Articles by Im Eun-byel
Im Eun-byel
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Guilt-free shopping spree without spending a dime
“I just spent over 15 million won ($14,000) on shopping.” A popular beauty vlogger’s recent post created buzz in the YouTube community. It wasn’t violent, disgusting or sexual -- it was lavish. In the clip, the vlogger excitedly explained how she spent some 15 million won on bags, clothes and shoes from a high-end fashion brand. Beauty vloggers introduce luxury goods they have purchased. The two vloggers spent more than 15 million won ($14,000) each buying clothes, bags and shoes. (YouTube)The e
Television Jan. 29, 2018
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GOT7 to drop new album
Boy band GOT7 is to release a new album. “The group is preparing for a comeback, but the exact date has not been set,” said the group’s management agency JYP. GOT7 (JYP Entertainment)Local media outlets expect the release to be between February and March, citing industry officials. According to reports, the seven-member group is shooting a music video for the new track. The multinational band, which includes three non-Korean members, debuted in 2014. Its latest EP “7 for 7” released last October
Performance Jan. 28, 2018
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B1A4 sustains minor injuries in car crash
K-pop act B1A4 was rushed to a hospital after being involved in a car accident.The boy band was on its way to perform at the ICON Concert in Inje, Gangwon Province, on Saturday. The event was held in support of the upcoming 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. B1A4 (WM Entertainment)The accident occurred in the Gapyeong area of Gyeonggi Province when the group’s car collided with a vehicle in front of it. At the time of the crash, all of the five members -- CNU, Baro, Gongchan, Sandeul and Jinyoun
Performance Jan. 28, 2018
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Medical drama ‘Cross’ to bring attention to organ transplantations
Setting itself apart from other medical dramas, tvN’s “Cross” deals with the subject of organ transplantation, hoping that viewers come to recognize the importance of the issue. Medical dramas have become a popular fixture on Korean TV, many portraying the strenuous lives of surgeons. But there has not been a drama that speaks of organ transplantation, as the subject itself is still unfamiliar to the public. A new Monday-Tuesday drama series “Cross” -- featuring actors Cho Jae-hyun and Go Kyung-
Television Jan. 28, 2018
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[Home Cooking] Crispy guljeon (Korean-style oyster fritters)
Traditionally, guljeon is egg battered and individually pan fried. The golden brown, crispy guljeon in this recipe is made with the typical Korean savory pancake batter, loaded with oysters, and fried to perfection!For the batter, I used buchim garu (Korean ready-made pancake mix) along with a little bit of potato starch to add extra crispiness to the pancakes.This recipe requires minimal vegetables. I used carrot, scallion, and mushrooms. Zucchini, chili pepper, garlic chives, red or orange bel
Food Jan. 26, 2018
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[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions
Holiday package at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City HotelFor a relaxing getaway during the holidays Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is offering a Lunar New Year Package. The package, including a Deluxe Room with an either choice of a breakfast or a dinner buffet for two, is designed for those seeking a peaceful rest during the holidays. Guests will be complimented with a skincare set from beauty brand Dr. Bronner’s and have free access to gym and swimming pool. The holiday package will be offered fro
Food Jan. 26, 2018
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Male beauty vlogger publishes book
There are many words to describe Kim Ki-soo: beauty creator, makeup artist, comedian, influencer. And now he can add one more to the list -- author. Kim recently published a makeup tutorial book, based on his mobile-centric beauty tutorial show titled “Do You Want to Live Pretty or Not?” produced by SBS. Kim Ki-soo poses for photos, holding his book, at a press conference at SBS broadcasting station, western Seoul, Wednesday. (SBS)“It’s the first time that a mobile show has been made into a book
People Jan. 25, 2018
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‘Friendly Driver’ promotes Korea with loose English
Driving home the point that English is not important when communicating with foreigners here, tvN’s newly launched TV show “Friendly Driver” hopes to promote Korea as a tourist destination. The show, which aired its first episode Wednesday, offers to drive foreign visitors from the Incheon International Airport to their destinations. The friendly drivers are comedians Lee Soo-geun and Kim Young-chul, actress Yoon So-hee and singer Microdot. Even though the show deals with foreigners, only Yoon a
Television Jan. 24, 2018
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Rappers search for ‘Everyday Swag’
What does “swag” mean? Rappers toss the word out all the time, but it’s not always easy to tell what qualifies.A shortened form of “swagger,” the word is used to imply a certain insolent cockiness. To help sort the swag from the square, five rappers and a funnyman will search daily life for examples in the new hip-hop reality TV show “Everyday Swag” (working title). A press conference for entertainment TV show “Everyday Swag” is held at Times Square mall, Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul on Monday. (Xt
Television Jan. 23, 2018
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'Get It Beauty 2018’ aims to promote healthy beauty
The new season of “Get It Beauty” hopes to differentiate itself from its past seasons, valuing the importance of healthy beauty that comes from within.OnStyle’s beauty talk show “Get It Beauty” which launched in 2006 and gained popularity with its blind tests of makeup products, has become a standard reference for many beauty consumers. The new season of the show is to start Friday, featuring models Jang Yoon-ju and Moon Ga-bi, Weki Meki’s Kim Do-yeon, Akdong Musician’s Lee Soo-hyun and beauty i
Television Jan. 23, 2018
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Rappers search for ‘Everyday Swag’
What does “swag” mean? Rappers toss the word out all the time, but it’s not always easy to tell what qualifies.A shortened form of “swagger,” the word is used to imply a certain insolent cockiness. To help sort the swag from the square, five rappers and a funnyman will search daily life for examples in a new hip-hop reality TV show “Everyday Swag.” A press conference for entertainment TV show “Everyday Swag” is held at Times Square mall, Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul, Monday. (XtvN)Nucksal, Don Mill
Television Jan. 23, 2018
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Jung Hae-in falls for Son Ye-jin in new drama
Rising actor Jung Hae-in is to star in a new JTBC drama series “Pretty Sister who Treats Me to Meals” (working title) with veteran actress Son Ye-jin. Jung Hae-in (FNC Entertainment)Jung’s management agency FNC Entertainment announced the news Monday. Jung will play Seo Joon-hee, a character designer at a computer game company. He and Son will be the lead couple of the drama. The rookie actor has featured in various dramas and films, including “While You Are Asleep” and “Blood.” His most recent
Television Jan. 23, 2018
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Rappers search for ‘Everyday Swag’
What does “swag” mean? Though the word is frequently used, its definition remains elusive to many.To solve the mystery, six “hipsters” will strive to find swag in daily life through a new hip-pop reality TV show. A promotional poster for "Everyday Swag" (XtvN)Swag, a slang word, is a shortened form of “swagger,” used to imply a certain insolent cockiness. It dates back to the days of William Shakespeare. Nowadays, the word commonly refers to a sense of confidence and style. The cast of new hip-
Television Jan. 22, 2018
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Reality show on justice system calls on viewers to ‘Do the Right Thing’
While prison has become a familiar subject to the public through TV dramas and films, “Do the Right Thing” goes a step further, taking viewers directly to prison cells. JTBC’s new reality TV show on the justice system “Do the Right Thing” aired its first episode Friday, with an aim to elevate the public’s awareness of the law by describing the jurisdiction system. Poster for “Do the Right Thing” (JTBC)“There were big events last year that made the public wonder ‘What is it like in prison?’” pro
Television Jan. 21, 2018
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[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions
Toscana Wine Dinner at JW Marriott Hotel Diners who visit JW Marriott Hotel’s BLT Stake on Wednesday, can experience the Great Toscana Wine Dinner, a set course dinner menu paired with renowned Italian wine. The hotel’s chief sommelier Jeong Ha-bong selected the wines from Toscana’s premium winery Carpineto, which has been selected as the world’s 100 best wines by the prestigious wine magazine Wine Spectator. Six different wines are to offer an exquisite tasting chance to diners. Sommelier Jung
Food Jan. 19, 2018
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