The Moranbong Band [wiki], also known as Moran Hill Orchestra, is an all-female music group in North Korea whose members were selected by the country's supreme leader Kim Jong-un. Debuted in 2012, they are the first female band from DPRK. The group, which is said to … [Read more...] about North Korean girl group Moranbong Band
Korean pop culture
SNSD be tough, be cool with Baby-G
New ad photos for Casio Baby-G watches, featuring Korean pop group Girls' Generation with a Be Tough, Be Cool tagline. Love the fashion concept, and the members look great. Backdrop is New York's Flatiron District. I'm usually not a fan of using studio background … [Read more...] about SNSD be tough, be cool with Baby-G
Bae Doona, W Korea, Lacoste
Korean actress Bae Doo-na in May 2015 issue of W Magazine [Kr], in collaboration with high end clothing brand Lacoste [Kr]. The lady is relatively busy making Hollywood movies these days, but still found time to star in an acclaimed Korean film, A Girl at My Door, in … [Read more...] about Bae Doona, W Korea, Lacoste
Soo by Jinny Kim
Korean designer shoes brand Jinny Kim [Kr] has unveiled a special line, Soo by Jinny Kim, created in collaboration with actress Park Soo-jin. The footwears look fine but nothing extraordinary; beautiful legs and feet though. … [Read more...] about Soo by Jinny Kim
Korea to ban young celebs in alcohol ads
South Korea has passed a bill to restrict people who are younger than 25-years-old from appearing in advertisements for alcoholic beverages. The bill was proposed when figure skating star Kim Yu-na advertised for a beer in 2012, which created debates on how popular … [Read more...] about Korea to ban young celebs in alcohol ads
Irene Kim, Paris, Sure Magazine
Korean fashion model Irene Kim in April 2015 issue of Sure Magazine [Kr] with a photoshoot in Paris. The American-born is one of the "it" girls of Asian modelling scene, perhaps best known for her fancy coloured hair. … [Read more...] about Irene Kim, Paris, Sure Magazine
Bae Suzy, Cosmopolitan Korea, London
Bae Suzy of Korean girl group Miss A in April 2015 issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine [Kr] which was shot in London. It was during this trip when her romantic relationship with actor Lee Min-ho was officially uncovered by the paparazzi. … [Read more...] about Bae Suzy, Cosmopolitan Korea, London
Mizuno Korea x EXID 15SS
Making video and promotion photos for sportswear brand Mizuno [Kr] 2015 spring-summer collection in Korea, featuring girl group EXID. The campaign also coincides with the opening of a new store in Hongdae, Seoul. … [Read more...] about Mizuno Korea x EXID 15SS
Rock Chae Eun Chuu x Barrel
Korean model Rock Chae Eun (sometime credited as Lee Chae Eun) modelling for fashion store Chuu's [Kr] 2015 S/S urban fitness line; in collaboration with Barrel, another Korean sportswear brand known for its surfing suits. … [Read more...] about Rock Chae Eun Chuu x Barrel
Lee Da-hee InStyle Korea
Korean actress Lee Da-hee in March 2015 issue of InStyle Magazine [Kr]. She made her acting debut in 2002, took a decade to make her breakthrough with hit drama series I Can Hear Your Voice in 2013 and doing pretty well since. … [Read more...] about Lee Da-hee InStyle Korea