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On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong is joined by The Evening Runway crew- Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian for this latest experience. They come together to release an EP! Or are we? Perhaps not, but they just may be one step closer as they take on a Korean singing class. 

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Unnie From Seoul is a pioneering content creator dedicated to uncovering and sharing Muslim-friendly dining options in Korea. With a passion for Korean culture and a deep understanding of halal dietary requirements, she has created a unique platform that helps Muslim travelers fully immerse themselves in the rich culinary tapestry of Korea. On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Unnie from Seoul, to find out where you can get your next halal meal in Korea.

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For Korean celebrities and idols, diving into the dating scene is a big taboo. The moment their carefully constructed public image collides with the messy truth of their romantic relationships, chaos ensues. And their dating life becomes a scandal. Some are issuing apologies to fans, while even their entertainment agencies’ stock prices plunge. But why all the commotion? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong dives into some dating scandals that have rocked the K-industry. 

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Ever wanted to go to South Korea and teach English there? Well this guest did just that. She’s an inspiring influencer who put her passion for teaching and her love for travel together. She’s moved all the way from the US to South Korea in 2021 to embark on a new adventure in a rural city of South Korea. On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Eliza Mikunda to find out more about her journey to South Korea and how she became a teacher in the rural city of Asan.

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Have you ever been in a conversation where you had a lot to say but you just chose not to say anything, because sometimes, it’s better left unsaid? During those moments, you just don’t want to add onto the conversation because then, the conversation will never end. Let’s be honest, those conversations never go anywhere. So what can you say? Gen Z’s got the perfect slang word to end those conversations in a heartbeat. Find out more on this episode of K-slang word of the week on K-WAVE with Hongbin Jeong. 

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May ended with a hot week, full of new K-pop song releases. ATEEZ, NewJeans, and Aespa all make a comeback with new hits. Which of these songs will be on replay? 

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Sarah Ahn is a culinary storyteller and creator of Ahnest Kitchen, where she shares the heartwarming journey behind her family's cherished recipes. Each dish serves as a link to her family's heritage, weaving together a tapestry of tradition and personal narrative. On K-Influencers, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sarah Ahn, Creator of Ahnest kitchen, and works professionally at America’s Test Kitchen, to find out more.

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France may be the pastry capital of the world, but South Korea is a pastry paradise. On this episode of K-Food on K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong dives into South Korea’s very own myriad of delights that tempt your senses that stand out as true culinary treasures.

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The staple of Korean cuisine is Kimchi. But is making kimchi hard? How long does it take? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Roshan Gidwani for a Korean cooking class to learn all about how to make the freshest and crunchiest kimchi in town with Heryong Kwon, founder of Koreancooking.sg, who comes from a family with deep culinary roots.

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How good are you at taking spice? How high is your spice tolerance? Well, if you’re pretty proud of your spice tolerance - I’ve got just the term for you to describe yourself on this episode of K-slang word of the week. 

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8 characters. 8 floors. 8 episodes. This latest Korean Netflix show might be the next series you might be binge watching, keeping you on edge with the twist and turns, getting you heated with anger. 

It's "The 8 Show."

The series follows eight debt-burdened individuals—all on the verge of committing suicide to escape their financial troubles. They end up participating in a mysterious reality competition show in hopes of winning huge amounts of money. But things quickly turn violent and twisted.

If it were you - when would you end the show? 

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We find it irresistible to fawn over K-pop idols and celebrities, especially when it comes to their flawless glass skin. But behind all the iconic, stunning makeup looks are the masterful makeup artists. What if you could get your make-up done by someone these celebrities actually go to for their looks?

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Making waves in the K-industry at the moment is Jennie from Blackpink. Is she back with a new style? A new look? Nope... she’s back with a new rap. And it goes something like this - 

"Taken for granted / Taken for hostage / Carried the Baggage / Carried the past us / As luck would have it / Future was written / They didn't plan for women to woman up"

Sounds like a diss track.. Right? But who exactly is she dissing? Could it be her former agency YG entertainment? 

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The Peak released an article titled “Hungry for Hansik: Why Korean temple cuisine and fermentation are gaining popularity”, where Korean cuisine, also known as Hansik has been rising in global popularity, ranging from its unique elements like temple cuisine to fermentation. On The Peak Special on K-Wave, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kenneth Goh, Digital Editor, The Peak Singapore, to find out more.

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Are you planning to go to Korea any time soon? Well, have you considered staying there for 52 days? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Leah - also known as @mizchiefmagikk on TikTok, shares her unforgettable journey, offering insights and tips from her daily adventures in Seoul that have captivated her followers on TikTok.

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It’s the feeling on a Sunday night we all have - oh it’s back to work tomorrow, oh I have work tomorrow, making our Monday’s a little more blue. And I have the perfect Korean slang word you can use to say to all your Korean friends on Sunday- or any day when you have work the next day.

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The Tanghulu craze has taken over South Korea. The candied skewer has origins in ancient China, but recently, it’s shape-shifted. But what makes Korean Tanghulu different from China’s? 

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Korean beauty has revolutionised the skincare industry with innovative rituals like double-cleansing, skin-loving essences, and iconic products like cushion compacts and lip tints. On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Amelia - also known as @glowyame, to share more about how Korean beauty has transformed the skincare industry and get tips for achieving that glow.

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Pop, lock, twist and turn. That's all you got to know to dance right? K-pop idols make it look easy. They've got their moves on, moving to every beat, synchronised with their bandmates, and top of that, singing their heart out. But how hard can it be? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong goes to Tiny Studio to test her K-Pop dance skills. 

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When athletes don't deliver the results fans have been waiting for especially at a world stage, it at times leads to hate. And such rise of hate against athletes has led to netizens who feel for the athletes' hard work regardless of the result, to create a new slang word… 

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The latest K-beauty craze in Korea is called Head Spa, which is essentially a form of skincare, but for your scalp. This Korean head spa treatment has recently been trending on TikTok and Instagram. Essentially, a head scalp treatment is sort of deep cleanse for your scalp to remove any impurities such as dirt, oil, or dead skin cells through gentle exfoliation, soaking, and steaming using special devices and products. So what's the Korean Head Scalp Treatment and why should you try it? 

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Did you know some K-pop idols own really unusual pets? Not all Idols own the usual cats and dogs.There’s one that owns a snake; one that owns a sugar glider; one that even owns a snail; and one that has some lobsters as pets. But there’s one idol - that has the most unusual pet.

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It's the latest hit show that is making everyone glued to their seats, bringing them a rollercoaster of emotions, even shedding some tears. It’s The Queen of Tears. But some say it may be based on a true story - or at least inspired by it. Find out more.

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Aiden Kim, a South Korean content creator, shares inspiring stories on his social media platforms about helping the elderly and disabled, aiming to inspire others to spread kindness and help one another. On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Aiden Kim to share more about his mission.

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Are you planning a trip to Korea anytime soon? 

If you’ve never been - or if you been several times, but looking for something new in your next trip, perhaps you’d like to go to the Korea Travel Fair 2024?!

I hear they’ve invited some regional tourism organizations from Busan, Gangwon do, Gwangju, Jeju and Yeosu to share more about those destinations. But that’s not all. There are workshops and different activities at the travel fair as well. And apparently - there’s even freebies and travel discounts at the event too! 

Fiona Lee, Marketing Manager, Korea Tourism Organization, joins Hongbin Jeong on K-WAVE to tell us more about the event. 

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How do you order your coffee? Whether you fancy an Ice Americano, Hot Americano, or an Ice Vanilla Latte - South Koreans order it a different way - using these new slang words. Find out what they are. 

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Illit is a new rising group in South Korea. But who exactly are they? And will they be the next hot group to overtake Blackpink and New Jeans?

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This episode is for all my K-pop fan listeners. Are you a K-pop fan? But do you have what it takes to be a K-pop super fan? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  AJ - also known as @blueningluv, to take a glimpse into the K-pop fangirl life.

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A refreshing watermelon fruit punch that combines the flavours of milk and lime soda went viral recently. Now this isn’t something new - it’s not a new concoction social media users usually come up with that went viral for everyone to try. It actually was created 600 years ago. Find out how to make this traditional Korean drink yourself.

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Do you know what colour best suits you? If you ever wondered what colour makes you shine, perhaps colour analysis is the something you might want to try. Hongbin Jeong finds out her best colour with colour analyst Alicia Soh of Color Me SG, an experience that left her questioning her fashion choice. 

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There’s one incident that went viral over a mispronunciation from a foreigner. And it led to a creation of a new slang word amongst Gen-Zs. It’s K-Slang word of the week - where I tell you one Korean slang word each week, to keep you on trend and help you blend in with the Koreans. And today's slang word is Nong-hyup eun haeng.

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A few months ago, ATTRAKT and Evergreen Group Holdings held the Fifty Fifty Global Auditions 2024. Although she didn't get the chance to be part of the group Fifty Fifty, Joye Cai was offered a trainee contract from Evergreen. David Yong, CEO of Evergreen, tells us what made her stand out during the auditions. We also find out more from Joye Cai herself on her experience.

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You may have heard Ditto by New Jeans. This song in particular has created a new slang word. And that’s 디토 소비 (ditto sobee). So what does this k-slang word mean and how can use it? Listen to find out. 

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There’s a lot more to South Korea than its capital - Seoul. 

Whether it's a trip to see the history, alongside the countryside, or to one of the many gorgeous mountains, if you’re looking to travel to South Korea soon, here are some other cities you may want to check out to get the full experience of Korea and Korean culture. 

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When it comes to making waves on K-Food, one K-pop idol stands out. She’s been dubbed the Mukbang Queen. It's Hwasa from Mamamoo. Everything she’s caught eating on camera - sells out immediately. She’s famously known for selling out Gopchang - which is a popular dish made of cow intestine. But there’s another breakfast item that she made go viral. 

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When it comes to traditional foods - Koreans believe that food should be harmonious. 

But did you know that some Korean dishes actually have a meaning behind them? In fact, there different foods for certain occasions including birthdays, public holidays, and even before a big exam, Koreans traditionally eat.

It’s K-food on K-wave today - and here are some of the foods in Korean culture that have special meanings behind them. 

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South Korea is often called the world's plastic surgery capital.

Some say around one in three South Korean women between 19 and 29 have had plastic surgery.

But why is plastic surgery in South Korea so popular? 

What are some trends in plastic surgery in Korea right now? 

To find out more - on K-influencer is Dr Shens, Plastic Surgeon Consultant at Shens Clinic who is also a Korean-trained plastic surgery doctor here in Singapore.

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There's a new series in town that takes inspiration for Korea’s political issues. 

It’s K-drama on today’s episode - 

And I’ll tell you all you have to know about the newest k-drama series- "Queenmaker."

If you’re looking for something dark - this may be the new series you might want to binge-watch.

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When you think of Korean food, for some of you, you might think of mukbangs. 

Mukbangs are kind of known as an eating show. 

It’s when a content creator videos themselves consuming various quantities of food while interacting with viewers. 

The genre became popular in South Korea in 2010, and has since become a major contributor to Hallyu, cementing its status as a global trend since the mid-2010s. 

Here are some trending Mukbang content creators South Koreans are watching. 

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You may have seen him on TikTok, perhaps intriguing you with this Korean accent. 

Or even his viral content on how his accent has changed - after one week in Singapore - 6 months in Singapore - 2 years in Singapore and 29 years in Singapore. 

If my description of him still doesn’t ring a bell - maybe his accent will. 

On K-influncers, it's Kwak Kyung Hoon, also known as kyung.2k on TikTok and Instagram.

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If you’re heading to South Korea soon for your summer holidays, and you want to know where to dress just like how South Koreans do, delve deeper into the world of Korean fashion, and fill your shopping bags with all the trending styles in Korean fashion. 

You’ve come to the right place. 

It’s K-fashion today on K-WAVE, and I’ll tell you some of the local brands and designers you need to check out while you’re in South Korea. 

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If style was a school - Korean celebrities would be the master teachers of airport fashion.

While many of us opt for comfortable looks of T-shirts and jogger pants, for Korean celebrities - even in transit, they don’t disappoint. 

K-celebrities have taken the airport runway to another level - making it their own fashion runway. 

Here are some of the top stars that have killed the game - before they soared to the skies.

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If you watch a lot of romance k-dramas you’d know that Koreans refer to that as 썸 (sseom)

It’s the stage where before you define the relationship. 

But while it’s common to use 썸 now, there’s another slang word Gen Z’s use to define that kind of relationship - 

It’s 삼귀다 (samgweeda).

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Blackpink is coming to your area soon - hitting the stage right here in Singapore this weekend.

While those going to the concert - will enjoy all of BlackPink’s iconic songs LIVE-  witnessing the members’ signature high-energy performances, stunning visuals, and powerful vocals, 

All eyes will also be what kind of outfits and looks they will be wearing this time round. 

So on K-fashion today, let’s take a look at some of the iconic looks they wore to their concerts. 

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It’s almost summer time. 

Most Koreans are probably planning or already on a diet in preparation for the summer. 

South Korean celebrities have their own plans they follow when they want to lose a tremendous amount of weight in a short period of time. 

And so today on K-food, here are some diet plans top celebrities follow.

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On this episode, take a trip down memory and discover the old K-drama series you might want to watch or re-watch. Is there a K-drama series your parents used to watch when you were younger, and you would join them on the couch and watch it together? Now they may be old - but there are some iconic drama series, those with some iconic lines from the series that till this day Koreans remember. So let's dive into some of the oldies but goodies K-drama series that you may want to re-watch.

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Today’s slang word is one for the Korean fried chicken lovers out there. 

It’s '당모치' dangmochi. 

If you’re craving fried chicken or if chicken is always the way to go - all you gotta do is use this slang word.

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There’s a new k-drama series, and it screams Korean Deadpool.

It’s called “Stealer: The Treasure Keeper.”

And it’s a new caper comic action drama in which a mysterious cultural asset thief named Skunk and an unofficial heritage redemption team known as Team Karma collaborate to fight against those who cannot be judged by the law. 

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He is a man with many talents - a man with many hats. He’s a multinational businessman & CEO Influencer, venture capitalist, lawyer, and a K-Pop artist.

He’s David Yong. 

And he has just released his newest Single - “Maybe Love” - and this is a collaboration with Moonbyul from MAMAMOO. 

On K-influencers today, David Yong joins Hongbin Jeong to dive in further about his journey as a K-pop star, working in the Kpop industry as well as working with Moonbyul for his latest single.

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Korea is known for its efficient and fast delivery food service.

You can order anything from chicken wings and burgers to rice noodles and kimchi jjigae.

On K-food today - I’ll tell you all the top foods South Koreans order on these delivery apps - so the next time you’re in South Korea, and you don’t want to leave your hotel room or your airbnb- you can just order like the Koreans.

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