Nudake, an artistic dessert brand operating under Gentle Monster, is slated to open its first-ever flagship in Seoul. Prior to welcoming guests, the label is giving a sneak peek at its cake offerings. Read more
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K-Pop has been a good predictor/signal of less obvious cultural shifts in South Korea and Asia more broadly #semiotics
Teenagers have projected their dreams onto k-pop idols for years. But bts are not your average k-pop band. Although their output has all the trappings of the genre—slick production, perfectly choreographed dance routines, rap interludes and ever-unconfirmed rumours about band members’ relationships—they do not conform to the stereotype of the flawless, manufactured idols who are expected to serve as blank screens for fans’ projections.
Parasite Party Planning Scene – to achieve the appearance of relaxed formality (Understanding Luxury Cultural Dimensions in South Korea)
The halfway underground homes of ‘Parasite’ are real spaces of desperation and dreams
This Entrepreneur Is Reinventing One of Korea’s Oldest Traditions
“Clothes have meaning when you actually wear them”
