Ever witnessed a geomungo played with an echoplex? In the hands (and feet) of Heo Yoon-jeong at the KCC tonight, it was rather good. # Photo credit [Read More]
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“Looking for the new sexual identity through throwing father”
The programme for 'Asian Exposure: East Asian Cinema in a Global Context' symposium later this week at Coventry includes an interesting-looking talk by Angela Kim and Min Kyung Joo (Sungkyunkwan University): ‘Like a Virgin: Looking for the new sexual identity through throwing father.’ Apparently this is a reference to gay ssireum wrestling film Like a … [Read More]
The Arch of Enlightenment launched
Good to see that Prince Charles turned out so support the premiere of the new documentary on the Gwanghwamun: http://bit.ly/fq8fI1 #. The DVD gets a release in March. [Read More]
Furry Hat Offers Clues to DPRK Succession, says Chosun Ilbo
Sometimes there’s a downside to inheriting a country: you might have to wear your dad’s anorak and furry hat. http://bit.ly/hwJXpa # [Read More]
2011: the year of North Korean art?
Is 2011 the year of North Korean art? As a Mansudae show closes in Moscow at ВИНЗАВОД, http://bit.ly/ffagtg … # … another show of North Korean linocuts, from Nick Bonner’s collection, opens in Toronto: http://bit.ly/fN8Ezg # [Read More]
Pyongyang goes Pop
Pyongyang goes pop: @Alex Hoban starts a series of reports on North Korea’s music scene for the Grauniad: http://bit.ly/gScjB1 # The full series can be found here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/series/pyongyang-goes-pop [Read More]
nabi:mat’s Light EP
Via indiefulrok – Thanks for the info about 나비맛/[nabi:mat]’s new EP, Light, released two months ago. I’ll be sure to track it down – though I’m not sure I like the over-use of the autotune in the sample. #. In general, nabi:mat are definitely a band to follow. Above: 수줍은 노래 (Shy Song) [Read More]
A Lee Young-ae conundrum
Discovered on a Middle East fansite, whose location I can no longer find. Who on earth can be the Kim whose back acne Lee Young-ae is supposed to have witnessed? http://twitpic.com/3tovf7 #. [Read More]
Rain in promotional appearance at MCM Knightsbridge store
Rain is coming to London on Tuesday 25th. Not the weather. 비. Jung Ji-hoon. At least, according to this: http://on.fb.me/glBESt #. Knightsbridge, Tuesday at 2pm. But to meet him you have to buy a backpack. #. Forgot to say – the backpack in question could set you back £475. Well, this IS Knightsbridge (and it … [Read More]
Chang Uc-chin at Gallery Hyundai
Nice feature on famous artist Chang Ucchin in the Korea Times. Looks to be well worth a visit to Gallery Hyundai if you’re in Seoul. http://bit.ly/hOgH7L # [Read More]
What’s the point of kimchi? asks the Guardian
What’s the point of kimchi? What’s the point of ignorance? @Roboseyo trashes the Grauniad, and quite right too. http://bit.ly/eoN4Fv # The offending Observer / Grauniad article by Rachel Cooke is here. [Read More]
BBC feature on London’s Little Korea
Great article at BBC News – Doing business in London’s Little Korea (New Malden) http://bbc.in/edhe9y #. Hairdressers, shops, restaurant, property lettings – it’s a really close look. [Read More]
Indieful ROK’s 2010 playlist
Check out Anna Lindgren's 2010 playlist at Indieful ROK – What I listened to in 2010: http://bit.ly/hxdKlm #. Apollo 18, National Pigeon Unity, Firestorm, Sunkyeol and more. [Read More]
Rain in Ninja Assassin
Just watched Ninja Assassin. Entertaining, and Rain does an OK job. But the 2 minute Lego version is all you need: http://bit.ly/fzMGhq # [Read More]
Tributes to Park Wan-suh
Charles Montgomery of KTLit.com pays tribute to author Park Wan-so as she passes away at age 80: http://bit.ly/hkg4QX #. Gypsy Scholar also has a tribute. [Read More]
Winter training
When it's cold out there, just be grateful you aren't a member of Korean Special Forces doing extreme winter drills: http://bit.ly/elH9hY # [Read More]