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K-Travel

💮 Tangerines Don’t Grow Without Hard Work!

Mansata 🧚 “When Life Gives You Tangerines” immerses you in Jeju’s vibrant seasons, culture, and dialect. Portraying the Haenyeos, the island's female divers, the drama beautifully captures their authentic lives through relatable characters. Every moment feels breathtaking, yet it highlights the simplicity of Jeju’s daily life. The title, 폭싹 속았수다, meaning “You’ve worked hard” in Jeju dialect, offers a glimpse into how the Korean language expresses love and recognition. It’s a charming little masterpiece that will make you eager to visit Jeju and experience its unique dialect!

🏝️ Land Ahoy! Next Stop Isudo!

Dyllan 🐼Forget the usual Korea travel itinerary of Seoul, Busan, or Jeju because a new location has been recognized! Small island of Isudo has become renowned for its “one-night, three-meal” experience. This has helped the island stave off the fear of becoming uninhabited, as it now welcomes around 1,000 visitors every weekend. What started off as a special for just one guesthouse spread across the island and is now offered by 16 in total. As the menu changes with the season, tourists are inclined to make multiple visits to try the many delicacies Isudo has to offer. Would you want to try the “one-night, three-meal” experience?

K-Food

🍿 Popcorn Craze With Food Seems Unstoppable!

Laure 🌼Did you know that at Compose Coffee (one of the most popular budget-friendly coffee brands), they are selling drinks paired with popcorn? It's part of their current menu. Well, it seems like the trend isn’t stopping there! Among the new food releases is Bungeo-ssamanco Caramel Popcorn Flavor. Bungeo-ssamanco is known for its original flavor, as well as chocolate, walnut, and choux cream flavors. But now, there's a new variety with sweet and savory popcorn coated in caramel. Would you like to try it?

🍟 Brussels Fries Taking Over French Fries? (Feat. Baseball)

Laure 🌼As you may know, eating while watching a baseball game is an important part of Korean culture. One of the trendy new foods to enjoy is Brussels Fries. In fact, it has already been a few months since the Brussels Fries franchise started selling its fries topped with delicious ingredients in popular spots around Seoul—and beyond. The brand went viral on social media at the end of last year and has been gaining fans ever since. Brussels Fries are quickly growing in popularity in Korea!

🍊 Feel Like You're In Jeju With This New Hallabong Café Menu

Laure 🌼We’ve been talking about strawberries for the past few months, and they’re still going strong, but let’s shine a spotlight on another fruit. Have you heard of Hallabong? It’s a seedless mandarin orange native to Jeju Island, with its peak season from December to March. Paik’s Coffee (yes, from the famous chef Paik JongWon) has introduced a new menu featuring Hallabong, including Jeju Hallabong Tea, Jeju Hallabong Ade, and Jeju Hallabong Yogurt Smoothie.

K-Society

💒 From Being Called By Your Name To ‘Just Mom’

Mansata 🧚 In South Korea, attitudes toward marriage are shifting, especially among women. While 50.3% of men still view it positively, only 24% of women feel the same. With limited support for working mothers, many choose to focus on their careers. Beyond love and partnership, marriage can also bring societal expectations, sometimes reshaping a woman’s identity, where she may be recognized more as a wife or mother than as an individual. For some, this is a fulfilling role; for others, it raises questions about balance and personal identity even for men, which is why mariage no longer a top priority.

👵 87 Years Old And Rocking School Uniforms!

Mansata 🧚Two grandmas, at the respectable age of 87, are starting university for the first time! Born in 1938, they’ve lived it all. From Japanese colonization, the Korean War, dictatorships, to the time of rebuilding. Life took them down the family path after high school instead of the academic one, and while they couldn't continue their studies back then, they sure are making up for it now. This year, they proudly wear their school jackets and remind everyone that life’s tough, but just keep going. This journey isn't easy, still don’t give up on your dreams, you’ve got time.

💤 Catch A Nap In Movie Theater For Less Than A Dollar!

Sharmaine 🌸Wanna pause on work or study for a power nap? You can—at a movie theater! Megabox Gangnam, which recently reopened after renovation, is providing you with the ultimate lunch break getaway: a cozy reclining seat for only 1,000 won (approximately 0.69 USD). No sound, no interruptions—just you, a dark cinema, and the perfect snooze. The special event takes place from the 17th to the 21st of March, from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM, at Megabox Gangnam Tower 4. All you need to pay for is a cup of coffee to experience the most dreamy lunch break possible.

Intern Diaries From SK

Theresa 👻Spring is finally making its way to Seoul, but with the changing seasons comes the time when everyone seems to get sick. The mix of warmer days and chilly nights makes it easy to catch a cold, so I've been trying to take it easy. Still, I made a trip to Kondae (Konkuk University area), a lively spot with plenty of restaurants, shops, and cafés. I wandered around the busy streets, grabbed a coffee, and just enjoyed the atmosphere. After that, I headed to the Han River for a bike ride, enjoying the fresh air and the first hints of spring. Even with the lingering winter chill, it felt great to be outside.

Hopefully, the weather evens out soon—until then, staying warm and avoiding the seasonal cold is the priority!

Q&A Corner

❔ Question: Is WATCHA Being Taken Over by BL, Anime, and C-Dramas?

💬You’re probably familiar with TVING and Wavve, the leading Korean OTT platforms, but WATCHA has carved out its own niche, especially with its diverse selection of movies and international content. A quick look at WATCHA’s current top-ranking content reveals a strong presence of BL/GL dramas, Japanese anime, and Chinese dramas. The platform’s exclusive BL drama, “Secret Relationships”, is sitting at #1, while anime, BL films, and international dramas dominate the rest of the top spots. 1️⃣ "Secret Relationships" (BL Drama, WATCHA Exclusive), 2️⃣ "Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle" (Anime), 3️⃣ "The Time of Fever" (BL Movie), 4️⃣ "Solo Leveling" (Anime), 5️⃣ "Friendly Rivalry" (GL Drama), 6️⃣ "Mr. Mikami's Classroom" (Japanese Drama), and 7️⃣ "Blossom" (C-Drama). Other trending titles on WATCHA include:Anime: “The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons”, “Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill”, C-Drama: “Cao Xuanxuan's Love Journey”, “Fangs of Fortune”, J-Drama: “Mondai Bukken”, K-Drama: “A History of Losers”, and Western Film: “12 Angry Men”. With such a lineup, it’s clear that WATCHA users are leaning heavily into BL, anime, and C-Dramas.

❔ Question: As a longtime K-Pop fan, how have artist comebacks evolved?

💬In the second-gen and third-gen days, comebacks used to be simple—one album version, and there was time to pick seats at the concert (me at BLACKPINK's first concert). Now, it's full-on with multiple album versions, sell-out pop-up stores within two seconds, and insane merch drops. G-Dragon's puzzle album concept? Insane! Don't even begin to discuss the ticket battle for JENNIE's pop-up store, Rubify. The album is also not yet available in music stores. For now, you can only buy it in the pop-up. The bright side is that there are so many more means of showing love and interacting with your favorites. This simply means that we need to work even harder to capture all these fangirling moments!

❔ Question: What are top Korean cities to visit in the spring?

💬Spring is just on the horizon, with its official start date being March 20th. And with spring comes cherry blossom season, one of the busiest yet most beautiful times for a traveler to visit Korea.

Certain cities across the country are deemed perfect for cherry blossom viewing, and it seems there’s data to show which ones are at the top of everyone’s itinerary! Jeju City and Seogwipo, two cities on Jeju Island, have claimed first and second place respectively. And perhaps to no one’s surprise, they are followed by Seoul and Busan at third and fourth. Goyang followed in fifth, which initially surprised many. But considering it has become a hot spot for numerous events and performances, the city’s standing made all the more sense. The only trouble now is choosing one of these places to visit during the spring and cherry blossom season!

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