The New York Times – Travel:
Not far from the glare of the city center, the South Korean capital offers a wealth of cozy, cool hangouts, if you don’t mind ducking down alleys and opening a well-concealed door or two.
Category: Seoul (South Korea)
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Omega X Members Say Their K-pop Agency Mistreated Them
The New York Times – Music:
A public dispute between band members and the head of their agency has revived concerns about whether South Korean entertainment agencies exploit young musicians.
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Did Crush Snub Black Fans at a Concert in South Korea?
The New York Times – Music:
The singer Crush apologized for a “misunderstanding” after the exchange, which highlights what experts call K-pop’s uneasy relationship with Black culture.
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RM, Boy Band Superstar, Embraces New Role: Art Patron
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The BTS leader has been championing canonical artists from his native South Korea — studying their work, buying it and sometimes talking to it. “I feel like they’re watching me,” he said.
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BTS Performs Live in Seoul for First Time in Over 2 Years
The New York Times – Music:
The K-pop group returned to the stage in South Korea on Thursday, although fans were not allowed to cheer, scream or sing along because of Covid restrictions.
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Rolling Deep: South Korean Youth Roam the City in Hair Curlers
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The young South Korean women who wear them say they are not only functional, but also a sign of shifting ideas about beauty and a reflection of the country’s generational divide.
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How 'Squid Game' Reflects South Korean Culture and History
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Beyond their global appeal, the iconic outfits from “Squid Game” reveal a link to the history and culture of South Korea.