LIFESTYLE
LIFESTYLE
Must-visit cafes for your next trip to Seoul
Seoul, South Korea, is a bustling metropolis well known for its coffee culture.
K-Beauty Christmas Gift Guide
A K-beauty gift guide brought to you in partnership with Glam Touch, your most trusted London-based K-beauty shop.
A K-pop Christmas Gift Guide with KStars
A K-pop Christmas gift guide brought to you in partnership with KStars, Manchester UK's first and only K-pop store.
Suneung: South Korea’s college entrance exam
On the 17th November, Korean high school students test years of dedicated studying in the infamous Suneung – the national college entrance exam. We explore Suneung’s formidable reputation and the lengths students go to pass.
Tips for maintaining fluency in Korean
Here are our four top tips for maintaining your Korean fluency and avoiding the decline of your language skills.
Authentic local restaurants in South Korea
"What did you have for lunch today?" "A convenience store triangle kimbap." This is the common response I often hear from my foreign friends in Korea.
[Book Review] I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
I offer my personal opinion of the Korean bestseller-cum-‘self-help manual’, and the reason why I didn’t finish it.
[Review] Mihyang Unnie Pojangmacha, Hongdae
If you want to experience the vibes of a pojangmacha, the infamous small tent or street stall seen in K-dramas, then this cosy bar restaurant in Hongdae may be for you.
Exploring Heyri Art Village
We’ve got the ultimate guide to Heyri Art Village, with a range of places to go and things to eat across the day! Or maybe the week…
Reviewing Korean food in Paju
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.
Glam Touch launches 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.
[Review] Jjangmien Korean restaurant, Paju
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.
LE SSERAFIM chooses your next book
Be FEARLESS and jump into a new book recommendation inspired by your LE SSERAFIM bias!
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.
The best South Korea travel apps
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.
WayV chooses your next book
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 idol book recommendations
Whether they’ve been spotted carrying their latest read at an airport or have personally recommended books to fans through interviews, idols have helped to make reading cool again!
Holiday like your favourite K-Pop group
Planning on a getaway? Here are the locations you should travel to, inspired by your favourite K-Pop groups.
‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’ at the V&A
Looking for your Korean culture fix? Look no further than Hallyu! The Korean Wave Exhibition at the V&A, South Kensington.
Must-try vegetarian Korean dishes
There are plenty of plant-based Korean dishes waiting to be tried, and they’re usually packed with flavour.