The pressure of South Korea's celebrity culture
Death of actor Kim Sae-ron highlights the 'depressingly familiar' pattern of 'negative press coverage and hate online' ...
'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture
Actress Kim Sae-ron's death in an apparent suicide has renewed criticism of South Korea's entertainment industry, which ...
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Han Kang is South Korea’s pride—and its conscience
More than 13m people come to this island, south of South Korea’s mainland, every year; many will not be aware of what lies ...
Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture
The 24-year-old, who began her career as a child actor and earned acclaim for her roles in several domestic films, including ...
Cancel Culture, Pressure And An Ideal Image: What's Driving South Korean Celebrities To Suicide
South Korea's entertainment industry has witnessed a shocking number of young celebrity deaths in recent years, with many ...
K-pop stocks rally on hopes of China lifting cultural ban
Shares of South Korean entertainment companies, including top three K-pop powerhouses Hybe, JYP Entertainment and SM ...
Delhi’s Korean Cultural Centre now has a special zone for K-webtoons
Delhi has introduced a dedicated space in the central lobby of their building, dedicated to Korean webtoons. This perman ...
Korean unification: A new nation rooted in the Korean Dream
The dysfunction on both sides of the peninsula transcends mere political struggles, reflecting a fundamental crisis that ...
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'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture
South Korea is known for its hyper-competitive culture in most spheres of life - from education to careers. It has one of the highest suicide rates among developed countries. While its overall ...