With the COVID-19 Pandemic restricting travel to South Korea for almost two years, those longing to learn about Korean culture in Korea has been on hold; However, one place that will be live streaming virtual events about all things Korean culture is coming up soon. Do not miss the amazing opportunity to learn about Korean culture through the Third Annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival hosted by The Korean Center Inc.
1. Running Man - Running Man is the classic Korean variety show we all know and love, involving complex and interesting games, famous guest appearances, and, of course, betrayals between members. Every week, you’ll find yourself looking forward to MC Yoo Jae Suk’s witty comments, Song JiHyo’s magic touch, and Jeon So Min’s weekly crushes.
I don’t know about you, but I know that I have a bad habit of binge-watching shows, but I don’t always finish them. Around the hundred-plus dramas, I have watched (of course not all of them fully) in the course of six years, there are a couple that really stand out and I would highly recommend, if you have some time on your hands to kick back and relax.
MAMAMOO is back with a remix of all their greatest hits! The girl group’s latest album, "I SAY MAMAMOO THE BEST", features a trip down memory lane with their fans; A compilation of songs spanning from their debut to the present.
With the colder seasons coming around, it’s that time of the year for nice chill K-Drama. So, I have compiled a list of my top 5 favorite K-Dramas perfect for the wintertime. These dramas either can bring you warmth or have a colder vibe to them. Regardless, the slower pace of each one will be perfect along with a cup of tea and the sound of rain against the window.
For those of you in our Daebak-fam who celebrated this past week, we hope you had a very happy Chuseok! And for those of you who don’t know what Chuseok is, keep on reading below for a quick overview!
Greetings fellow Korean culture lovers, I am Natalie! I am a current senior at Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus and I am studying civil engineering with a pre-med track. My well known fun fact is that I am a polymath (if you couldn’t tell by my major), so I love almost everything (to a certain extent).
Hi everyone! My name is Kaitlin and I am currently a 2nd year at UC Berkeley, studying Business. I hope to possibly get into sustainability and maybe fashion — everything is still up in the air right now but I am figuring it out. Other than that, personality traits include being a caffeine addict, golfing for therapeutic purposes, planning trips around food spots, and cleaning when bored.
Hello everyone! My name is Karena, and I’m from the Bay Area in the U.S. I am currently a student at UC Berkeley studying Economics and Data Science. My friends introduced me to K-Pop when the COVID lockdown began, and I quickly fell in love with the music and culture. Falling in love with groups such as Mamamoo and Dreamcatcher, I was quickly introduced to a wide array of unique groups and variety shows that kept me coming back for more.
Hello! My name is Elizabeth, and I’m from California, USA. I currently attend UC Berkeley, where I’m studying computer science. I’ve been interested in Korean culture since I was young, and I was first drawn in by K-Dramas. I found them generally to be well-written, reasonably-paced, concise, creative, and incredibly well-acted, and I couldn’t help but fall in love with both the genre and the culture they depicted.