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FabYou Sunscreen: An Honest Review
There’s a new brand on the K-beauty scene called FabYou, and it’s creating quite a buzz! Launched in mid-June of 2024, FabYou has introduced two sunscreen products: the FabYou Aqua Relaxing Sun Stick and the FabYou Aqua Relaxing Sun Cream. Despite their similar names, these products are quite different. Let’s dive into both and see…
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Festivals in Korea July 2023
It’s July, Korea is hot and humid. It may seem like there isn’t much happening outside, however there are tons of activities you can do to beat the summer heat. Here are some festivals in Korea, July 2023 edition. Buyeo Lotus Festival July 13 – July 16, 2023 View this post on Instagram A post…
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Bellygom: Giant Pink Bear in Seoul
If you’ve been near Jamsil lately, you may have noticed the 50 foot tall gummy bear overlooking Seokchon lake. Well, not might have – it’s impossible to miss! Thousands of people swarmed Lotte World Tower this weekend with the hopes of snapping a shot of Bellygom. But, what is Bellygom, and why is it bombarding…
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Seoul Pride: Defying Controversy
The Seoul Queer Culture Festival was organized to celebrate diversity and help people feel accepted. While this is the intention of pride festivals around the world, this was not the pride parades of the west. Everyone in attendance was courageous, full of love, and unapologetically showed the most authentic versions of themselves. Background: My Ally…
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Psy Summer Swag: How to Get Tickets
Psy is a living K-pop legend. Anyone who has gone to one of his concerts knows he is the life of any party. But guess what? He also has his own festival. After the suspension of the Psy Summer Swag festival for the past two years, it’s back! On June 16th at 8 PM tickets…
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Baskin Robbins Korea Pokemon Collection
Pokemon has come to Baskin Robbins Korea for the entire month of May! In addition to Pokemon-themed decor, there are also themed cakes, ice creams, treats, and collectibles that will be sold at the store. With the combination of my two favorite things, Pokemon and ice cream, of course, I had to catch them all!…
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Pokemon Bread: Korean Trend Watch
Trendy Koreans are losing their minds over Pokemon Bread. Various Pokemon-themed desserts recently began being sold at convenience stores throughout Korea. Along with each pastry, a sticker card is included. These sticker cards have become collector’s items and are sometimes being sold for over ten times the price of the original pokemon bread. Even though…
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Korean Ramen Heaven: 88 Ramyun Stage at The Hyundai
Welcome to Korean ramen heaven! The 88 Ramyun stage at The Hyundai mall in Seoul’s Yeoido is covered, floor to ceiling, in instant ramen. Virtually the entire inventory of Korean instant noodles is available in this tiny shop. However, the best part is, everything is sorted in rainbow colors AND they sell ramen cake! The…
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The Korean Zombie: Korea’s UFC Champion
Men all over Korea are hardcore fanboying over The Korean Zombie following UFC 273. On April 9, 2022, the UFC Featherweight Championship took place with The Korean Zombie going head to head with Australia’s Alexander the Great. Despite losing what is probably the last major match of his career, The Korean Zombie has won over…
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The Grammys: Will K-Pop Ever Win?
Yet again the 2022 Grammys concluded without any awards being issued to K-Pop artists. It has come as a surprise to many, particularly with regard to the boy group BTS. In fact, the Grammys is the only major international music award the group has yet to claim. The decision has left many wondering if K-Pop…
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