Setting itself apart from other medical dramas, tvN’s “Cross” deals with the subject of organ transplantation, hoping that viewers come to recognize the importance of the issue. Medical dramas have become a popular fixture on Korean TV, many portraying the strenuous lives of surgeons. But there has not been a drama that speaks of organ transplantation, as the subject itself is still unfamiliar to the public. A new Monday-Tuesday drama series “Cross” -- featuring actors Cho Jae-hyun and Go Kyung-

Television Jan. 28, 2018

Traditionally, guljeon is egg battered and individually pan fried. The golden brown, crispy guljeon in this recipe is made with the typical Korean savory pancake batter, loaded with oysters, and fried to perfection!For the batter, I used buchim garu (Korean ready-made pancake mix) along with a little bit of potato starch to add extra crispiness to the pancakes.This recipe requires minimal vegetables. I used carrot, scallion, and mushrooms. Zucchini, chili pepper, garlic chives, red or orange bel

Food Jan. 26, 2018

Holiday package at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City HotelFor a relaxing getaway during the holidays Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is offering a Lunar New Year Package. The package, including a Deluxe Room with an either choice of a breakfast or a dinner buffet for two, is designed for those seeking a peaceful rest during the holidays. Guests will be complimented with a skincare set from beauty brand Dr. Bronner’s and have free access to gym and swimming pool. The holiday package will be offered fro

Food Jan. 26, 2018

There are many words to describe Kim Ki-soo: beauty creator, makeup artist, comedian, influencer. And now he can add one more to the list -- author. Kim recently published a makeup tutorial book, based on his mobile-centric beauty tutorial show titled “Do You Want to Live Pretty or Not?” produced by SBS.　Kim Ki-soo poses for photos, holding his book, at a press conference at SBS broadcasting station, western Seoul, Wednesday. (SBS)“It’s the first time that a mobile show has been made into a book

People Jan. 25, 2018

Driving home the point that English is not important when communicating with foreigners here, tvN’s newly launched TV show “Friendly Driver” hopes to promote Korea as a tourist destination. The show, which aired its first episode Wednesday, offers to drive foreign visitors from the Incheon International Airport to their destinations. The friendly drivers are comedians Lee Soo-geun and Kim Young-chul, actress Yoon So-hee and singer Microdot. Even though the show deals with foreigners, only Yoon a

Television Jan. 24, 2018

What does “swag” mean? Rappers toss the word out all the time, but it’s not always easy to tell what qualifies.A shortened form of “swagger,” the word is used to imply a certain insolent cockiness. To help sort the swag from the square, five rappers and a funnyman will search daily life for examples in the new hip-hop reality TV show “Everyday Swag” (working title).  A press conference for entertainment TV show “Everyday Swag” is held at Times Square mall, Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul on Monday. (Xt

Television Jan. 23, 2018

The new season of “Get It Beauty” hopes to differentiate itself from its past seasons, valuing the importance of healthy beauty that comes from within.OnStyle’s beauty talk show “Get It Beauty” which launched in 2006 and gained popularity with its blind tests of makeup products, has become a standard reference for many beauty consumers. The new season of the show is to start Friday, featuring models Jang Yoon-ju and Moon Ga-bi, Weki Meki’s Kim Do-yeon, Akdong Musician’s Lee Soo-hyun and beauty i

Television Jan. 23, 2018

What does “swag” mean? Rappers toss the word out all the time, but it’s not always easy to tell what qualifies.A shortened form of “swagger,” the word is used to imply a certain insolent cockiness. To help sort the swag from the square, five rappers and a funnyman will search daily life for examples in a new hip-hop reality TV show “Everyday Swag.”  A press conference for entertainment TV show “Everyday Swag” is held at Times Square mall, Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul, Monday. (XtvN)Nucksal, Don Mill

Television Jan. 23, 2018

Rising actor Jung Hae-in is to star in a new JTBC drama series “Pretty Sister who Treats Me to Meals” (working title) with veteran actress Son Ye-jin. Jung Hae-in (FNC Entertainment)Jung’s management agency FNC Entertainment announced the news Monday. Jung will play Seo Joon-hee, a character designer at a computer game company. He and Son will be the lead couple of the drama. The rookie actor has featured in various dramas and films, including “While You Are Asleep” and “Blood.” His most recent

Television Jan. 23, 2018

What does “swag” mean? Though the word is frequently used, its definition remains elusive to many.To solve the mystery, six “hipsters” will strive to find swag in daily life through a new hip-pop reality TV show.  A promotional poster for "Everyday Swag" (XtvN)Swag, a slang word, is a shortened form of “swagger,” used to imply a certain insolent cockiness. It dates back to the days of William Shakespeare. Nowadays, the word commonly refers to a sense of confidence and style. The cast of new hip-

Television Jan. 22, 2018

While prison has become a familiar subject to the public through TV dramas and films, “Do the Right Thing” goes a step further, taking viewers directly to prison cells. JTBC’s new reality TV show on the justice system “Do the Right Thing” aired its first episode Friday, with an aim to elevate the public’s awareness of the law by describing the jurisdiction system.  Poster for “Do the Right Thing” (JTBC)“There were big events last year that made the public wonder ‘What is it like in prison?’” pro

Television Jan. 21, 2018

Toscana Wine Dinner at JW Marriott Hotel Diners who visit JW Marriott Hotel’s BLT Stake on Wednesday, can experience the Great Toscana Wine Dinner, a set course dinner menu paired with renowned Italian wine. The hotel’s chief sommelier Jeong Ha-bong selected the wines from Toscana’s premium winery Carpineto, which has been selected as the world’s 100 best wines by the prestigious wine magazine Wine Spectator. Six different wines are to offer an exquisite tasting chance to diners. Sommelier Jung

Food Jan. 19, 2018

The first Korean Michelin-starred chef Yim Jung-sik hopes to introduce a new perspective on everyday Korean food with Pyunghwaok, which opened at Incheon Airport’s new terminal Thursday. “Foreign diners will be able to taste real Korean food from the entrance of Korea,” Yim said at Pyunghwaok, which means “peace house” in Korean, on Wednesday, ahead of its official opening. “For me, I can showcase my menu to a more diverse spectrum of people.” The restaurant offers classic food of North and Sout

Food Jan. 19, 2018

Singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young is ready to debut as a professional gamer, having joined Team Kongdoo, a professional gaming team.He will compete as a player of “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds,” a multiplayer online shooting game. “Jung joined the team Wednesday in an official joining ceremony,” said Jeong’s management agency C9 Entertainment on Thursday. Kongdoo Co.’s CEO Seo Kyung-jong said, “We scouted Jung, valuing his skills and passion as a gamer.” “I certainly know the difference between

Performance Jan. 18, 2018

To enjoy a photo exhibition that portrays abstract Korean concepts in the perspective of fashion, a visitor needs to bring three packages each of ramen and instant rice.Such is the admission charged at “A Splash of Old in the New,” a photo exhibition running through Sunday at the Gangnam Tourist Information Center in Seoul. The exhibition “A Splash of Old in the New” is underway at Gangnam Tourist Information Center at Apgujeong-dong, Seoul, through Sunday. (Photo by Im Eun-byel / The Korea Hera

Arts & Design Jan. 18, 2018