[HanCinema's Digest] Culture Corner
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Actor Jang Dong-gun opens up about his looks and life, The Korea Herald investigates racism in modern Korean culture, Koreans living in the diaspora water their roots, and America's most iconic men's magazine arrives in Korea.
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"Actor Jang Dong-gun once thought himself unattractive"
Actor Jang Dong-gun opens up about his sense of self in a recent interview in Palpan-dong, Seoul. Jang shared that his views about his appearance have not always been positive, that he has gone through times where self-love was hard to cultivate. "I think I'm in a place now where I'd be good in a comedy. I've spent such a long time pursuing a certain image. I was very constricted. I want to be more relaxed now".
...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD
"Racism in Korea, from TV to real life"
Yoon Min-sik, writing for The Korea Herald, explores racism in Korea, as seen through its popular culture and daily life. "[I]nsensitivity toward actions or words that may be offensive to other ethnicities continue to ail Korean society", writes Yoon, who hopes to raise consciousness around these issues because "many of the Koreans appear to be reluctant toward embracing other ethnic groups".
...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD
"Heritage Education Remains Paramount For Koreans Living In The Diaspora"
How do South Koreans, particularly in America, engage with their heritage and cultural? In this article on The Huffington Post, writer Jared Feldschreiber explores how Korean-Americans continue to "make great strides in all facets of the human experience".
...READ ON THE HUFFINGTON POST
"Playboy hits Korea - but no nudes"
Hugh Hefner's classic men's magazine "Playboy" is coming to South Korea, but the Korean version will be missing one important aspect of the magazine: nudity. "The Korean edition of Playboy magazine hit the shelves of Korean bookstores Monday covering a range of issues from celebrities to social and political stories". Do you think the magazine will be successful? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below...
...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES