Articles by Im Eun-byel
Im Eun-byel
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Mango bingsu at Grand InterContinental Seoul ParnasGrand InterContinental Seoul Parnas added a new addition to its bingsu list, the Cloud Mango Bingsu.The new bingsu menu comes with cotton candy on top of a pole-shaped mango biscotti. The shaved milk ice is topped with mango puree, mango ice cream and fresh mango slices. Finnish-style berry cheese cake and mango jelly are served as side dishes along with the bingsu. The menu is served in a glass bowl, decorated with a dewdrop-shaped design, from
Food July 6, 2018
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Receiving all types of guests as hotel-residence complex
Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences (Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun) aims to meet the needs of all kinds of guests, from business travelers to family visitors and long-term guests. The hotel, which officially opened Sunday, is situated in Dongdaemun area, a famous shopping district in central Seoul. Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Hotels & ResidencesOf the 523 rooms, 331 are classic hotel rooms for business travelers while 192 rooms are residences, much like apartments and studios, eq
Travel July 6, 2018
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[Epicurean Challenge] Ugly fish’s spicy twist, aguijjim
Aguijjim (often misspelled as agujjim) is a braised spicy monkfish dish. When cooked, the ugly fish takes an unexpected gourmet turn with a delicate texture.Monkfish, or anglerfish, is usually described as one of the ugliest fish in the deep ocean. Koreans often call it “devil fish” due to its huge head and tiny eyes. An enormous mouth filled with numerous needle-like teeth completes its gruesome appearance. (Shot and produced by Lim Jeong-yeo)Surprisingly, the fish’s texture is quite the opposi
Food July 5, 2018
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[Video] Housewives on YouTube: From cooking, home training to tech reviews
A housewife in her mid-30s, Choi Seo-young describes herself as a tech influencer on YouTube. She mainly reviews electronic goods and home appliances through video clips. With more than 94,000 followers, she has numerous companies offering her test products for review. But in the beginning, some questioned her credibility, citing her gender and profession. “Some thought that it was awkward for a woman, a housewife, to review tech,” Choi said at a press event held Wednesday at Google Campus in so
People July 4, 2018
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‘Your House Helper’ to offer clean comfort to viewers
‘A clean house can offer an explicable sense of comfort. Upcoming KBS2 drama “Your House Helper” hopes to offer the clean comfort to viewers.The Wednesday-Thursday series will center on a male professional housekeeper. On top of the typical duties of a housekeeper, he listens to his clients’ worries, consoles and comforts them. “People might think that there is not much fun to cleaning. But cleaning, or watching someone clean can be fun. It is great to watch a messy house get cleaned up, with th
Television July 2, 2018
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Witness of Jang Ja-yeon sexual abuse case comes forward publically
A witness of the sexual abuse case involving the late actress Jang Ja-yeon has gone public with her testimony through media interviews. The actress, identified only by her surname Yoon, was interviewed by local news networks JTBC and KBS on Thursday. As a close colleague of the deceased actress, Yoon claimed that she witnessed Jang being sexually harassed. Late actress Jang Ja-yeon (Yonhap)Jang took her own life in 2009. She left behind handwritten notes, which allegedly revealed that she had b
Television June 29, 2018
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2PM’s Wooyoung to begin military service
Wooyoung of 2PM will start his military service next month. The singer will enlist on July 9. He will be the third member of the six-piece K-pop act to join the Army, following bandmates Ock Taek-yeon and Jun.K. “As he wants to enlist in the Army quietly, the place of enlistment will not be revealed,” an official from JYP Entertainment said. Wooyoung (JYP Entertainment)Wooyoung hinted at his plan at a fan event on June 16, saying the event could be his last official schedule.“I won’t get hurt.
Performance June 29, 2018
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[Weekender] Beautifying Korean rice cake with flowers, new flavors
Tteok has a reputation of being traditional food that often appears outdated with the same old taste. But Korean rice cakes can be transformed into delicate desserts that are pleasing to the eye if they are handled in a different way. Jang Yeo-jin is one such person offering a fresh take. The owner and instructor of Morak Morak Table, a tteok cooking studio in eastern Seoul, has come up with new versions of Korean rice cakes. “Fusion tteok is making tteok with a new perspective, adding elements
Food June 29, 2018
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[Video] Like cars, houses and clothes, kitchens can be shared, too
It has been a while since the sharing economy became the next big thing, mainly with companies like Airbnb, Uber and WeWork. But how about sharing a kitchen that supports a community? Located in Huam-dong, central Seoul, Huam Kitchen is a shared kitchen that can be loaned to users for a few hours. The space is basically an ordinary kitchen with everything you need for cooking prepared, including basic condiments, spices, cooking utensils and tableware. (Shot and produced by Lim Jeong-yeo/The Kor
Food June 29, 2018
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Experience tradition at Imperial Palace Seoul
People try traditional Korean games at the newly opened Traditional Culture Experience Center of the Imperial Palace Seoul. The center also allows Korean and foreign visitors to take pictures with a Korean traditional house in the background, wearing hanbok, or traditional Korean clothing. The Club Lounge on the 20th floor features the interior of a traditional Korean house, too. (Imperial Palace Seoul)
Culture June 29, 2018
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Healthy Korean food at JW Mariott DongdaemunJW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul’s restaurant Tavolo 24 offers the promotion Summer 8, featuring dishes inspired by regional food across the nation. Recreating traditional tastes, chefs whipped up the dishes with stylish techniques. Guests who dine at the lunch and dinner buffets can enjoy the promotion. The menu may differ depending on the timeslot. Other European and Oriental menu items have been prepared as well. The promotion will continue until
Food June 29, 2018
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[Epicurean Challenge] Loach soup for stamina, chueotang
Loaches or mudfish may not be the first thing that come to mind when thinking of healthy food. But in Korea, when people are exhausted, many look for loach soup, or chueotang. Chueotang is prepared by purging sand out of live loaches by boiling them in salted water. The loaches are then boiled again with various vegetables, such as chives and dried radish greens. (Shot and produced by Lim Jeong-yeo/The Korea Herald) The soup can be enjoyed with either whole or pureed loaches. A
Food June 29, 2018
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Remix version of Steve Aoki, BTS collaboration to come
A remix version of BTS’ “The Truth Untold” will be released soon. DJ and producer Steve Aoki, who is recognized around the world, announced through his social media account Wednesday, he will be releasing a remix version of “The Truth Untold.” The two acts partnered earlier this year, dropping the song through the band’s latest studio album “Love Yourself: Tear” in May.Steve Aoki (Yonhap)BTS (Yonhap)Saying that he is “so proud of the success,” Aoki added, he doesn’t want to make fans wait for lo
Performance June 28, 2018
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Kim Hyun-joong mulls screen return
Singer-turned-actor Kim Hyun-joong is considering a return to the small screen, his agency said Tuesday. According to KeyEast Entertainment, Kim has recently been offered a leading role in upcoming drama series “When Time Stopped,” a 12-part fantasy-romance. He would play a time traveler living a lonely life. Kim Hyun-joong (KeyEast Entertainment)Kim has not yet decided whether to take the offer, KeyEast said.His latest screen work was drama series “Inspiring Generation” in 2014. A former member
Television June 27, 2018
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78.8-year-old grandpas return with scenery of central Europe
One of tvN’s all-time favorites, “Grandpas Over Flowers” is to make its return after three years. The travel-reality show is considered the trailblazer of its genre, having first aired in 2013. With veteran senior actors -- Lee Soon-jae, Shin Goo, Park Geun-hyung and Baek Il-seob -- and actor Lee Seo-jin as a guide, the show traveled across Europe and Asia. The previous four seasons’ peak viewership ratings have been increasing, respectively marking 6.8, 7.2, 7.8 and 10 percent. The numbers ha
Television June 27, 2018
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