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Burn Burn Burn x …Whatever That Means Split 7 Inch Record

Image Souce: Burn Burn Burn Facebook Page …Whatever That Means previously released Sixty-Eight, Twenty Two and a cover of Chinkee’s Asian Prodigy a few years back which made an excellent start of their Korean punk rock music journey. They toured …
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A Violent Prosecutor (2016)

Director: Lee Il-hyeong Casts: Hwang Jung-min, Gang Dong-won, Lee Sung-min, Park Sung-woong Genre: Crime/Comedy Running time: 126 minutes Prosecutor Byun Jae-wok (Hwang Jung-min) is a prosecutor known for handling tough investigations and often getting answers from suspects by using brutal force. …
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The Bacchus Lady (2016)

Director: E J-yong Casts: Youn Yuh-jung, Chon Moo-song, Yoon Kye-sang, and An A-zu Genre: Drama Running Time: 110 minutes So-young (Youn Yuh-jung) earns a living by being the ‘bacchus lady’; an older woman working as a prostitute, waiting by the public …
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Puuung’s Sweet Romantic Couple

Sleeping all day like this cuddling (Image Credit: Puung Facebook) Artist “Puuung” is a renowned Seoul-based illustration artist who creates artworks with the popular sweet and romantic couple. Her illustrations are based on the everyday heartwarming interactions especially the little …
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Interview with We Are The Night (위아더나잇)

Clockwise: Chong Won Joong (Guitar/Chorus) – Kim Bo Ram (Drum) – Ham Phillip (Synthesizer/Chorus) – Ham Byung Sun (Vocal) – Hwang Seong Su (Bass/Synthesizer) (Source: We Are The Night Facebook) This week, various K-indie bands, including Dead Buttons, PATiENTS, Laybricks, 57, …
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Interview with Steven Dhoedt

Steven Dhoedt Steven Dhoedt, a Belgian director, producer and cinematographer, founded VISUALANTICS in 2003, a Brussels based independent production house which focuses on creative documentaries, fiction films and new media projects. His films were shown in various film festivals in Europe, the …
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State of Play (2013)

Director: Steven Dhoedt Cast: Lee Jae-Dong, Kim Joon-Hyuk, Yohan Park, Kim Ji Sun Genre: Documentary Running Time: 87 minutes Source: State of Play trailer (Vimeo) State of Play, a documentary directed by Steven Dhoedt, follows the champion pro-gamer Lee Jae-dong …
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Interview with Benson Lee

The recognition of Korean-American talents started to spread globally in both films (Wedding Palace) and TV shows (Dr. Ken, Fresh Off The Boat, Selfie). Benson Lee is one of them who show his love in filmmaking and Asian culture. In 1998, he won …
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Twenty (2015)

Director: Lee Byeong-Hun Cast: Kim Woo-Bin, Lee Jun-Ho, Kang Ha-Neul, Jung So-Min, Jung Joo-Yeon, Lee Yoo-Bi, Min Hyo-Rin, Kim Eui-Sung, Park Myung-Shin, Oh Hyun-Kyung, and Park Hyuk-Kwon Genre: Comedy and Drama Running Time: 115 minutes   Source: 민병석 YouTube Channel Chi-Ho …
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Lago Design: Scratching Prints into Iconic Night Scenaries

  Source: Lago Design When I was around in Hongdae during my previous trip in Seoul, I visited the KT&G 상상마당 where it is known for art and music. At the ground floor, there are plenty of art and interior decorations …
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