It was a cold wet night as the autumn clouds broke over Melbourne. In the rain, one place was lit up with people bright colors bustling in and out. In this dismal weather only the K-Pop World Festival could attract an...
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What I love about Hyori’s B&B, the hottest reality show in Korea now
In our busy lives and in this crazy, unpredictable world, I’d say that more than just a few of us are worn out souls in desperate need of an escape. Unfortunately, a relaxing holiday is out of the question for most, and...
A Head and A Tail in Malaysia: My Cousins’ Red String Weddings
Chinese mythology teaches that a couple is a match made in heaven. As the Gods watch over our world, small terracotta figures of each human are created. When the Gods decide the time is right they bind two figures...
Message from Sunny Australia: We All Have Beach Bodies
December is summer in the southern hemisphere and if your image of Australia is one of surf, sand and sunshine, this is the right time to see them all. The beach is a highly coveted destination and many will defy...
Why I cannot relate to K-pop girl groups
It’s crazy to think that I’ve been involved in Korean pop for the past eight years and counting. I’ve spent many nights poring over music videos, interviews, TV shows and countless pages of translations. I like K-pop...
Neither local Asian, nor average Australian: I’m an Asian Australian
Just a few months ago I was sitting in an Uber with an older White man as a driver. The drive was good and I thought to myself that I’d surely give him a 5-star rating for his conversation and company. Until he...
