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Cherry Chews: Reviewing Korean food — Noodles, kimbap, and more!
The city of Paju has so much to offer in terms of Korean cuisine, so we sent reviewer Thuy to try out a range of dishes and restaurants.
The ultimate K-pop gym playlist
Spice up your exercise playlist with these K-pop bangers that will have you actually enjoying your workouts!
Skincare, Asian desserts, and Korean nails: Glam Touch launches the UK’s largest K-beauty store
Following the success of its online store and Soho branch, Glam Touch has opened its latest K-beauty (and more) space in Brunswick London, here’s everything you need to know.
Cherry Chews: Reviewing Korean food — Jjangmien, Paju-si
South Korea has become famous for its amazing cuisine, from bibimbap and BBQ to sweet treats like patbingsu. This time, we check out dishes from Jjangmien in Paju-si.
K-pop concert essentials you need to bring
From deodorant to phone storage, we’re here to help you navigate the K-pop concert necessities to set yourself up for a fun night!
What it’s really like to work in K-pop and how you can secure your dream job in the industry
Helix Publicity publicist Brittany Press and translator Tiffany Bae speak to Cherry Chu Magazine about the realities of working in the Asian pop industry, as well as offer their career advice to our readers.
Which book you should read next based on your LE SSERAFIM bias
Be FEARLESS and jump into a new book recommendation inspired by your LE SSERAFIM bias!
What makes a K-Pop fan?
Album batch buying, expensive merchandise, and obsessive streaming may be popular ways of supporting K-pop groups. But are they necessary to call yourself a fan? Or could accusations of being a ‘fake fan’ simply be excluding those who don’t have the privilege of time or money?
Healthy Korean dishes to ward off illness
With temperatures reaching as low as -20 degrees, winter in South Korea can be bracing, meaning the common cold often thrives like in the UK. So it’s no surprise that South Korea has some healthy and tasty foods to offer.
Essential apps for your next trip to South Korea
Trips to South Korea may be a little daunting, especially if it’s your first time! But don’t panic — here are the apps you’ll need during your visit.
Which book you should read next based on your WayV bias
If you have a favourite member of the SM Entertainment NCT Chinese sub-unit, WayV, (it’s a tough decision, we know) then we have the perfect book for your TBR list based on your choice!
Rating K-Pop idols’ book recommendations: Are they any good?
Idols have helped to make reading cool again!
15 destinations to holiday like your favourite K-Pop group
Planning on a 2023 getaway? Here are the locations you should travel to, inspired by your favourite K-Pop groups.
Hallyu! The Korean Wave Exhibition: BTS and Parasite are the tip of the iceberg
Looking for your Korean culture fix? Look no further than Hallyu! The Korean Wave Exhibition at the V&A, South Kensington.
No gogi? Here are the vegetarian Korean dishes you should try
There are plenty of plant-based Korean dishes waiting to be tried, and they’re usually packed with flavour.
Your essential Christmas Korean gift guide for 2022
Whether your loved one’s been naughty or nice (we hope the latter), there’s a Christmas gift for every K-lover’s stocking in this essential gift guide.
My life as a BTS Unnie
It all started on April 4, 2022, randomly scrolling through social media and various uploads of the members on the Grammys’ red carpet, peppered with ARMY’s imaginative reels.
Is K-Pop ruining our body image?
Body image and K-Pop have been at the centre of many heated discussions, so is there a danger to the industry, both for idols and fans?
K-Pop inspired Halloween costumes
Halloween is upon us! Whether you’re heading to a party, or wanting to dress up to stay in, we have a huge selection of K-Pop costume ideas for you.
Book review: Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 has sold over a million copies worldwide, but what is the Cho Nam-joo novel about, and does it make for a good read?