Seoul National University, Korea University, Yonsei University
Kim Sang Gon, Education Minister
In order to get to the top universities in Korea, there's a comprehensive student record screening you have to prepare for. It includes grades, introduction, list of awards, creative extracurriculars, volunteer work, research and essays. It was introduced to help showcase Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-5841562318727651982017-07-07T21:53:00.000-04:002017-07-07T21:53:37.327-04:00"Shortage of actors", no one to pick from to meet drama demands say casting directors
If you're a producer or a casting director for a new drama, you're sure to get a headache. The reason? There are no actors to cast, especially if you're trying to find actors in their 20s. It's even harder knowing that most drama roles are about characters in that age range. Just take a look at Fight My Way, My Sassy Girl, Bride of the Water God, Ruler: Master of the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-4923872892618844062017-07-07T17:51:00.002-04:002017-07-07T17:51:25.969-04:00Should English brand signs be written in Hangul or left as is?
Caffé Pascucci
7-Eleven
Baskin Robbins
Dunkin' Donuts
Starbucks Coffee
Paris Baguette
Ministop
Daum Cafe: Hangul signs are pretty vs they look out of place
- I'm for them. They look pretty. It's just a lot of those signs need to change the font...
- It's because of the font that makes them look out of place but some of them look okay
- I think it looks so cute. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-68583007505817242292017-07-07T13:35:00.002-04:002017-07-07T13:35:46.300-04:00'Hamburger phobia' spreads after mother sues McDonald's Korea for daughter's illness
A mother filed a complaint to McDonald's Korea claiming that their hamburger caused her daughter to lose 90% of her kidney function. The 4-year-old was diagnosed with 'hamburger disease' or 'hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)'. She now has to undergo dialysis for 8-10 hours daily. McDonald's responded to her claim and is fully cooperating with the investigation.
After Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-10538815188683836182017-07-07T12:01:00.000-04:002017-07-07T12:01:14.599-04:00Gagman Cho Geum San passes away
Gagman Cho Geum San (54) was found dead on July 7th by tourists along the coast of Daebu Island.Police suspect that Cho Geum San passed away on the 5th by suicide.
Naver: 'It's nice to see you, nice to see you' Gagman Cho Geum San passes away
1. [+11,911, -183] It's not even on the search rankings. This is so sad. He's a comedian that I spent my childhood with..... I won't forget you.....
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-17258165178264894422017-07-06T20:56:00.000-04:002017-07-06T20:56:44.081-04:00Are horror movies disappearing from the Korean film industry?
A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
Whispering Corridors (1998)
R-Point (2004)
Train to Busan (2016)
Get Out (2017)
Naver: Only one horror film this year... Korean horror films have disappeared
1. [+201, -7] R-Point was seriously insane
2. [+112, -6] These days, people are scarier than ghosts
3. [+54, -3] Horror movies that got good reviews include Whispering Corridors, A Tale of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-1815271030918035742017-07-06T20:29:00.000-04:002017-07-06T20:29:10.305-04:00Heightened tension after North Korea's ICBM launch
Estimated Range of North Korea's ICBM (Source: allthingsnuclear)
- On the 4th of July, North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile. Theoretically, a missile of this kind can reach US territory, which is raising tension internationally.
- A technological advancement like the ICBM is currently putting pressure on negotiations and what their next step should Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-41948379393348899182017-07-06T20:23:00.001-04:002017-07-06T20:23:46.800-04:00Kim Youngchul, from no-jam to riding the president's private jet to Berlin
On July 6th, Kim Youngchul accompanied President Moon Jaein on the presidential jet 'Code One' to Berlin. He sang his song, 'Ring Ring' at the president's gathering for Koreans living in Germany.
Naver: 'No fun' to 'flower road' Kim Youngchul, rising up with 'ring ring'
1. [+4490, -46] I don't know if you'll remember but on Radio Star, what Yoon Jongshin said was so Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-11730772355286569962017-07-06T19:50:00.000-04:002017-07-06T20:23:33.561-04:00NJTW4: Episode 4
Naver: 'NJTW4' Ahn Jaehyun x Eun Jiwon, 'New Crazy One' and 'Original Crazy One', crazy chemistry
1. [+1474, -25] Eun Jiwon hard carried today with the cone hatㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
2. [+1316, -19] Ahㅋㅋㅋ Eun Jiwon's face when he went to hug Ahn Jaehyun.. so cute
3. [+1030, -11] Lee Soogeun was born to be a gag manㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I laughed so hard todayㅋㅋㅋㅋ
4. [+1050, -34] It's funnier when Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-32620259360428662652017-07-05T20:06:00.001-04:002017-07-06T17:15:00.490-04:00Movie Reviews: Okja, Real
Okja (Adventure, Action, Drama)
- Director: Bong Junho
- Cast: Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ahn Seo Hyun
- Netizen Rating: 8.38/10.00
- Critic Rating: 8.77/10.00
Netizen Rating Distribution (9,619 Reviews)
Critic Rating Distribution (5,031 Reviews)
Netizen Age/Sex Distribution
This movie is liked most by women in their 20s.
t/n: Okja only opened on 94 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-12081906884793961472017-07-05T20:04:00.000-04:002017-07-06T17:12:45.151-04:00'Blind hiring', no more photos or school names on Korean applications
On July 5th, President Moon Jae In and the Ministry of Employment and Labour announced a new policy regarding applications for all public jobs.
- Any information unrelated to the job can no longer be requested (incl. photos, name of school, hometown, and family background)
- Currently, the policy doesn't include private sectors and >52% said they are not willing to adopt Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-90302898531058750452017-03-09T22:58:00.001-05:002017-03-09T22:58:34.208-05:00Park Geun Hye officially removed from office, first SK president to be impeached
The court unanimously voted to impeach Park Geun-hye and South Korea now has 60 days to elect a new leader. Judge Lee Jung-mi read the verdict live on television this morning, "President Park Geun-hye has been dismissed. Her actions betrayed the country's confidence, democracy, and the rule of law, which cannot be tolerated." Park Geun-hye now has to immediately Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-74907687910706312112017-03-01T01:56:00.002-05:002017-03-01T01:56:53.898-05:00"Please tell me your resident registration number."
Man: Please say your resident registration number.
Girl: 010... (t/n: Phone numbers usually start with this.)
Man: No, not your phone number, your resident registration number.
Girl: Yeah I got it, 010...
Man: No!! Not your phone number!! Your resident registration number!!
Girl: I'm telling you right now! I was born in 2001!!
OP: "A similar experience happened with kids I was teaching in a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-1633674195592259502017-03-01T01:55:00.001-05:002017-03-01T01:55:46.204-05:00With King Kong and Godzilla, what about Korean monster films?
1967 Yongary: Monster from the Deep
2006 The Host
2007 D-War
2011 Sector 7
2016 Clocking Out
2017 (Upcoming) Okja
Yonhap News via Naver: King Kong and Godzilla are coming... what is the present state of Korean-style monster movies?
1. [+402, -11] Sector 7 ㅋㅋ I still remember one review for that movie "Make sure to watch Sector 7, I don't want to be the only one toAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-6664848829605219042017-02-27T20:48:00.000-05:002017-02-27T20:48:22.611-05:00NJTW3: Episode 8
Naver TV Cast: Drawing genius Song Mino, ignites a soul for the arts!
1. [+2854, -33] Song Mino's drawing skills wow~ and the members who got the answer too
2. [+2514, -22] His drawing's good too but his artistic sense is definitely amazing ㄷㄷㄷ
3. [+2024, -23] Drawing is one thing but I was really amazed at how he was able to bring out the main points so quickly each time ㅋㅋㅋ Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-8031022336111006872017-02-22T09:56:00.001-05:002017-02-22T09:56:36.491-05:00College students injured as retreat bus overturns and falls, netizens call for a stop to OT/MT retreats?
On Feb 22 at 5:45 p.m., a bus carrying university students on the interchange to Jungang Expressway in Danyang County, North Chungcheong Province crashed onto the guard rail, overturned, and fell 5 metres below. The bus was headed to Kangwon-do as part of Kumoh National Institute of Technology's 3 days and 2 nights OT retreat for new students. Representatives from the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-81333362179311902662017-02-22T02:02:00.002-05:002017-02-22T02:02:45.519-05:00Ratings are not a good indicator of a drama's quality?
My Daily via Naver: 'Tomorrow With You', it's fun but... why are its ratings low?
1. [+1233, -76] They don't show enough re-runs and tvN just doesn't seem to be pushing the drama
2. [+1267, -106] It's not written officially that ratings = fun to watch
3. [+967, -72] It is fun thoughㅠㅠ Goblin did very well but let's not compare this with Goblin!
4. [+833, -77] It is funㅠㅠㅠ I became a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-90708501123027244292017-02-22T01:06:00.000-05:002017-02-22T01:06:59.426-05:00Young woman having sex at her own place vs. the neighbour who criticized her for it?
A young woman in her 20's brought her significant other to her rooftop place to visit. Her room was very small and not soundproof so the couple had to keep the noise down. When they opened their door in the middle of the night, the door next to them slammed open and an elderly neighbour started screaming at the young woman.
"A woman who lives alone, what right do you have to bringAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578466420230049712.post-33530329414386904442017-02-21T23:50:00.000-05:002017-02-21T23:50:22.172-05:00Court turns down request to arrest Woo Byung-woo, denies involvement in Choi Soon-sil scandal
The investigation team is pursuing Woo Byung-woo, Park Geun-hye's former senior secretary for civil affairs, and investigating whether he obstructed an investigation into the deadly sinking of the Sewol ferry in 2014 for Park Geun-hye's political benefit.
Woo Byung-woo denied any involvement in the scandal at a court hearing after a 19-hour questioning session. Park Young-soo of the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11445433319262924255noreply@blogger.com0