I have recently finished reading the Chinese translation of the Korean book titled "Planet Language Bookstore" (행성어 서점), written by Kim Cho-yeop (김초엽) and translated by Kuo Chen-wei. This book is a collection of fourteen short stories, ranging from four to twenty-nine pages in length. The stories explore diverse sci-fi themes such as cyborg, future … Continue reading [Book Review] Planet Language Bookstore
[K-drama review] Knight Flower (밤에 피는 꽃): A Must-Watch K-Drama
[Image source: Wikipedia] I just finished watching the 12-episode K-drama "Knight Flower" (밤에 피는 꽃), which is adapted from a Korean webtoon of the same title. Set in the Joseon period, this action-comedy historical drama had me hooked from start to finish. The story revolves around Jo Yeo-hwa, daughter-in-law of the prestigious left state minister’s … Continue reading [K-drama review] Knight Flower (밤에 피는 꽃): A Must-Watch K-Drama
Jogakbo (Korean Traditional Patchwork): From Scraps to Masterpieces
On February 15, 2024, I visited an exhibition titled “Jogakbo, Korean Traditional Patchwork” held at the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong. The exhibition showcases artworks created by talented artisans from Ssamzisarang and will last until March 16, 2024. I was pleasantly surprised by the intricate beauty and diverse range of designs showcased by the … Continue reading Jogakbo (Korean Traditional Patchwork): From Scraps to Masterpieces
Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Dragon!
Today (10 February 2024) is Seollal (설날 - the Lunar New Year's Day) in Korea. It is a very important festival for the Koreans. I wish all my readers and their families and friends a happy, healthy, prosperous, successful, and wonderful Lunar New Year! 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, and you may have … Continue reading Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Dragon!
How do Koreans celebrate Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year’s Day)?
10 February 2024 is Seollal (설날 - Korean Lunar New Year's Day), which is one of the important festivals in Korea. Seollal falls on the 1st day of the 1st month of the lunar calendar, and family members and relatives get together to celebrate. In Korea, there is a consecutive Seollal public holiday period, and … Continue reading How do Koreans celebrate Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year’s Day)?
[K-drama review] Death’s Game (이재, 곧 죽습니다 )
[Image source : Wikipedia] I recently immersed myself in the captivating K-drama web series “Death’s Game” (이재, 곧 죽습니다 ), which released its first four episodes in December 2023 and the remaining four in January 2024. Adapted from a webtoon of the same name by Lee Won-sik and Ggulchan, this drama took me on an … Continue reading [K-drama review] Death’s Game (이재, 곧 죽습니다 )
Discover the Beauty and Diversity of Minhwa (Korean folk painting)
Minhwa (Korean folk painting) literally means "paintings of people" and is a popular painting form from 17th century to the late Joseon Dynasty. The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (KCCHK) is currently running the "Minhwa Exhibition: RAON & Destiny" until 9 December 2023. I went to KCCHK to see the exhibition on 18 November. … Continue reading Discover the Beauty and Diversity of Minhwa (Korean folk painting)
My Non-spicy K-Food Picks
What comes to your mind when you think of Korean food? It is likely that the word “SPICY” will come up. If that is the case, you are not alone. I note quite a lot of people who can’t take spicy food have the same thought and have never tried Korean food. In fact, Korean … Continue reading My Non-spicy K-Food Picks
[Book Review] Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop
I have recently read the Chinese-translated version of the Korean novel titled “Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop” (어서 오세요, 휴남동 서점입니다) by Hwang Bo-reum. For those who prefer reading in English, there is an English-translated version of the novel available at bookstores like Barnes & Noble. This Korean best-selling novel centres around a bookshop in … Continue reading [Book Review] Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop
A Delightful Encounter with Sunflowers
I visited the "SUNFLOWER - Searching for Happiness" exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong on 28 September 2023 and it was an absolutely delightful experience! Presented jointly by the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong and T.O.LEE Porcelain Art, this exhibition showcased 29 porcelain artworks created by 17 Korean artists. The theme … Continue reading A Delightful Encounter with Sunflowers
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