Beyond K-pop: Uncommon Cultural Facts About South Korea
South Korea has always been the life of the party since the rise of Hallyu and K-pop, but what truly sets Koreans apart from the rest of the Asians? A lot of cultural nuances in Asian culture are similar to one another. But there are specific facts that you can only see once you start strolling down the streets of the land of the morning calm. Here are the five uncommon cultural facts about South Korea that will compel you to book a trip for 2025. LOVE MOTELS ARE THE HOTSHOT HOTELS IN SOUTH KOREA: The first unusual fact about South Korea is that love motels aren’t considered taboo like…
Building Bridges Through Culture: A message from our Founder
Let’s get to know each other through my musings. Annyeonghaseyo Yeorobun! Welcome to THE KOREAN HANAMI, a one-stop destination for every Asian culture enthusiast. Some might know me as ‘the grey crescent,’ and for those meeting me for the first time, Hello, I’m Sanjana Chakraborty, a former clinical dietician who fell in love with literature. I befriended writing in my grad years. Trying to find an escape from the complicated experiences teenage brings, I often found myself sneaking classes to spend time with the wonders of literature. But, when I finally found the courage to switch streams, I was already checking off boxes for my patient’s diet. It would be…
The Girl With The Daisy Charm
The VI Chapter of Destiny, Yeoubi, Take Me back to the Night We Met, Kindred Spirits and Marriage D Amor is finally here as it explores the discombobulated situation of the boy and the mysterious soul he encountered that night. Check out the First Chapter where the boy meets the girl: Destiny (운명) | A Story for Those Who Love to Read The boy was about to leave his house when his mother entered his room with a plate of a strawberry cake. The boy paused while tying his shoes when his mother questioned ‘Where to?’ ‘TED!’ His mouth replied before his mind formed the words, gaining a contemplating look…
Top 5 Zombie Dramas That Will Make You Believe In The Horrors Of Undead
ZOMBIE K-DRAMAS THAT WILL KEEP YOU AWAKE ALL NIGHT Are you dead or alive? This question has always received a discombobulated answer from every being. After the massive COVID 19 impact, Human minds have also crushed barriers of creative realms and produced unique content to keep our adrenaline levels at peak. Currently one of the most sought after and budding content in the media and entertainment industry is ‘ZOMBIE OR HALF DEAD’. Decades after decades this one concept has intrigued us to an extent that even the thought of it makes us thrilled. In today’s article we will talk about the TOP 5 ZOMBIE K DRAMAS that made my heart…
That One Time When Gong Yoo Visited India | Finding Mr. Destiny
Here’s everything you need to know about Gong Yoo Korean-Indian Drama ‘Finding Mr. Destiny’ What if destiny gives you a last chance that will bring back your first love again? Intriguing right? Our beloved goblin ‘Gong Yoo’ from the phenomenal supernatural K-drama ‘Guardian: The Great God’ took a trip to India treating a few Indians with his sweet charm. Around 2009-10, Gong Yoo visited 3 different states of India, seemingly Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi to shoot a whole film titled ‘Finding Mr. Destiny.’ The main leads of this rom-com are ‘Gong Yoo’ and ‘Im Soo Jung’ who happens to cross path after Ji Woo (Im Soo Jung) became…
The National Dish of South Korea and its Significance : Kimchi
Everything you need to know about the National dish of Korea Wassup Culture Explorers, If you have already read our blog on the traditional drink of South Korea ‘Makgeolli : A Pot Full of Clouds’ then you are already aware of how the Koreans never back off in expressing their love to become tipsy similarly they never back off when it comes to indulge their taste buds in feisty cuisine. Among yangnyeom, buldak, galbi, Jjambbong, bibimbap, ramyeon, hot dogs, fried rice, pancakes, cocktails and braises, Kimchi is a Korean dish which versatility surpasses all food combinations of the dynamic Korea. It is a dish that is not only a regular meal…
Twinkling Watermelon | From a K- Drama Lover’s Perspective
Twinkling Watermelon K- Drama Review Hello @thekoreanhanami Readers! Still struggling to overcome the denial phase of BTS Military Enlistment? Well, No worries because South Korea is all set to fill up the void with some intriguing K-Drama pieces. This year the Hallyu Industry took the challenge to blend Rom Coms with Time Travel and needless to say that the whole Entertainment Industry did gifted us with some memorable classics. Amongst ‘A Time Called You’, ‘See You In My 19th Life’ and not to forget the evergreen critical German masterpiece ‘Dark’, one time travel drama that tugged the strings of my heart is ‘Twinkling Watermelon’. If you are into coming of…
BTS to Reunite in Military Camp | BTS V’s Role Revealed
Kim Taehyung Military Role revealed by Dispatch | BTS Military Enlistment Individual Dates According to the latest media reports of BTS military Enlistment, it is revealed that Jimin and Jungkook are about to start their military enlistment by next month and Taehyung has applied to take up the role of Army’s Capital Defense Command Battalion Task Force. The Role of RM is yet to be confirmed, however according to Times Entertainment and Dispatch reports RM and V will begin their military journey on December 11. Jimin and Jungkook will join the troop on December 12 at the Army’s 5th Infantry Division Boot Camp where Jin is currently enlisted as an…
The World Weeps and Anticipates as BTS Announced Farewell
BigHit announced the remaining four BTS band members military enlistment date. On December 21, 2023 BigHit Music announced the initiation of the military enlistment of the four BTS band members. The esteemed corporation asked Army (BTS beloved fans) for their continued love and support and assured them of the band’s reunion in 2025. The individual date of each member’s enlistment is yet to be confirmed which is making ARMY and the worldwide media anticipate on which member will embark first on their duty towards their motherland. After the release of their last group album ‘Take Two’ which carries the symbolism of an ode to their fans and 10 years of…
Mariage d’Amour | A story for those who loves to Read | 5th Chapter of Destiny
Our the korean hanami turned 1 this year and here is a treat for you all, a story that is etched in my heart. The long awaited 5th Chapter of ‘Destiny (운명), Yeoubi (여우비), Take Me Back To The Night We Met and Kindred Spirits’ for you all to have a feast. Enjoy! Click Here to read Chapter I : Destiny (운명) | A Story for Those Who Love to Read When the boy woke up he found himself lying near the library’s gate and for some reason his shoulder hurt as if he had injured himself with a deep cut. He tried to get up on his feet and…
This is the Anime that Challenged the Whole Anime Industry
Did you know there is a Bengali Indian Anime that every OTT platform feared to launch due to its unusual storyline? Wassup Indian Anime Lovers ! Do you remember the days when cartoon channels used to treat us with the timeless stories of Ramayana, Krishna and Hanuman every week? It’s surprising to think that those cartoons which make up a significant part of our 90’s childhood and helped us to learn about our cultures and traditions actually belong to the entertainment category ‘ANIMES’ Yes that’s true, the bond between you and anime dates longer than you could ever imagine and celebrating the bond ‘Studio Durga’ took an initiative to narrate…
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