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Travel

Best Beaches in Korea to Visit this Summer

What is the best thing to do in Korea during the summer? Go to the beach of course! South Korea offers some of the best beaches for not just soaking up the sun but also swimming, surfing, and all kinds of water activities. However, most would not think of South Korea for its beach destinations. When looking to get away from the busy life of Seoul, it only takes a few hours to visit South Korea’s coastlines. For those visiting South Korea, many might not know what are the best beaches in Korea. This is why we have found the top 10 best beaches in Korea you should check out post-COVID-19. Many of these spots offer something different to every visitor.

Before YouTube, people turned to beauty magazines and makeup counters to learn beauty skills. However, thanks to YouTube, searching for a makeup tutorial online will yield hundreds of thousands of results. For over 13 years, YouTube has been able to gather tons of content from makeup artists and beauty fanatics who shared their tips and tricks on the platform. K-Beauty YouTube Influencers started to gain global attention as the K-beauty industry started to explode starting from 2013. The K-beauty YouTube community has grown tremendously since and some K-Beauty YouTube Influencers have gone on to promote their own makeup products through their channels. Below we are highlighting the top 10 K-beauty Influencers to follow in 2021. They have years of experience in the K-beauty industry and can help you find the look you are looking for.

Kpop

The Best Kpop Girl Groups of All Time – Seoul Space Rankings

The two “God Mothers” of Kpop girl groups come down to Fin.K.L. (1998) and S.E.S (1997). Kpop Entertainment companies did a good job of training some of the top talents in Korea in both vocals and dancing before debuting the group. Kpop Girl Groups always had a disadvantage in the industry. Many looked and sounded the same, however, there were also many that went against tradition and really exploded on a global scale. Each Kpop Girl Group has its own style and story. Many have been able to take advantage of social media to really expand their audience and let fans into their personal lives. For example, Blackpink’s’ Lisa is the top Kpop Instagram influencer of all time, bigger than any Kpop star including the men.

Food

Best Korean Fried Chicken Brands in Seoul – Updated for 2021

Koreans love KFC...no we are not talking about Kentucky Fried Chicken but rather Korean Fried Chicken. Those that are looking to visit South Korea must try Korea's Chicken and beer. The most popular way to eat Korean fried chicken is with a sweet and spicy coating called "yangnyum". When visiting Korea, you will be able to find a fried chicken restaurant in any major block. While there are hundreds of mom-and-pop chicken shops, we have only focused on the best Korean Fried Chicken Brands. These chains are popping up all across Korea because of the low initial investment and overhead cost.

Fashion

10 Best Korean Street Fashion Brands for 2021 – Streetwear

The success of Korea’s streetwear industry depends on the community, collaboration, and the love for street fashion. Korean street fashion brands have even made their way into luxury fashion. Therefore these brands are no longer just for the college students at Hongdae. It is now common to see a pair of sneakers and a hoodie on runways at Seoul Fashion Week and on Korean celebrities out in public. This street fashion revolution in Korea means that you can now choose comfort and convenience without having to compromise your style.

Webtoons

The Scariest Korean Webtoons of All Time

Korean horror webtoons have been around for a while. However, these scary Korean webtoons didn't go viral until a short Korean horror webtoon created by Horang called Bongcheon-dong Ghost came out in 2011. It was an urban ghost story that uses animation as jump scares. It had 3D effects such as a ghost's hand appearing to jump off your screen. Once this webtoon was translated into English it quickly went viral all around the world. This led to the rise in the horror genre and it was after this point that you will find some of the scariest Korean webtoons of all time. Horror webtoons in Korea spent the following decade going mainstream to the point that Netflix has adapted them into horror series on their streaming platform. As a visual medium, webtoons are perfect for the horror genre with their vertical scroll-down reading style.

Food

10 Best Independent Coffee Shops in Itaewon

Many living in Korea might think of Itaewon as the place to go for clubbing, foreign bars, and international restaurants. While all this is true, Itaewon also has some of the best independent coffee shops in Seoul. For most, you will need to walk a bit of a distance from Itaewon Station however trust us when we say they are worth checking out. The best independent coffee shops in Itaewon need your business since COVID-19 has really hurt their businesses. Many are struggling to stay open and it is up to us to keep supporting these local shops. Here are the best independent coffee shops in Itaewon and if you don’t find your favorite on this list please make suggestions in the comment section below and we will look into it.

Fashion

Korean Female Celebrities with the Best Fashion Style in 2021

The most stylish Korean female celebrities do a great job of capturing our attention on screen or via social media channels like Instagram. Many Koreans look to these celebrities in Kpop, KDrama, and Korean films for new fashion ideas. We understand that many of these celebrities have a crew of fashion designers, assistants, and stylists to help them select that perfect outfit. However, many can't pull it off. These Korean celebrities have built up a reputation for being all to rock almost any style and outfit.

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