Singer IU (아이유) attended the launch event of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 held at COEX, Gangnam-gu on July 20, 2011.
The 18 year old singer wore a black shift dress from Moschino Cheap & Chic Spring/Summer 2011 collection which features multi colored crystal and stone embellishments. Black pumps to complete her outfit.
Park Soo Jin and Seo In Young both attended the CJ Food World Opening Ceremony on July 19, 2011.
Park Soo Jinwore a black satin dress from Aigner Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Keeping her outfit simple with a gold cuff and a pair of sandals from The Shoe.
Having created a line of bags with Nina Ricci, Seo In Young opted for a white lace top from Nina Ricci Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Flaunting her legs in a pair of black shorts, black wedges to complete her look.
HUPOT or HumanPotential tees are gaining popularity among the K-pop icons. Spotted wearing the tees were SHINEE, Big Bang, Dalmatian and F.T. Island. HumanPotential tees are colorful and vibrant that’s why K-pop icons like them have sported the tees.
Onew, Taemin and Jonghyun matched their tees with outerwear to create a cool look. Jaejin of F.T. Island wore it under a hoodie. Taeyang and Dalmatian wore the tees with accessories.
Pulgogi is one of Korea's most famous grilled dishes. It is made from sirloin or another prime cut of beef (such as top round), cut into thin strips. For an outside barbecue, the meat is marinated for at least four hours to enhance the flavor and to tenderize it in a mixture of sesame oil, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, sugar, onions, ginger, and wine. The marinated beef is cooked on a metal dish over the burner. Whole cloves of garlic, sliced onions, and chopped green peppers are often grilled at the same time.
To eat, select a pice of cooked beef, and wrap it in lettuce with rice, kimchi, shredded vegetables, or a number of other garnishes on the table. You can also add doenjang (bean paste) for flavor. Dwaeji pulgogi is a pork version of this dish.
Asian countries have been doing exchanges through culture and trade throughout history. Trends spread throughout the region at an incredibly fast rate. The 80's were a time for “Hong Kong Noir” while the 90's were more an age of Japanese animation. The 2000s have seen a sharp rise in the popularity of Korean culture, with music and dramas hitting all the right notes. Interest in Korea, triggered by the success of leading Korean dramas and popular music, continues to escalated to include a host of other aspects of Korean culture, such as hangeul (Korean alphabet), hansik (Korean food), hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), hanok (traditional Korean houses), hanji (traditional Korean paper), as well as Korean music. In Korea, the aforementioned six cultural symbols are collectively referred to as “Han Style”.
The Korean Wave that swept its way through Asia starting with dramas and popular music is now achieving even far greater appeal in the international market. As it continues to evolve it enriches the image of Han Style.
Joe Chen attended the 2011 Fantasy Westward Journey National Championship in Hangzhou on June 25 along with her co-stars of Monkey King .
She opted for a butteryfly-printed dress from Loewe Spring/Summer 2011 collection, completing her look with I Still Believe In Love sandals from Highline United China X Kevin Tsai collaboration collection.
She also attended the press conference of her new book launch, Joe In Greece on July 5, 2011. Wearing a burgundy Rose GuipureLace Dress from Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2011 collection with a pair of black strappy sandals.
While the Loewe dress suited her image perfectly, the Marc Jacobs dress seemed a little overwhelming. Especially with those shoes which I thought was horrible.
The origin of taekwondo is from Korea Taekwondo is a martial art focused on kicking Tae (태) means "to kick" or "to strike with the foot." kwon (권) means "to intercept" or "to strike with the hands." do (도) means "the way of the art"
Taekwondo is the way of the art using kicking and punching. Taekwondo has become very popular and well known for its excellent kicks.
Besides the use for self-defense, taekwondo has also become very popular as a sport. There are many taekwondo competitions all over the world. It is even an event in the Olympics now. In addition, taekwondo teaches more than physical fighting skills. It teaches discipline as well as a way to enhance daily life through training.
Benefits of Taekwondo Taekwondo offers many benefits for anyone who wishes to practice it. The benefits of taekwondo are great and can help anyone, no matter what age. For the younger people, taekwondo can offer intense training, greater than most other sports. Practitioners become fit fast, flexible, develop great stamina, learn self-defense, increase muscle, increase coordination, and many other benefits.
For older people, taekwondo can offer the same benefits, but also on a much easier level. It can improve health (safely) and does not have to be as intense as younger practitioners will train. Flexibility is something many older people loose over the years and taekwondo can help them to maintain flexibility and/or get some back that has been lost, providing a much healthier lifestyle. Basic self-defense skills can be learned by all. Outside of physical benefits of taekwondo, lies some of the greatest benefits of all. Benefits of the mind. Taekwondo can help increase confidence, self-control, self-assertiveness, leadership, comradeship, positive attitude, training of the mind. It will lead to a more peaceful lifestyle. most importantly, taekwondo can reduce stress. Now that is something everyone can benefit from. No matter what age, these internal benefits will help someone have a better, happier life.
Buldak is a spicy chicken dish that is very popular in Koreans. Its popularity has been attributed to both its unique flavors and spiciness.
Many restaurants that specialize in buldak have been created due to the growing popularity as this dish is considered fairly new. Also, most restaurants that serve this dish offer various levels of spiciness that one can choose from and there are usually fresh vegetables served with this dish to blend in the taste.
An order of buldak can be served on a platter of bite-sized morsels of chicken breasts or sometimes in combinations of wings or drumsticks. While the flavor and degree of hotness differs a little from place to place, it is marinated with a hot & sweet sauce, grilled over an open fire, and then served over a sizzling skillet, topped with cheese as well as various herbs. It’s usually enjoyed as an appetizer while drinking a cold mekju or soju at popular bars or restaurants.
An ordinary college student, Lee Seol, finds out she’s a princess. The grandson of Daehan Group, Park Hae Young, is put in charge of educating Seol on proper etiquette. However, Hae Young is put in a precarious situation when he finds himself drawn to Seol, the girl who will take away his inheritance if the monarchy is restored.
The main 4 actors/ actresses are:
Song Seung Hun as Park Hae Young : heir of the group's largest and most influential business in Korea (Daehan Group). He worked as a diplomat in the kingdom abroad. He is perfect man, but ultimately must be in a situation where he must teach manners Lee Seol as a princess.
Kim Tae Hee as Lee Seol : 21-year-old college student major in archaeologists. He was adopted at the age of 5 years and have a secret life. He lives hard and must strain every nerve to get in college. He falls in love with a professor on campus and will do anything to be near him. One day when he was waking up, suddenly she became princess of Korea. But, her sibling, Lee Dan become jealous and work with Oh Yoon Joo to destroy her happiness.
Park Ye Jin as Oh Yoon Joo : director of a museum who is very pretty, daughter of an executive secretary, who had plans to get Park Hae-Young for herself and his father.
Ryu Soo Young as Nam Jung Woo : A professor of archeology and history class who is handsome and charismatic. He likes examining the rocks. He falls in love with his female student and keep it hidden.
One of the scene when the main actors watching movie outside with 2 dogs
Mnet 20's Choice Awards already held on July 7 2011 at Sheraton Walker Hotel in Seoul, South Korea.
Many Korea celebritied attended this event, one of them was Park Soo Jin (박수진).
Park Soo Jin wore a beautiful dress from Johnny Hates Jazz Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Keeping her outfit simple with simple jewelries and Suecomma Bonnie patent boots.
She matched the look with a pair of Suecomma Bonnie boots and simple rings and bracelets. Park Soo Jin tied up her hair in a tight bun, accenting her tiny face. I like how the dress is designed: solid in the front, but see-through in the back.
Secret Garden is one of 2011 Korea top drama. This drama starring Hyun Bin and Ha Ji Won.
Following the success of Secret Garden drama, many fans also want to follow what the stars are wearing. Many ladies were enchanted by charm of Hyun Bin. Although Hyun Bin now is in marine military service, we can see his fashion style in drama Secret Garden.
In the drama, we can find Hyun Bin wore a sweatsuit (like a sporty jacket) a lot, The sweatsuit now became a hot items in the web
Let's take a look Hyun Bin fashion in Secret Garden Photos :
1. Hyun Bin in sweet suits
The most famous item is Hyun Bin Naby Blue sweat suits. People in Korea could see stores selling these suits a lot. The jacket was also sold in Indonesia Online Forum Kaskus, and the price is IDR 1.450.000 or around 150 USD.
2. Hyun Bin in easy wear, Cardigan style
3. Hyun Bin in coat style, Serious but still handsome
4. Hyun Bin must wear suit and jacket a lot.
Hyun Bin also wear a suits and jackets a lot because his status as a CEO of department store.
Korea popular girl group 2NE1 had released their new digital single "Lonely" and as usual Kpop singer don't only produce a song, but also their fashion. Many fans and fashionista are already waiting for 2NE1 fashion, what this beautiful girls wearing on their music video.
2NE1 are wearing an expensive outfit for their latest music video "Lonely". Most of the clothes they wear are pieces from brand Balmain Spring 2011 ready-to-wear collection. Balmain is one of the most expensive high-end brands which are also worn by world musician such as Kanye West, Madonna, Beyonce, and Rihanna.
The total cost of 2NE1’s wardrobe for their “Lonely” music video comes out to about 200 million won (~$183,800 USD), but the production costs of the music came in lower at 150 million won (~$137,800 USD). Therefore, the wardrobe for the music video actually exceeded the production costs for the music!
This type of dedication to their outfits is nothing new though, as Park Bom previously received much attention for the $20,000 Alexander McQueen dress in her “Don’t Cry” music video.
Park Bom (박봄) performed her all-kill single, Don't Cry. The star opted for yet another Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2011 outfit.
About Balmain
Pierre Balmain founded his Parisian fashion powerhouse in 1945, and dressed such style icons as Ava Gardner and Brigitte Bardot. After his death in 1982, a slew of designers including Oscar de la Renta took the helm, and the brand is now considered the cool girl's destination for ornately embellished outerwear, spray-on leather pants and directional tough-luxe dresses.
Photos of 2NE1 in single Lonely and their fashion :
ParkBom wore a Balmain top with a Balenciaga houndstooth printed skirt from Spring/Summer 2011 as well as a pair of white high heels.
The Eyelet-Embellished Printed Cotton T-Shirt is sold out on Net-A-Porter US for USD$2045.00, sale USD$1022.50. Retailing for £945.00 on Net-A-Porter International/UK.
Watch 2NE1 wears Balmian Fashion in single Lonely Music Video here
Korea famous Actress Gianna Jun or Jeon Ji Hyun poses on the red carpet before the screening of "The Artist" presented in competition at the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2011 in Cannes.
The 64th Cannes Film Festival will open for an eleven-day run, from May 11 to May 22 2011. A total of seven South Korean films will be screened at the festival. Hong Sang-soo's "The Day He Arrives", Na Hong-jin's "The Yellow Sea" and Kim Ki-duk's "ARIRANG - Movie" will compete in the "Un Certain Regard" section.
Jeon Ji Hyun attented the 64th Cannes Film Festival in order to promote her film “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” directed by Wayne Wang, and also was invited to stand on the red carpet by the managing party of “The Artist.” Her film Snow Flower and the Secret Fan also star China Actress Fan Bing Bing.
Jeon Ji Hyun looked so feminime and sexy with her pink dress from Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Completing her outfit with Damiani jeweleries and a silver clutch. Her fashion was look simple and chic from the dress up to the hairdo.
Many fans praised Jeon Ji Hyun for her outfit on that day. She wore a pretty, figure-hugging Ralph Lauren gown from the brand's 2011 S/S Collection which also gave emphasis to JiHyun's beautiful body shape. What do you think about her look?
Jeon Ji Hyun in 64th Cannes Film Festival Photos :
Ralph Lauren Spring Summer 2011
Watch 64th Cannes Film Festival Opening Night Video here
Chocolates have their own brand and history in every countries. People over the world know Cadbury as the leading chocolate's brand. At Korea, the most famous Chocholate brand may be Lotte.
Lotte Chocolate is one of the must buy foods for tourists while visit Korea. The popularity of Lotte is not only for the domestic, but also spreading over Korea's neighbour countries such as China.
Lotte actually is big company, one of the largest food and shopping groups in Korea and Japan. The main offices are located in Seoul and Tokyo, and they manufactur chocolate, confectionary, ice cream, and soft drinks. The Lotte Groups is also engaged in hotels, chemicals, electronics, publishing, construction and more and consists of more than 60 business units.
The sub company for food division is called Lotte Confectionery. This company is also producing the famous chewing gum Lotte.
Food and chocolate are just a tiny part of Lotte's empire. Their chocolate products are anything but innovative and cater to the indifferent chocolate eater. No certified chocoholic would try to get his fix from Lotte.
Lotte produces 2 kind of Chocolate products : Crunky and Lotte Ghana. Crunky Bar is a combination of milk chocolate and puffed rice. The most remarkable thing is the bar is very thin, and skinny.
Lotte Ghana is a popular Japanese chocolate brand (manufactured in Japan according to the wrapping). As the name describes, the chocolate is made with cocoa from Ghana. The flavor is sweet and delicate, with pure chocolate aromas.
However, the milk chocolate contains palm oil while the dark chocolate contains palm oil, rapeseed oil and artificial aromas; thus, the chocolates cannot be regarded as top quality.
168 gm Lotte Choco Pie-Chocolate Pie Premium quality delicious ‘Choco Pie’ blended with wheat flour, cocoa solids and glucose. Net Weight- 168 gm Price: US$ 5.35
Lotte Ghana Milk Chocolate Lotte Ghana Milk Chocolate is a Creamy, milky chocolate with the richness of cacao. Ghana Milk Chocolate is popular of its mild taste and dissolving sensation. Ingredients: Sugar, Cacao Mass, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Oil, Palm Oil, Artificial Flavor. Allergy Information: Contains Milk, Soybean. May Contain: Egg, Wheat. Net Wt. 2.47 oz. Price : US $2.25
Korean Lotte Chocolate Ghana Premium Pie
Korean Lotte Chocolate Crunky
Korean Lotte Black Ghana
Watch Korea Lotte Chocolate Commercial CF Video here
