Korean pop idol Sulli, former member of girl group f(x), was found dead at her home on Monday. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, and it's presumed that she took her own life. Korean showbiz has always been troubled by suicide issues for the … [Read more...] about Kpop idol Sulli found dead, apparent suicide
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February snow in Seoul, Korea
It's a warm winter in Seoul in 2015-2016. Snow was scarce and I thought I would not experienced another snowfall during this trip, but thankfully it did snow for a few hours on February 28... not a heavy one but enough to create some nice sceneries. Photos … [Read more...] about February snow in Seoul, Korea
Seoul Fashion Week with Chriselle Lim
Popular Korean-American social media star Chriselle Lim at the recent biannual Seoul Fashion Week. Runway, food, photography and heaps of fun... … [Read more...] about Seoul Fashion Week with Chriselle Lim
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 … [Read more...] about SNSD be tough, be cool with Baby-G
Red Velvet CeCi Magazine
Cute and colourful photoshoot of Korean girl group Red Velvet, from May 2015 issue of CeCi Magazine [Kr]. The five-member team hit it big with their first extended play, Ice Cream Cake, which was released last March. … [Read more...] about Red Velvet CeCi Magazine
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 … [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
J.Y.Park – Who’s Your Mama ft. Jessi
Korean music video for Who's Your Mama by pop singer and music mogul J.Y.Park, aka Park Jin-young, founder of JYP Entertainment. The song is the main track for his latest album, 24/34... it's all about the booty. The song features Jessi as the rapper. … [Read more...] about J.Y.Park – Who’s Your Mama ft. Jessi
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 … [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