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May Kamaka wins the Miss Chinatown Hawaii 2026 Pageant
09 October 2025 12:52 PM | No CommentsKamaka will now represent the neighborhood at the Miss Hawaii state pageant.
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M+ host of Guo Pei’s first major fashion exhibition in East Asia
07 October 2025 6:25 AM | No CommentsThe haute couture designer celebrated her first major solo fashion exhibition, continuing to build on the fame of her yellow gown worn by Rihanna at the 2015 Met Gala.
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Photos: G-STAR “Anatomic Denim” F/W 2025 collection & Denim Gorilla
05 October 2025 12:38 AM | No CommentsFor its "Anatomic Denim" collection, G-STAR came up with three products: a visual campaign, three denim product lines, and an art gorilla sculpture.
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MLB: Dodgers 7, Reds 0 (Aug. 25, 2025) – Shohei tutors Teoscar?
03 October 2025 1:20 AM | No CommentsBased on the video and photos...was Shohei giving Teoscar some pointers on how to play right field?
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MLB: Dodgers 7, Reds 0 (Aug. 25, 2025) – V of BTS throws opening pitch
01 October 2025 11:56 AM | No CommentsOne can be forgiven for wondering why the atmosphere at Dodger Stadium resembled a BTS concert instead of a home game against the Cincinnati Reds.
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South Korea Archive
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Film Review: “The Beauty Inside” (뷰티 인사이드)
Christopher BournePosted on January 14, 2016 | No Comments"The Beauty Inside" manages to charm with a visually beautiful rendering and Han Hyo-joo’s outstanding turn, making it worth seeing despite its flaws. -
Ji Chang Wook promotes Shokubutsu in Singapore
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on December 8, 2015 | No CommentsThe reason for the selection of Ji Chang Wook for a cross-cultural promotion of a Shokubutsu body foam line was actually quite simple: the actor's image. -
“Veteran” – 2015 New York Korean Film Festival Review
Christopher BournePosted on November 7, 2015 | No CommentsOne of the top five box office hits of all time in Korea, Ryoo Seung-wan's "Veteran" is well-crafted and just plain fun. -
“The Shameless” – 2015 NY Korean Film Festival Review
Rex BaylonPosted on November 4, 2015 | No CommentsIt is a testament to Jeon Do-yeon's natural charisma that she alone can rescue "The Shameless" (무뢰한) from being completely unremarkable. -
“Office” – 2015 New York Korean Film Festival Review
Christopher BournePosted on November 3, 2015 | No CommentsThe thriller/horror "Office," Hong Won-chan’s debut feature as director, is a wicked satire on office politics and corporate hierarchies. -
Film Review: Kang Hyo-jin’s “Wonderful Nightmare”
Christopher BournePosted on October 28, 2015 | No Comments"Wonderful Nightmare" is built upon the celestial body-swap story template. It manages to work, largely because of actress Uhm Jung-hwa's game performance. -
July Jung’s “A Girl at My Door” – 2015 AAIFF Review
Christopher BournePosted on July 24, 2015 | No CommentsThe extraordinary "A Girl at My Door" tackles abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia, alcoholism, exploitation of illegal workers and a broken justice system. -
“My Love, Don’t Cross That River” – 2015 NYAFF Review
Jason BoltePosted on June 26, 2015 | No Comments"My Love, Don't Cross That River" knocked "Interstellar" off the top spot in the box office and became the highest-grossing Korean documentary of all time. -
Red carpet: J KOO Fall 2015 – Seoul Fashion Week
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on May 23, 2015 | No CommentsSeveral actors attended the J KOO Fall 2015 runway show at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, including Kim So-eun (김소은) and Lee Hyun-woo (이현우). -
Bae Doona hits Seoul Fashion Week, wins award in Macau
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on April 14, 2015 | No CommentsActress Bae Doona (배두나) ("Cloud Atlas") appeared at two very different events in the span of three days: Seoul Fashion Week and the Asian Film Awards.