[HanCinema's Digest] Culture Corner
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How much Korean should you know before coming to Korea?, Seoul Beats holds a roundtable discussion on the thoughts and experiences of LGBTQIA K-pop Fans, what are "apple hips"?, and a new brand of sunglasses claims to cater to Asian features?.
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"How Much Korean Do You Need To Know Before Moving to Korea?"
This is a good question. If you are considering coming to Korea and are worried about the language barrier, this post will give you a good idea of what to expect and what you can get by on-"All in all, learning Korean is an adventure".
…READ ON ESL 101: https://www.esl101.com/blogs/how-much-korean-do-you-need-know-moving-korea#.Vc75RM7VvAZ
"Roundtable: Thoughts and Experiences of LGBTQIA K-pop Fans"
In this roundtable, Camiele, Lo, Nick, as well as K-pop writer Arnold (AKA McRoth), sit down and discuss a relevant topic that's become a touching talking point within Korea's dynamic music scene.
…READ ON SEOUL BEATS: http://seoulbeats.com/2015/08/roundtable-thoughts-and-experiences-of-lgbtqia-k-pop-fans/
"South Korean Women Strive for 'Apple Hips'"
Body image in Korea is serious business and of great cultural concern: S-lines, and cuteness, surgery and fashion, but what's this now about 'apple hips'? What do you think about Korea's standards of beauty and bodies?
…READ ON KOREAM: http://iamkoream.com/healthy-and-sexy-is-the-new-ideal-body-type-in-south-korea/
"Finally, sunglasses that fit Asian face shapes"
This is new to me, but apparently Asians have had a hard time finding frames that fit their faces. A new line of sunglasses called Covry Sunwear is hoping they've created a design the caters more towards Asian features.
…READ ON MASHABLE: http://mashable.com/2015/08/03/sunglasses-asian-faces/