Woman Swindled Out of $350,000 Thought She Was Dating “Squid Game” Star
A South Korean woman in her fifties thought she was in a romantic relationship with Squid Game star Lee Jung-Jae and sent an online scammer over 500 million won ($350,000). With AI technology readily available, scammers are taking their operations to a whole new level, taking advantage of the gullibility of people who believe the […]
Woman Spends Over $200,000 on 400 Plastic Surgery Procedures Over 15 Years
A South Korean woman recently went viral after revealing that she spent 300 million won ($210,000) on about 400 cosmetic procedures during the last 15 years. Speaking during her appearance on tvN STORY’s hit entertainment show “It’s Okay to Be a Martian”, Gil Lee-won revealed that she first turned to plastic surgery in 2010 and […]
South Korean Man Gets Sued for Criticizing the Appearence of Digital Avatars
A South Korean man found himself at the center of a controversial legal battle after criticizing the appearance of Plave, a K-pop boy band made up of five digital avatars. Digital models and influencers are all the rage online these days, with some of them raking in millions for their creators, but Plave isn’t your […]
Doctors Find Threads of Pure Gold in Woman’s Knees
While treating a 65-year-old woman for knee osteoarthritis, doctors in South Korea discovered hundreds of pure gold threads inserted in her legs. The unnamed patient had previously experienced severe pain and stiffness in her knees due to osteoarthritis and had been prescribed painkillers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and even steroid injections directly into her knees, none […]
South Korea Deploys Life-Size Holographic Police Officers to Prevent Crimes
Seoul Police has been testing life-size holographic police officers as a way to increase people’s perception of safety and discourage crime in South Korea’s capital. Every evening, between 7 pm and 10 pm, a uniformed policeman measuring over 170 cm tall appears in Judong No. 3 Park, a busy area in Jung-gu, Seoul, reminding residents […]
South Korean Women Are Getting Shoulder Fillers to Emulate K-Pop Idol Look
Women and some men in South Korea are paying big bucks for shoulder filler injections to get so-called “perfect 90-degree shoulders” popularized by K-pop idols. When Blackpink’s Jennie launched her song ‘Like Jennie,’ she probably didn’t mean it as an encouragement for her fans to go to any lengths to be like her, but that […]
Valedictorian Student’s Mother and Tutor Caught Breaking into School to Steal Exam Papers
A South Korean student’s mother and her tutor were recently arrested after trying to break into the girl’s school in order to steal exam papers and ensure that she aced her tests. South Korea’s education system was recently rocked by a scandal involving illegal tutoring, breaking and entering, as well as attempted theft of exam […]
South Korea’s “Mukbang Queen” Baffles Fans With Her Extremely Thin Figure
Tzuyang, a young mukbang streamer and one of South Korea’s most popular YouTubers, is somehow able to consume absurd amounts of food in a single sitting and maintain a slender figure. 28-year-old Tzuyang’s physique has long been the topic of online debates and conspiracy theories. Mukbang streamers often get accused of “fake eating” by speeding […]
At This Rain-Themed Cafe It Pours Every 15 Minutes
Rain Report Cafe in Seoul is a unique cafe where it rains perpetually every 15 minutes and patrons are offered umbrellas, rubber boots, and raincoats. If you find nothing more relaxing than a cup of hot coffee on a rainy day, you’ll probably love the concept of Rain Report Cafe, a South Korean cafe where […]
Man Sentenced to Prison for Intentionally Getting Fat to Avoid Military Service
A 26-year-old South Korean man was recently sentenced to one year in prison for deliberately binge eating in order to become obese and be declared unfit for mandatory military service. Military service is no trivial matter in South Korea. It doesn’t matter if you’re a globally-known singer, a successful actor, or a billionaire; if you’re […]
80-Year-Old Woman Reaches South Korea Miss Universe Final
Choi Soon-hwa, an 80-year-old woman from South Korea, recently shocked the world by qualifying as a finalist in the annual Miss Universe Korea competition. Choi, a grandmother of three who turns 81 next month, never dreamed of being in the running to represent her country in the Miss Universe beauty pageant, but thanks to changes […]
29-Year-Old Singer Gets $75,000-Worth of Facial Plastic Surgery
Park Seo Jin, a young South Korean Trot singer, recently shocked his fans by revealing that he spent over $75,000 on facial cosmetic procedures, admitting that only his eyeballs and ears remain unenhanced. Last week, Park Seo Jin was invited on MBC’s Radio Star variety show where he openly discussed the plastic surgery he had […]
52-Year-Old Cafe Owner Goes Viral for Her Age-Defying Looks and Fashion Style
Lee Hyo Jong, the 52-year-old owner of a bakery and cafe in Seoul, South Korea, recently went viral for her incredibly youthful appearance and nonconformist dress style. The London Bagel Museum cafe in Gangnam, Seoul, was already famous for its delicious pastries and welcoming atmosphere, but it recently got even more attention because of its […]
Canine Praised as ‘Miracle Dog’ Literally Crawled Out of Its Own Grave
Hosun, a South Korean dog who suffered severe injuries and was thought to be dead after being hit by a truck, gained legendary status after crawling out of its grave and walking home. Hosun the “miracle dog” first made news headlines in South Korea six years ago, after going through a terrible car accident and […]
University Festival Gives Girl Group’s Used Water Bottles Away as Prizes to Fans
The organizers of a recent festival at a university in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, were forced to apologize after the host decided to give away the water bottles used by the members of an idol group as prizes. On May 22, the popular girl group Oh My Girl performed at a university festival in […]