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Still argue like my mother and suppress stuff like my dad / Still miss you but I know now it’ll pass.” These excerpts from the leading title succinctly encapsulate the essence of Maisie Peters’ sophomore album: a “twisted version” of a coming-of-age musical narrative that is highly relevant. By chro
ALBUM
Tran Ngoc Khanh An
2024.04.03 16:02
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When people hear the title Killing Story, they might be taken aback by the directness of the title. They might also assume that the word kill in the title could refer to something impressive or extraordinary, as the Korean idiom for it goes. However, the play is literally about death, specifically s
PERFORMANCE
Kang Yeonsu
2024.04.02 20:34
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“If you were to experience a zombie outbreak, what is the first thing you would do?” This is a question that the animated series Zom 100: Bucket List of The Dead constantly revisits as it follows its comedic yet dramatic storyline, charting the journey of Akira Tendo, who faces the apocalypse with s
TV SERIES
Samay Asubadin
2024.04.01 20:58
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Homophobia, self-reflection, fear, and learning are just a few of the themes in Kim Hyejin’s novel Concerning My Daughter, published in 2017. Renowned for her masterful narratives, Kim delves into the character of a middle- aged woman and her life, from her relationship with her gay daughter and wor
BOOK
Emilija Julija Neufeld
2024.04.01 17:56
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The Blue Dragon, a symbolic guardian of the East, is revered alongside the White Tiger as a protector against evil forces. Archaeological findings dating back 6,000 years depict animals as protectors of the deceased. The National Museum of Korea presents an interactive exhibition dedicated to honori
EXHIBITION
Elina Kozhokeldieva
2024.03.03 23:39
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Author Paul Kalanithi’s words in When Breath Becomes Air belong to the rawest, most authentic side of the memoir spectrum. Diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at age 36, his thriving neurosurgical career and blooming life as an individual abruptly shifted to a battle against mortality. Kalanithi’s a
BOOK
Tran Ngoc Khanh An
2024.03.02 18:07
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Sam Ryder, the British pop artist with his Viking-esque appearance, who made his breakthrough at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest with his song “SPACE MAN,” continues to spread positivity and illuminate somber times. The long-haired talent has long been missed by music fans, though it is worth every
ARTIST
Emilija Julija Neufeld
2024.03.01 19:24
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Following a history of the industry’s several attempts since the year 2000, directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley once again bring the renowned tabletop game “Dungeons and Dragons” (D&D) onto the big screen. Though its previous counterparts failed to attract a large audience, last year
FILM
Mariana Sotelo
2024.03.01 15:35
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On October 28, 2021, then Facebook’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg announced that the Facebook company would be changing its name to Meta, as it entered a new stage of development that could make the metaverse a reality. An evolving concept, the metaverse essentially aims to bridge p
SPECIAL
Mariana Sotelo
2024.03.01 15:03
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Set in a small convenience store located in the old neighborhood of Cheongpa-dong in Seoul’s Yongsan District, Uncanny Convenience Store sheds light on the daily challenges faced by neighborhood residents. The original book’s foreign language publication rights have been sold to 13 countries in elev
PERFORMANCE
Ekin Sevinc
2023.12.03 21:26
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Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go is a chilling and poignant tale set in a dystopian society in which clones are bred solely for organ donation that is told through the main character Kathy's eyes. In this world, the essence of one's being is measured against their anatomical worth. Yet, Kathy, along
BOOK
Dang Tran Minh Son
2023.12.02 17:53
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Just like the prefix “hyper” suggests, hyperpop is an emergent genre of the 2010s, an exaggerated, extreme, hyper-distorted pastiche of electronic sounds that sound more like a do-it-yourself (DIY) experiment than a pop song. 100 gecs, an American duo consisting of Laura Les and Dylan Brady that cre
ALBUM
Jung Haine
2023.12.01 14:21
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Adapted from Sarah Pinborough’s novel, Netflix’s Behind Her Eyes immerses viewers in a world where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural world blur. This psychological thriller unfolds with the journey of three central characters – Louise, David, and Adele – as they deal with secrets t
TV SERIES
Son Chaewan
2023.12.01 14:00
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Rei Brown, a New York-based singer and producer, took the music scene by storm, blending indie electronic with lo-fi, rhythm and blues (R&B), and pop to create a dreamy and captivating musical journey. In 2014, he began his journey on SoundCloud under the name “raybaboon.” His music found its footho
ARTIST
Son Jiho
2023.11.03 21:16
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Along with Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse is known as one of the greatest modern artists. He is most famous for his works such as Blue Nude II (Nu Bleu II) and The Snail (L’escargot). However, he is also well-recognized for his use of vigorous colors. Cut-outs were not what Henri Matisse had created t
EXHIBITION
Kwon Herin
2023.11.01 15:24
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Initially released at the Sundance Film Festival of 2020, Edson Oda’s directorial debut feature Nine Days was the recipient of a screenwriting award, following rave reviews from critics who applauded the film’s originality and thematic depth. A successful delivery of some of the most puzzling existe
FILM
Mariana Sotelo
2023.11.01 12:49
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Speaking of enduring trials and tribulations, few stories can match the real-life experiences that form the backdrop of Thanhha Lai’s novel, Inside Out & Back Again. Inspired by the author’s memories of her family’s struggles before the fall of Saigon, the book introduces readers to its resilient pr
BOOK
Son Chaewan
2023.11.01 12:41
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"The moment you accept things as they are, you don’t need to hope anymore, because you realize where you are is kind of okay.” Clancy discovers this in one of the episodes of The Midnight Gospel. Recalling hope as one of the biggest lies that humanity bestowed upon itself, the show will continuously
TV SERIES
Ekin Sevinc
2023.10.06 21:53
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Dynasties have crumbled under its weight, the delicate tapestry of national unity torn asunder, and eras of foreign dominion endured. Yet, amid the tumultuous currents of Chinese history, a distinct paradigm of warfare emerges, one divergent from the doctrines that steered Europe’s battles.In the re
BOOK
Giorgio Cioffi
2023.10.06 21:25
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On the cover of Glitch Princess, an avatar-like character with green hair and a bodysuit with a visible slit across her nose is staring straight with lifeless eyes. This cyber character embodies Yeule’s ideas on identity and cyberspace. Yeule is the musical project of the Singaporean artist Nat Ćmie
ALBUM
Jung Haine
2023.10.06 19:46