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Curtain calls in plays allow the audience to contemplate the ending of the story and the way characters have reconciled their differences. The appearance of the main characters of different generations at the end of the story calls for a reaction from the audience – either applause or disapproval. M
BOOK
Park Soo Hyun
2021.12.03 22:18
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With the popularization of TV series such as Money Heist and Narcos, TV series content in Spanish has garnered much attention from all over the world in recent years. In fact, South Korea’s remake of the series Money Heist demonstrates its popularity even in countries where Spanish is a foreign lang
TV SERIES
Oh Ji Su
2021.12.02 14:37
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Mundane, empty of CGI effects, and seemingly plotless — Boyhood is everything a movie is not. It is better — it is life. Filmed over the span of 12 years with the same cast, Boyhood is a 2014 American coming-of-age drama that captures the daily ins and outs of Mason’s life (played by Ellar Coltraine
FILM
Hwang Mina
2021.11.07 20:34
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Mnet’s dance competition show Street Woman Fighter is undoubtedly one of the biggest media sensations of 2021. With a jaw-dropping rating of 94.5 percent on its streaming platform Tving, the program has amassed a global audience and fandom, all invested in different aspects of the show – whether it
ARTIST
Jie Yeowon
2021.11.07 16:34
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No signs. No explanations. There are just the senses that guide and the mind that interprets. Having debuted in London’s Saatchi Gallery, Beyond the Road has come to The Hyundai Seoul ALT.1 gallery in Yeouido, opening for the first time in Asia. The exhibition provides an immersive sensory experienc
EXHIBITION
Oh Ji Su
2021.11.05 20:37
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Self-sufficiency is just a precursor to happiness. It is the foundation. It is crucial, but it is not the connectedness on which human beings thrive. Brianna Wiest creates a haven for her readers to self-reflect and work on becoming a happier person through 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Th
BOOK
Lim Yury
2021.11.05 13:42
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“Tajikistan, Tajikistan, I’ll never forget this land, and the men left behind to die on the rocks.”An excerpt from a Russian war song, this stanza encompasses the blood spilt in the creation of the eponymous nation in a tragic, yet poetic way. Paul Bergne’s The Birth of Tajikistan: National Identity
BOOK
Goh Jinoo
2021.10.03 20:16
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The Latin phrase “Veni, Vidi, Vici” is a clear description of what the series Rise of Empires: Ottoman is all about. As a Turkish historical docudrama, the series features actors whose nationality closely resembles that of the Ottomans. However, it combines action and narration to accurately tell th
TV SERIES
Park Soo Hyun
2021.10.03 11:34
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Frank Ocean has made history of contemporary music. After years of writer’s block, Ocean released his album Blonde in 2016, where he draws inspiration from various artists yet creates something completely his own. Blonde received much critical acclaim ever since its initial release for how it challe
ALBUM
Ryu Jiin
2021.10.01 18:13
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“If we lived forever, maybe we’d have time to understand things.” Guided by the voice of Edith Finch and her handwritten journal entries, the player character of the game What Remains of Edith Finch treads through the eerie yet somehow familiar residence of the Finch family. As the character explore
GAME
Lim Yury
2021.10.01 15:42
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On May 7, an eye-catching hologram of eight dancers appeared in the “Higher Power” live performance video, a new single released by the famous British rock band Coldplay. Few weeks later, the song’s official dance video featured the Korean dance crew, Ambiguous Dance Company, also known as the 21st
ARTIST
Kwon Keun Young
2021.09.04 09:48
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“People aren’t the apex species they think they are. Other creatures – bigger, smaller, slower, faster, older, younger, more powerful – call the shots, make the air, and eat sunlight. Without them, nothing.” As this quote suggests, have you ever thought in a perspective that is not that human? Or ha
BOOK
Oh Ji Su
2021.09.02 00:10
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The YOSIGO Photo Exhibition, held in Ground Seesaw, Seochon is the first individual exhibition for photographer Yosigo to take place in Korea. The exhibition displays photos of Yosigo’s encounters from all over the world, from European resorts surrounding the blue Mediterranean Sea to Miami, Dubai,
EXHIBITION
Kim Seo Hyun
2021.09.01 13:53
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“I say, tell everyone everything. Why cover anything up, right?” This may seem ironic coming from a man who wears a paper-mâché head to conceal his face for 24 hours a day. That is exactly what Lenny Abrahamson’s 2014 film Frank is: ironic – yet in the best way possible. By utilizing irony, Frank su
FILM
Jie Yeowon
2021.09.01 11:15
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A woman stares out the window. She seems distressed, and she lights a cigarette and puts it to her mouth. The cigarette smoke spreads throughout the theater, and the play Vincent River begins in earnest. Although this is not revealed in its opening scenes, Vincent River revolves around a hate crime
PERFORMANCE
Park Sumin
2021.06.03 15:11
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Do you ever feel lost within your limitations? The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (hereinafter "Untethered Soul") by Michael Alan Singer guides the reader into finding inner peace and freedom. It is not a book that is read once and forgotten; rather, it is a book that will teach life-l
BOOK
Kim Sur Hyun
2021.06.02 09:31
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“It’s an entire world of just sixty-four squares. I feel safe in it. I can control it. I can dominate it. And it’s predictable. So, if I get hurt, I only have myself to blame.” The Good Doctor, Prison Break and Suits are a few examples of television (TV) series that depict the life of a genius chara
TV SERIES
Oh Ji Su
2021.06.01 10:53
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Four years after their debut, Brave Girls has finally reached the top of the music chart. This notable feat was achieved with their 2017 release “Rollin’,” which has garnered massive attention and created new interest in the group. Their success in this regard can be attributed to YouTube, where the
ARTIST
Kang Yun Yeong
2021.05.02 23:32
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What image comes to mind when you think of Seoul? Many will recall the sight of busy commuters and the indifferent and urgent steps of residents with stark faces. As such, despite the sheer number of people that move around the city every day, Seoul is not considered particularly humane. However, ev
EXHIBITION
Kim Seo Hyun
2021.05.02 22:22
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The Roman Empire has long held a special spot in the minds of historians, with many having been fascinated with its two-millennia-long story and legacy. Thus, Edward Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, hereafter referred to as The History, may seem like just another tex
BOOK
Goh Jinoo
2021.05.01 14:33