KWOW #38 blog: K-POP (YG, SM, JYP Entertainment and their Founders)
In KWOW episode 38, we learned about Korea’s top talent agencies: YG, SM, and JYP Entertainment. To fluently speak the language of K-POP, enthusiasts should familiarize themselves with the companies previously mentioned. It’ll make you look intelligent amongst the K-POPPERs :) Are you a fan of Girls’ Generation? Super Junior? Shinee? BoA? DBSK? They’re all … Read more
KWOW #37 blog: On Korea’s Traditional Folk Music
As we already learned in KWOW episode 37 (see above), pansori (판소리) is a genre of Korea’s traditional music performed by one singer and one drummer. Think of pansori as “Korean opera.” The most famous pansori story is “Chunhyangga (춘향가).” Set in the city of Namwon, Chunhyangga is the legendary love story of Chunhyang and Mongryong … Read more
Be a Tourist (part 2)
[In consideration for my younger readers, the following blog entry is recommended for ages 18 and up. There is alcohol-related content, as well as breaking the "Don't talk to strangers" rule. Please do not engage in such activities until your age is ripe.] In last week’s blog I encouraged my readers to be a tourist … Read more
Be a Tourist this Week
It’s natural to overlook a city’s beauty once you’ve become accustomed to it, especially if it’s your hometown. I used to see Los Angeles as a tourist, eyes filled with curiosity and wonderment. Every street, cafe, alley, and dusty corner appeared magical. Alas, what used to shine has dimmed. Having lived in LA for five … Read more
