Rising Stars Enter the Competition Arena The legendary rap survival program “Show Me the Money” has once again opened its doors to aspiring artists, and this season brings an exciting twist with several K-pop idols stepping into the hip-hop battleground. This development marks a significant shift in how idol rappers are perceived in Korea’s music … Read more
AI, Gen Z, and the Rise of Zalpha Pop The Visionary Behind K-Pop Evolution “Lee Soo-man”, the founder of SM Entertainment and current visionary leader at A2O Entertainment, continues to reshape the global music landscape. His Culture Technology (CT) system has produced legendary acts including H.O.T., S.E.S., BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, NCT, and … Read more
Global K-Pop Star’s Cultural Contribution “JENNIE”, a member of the iconic K-pop girl group BLACKPINK and solo artist, has unveiled a new Korean font called ‘ZEN SERIF’ to commemorate Hangeul Day. This meaningful initiative represents her dedication to promoting Korean culture worldwide. “제니”가 한글날을 맞아 새로운 한글 폰트 ‘젠 세리프’를 선보였습니다. 이는 전 세계에 한국 … Read more
From Chinese Characters to Hangeul-Only Approach Introduction to Hangeul Day Reflection October 9th marks Hangeul Day, the world’s only public holiday dedicated to celebrating a writing system. This year brings a significant shift in linguistic perspective, particularly regarding the role of Chinese characters in Korean language education. 10월 9일은 한글날로, 문자 체계를 기념하는 세계 유일의 … Read more
Growing Numbers, Declining Standards South Korean universities are experiencing a significant challenge as international student enrollment surges while language proficiency requirements continue to weaken. The latest government data reveals a troubling trend that could impact the quality of higher education in Korea. 한국 대학들이 국제학생 등록률이 급증하는 가운데 언어 능력 요구사항이 지속적으로 약화되면서 심각한 도전에 … Read more