[HanCinema's Digest] Culture Corner

Published on 2015/07/19

Feminism in Kpop on the rise, EYK explores Korea's drug culture, Emma Stone loves K-pop, and Irene Kim signs with Estée Lauder.

"Feminism in Kpop Takes Three Steps Forward!"

Critical K-Pop reports on the industry's attitude towards woman and their representation in this article about feminism and Korea culture: "It's easy to be cynical about the image-obsessed world of Kpop. How many music videos have we seen that objectify both men and women, that treat humans as sex symbols, and that promote image as the most important quality a person can have?"

…READ ON CRITICAL KPOP: http://www.criticalkpop.com/2015/07/feminism-in-kpop-takes-three-steps-forward.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=progressforfeminism&utm_campaign=criticalfeature

"Drugs in Korea"

Is there a drug culture in South Korea? How strict are they on illegal substances? In this article/video the Eat Your Kimchi team tackle the touchy subject of Korea's drug culture and some stories about their experience with drugs and druggies in Korea.

…READ ON EYK: http://www.eatyourkimchi.com/drugs-in-korea/

"Emma Stone Admits Her K-pop Obsession on 'Conan'"

Actress Emma Stone (who was in Korea three years ago shooting "The Amazing Spiderman") recently 'came out' to Conan O'brien that she is "very addicted" to K-pop, and mentioned 2NE1 as one of her favourite groups. When asks for her favourite song, the actress mentioned "I Am the Best".

…READ ON KOREAM: http://iamkoream.com/video-emma-stone-admits-her-k-pop-obsession-on-conan/

"Irene Kim Named Estée Lauder's New Global Beauty Contributor"

Estée Lauder has a new global beauty to help promote their brand: Korea model Irene Kim: the "girl with a huge heart and cramped closet". The 27-year-old reportedly told Estée Lauder, when asked what beauty means to her, that "[b]eauty is confidence and how you carry yourself…It's really about finding something you love and making it your own".

…READ ON KOREAM: http://iamkoream.com/irene-kim-named-estee-lauders-global-beauty-contributor/