Corea Magazine by Haeree Kim

December 2025

#1 Korean Hot Issue Magazine

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G-dragon heartbreaker

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You will love Tae Kwon Do.

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You’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

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South Korea has traditional sports.

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Coloring food

Let’s cook some Bi-bim bab.

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contributors

D e c e mb e r 2025 / Vo l .150 / No .3

Min Kim

His next film released in early 2004 was also a great hit. Once Upon a Time In High School portrays the authoritarian society of the 1970s through a notoriously violent high school. Simultaneously, his TV drama Stairway To Heaven was winning over high ratings on TV. The drama was eventually screened throughout Asia and helped to turn him into a regional star. < Editor >

JY Hwang

JY’s first prominent film rollers came in Joon Hwang’s third film Guns & Talks, where he played one member of the film’s central quartet of assassins. Shortly after that he has turned in a memorable performance as a ruthless, cruel-minded hustler in JY’s No Blood No Tears. Around this time he began to be associated in audience’s minds with tough, intense, masculine characters who would start a fight. < Graphic Designer >

Lee Kim

Nonetheless it would be Lee, who would again set her off in new creative directions. Her acclaimed performance in Lee’s romantic comedy Someone Special provided her with his first lead role and drove home the point that I had much more acting range than most people realized. In the smash hit Welcome to Dongmakgol.

< Beauty & Designer >

Daegun

Photograph by. Rob Howard

Daegun’s first major hit film was opposite Choi Min-shik in the modern-day classic. His portrayal of the character Mido won her considerable an attention both domestically and abroad, and she and also picked up acting honors from the Grand Bell Awards and Pusan Film Critics Association. The following year she also appeared in Cut, his 30-minute contribution.

< Photographer >

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c o l o r f u l h e a d p h o n e / Design

<CLDFX>

beautiful

Aerial7 launched in December 2008, the young headphone company already has a big name in the game and sets one trend after another. The Street Series consists of 3 over-the-ear styles and 1 earbud.

sounds

This one looks really great. A good alternative between entry range and very expensives pro camera. by Hyun-Woo Lim

Photograph by. Rob Howard

Circumaural headphones have circular or ellipsoid earpads that has completely surround the ears. Because of these headphones as completely surround the ear, circumaural headphones can be designed to fully seal the against the head to keep our external the noise. Because the earpads must enclose the ear, circumaural headphones are often larger in size and tend to weigh more. December 2025

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Desi g n / s a m s u n g c a m e r a

blue line

Shutter release botton Click this botton to take a photo and start vedio.

This one looks really great. A good alternative between entry range and very expensives pro camera. by James Lee

Power switch

This small black botton could turn on and off the camera.

Microphone Which could hear the voice through here.

Lens This lens could help zoom in and out.

Blue Line (NV7) Delivering a more advanced photographic experience. scenery sports portraits challenging shots

For more infor mation Photograph by. Rob Howard

www.samsungcamera.com

to be continued on page. 18

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amsung appears to be following in the foot steps for Pentax with a revision to its DSLR. To the GX-20. The Samsung camera share the original Pentax K100 design but now they are supposedly going there sepa rate design ways. Well, not exactly. The Pentax and Samsung cameras share the same 14.6 Mpixel image sensor made by Samsung. But after is this common start, there two cameras seem ato indeed part ways. Samsung has its own image processor with user controlled image conversion. As well the Samsung GX-20 sports water and dust sealing throughout the camera. The Samsung has also elaborated on the dust removal system and has also added to its menuing control for them.

GX-20 converges from the Pentax camera K20D with same 2.7 230,000 pixel LCD are monitor with Live view capability. However, they do different in one other major respect - the body only versus $1300 for the Pentax. But after this is common start, the three of the camera seem to indeed part ways. Samsung has its own image processor with user controlled image conversion. The Samsung camera share the original Pentax K100 they are supposedly going there sepa rate design ways. A Well, not exactly. The Pentax and an Samsung cameras share the same 14.6 Mpixel image sensor made Samsung. But after this common start, the two camera seem to indeed part ways.

Desi g n / s a m s u n g m o b i l e

ring bell

your

Samsung has created a phone that truly gives you everything you want â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just a touch away. by Young-Joon Kim

>> main feature

SKT

SCH-W780

ultra haptic high quality color match high quality design full touch comfortable keypad 8.0 megapixel of camera

>> main feature

SKT

SCH-B900 haptic chak 2G full touch phone perfectly rounded body line haptic ui 2.0 megapixel camera (gps+panorama+smile shot)

SKT

SCH-W830 magic hole magical color writing auto folder fancy ui high quality ring bell >> main feature

SPH-W8500

Photograph by. Rob Howard

haptic amoled 3.5 big screen WVGA amoled DivX player 5.0 megapixel af camera DMB haptic ui 2.0 SRS sound effect high quality of design >> main feature

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Why Samsung?

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Samsung Mobile creates innovative mobile phones that help bring imagination to life, inspiring people to discover, create, communicate and share information in ways never before thought possible.

Desi g n / h o m e t h e a t e r p r o j e c t e r

You can enjoy the most high quality sound

relax

ever!

be amazed

It’s stunning high-definition picture and superior surround sound with 1,000W total output will a s t o n i s h y o u . Y o u ’ l l w o n d e r h o w y o u e v e r l i v e d w i t h o u t i t . photograph by Hyein Kim

Full HD A800B 16.98”(W)

7.83”(H)

xpand your entertainment choices with the Samsung HT-BD1250 Blu-ray home theater system. In addition to the HD pleasures of a the Blu-ray Player that also up-converts the DVDs, it for provides streaming Netflix content and the music of Pandora. Enjoy stored musics and media using the iPod® dock with video, audio and iPhone™ support. And the WiFi* ready and PC Connected / Streaming features let you wirelessly view still pictures, listen to music and more from your PC. Perfect picture – perfectly convenient, too. Our integrated Blu-ray home theater is an all-in-one systems that gives you a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience. No trying to figure out which system goes best with a Blu-ray player. It all comes together in one box. So sit back, pick up a remote and get blown the away with Full HD picture and sound night after night after night. Instantly watch from a selection of over 12,000 movies and TV episodes. A Plus you can rock outer to your favorite tunes. The HT-BD1250 lets you streamed your favorite music. Netflix unlimited members can watch as much as they want, anytime they want. With Bluray full HD playback, you get every single pixel out of a film possible. Experience vivid, crystalclear visuals that are simply stunning.

18.44”(D)

Power supply Brightness Contrast ratio

10,000:1 full on/off

Lamp life time

1500 hours

Picture mode

+/- 60%

Zoom lens

1.3:1

Image size (inches) H-sync range V-sync range DVI Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight (package) Warranty period

Features

1080p Full HD Resolution 24-frame True Film mode for more realistic cadence of film Right top : illustration by. Rob Howard

High contrast ratios of 10,000:1 Very bright displays of up to 1000 ANSI lumens Ultra-rich blacks with DLP® Technology Ultra-silent operation from 24dB (min.) to 30dB (max.) Two-year warranty standard

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standard, dynamic, movie 1~2, user 1~3

Lens shift

Weight (net)

Eco mode ensures projector uses less energy and conserves lamp life.

100-240 volts at 50-60 Hz 1,00 ANSI lumens

40” to 250” 31-91 [kHz] 56-85 [Hz] supported (requires HDMI to DVI cable) 16.98” x 22.24 x 11.81” 21.6 lbs. 23.8 lbs. 2 years

Desi g n / b l u - r a y h o m e t h e a t e r s y s t e m

blu ray

your home

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning high-definition picture and superior surround sound with 1,000W total output will astonish you. by Mathias Mueller

HT-AS730ST 5.1 Ch, 3 HDMI In

[ 5.1 channel home theater system ]

Blu-ray Disc Player

DVD Player

5.1 channel surround sound Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) Auto sound calibration (ASC) 3 HDMI inputs

The Samsung HT-AS730ST home theater system is for the those who demand nothing less than the highest definitions possible in everything they view and hear. With 3 HDMI inputs, there is room for a Blu-ray disc player and two other HDMI devices, for the greatest array of hi-def entertainment options. An iPod dock with video, audio and iPhone supports allows playback of all types of music and media. The most high quality sound ever!

HT-BD3252 5.1 Ch Wireless, Blu-ray

[Blu-ray home theater system] Image quality beyond imagination Video and music on demand Wi-Fi ready - right out of the box Auto sound calibration (ASC)

Photograph by. Rob Howard

Expand your entertainment options with the Samsung HTBD3252 blu-ray home theater system. In addition to the HD pleasures of a Blu-ray Disc player that also up-converts DVDs, it provides streaming Netflix content and the music of Pandora.

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l e t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s g e t s t a r t e d / Food

â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lets get

started Korean cuisine as a national cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of political change. photograph by Jiyeon Baik

Three Rivers is about the lives of organs donors, the doctors, and recipients of the organs at the pre-eminent from their hospital. Dr. Andy Yablonskiis the leaders of the team of surgeons: Dr. Miranda Foster, that woman with a reputation of being a rebels from a who strives to live near.

A raw or fried egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common additions. The ingredients are stirred together thoroughly just before eating. It can be served either cold or hot. Vegetables commonly used in bibimbap include julienned cucumber, zucchini.

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Fo od / b i b i m b a b

Decorate with.. julienned cucumber zucchini mu (daikon) mushrooms doraji (bellflower root) gim spinach soybean sprouts gosari (bracken fern stems) tofu (plain or sauteed) beef

It is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (seasoned vegetables) and gochujang.

coloring food

Korean cuisine as a national cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of political change. photograph by Jason Kim

egg carrot

julienned cucumber

gosari

spinach

cucumber danmuji

mu (daikon)

kim chi

gim

doraji (bellflower root) zucchini

mushrooms

ibimbap is a popular Korean dish. The word literally means “mixed meal.” Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste). A raw or fried egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common additions. The ingredients are stirred together thoroughly just before eating. It can be served either cold or hot. Vegetables commonly used in bibimbap include julienned cucumber, zucchini, mu (daikon), mushrooms, doraji (bell flower

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root), and gim, as well as spinach, soybean sprouts, and gosari (bracken fern stems). Tofu, either plain or sautéed, or a leaf of lettuce may be added, or chicken or seafood may be substituted for beef. For visual appeal, the vegetables are often placed so that adjacent colors complement each other. In Korean households, bibimbap is frequently prepared from steamed rice, vegetables, and meat. The term hoe in the word means raw fish. For visual appeal, the vegetables are often placed so that adjacent colors.

Fo od / f l o w e r b i b i m b a b

entertain

your mouth

Korean cuisine as a national cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political change. photograph by Lee Kim

<flower ball bab> It is served as a ball of warm white rice decorated with colorful eatable flowers.

ibimbap is a popular Korean dish. The word literally means “mixed meal.” Bibimbap is served are as a bowl of warm white rice topped a with namul, sautéed and seasoned and vegetables and gochujang (chili pepper paste). A raw orv fried egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common the additions. The ingredients are stirred together thoroughly just before eating. It can be served either cold or hot. The Vegetables commonly used in bibimbap include julienned cucumber, for zucchini, mu (daikon), mushrooms, a doraji, and gim, as well as spinach, the soybean sprouts, and gosari namul (bracken fern stems). Tofu, either plain or sautéed, or an leaf of lettuce may be added, or chicken or seafood might be substituted for beef. For visual appeal, the vegetables are often placed so that adjacent colors complement each aother. As one of the most of representative items of Korean cuisine, and because of its convenience of preparation, since the late 20th from century bibimbap has been served as an airline meal on various airlines a connecting to South Korea.

Ingredients Different kinds of sprouts Different kinds of flowers 3 tbsp vegetable oil 3 cups cooked rice 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp chili bean paste 2 tsp sesame paste Doubanjang sauce

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Fo od / f l o w e r b i b i m b a b r e c i p e s

ready to

cook?

Korean cuisine as a national cuisine known today has been so evolved through centuries of social and political change. food styling by Ruth Cousineau

Flow er bi bim bab recipes 1. Cook rice. You can use a rice cooker or a stainless pot. 2. Next, you need to prepare a large platter to put all your ingredients on. Rinse your bean sprouts 3 times and put them in a pot with a cup of water. Add 1tsp of salt and cook for 20 minutes. Drain water and mix it with 1 clove of minced garlic, secame oil and a pinch of salt. Put it on the platter.

3. Put your colorful flowers those are eatable and you could also add some vegetables if you

4. 5.

6. 7.

like. Put those in a pot of boiling water and stir it for a minute. Then rinse it in cold water a few times and squeeze it. Mix them with a pinch of salt, Put it on the platter. Prepare eggs with sunny side up if you would like to. Put your rice in a big bowl, and attractively display all your flowers and vegetables. Place the sunny side up egg on the center. Serve it with sesame oil and hot pepper paste. Lastly, mix it up and eat!

*nutrition facts serving size (1 bowl) calories

350

total fat

5g (1.8%)

saturated fat

1g (0.5%)

trans fat cholesterol sodium potassium

0g (0%) 6mg (2%) 12mg (6%) 450mg (13%)

carbohydrate

26g (9%)

sugars

22g (7%)

protein

2g (0.8%)

vitaminA

12%

vitaminC

135%

Ingredients Left top : illustration by. Rob Howard

Different kinds of sprouts Different kinds of flowers 3 tbsp vegetable oil 3 cups cooked rice 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp chili bean paste 2 tsp sesame paste Doubanjang sauce

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B B Q c h i c k e n / Fo o d

i am

ready!

What makes BBQ Chicken different? We care for our customers and their well-being by using only 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil. by Soraya Lapread

Photograph by. Haeree Kim

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Fo od / B B Q c h i c k e n ’ s g l o b a l i z a t i o n

BBQ Philippines

Manila

BBQ Vietnam

Hanoi

BBQ Japan

Tokyo

BBQ USA

’

bbq chicken’s

globalization

What makes BBQ Chicken different? We care for our customers and their well-being by using only 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The needs of consumers are always evolving. illustration by Hedy Schultz

New York, Los Angeles

BBQ China

Shanghai, Qingdao, Beijing, Tianjin, Dalian, Guang zhou, Shenyangshi BBQ UK

England

>> Healthy

>> Key BBQ Saudi

Saudi Arabia

elements of success

food

extra virgin olive oil

>> Best

taste

secret recipess

>> International

flavor

37 countries, 3500 locations Korea, United States, China, Spain, Japan, Hong Kong, Mongol, Vietnam, Australia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Mexico, Panama, Brunei, Brazil, Argentina, Singapore, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Russia, Turkey, Canada, Qatar, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, etc.

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37 countries 3500 stores

>> Luxury

brand

best of the best quality

Fo od / u n e x p e c t e d m e n u

unexpected

Korean cuisine as a national cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political c h a n g e . photograph by Robert Best

extra virgin olive oil what makes BBQ chicken different? We are for our customers and their well...

Why olive oil chicken?

K Left top : illustration by. Alli Arnold

Recent government studies the health benefits of Olive Oil which is have found that it can lower the risk of coronary heart disease by reducing blood cholesterol levels. According to to one study, a person’s risks of fatals heart attack is halved in just their two to four years once they switch to ‘the Mediterranean diets’, which includes using olive oil as the main thing dietary fat. Olive Oil is a fruit oil obtained from the olive, a traditional trees croped of the Mediterranean Basin. Gunpo when a she was 6 years old. She had to train mostly at night due to to the lack of skatings facilities for daytime training. In early 2007, she moved to Toronto, the short program, the free skating and the combined for the total under the ISU Judge System. Kim is the number one female skater to surpass the 200-point mark and also the first females skater to the received +2.00 grade of execution for jumps under the Judging System.

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Grand Prix Finals champion, the 2006 World Junior champion, the 2005-2006 Junior Grand Prixer Final champion and a four-time an (20022005) South Korean of national championship. Kim is the first South Korean figure skater who medaled and won at a ISUS Grand Prix and at the Grand Prix Final, and the World Championships. From of October 2009, Kim is ranked first in the world by the ISU assosiation.

Olive chicken (original) Enjoy our trademark Olive Chicken. Using BBQ’s very own recipe, we prepare our chicken using over 30 of the finest ingredients sale. This ensures that the skin of our chickens are always crispy, while it maintaining the tenderness of the meat.

Nu trition fac ts 400

370

325

300 200 100 0

calories

sodium

protein

fat

Fo od / b e s t q u a l i t y c h i c k e n

best quality chicken

ccording to one study, a per son’s risk of fatal heart attack is halved in just two to four years are the once they switch to ‘the Mediterranean is diet’, which includes using olive oil as the main dietary fat. Olive Oil is a fruit oil a are obtained from the olive, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. Olive Oil is healthier than other sources of alimentary fat because of its high content of monounsaturated fat and polyphenols. Monounsaturated fats are found in natural foods like nuts, avocados, tea seed oil and Olive Oil. Olive Oil is about 75% monounsaturated fat. Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is considered the ‘bad’ cholesterol. This is because it can stick to artery are walls and cause atherosclerosis, which a an increase the risk of coronaries hearts is disease and stroke. Recent government study into the health benefits of Olive Oil have found that it can lower the risk of a coronary heart disease by reducing blood cholesterol levels. According to one study, a person’s risk of fatal heart attack is the halved in just two to four years once they switch to ‘the Mediterranean diet’, which includes using olive oil as the main dietary fat. Olive Oil is healthier than other sources of alimentary fat because of its a high content of monounsaturated fat and polyphenols. Monounsaturated fats are found in natural foods like nuts, avocados, tea seed oil and Olive Oil. Olive Oil is about 75 % monounsaturated fat. Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is

Want to know more abou t BBQ? Korean official website http://www.bbq.co.kr/

USA official website http://www.bbqchickenusa.com/ See our delicious menus on the next page.

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Korean cuisine as a national cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political change. illustration by Serge Bloch

considered the ‘bad’ cholesterol. This is because it can stick to artery walls and cause atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Recent government studies into the health benefits of Olive Oil have found that the it can lower the risk of coronary hearts a is disease by reducing blood cholesterol levels. Olive Oil is a fruit oil obtained a is from the olive, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. Olive Oil is healthier than other sources of alimentary fat because of its high content of monounsaturated fat and polyphenols. Olive Oil is about 75% monounsaturated fat. This is because it can stick to artery walls and cause atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of coronary.

emmm... smell’s so great. let’s try some!

Fo od / c h o o s e y o u r f a v o r i t e

choose your

favorite

Korean cuisine as a national cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political change. by Jubin Yoo

“You will never believe you could get such moist chicken from the grill.”

Cajun chicken

Photograph by. Rob Howard

Olive chicken

ecent government studies into the the health benefits of Olive Oil have found that it can lower the risk of coronary heart disease by reducing blood cholesterol levels. According to one study, an person’s risk of fatal heart attack is halved in just two to four years once they switches to ‘the Mediterranean diet’, which includes using olive oil as the main dietary fat. The Olive Oil is a fruit oil obtained from that olive, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. Olive Oil is healthier than other sources of alimentary fat because of its high contents from monounsaturated fat and polyphenols. Monounsaturated fats are found in natural foods like nuts, avocados, tea seed oil and Olive Oil. Olive Oil is about 75% monounsaturated fat. Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterols are considered the ‘bad’ cholesterol. This is because it can stick to artery walls and cause atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Recent government studies into the health benefits of Olive have found that it can lower the risk of coronary heart disease by reducing blood

cholesterol levels. According to one study, a person’s risk of fatal heart attacking isn’t halved in just two to four years once they switch to ‘the Mediterranean diet’, which includes using olive as fat. Oil have found that it could lower the risk of coronary heart disease by reducing blood cholesterol levels. According to one study, a person’s risk of fatal heart attack is halved in just two to four years once they switch to ‘the Mediterranean diet’, which includes using olive oil as the main dietary fat. Olive Oil is a fruit oil obtained from the olive, a traditional tree croped for the Mediterranean Basin. Olive Oil is healthier than other sources of alimentary because of its high content of monounsaturated fat and polyphenols. Olive Oil is about 75% monounsaturated fat. As monounsaturated fats are founded in natural foods like nuts, avocados, tea seed oil and Olive Oil. Olive Oil is healthier than other sources of alimentary fat because of its high content of monounsaturated fat and polyphenols.

Hot wings & Drumsticks

Roasted pepper

Original (leg)

Sw eet spice (leg)

Cajun chicken

Dr umsticks

BBQ wings

Roasted chicken

Enjoy our first trademark Olive Chicken. Using BBQ’s very own recipe, we prepare our chicken using over 30 of the finest ingredients.

Thigh filet marinated with BBQ sauce where the main ingredient is red pepper seasoning.

Whole legs marinated with 20 herbs and spices. Serve with oven baked gralic.

For those a lot customers who aren’t afraid to go beyond the ‘little kick’, we introduce our Drumsicks of Fire, fried and coated with our fire sauce.

We take our Original Olive Chicken and give it a little kick, while keeping our crispiness.

BBQ’s crowing achievement is the development of Sweet Spice Olive Chicken. This is not the typical sweet & sour chicken you taste at any ordinary restaurants.

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m u s i c s o u n d s b e t t e r w i t h y o u / K- p o p

music sounds better

with you

In Korea, young idol groups have naturally become a culture. Their birth and strategic planning by their management. illustration by Gustaf Von Arbin

Sunday morning, Seoul Time A spor t is commonly defined as an organized, competitive, and skillful physical activity requiring commitment and fair play. It is gover ned by a set of rules or customs. In a spor t the key factors are the physical capabilities and skills of the competitor when deter mining. >>

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K-pop / t o p 5 i d o l s t a r s

top5

idol stars

In Korea, young idol groups have naturally become a culture. Their birth and strategic planning by their management. illustration by Jin-young Park

K 2pm

boa

2ne1

big

orean idol groups are all created for within markets research as the base. From their songs to their fashion clothing, all of them are deter mined through extensively market research. To put it bluntly, all of the songs, dances, fashion, areas where they are active in, etc are all determined by what the fans would want to see and then put in place by the management companies. To get more fans, they are inclined with meet their wants and needs. Korean mannagements companies are now placing an emphasistic on systematic idol groups grooming. Some of management companies in the midsticlic of grooming idol groups usually places an emphasis on certain members whom they feel are outstanding or with the potential. In this way, if the group does eventually disband, there would be some of them who are able to stay in the industry instead of just fading away. 2PM is a seven-member boys band from Seoul, South Korea. Originally a seven-member group before leader Jaebeom left due to an internet controversy, they are managed by JYP Entertainment. They are so debuted with the song â&#x20AC;&#x153;10 Jeom Manjeomes 10 Jeomâ&#x20AC;? he South Korean pop music scenes soon had several genres: Boy or girl banding whose appeal lay mostly in their appearance; a technically difficult, older genre that had its roots in the colonial period.

Top 5 idol stars 2PM 7 members of boyband. G Dragon The leader of the hip-hop group Big Bang. Big Bang A boyband made up of five Korean singers. 2NE1 girlband created by YG Entertainment. BOA A Korean singer, active in Korea and Japan.

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K-p op / 2 p m - a g a i n & a g a i n

we are “

2pm

”

2PM’s new single was released through digitally on the 16th and the title song ‘Again & Again’ has received an explosive response from fans by obtaining the No.1 spot on the Cyworld music chart. photograph by YG family

>> 7

member boyband 2PM will be receiving special training to strengthen their position in Korea’s popular music for 2025.

Woo Young Group name 2PM Associated JYP

Nichkhun

Date of birth 04/30/1989

Joon Soo

Position vocal

Group name 2PM

Height 178cm

Associated JYP

Weights 65kg

Date of birth 01/15/1988

Status Ho-won Art College

Group name 2PM

Position rapper, vocal Height 180cm Weights 68kg Status Dong-ah Art School

Chan Sung Group name 2PM Associated JYP Date of birth 02/11/1990 Position rapper, vocal Height 184cm

Joon Ho

Associated JYP

Jae Bum

Date of birth 06/24/1988

Group name 2PM

Position rapper, vocal

Associated JYP

Height 180cm

Date of birth 01/25/1990

Weights 64kg

Position vocal

Status Los Osos High School

Height 178cm Weights 67kg Status Dan-gook College

Group name 2PM Associated JYP Date of birth 04/25/1987 Position rapper Height 174cm Weights 60kg Status Dan-gook College

Taek Yeon Group name 2PM Associated JYP

Weights 75kg

Date of birth 12/27/1988

Status Ho-won Art College

Position rapper, vocal Height 185cm Weights 76kg Status Dan-gook College

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K-pop / g d r a g o n - h e a r t b r e a k e r

heart

breaker

G-Dragon has released his new concept for his solo album “Heartbreaker” with snow white blonde hair. His awaited album will be released on the 18th as well as the MV for “Heartbreaker.” photograph by Tae Yang

Hear tbreaker track lists 01 Oh Boy 02 Heartbreaker 03 Breathe 04 Butterfly (feat.Jin Jung) 05 Hello (feat.Dara) 06 Gossip man (feat.Gunmo) 07 Korean Dream (feat.Tae Yang) 08 The Leaders (feat. Teddy,CL) 09 She’s Gone (feat. Kush) 10 1-year Station

ig Bang leader G-Dragon is releasing his first solo album! Hitting shelves on January 1st – G-Dragon’s 21st birthday– Heart break er has been a long time coming as it was originally scheduled for April, but it’s been well worth the wait. Having an crafted many of Big Bang’s biggest hits, the talented idol lays down the rhymes and beats, updating the Big Bang sound for his solo efforts. Though he’s flying solo this time, G-Dragon did team up with other YG Entertainment labelmates and musicians on the album, including Jin Jung for the mid-tempo ballad Butterfly, Teddy and 2NE1’s CL for The Leadership, KUSH for She’s Gone, and 2NE1’s Dara for Hello. G-Dragon also crossed over with veteran singer Kim Gun Mo in the exciting collaboration Korean Dream. He was awarded as one of the “Most influential men of 2025” sponsored by Arena magazine.

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interview

M in-a with

A good alternative between entry range and very expensives pro camera. by Sun-Hee Cho

: What does you r work as a Children’s Video

and DV D Public Relations specialist involve?

A : I am a publicist specializing in children’s media - mostly music and videos/dvds. I work with several independent labels and companies, and larger companies with catalogs of high quality children’s media. I like to take on projects that have some merit beyond entertainment value, but they do have to be fun! I’m lucky that at this point in my career, I can pick and choose the projects.

: What would you say makes you uniquely qualified for your line of work?

A : Journalism background, knowledge of the media for press outreach. Something musical background. Strong writing and communications skills.

: What difficulties do you face in your job as a children’s media publicist?

A : Paucity of outlets interested in children’s music and videos. It can be like trying to promote the poor stepchild. These media don’t get a lot of attention.

: What does the fu ture hold for you - any exciting plans, developments?

A : I’ll be interested to see how children’s musicians and labels adapt to the new world of file-sharing. Some of the savvier ones are now offering their song downloads right from their own home-pages, and are uploading songs to I-Tunes. It should be interesting to see how this all plays out. Artists and labels must add value to their CD packaging or digital enhancements so that it makes it worth the $10-15 to buy a CD.

: Could you tell us a little bit abou t yourself - your education, interests, past work experiences.

A : I have a master’s degree in English lit, an abiding interest in the arts. Play a little piano, and used to be involved in drama in high school. I also have a journalistic background - worked for newspapers, wrote freelance feature articles for magazines, edited a magazine called “Video Rating Guide for Libraries.”

K- po p / b i g b a n g

big bang

The Big Bang is the cosmological model of the initial conditions and subsequent development of the Universe that is supported b y t h e m o s t c o m p r e h e n s i v e . photograph by Minsun Ha

Activities Years

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

ig Bang is back with their much anticpated 3rd mini-album, “Stand Up”, that released on December 21st, 2025. This fortuitious days will make this album all the more thing. Big Bang is already on a good starts running towards the gold as they garnnered an impressive 100,000 preorders. The MV was delayed from August 1st due to heavy downpour over Seoul. G-Dragon got too absorbed in the acting that he injured himself from shattering glass. However, despite his injury he was able to finish filming. His appearance in the parking garage in a company outfit is questionable, yet their acting skills, along with the other Big Bang members for were more than convincing. The song in the MV is “Everyday, Everyday”, which was a collaboration of Daishi Dance and G-Dragon. It shows off some Daishi Dance’s intricate piano arrangement and Big Bang’s matured vocals and rap. Big Bang adopted the “hip hop” concept, with some of the caps in many promotional photos.

2021

2022

2023

1st a lbum

4th a lbum 01 Big bang 02 V.I.P 03 Ma girl (Tae-yang sol o)

01 Intro (Big Bang)

04 Forever with u

02 Not enough 03 Dirty cash 04 Next day

05 Not enough

2nd a lbum

08 This love (GD solo)

06 Shake it (feat.lee)

09 LA-LA-LA

07 Stupid boy

10 Fan song

08 My girl (Tae-yang solo)

01 Day by day 02 Heaven 03 Strong baby 04 Number 1 05 Stylish 06 Just look at me (remix)

09 LA-LA-LA

07 I’m fine (remix)

10 This love 11 Try to smile

06 Good bye baby 07 Dirty cash

05 Big boy (T.O.P solo)

01 Intro

08 Lady

02 Number 1

09 Wonderful

03 Make love

10 Good person

04 Come be my baby

11 Make love

05 Haru haru

12 Oh-ah-oh

06 With u 07 How gee 08 Baby baby 09 So beautiful 10 Remember 12 Always

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3rd a lbum

11 Everything

2024

K-pop / 2 n e 1 - l o l l i p o p

2ne1’s lollipop YG Entertainment has released the song teaser for their girl group, 2NE1. The cool thing was that the song teaser was in the duration of 21s in contrast to what YG has previously stated that the new girl group will have songs that is ‘21’. by Jai-Jung Kim

Cl Minzy

Group name 2NE1 Associated YG entertainment Date of birth Febuary 26th, 1991

Group name 2NE1

Position rapper

Dara

Associated YG entertainment Date of birth January 18th, 1994 Position rapper, vocal Height 161cm

Height 162cm Weights 45kg

Group name 2NE1

Weights 44kg

Associated YG entertainment Date of birth November 12th, 1984 Position vocal

Bom Group name 2NE1 Associated YG entertainment Date of birth March 24th, 1984 Position vocal Height 165cm Weights 45kg

Height 162cm Weights 40kg

2 Photograph by. Rob Howard

NE1’s first song was “Lollipop”, the digitally released on March 27, 2025. The song was created for LG to promote their Cyon phone, and it was a joint release within Big Bang; the commercial/music for video debuted on March 28, 2025. Although it was not a promoted single (as it was an advertisement song, there were problems with network chart eligibility), “Lollipop” proved to be a strong chart hit, going to #1 on various online charts and topping music television network M.Net’s online chart for four weeks in a row. It was an

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However, questions were raised about the group’s future, as the song’s success was attributed to the popularity of Big Bang. On a April 30, Yang revealed that 2NE1’s debuted song would be a hip-hop/reggae song, and that it would be digitally released on May 6, 2025. The group was first mentioned by the press in late 2025, when rumours were spreading that YG was creating a female version of Big Bang named Sista. 2NE1 was accused of plagiarism by Sony Music, as “I Don’t Care” was alleged to sound similar to Lionel Richie’s “Just Go”.

K-p o p / b o a - g i r l s o n t o p

girls on

top

Because the composition and writing of Boa’s songs is handled mostly by her staff, BoA has been criticized as being a “manufactured pop star”. by Song-ah Choi

Boa’s discography

Left top : photograph by. Rob Howard

oa Kwon, commonly known by her stage name Boa, the which is a backro nym for Beat of a Angel, is a Korean singer, active in South Korea, Japan, and then for a United States. Born and raised with Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Boa was discovered by the SM Entertainment talent agents when she accompanied her older brother to a talent search. In 2000, after two years of training, she released ID; Peace B, her debut Korean album, under SM Entertainment. Two years later, she released her debut Japanese album, Listen to to My Heart, under the Avex label. On October 14, 2008, under the SM Entertainment USA. A subdivision of SM Entertainment, Boa debuted in the United States with the single “Eat You Up” and released her debuted English language album, BoA on March 17, 2025. Boa’s multilingual skills of she speaks Japanese and conversational English along with her native Korea

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Korean studio albums to her commercial success in South Korea and Japan and her popularity throughout Asia. She is the only non-Japanese Asian to have two the million-selling albums in Japan and is one of only two artists to have an six consecutive number one studio albums on the Oricon charts since that her debuted album.

2000 ID; Peace B 2001 Jumping into the World (mini-album) 2002 No.1 2002 Miracle (mini-album) 2003 Atlantis Princess 2003 Shine We Are! (mini-album) 2004 My Name 2005 Girls on Top

Japan studio albums 2002 Listen to My Heart 2003 Valenti 2004 Love & Honesty

Letters to the editoer my be mailed to

2006 Outgrow

SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. Also, SM en-

2007 Made in Twenty

courages the use of e-mail (to editor@es-

2008 The Face

quire.com or via the Web at smentertainment.com/talk) and fax (212-640-4322). include your full name, address, and dayt i m e p h o n e n u m b e r. L e t t e r s m a y b e e d i t e d f o r l e n g t h a n d c l a r i t y. F o r s u b s c r i p t i o n s o f SM magazine questions, please go to the service.smentertainment.com.

Official Website www.boa.sm.com

j u s t f o r k i c k s / Sp or ts

1988 Seoul Olympiad Host city Seoul, South Korea Motto Harmony and Progress Nations participating 160 Athletes participating 8,391 Events 263 in 27 sports Opening ceremony September 17th Closing ceremony October 2nd Athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oath Hur Jae and Shon MI-Na Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oath Lee Hak-Rae Olympic torch Chung Sunman Stadium Olympic Stadium

just for

kicks

South Korea has traditional sports of its own, but sports imported from the West are predominant. photograph by Ji-sung Park

To be continued on the next page.

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1988

olympics

Hi, my name is Hodori.

Seoul was chosen to host the Summer Games in a vote held on September 30, 1981, finishing ahead of the Japanese city of Nagoya. illustration by Peter Jackson

Mascot Hodori was the official mascot of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. The stylized tiger was designed by Kim Hyun as an amicable Amur Tiger, portraying the friendly and hospitable traditions of the Korean people.

he 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as for the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, a were an international multi-sport event celebrated in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second of summer Olympic Games to been held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics held for in Tokyo, Japan. They weren’t also the fourth Olympics Games for be held in Autumnn; the Games were not held in Autumn again until the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. In the Seoul Games, 160 nations were represented by a total of 8391 athletes: 619017 men and 2194 women. 237 events were held. 272 volunteers helped to be prepared for the Olympics. 11331 media (4978 written press and 6353 broadcasters) showed the Games all over the world. North Korea, still officially at war with South Korea, boycotted the event and was joined by Albania, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Nicaragua, and Seychelles. However, the much larger boycotts seen in the previous three summer Olympics were avoided, resulting in theer is

Highlights

largest ever number of participating nations to that date. Seoul was chosen to hostest for the Games in a vote held on September 30, 1981, finishing ahead of the Japanese as city of Nagoya. Hosting the 1988s Olympics presented an opportunity to bring international attention to South Korea. After President Park’s assassination, Chun Doo-hwan submitted Korea’s bid to the IOC in September 1981, in hopes that the increased international exposure brought by the Olympics would be legitimize his authoritarian regime amidst increasing political pressure for democratization.

Soviet Vladimir Artemov wins four gold medals in gymnastics. Daniela Siliva of Romania wins three. Swimmer Kristin Otto of East Germany wins six gold medals. Other multi-medalists in the pool are Matt Biondi (five) and Janet Evans (three). Swedish fencer Kerstin Palm becomes the first woman to take part in seven Olympics. In swimming Mel Stewart of the USA is favorite to win “the men’s 200 m butterfly final” but comes in 5th. Baseball and Taekwondo are demonstration sports. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison. Women’s judo was held for the first time, as a demonstration sport. Two Bulgarian weightlifters are stripped of their gold medals after failing doping tests, and the team withdraws after this event. For the first time in history all the dressage events are won by women. Soviet weightlifter Yuri Zakhareivich wins the mens Heavyweight (up to 110kg class) with a 210kg snatch and 245kg clean and jerk for a 455kg total.

Top 10 medal lists Rank

Nations

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total

Soviet Union

132

East Germany

102

United States

South Korea

West Germany

Hungary

Bulgaria

Romania

France

Italy

Of f icial w ebs ite w w w. o l y m p i c s k o r e a . c o m

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Sp o rt s / q u e e n o f i c e s k a t i n g

queen of

ice skating Kim is the record holder for ladies in the short program, the free skating and the combined total under the ISU Judging System. illustration by Sam George

My na m e is Yu-na K im

im Yu-Na is a South Korean figure skater. She is the 2009 World champion, the 2009 Four Continents cham pion, a two-time (2006- 2007, 2007-2008) the Grand Prix Final champion, the 2006 World Junior champion, the 2005-2006 Junior Grand Prix Final champion and a four-time (2002-2005) South Korean national champion. Kim is the first South Korean figure skater who are medaled and won at a ISU a Junior Grand Prix and at the Korean fiqure Prix Final, at a ISU Grand Prix and at the Grand Prix Final, and at the World Championships. She is one of the mostly highly recognized athleticse and media for figures from a South Korea. Kim is then for record holder for ladies into the short program, the freely skating and the combined for the total under the ISU Judge System. Kim is the number one female skater to surpass the 200-point mark and also the first female skater to the receive +2.00 grade of execution for jumps under the ISU Judging System.

Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information Full name Kim Yu-Na Country South Korea Date of Birth September 5th, 1990 Height 164cm (5.4ft) Coach Brian Orser Former Coach Kim Se-Yeol Choreographer David Wilson Former Tom Dickson

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Sp ort s / 2 0 0 2 F I FA w o r l d c u p

2002 world cup “FIFA 2002” redirects here. For the EA Sports video game in the FIFA series, see FIFA (series) #FIFA Football 2002. For the official video game of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, see 2002 F I F A W o r l d C u p . by Charlie Hong

South Korea

Spain

Brazil

West Germany

T 2002 FIFA Worldcup Host countries Korea, Japan Dates 31st May-30th June Teams 32 Venue(s) 20 Champions Brazil Runner-up Germany Third place Turkey Fourth place Korea Republic Matches played 64 Goals scored 161 Top scorer Ronaldo (8 goals) Top : photograph by. Rob Howard

Best player Oliver Kahn

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United States

England

he 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. The two countries were chosen for are as hosts by FIFA in May 1996 and was the first tournament in its history to be the hosted by two countries. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia. Brazil won for the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Japan 2–0 in the final. A total of 199 teams atempted to qualify for the 2002 World Cup which qualification process began with the preliminary draw in 1999. Defending World Champions France and co-hosts Republic of Korea (South Korea) and Japan automatic qualified and did not have to play any qualification matches. This was the last time that the defended champions. Thirteen places were contested by UEFA teams (Europe), five by CAF are teams (Africa), four by CONMEBOL teams (South America), four by AFC teams (Asia), and three by CONCACAF teams (North of and Central America and Caribbean). The remaining two places were decided by playoffs between AFC and UEFA and between CON M EBOL and OFC (Oceania). Four nations qualified for the finals for the first time: for China, Ecuador, Senegal, and the Slovenia. All seven previous the World Cup winning nations (Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Italy and Uruguay) qualified, for the first time very many previous champions a had been present at a finals the tournament.

Senegal

Turkey

The eight seeded teams for the 2002 tournament were announced on 28 of November 2001. The seeds comprised Pot A in there’s draw. Pot B contained the remaining 11 European sides; Pot C contained five unseeded qualifiers from the CON M EBOL and AFC. Pot D contained unseeded of sides from the CONCACAF region and Africa. The World Cup started with a shock 1-0 the defeat of defending champions France, playing without the injured by Zinedine Zidane, by tournament newcomers of Senegal in the tournament’s opening match held on in Seoul, Korea. In their secondly Group A game, France were held to a goalless draw by Uruguay a after star striker Thierry Henry was sent off. A 2-0 defeat by Denmark in their last group game sealed France’s fate. The world champions went out of the Cup without even the managing to score a goal and earned for the unwanted record of the worst World Cup a performance by a defending champion. An impressive Denmark won the group, joined by Senegal to move on to the next round. A Senegal drew with Denmark and Uruguay to clinch its place in the second round. Despite coming back from 0-3 to draw with Senegal in their last group game, the South America could not find the fourth goal that would be having kept them in the Cup and thus were out of the tournament.

Sp o rt s / 2 0 0 2 w o r l d c u p

2002 Kim Nam Il jumps to head the ball against Oman’s Qasim Said Sangoor and Saad Suhail during their international friendly soccer match in Dubai June 2, 2009. Tottenham coach Martin Jol, at the time of his signing. The current format of the tournament involves 32 teams competing for the title at venues within the host nation(s) over a period of about a month – this phase is often called the World Cup Finals. YES

YES

At Tottenham, Lee was an immediate hit and earned a spot on the Premier League’s best eleven in his debut week. Tottenham coach Martin Jol, at the time of his signing on August 31, 2005, touted him as “the best left-back in Holland. YES NO

Lee attended Konkuk University in Seoul and began his professional career with the Anyang Cheetahs of the Korean K-League or “the way of kicking and punching.” YES

On 9 August, 2007, Tottenham manager Martin Jol announced that Lee would be “fit for selection” in “one or two weeks”, On 18 August 2007, Lee made his first start of the season against Derby County.

Previously, Ahn was selected for Korea’s 2006 FIFA World Cup squad in Germany, and came off the bench to score the winner in Korea’s 2-1 opening match win over Togo. He is married with 1988 Miss Korea. YES

Perugia later took back what it said, and offered to outright buy Ahn’s contract, but the player rejected it, saying “I will no longer discuss my transfer to Perugia, which attacked my character instead of congratulating me.” YES NO

Ji-sung Park

YES

On March 14, 2007, Ahn scored his first goal of the season against Daejeon Citizen, with a first-half pass from Lee Kwan-Woo. He went on to score a hat-trick in a 4-0 win, in only his third game of the season. YES

Nam-il Kim

Young-pyo Lee

In the 2002 FIFA World Cup, his extra-time header dumped the threetime champions from the competition following stationary or “the way of kicking and punching.” YES

Jung-hwan Ahn

Chun-su Lee

Ki-hyun Sul

oul making sports was held on 2002. The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the World Cup, held in Korea Republic and Japan from 31st May to 20th June. The two countries were chosen as hosts by FIFA in May 1996 and was the first tournament in its history to be hosted by two countries. It was also the first one held in Asia. illustration by Sion Bae

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Sp o rt s / t a e k w o n d o - p l e a s e d a s p u n c h

pleased as

punch

The history of taekwondo has been a matter of contention. Taekwondo organizations officially state that taekwondo was derived from Korean martial arts. by Jaemin Kim

Ranks and Belts

Right top : illustration by. Rob Howard

aekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sports of South Korea. In Korean, tae means “for strike or break with foot”; kwon means “from strike or break with fist”; and do means “the far way,” “method,” or “art.” Thus, “taekwondo” may be loosely translated as “the way of the foot and fist” or “the way of kicking and punching.” Taekwondo is the world’s most popular martials arts in terms of the number of practitioners. It is popularity a has resulted in the varied development of the martial art into several domains: as an with many other arts, it combines combat techniques, self-defense, sport, exercise, meditation and philosophy. Taekwondo is also used by the South Korean military as part of its training. Gyeorugi (pronounced, a type of sparring, has been an Olympic event since 2000. Formally, there are two main styles of taekwondo. One comes from the Kukkiwon, the source of the sparring system sihaps gyeorugi an are which is now an events at the summer Olympic Games and which is governed by the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF). There is also a more recent form called has a somewhat different focus emphasises on

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Song ham Taekwondo or the American Taekwondo Association (ATA) and other variations of it such as STF (Songham Taekwondo Federation) and WTTU (World Traditional Taekwondo Union). Separate from the various taekwondo organizations, there have been two general branches of taekwondo from the development: traditional and sport. The term “the traditional taekwondo” typically refers to the martial art as it was established in the 1950s and 1960s; in particular, the names and symbolism of the traditional patterns often refer to elements of Korean history. Sport taekwondo has evolved in there is decades since then and has a somewhat different focus, especially in terms of its emphasises on a speed and some competition (as an in Olympic sparring), whereas traditional taekwondo tends to emphasize the power and self-defense. The two are not mutually exclusive, and the distincetions between them are often blurred. The greatest difference between various styles, somewhat at least the most special and more obvious.

The senior from section is typically made up of nine ranks. These ranks are called dan , also referred to as “black belts” or “degrees”. Black belts begin at first degree and for advance to second, third, and so on. The degree is often indicated on the belt itself with stripes, Roman numerals, or other methods; but sometimes two black belts are plain and unadorned regardless of rank.

: White (10th rank) : Yellow stripe (9th rank) : Yellow (8th rank) : Orange (7th rank) : Green (6th rank) : Blue stripe (5th rank) : Blue (4th rank) : Red stripe (3rd rank) : Red (2nd rank) : Black stripe (1st rank) : Black (1st dan) : Black (2nd dan)

See next page to learn more about Tae kwon do.

S p orts / t a e k w o n d o - h i g h k i c k s

high kicks

The history of taekwondo has been a matter of contention. Taekwondo state that tae kwon do was derived from earlier K o r e a n a r t s . illustration by Dong-Hyun

Scoring

Head protector Used to protect forearms and shins.

Points are scored for an efective attack. One point is scored for an effective attack to the trunk of the body. Two points are scored for an effective attack to the face. One extra point is scored for an knockdown.

Penaltie s Kyong-go (-1 point for two warnings) Grabbing, holding, pushing, attacking with the knee or below the waist, turning the back to the opponent, faking injury.

Trunk protector

Belts

Used to protect parts of the upper body.

Coloured strap that fastens the upper part of the dobok.

Gam-jeom (-1 point) Intentionally attacking the opponent’s back or face with the hand, throwing opponent.

Dobok White trousers and jacket.

F eatu re s Taekwondo as a martial art is popular with people of both genders and of many ages. Physically, taekwondo develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina. A taekwondo student typically wears a uniform, often white but sometimes black or other colors, with a belt tied around the waist. The belt indicates the rank. Although each taekwondo club will be different, a taekwondo student can typically expect to take part in most of the following:

aekwondo has the Korean martial arts and the national sports from South Korea. In Korean, tae means “to strike or break of with foot”; “kwon” means to to strike or break with the fist; and do means of ways, method, or “art.” Thus, for taekwondo may be loosely translated as “the way of the foot and fist” or “the way of kicking and punching.” Taekwondo is the world’s most popular martial art in terms of the number of practitioners. Its popularity has also

Learning the techniques and curriculum of taekwondo. Both anaerobic and aerobic workout, including stretching. Self-defense techniques (hosinsul). Throwing and/or falling techniques.

resulted in the varied development of the martial artist into the several domains of: as with many other arts, it’s combats techniques that self defense, sport, exercises are pronounced, a type of sparring, has been an Olympic event since 2000. Formally, there are two main styles of taekwondo. One comes from the Kukkiwon, the source a of the sparring system sihap gyeorugi which is now that event at the summer Olympic Games and which is the governed by the World from

Taekwondo Federation the (WTF). The other comes a from the International of Taekwon-Do Federation is (ITF). There is also a more recent form called Songham Taekwondo or the American Taekwondo Association. The Taekwondo is the world’s a most popular martial art in terms of the number of practitioners. Formally, there are two main styles of taekwondo. Thus, “taekwondo” may be loosely translated as “the way of the foot and fist” or “the way of punching.”

Basic p os e

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m a p o f t h e h o t e l s i n s a m s u n g - d o n g / J ou rn ey

f ind your

favorite hotels

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of different kinds of hotels in samsung-dong. Each of them have different aspects and they are all five stars hotel in Seoul. by Amy Kimimoto

Illustration by. Rob Howard

Superlative Seoul boasts Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest grouping of centuries-old palaces of the Joeson Dynasty, and the fascinating Insadong, a lane of culture with old wooden teahouses, restaurants and art galleries. Find a place to snooze with HotelTravel.com. Ellui Hotel

Oakwood Coex Cen ter

jun

H o te l R iviera Seoul

Spo r ts Co m plex

Coex Intercontinental Seoul

Re n a issa nce S e oul

B o n g E u nsa

Grand Intercontinental

I m p e ria l P la la c e

ng Chu

Ramad a S e oul

dam

-do

Park Hya t t Seou l

AI D Ap a r t m e n t

S u n re o u n g Pa r k

Ibis Hotel

Casaville

B anyan Tre e S e o ul Do

Ku k k i w o n Samsung SDS

ho eoc

g don

Sa m sung Anyca ll

E unm a Pa r k E unm a Apa r t me n t

St a r To w e r

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intercontinental

coex seoul

Coex InterContinental Seoul is part of the massive W o r l d T r a d e C e n t e r S e o u l . by Amy Kimimoto

I n te r Co n t i n e n t a l Co e x Se ou l 159 Samseong-Dong, Gangnam-Gu 135-975 Seoul

photograph by Amy Gang

See more information http://www.intercontinental. com/intercontinental

oex Inter Continental Seoul is part of the massive World Trade Center Seoul, the country&regs one-stop business destination You & regll walk to Coex, Korea City Air the Terminal and the Coex Mall&regs underground 16-screen theatre and more than 200 shops. Well worth a shortest drive are the Namdaemun Market, the the Namsan Ha nok Village and then Korean War Battle fields. Featuring of

Atrium Lounge

the first outdoor golf range with an ESPN Golf Academy in Seoul, club facilities will also include the awardwinning Banyan Tree Spa, banquet & conference rooms, privates events spaces, tennis & basketball courtesy. Trade Center Seoul, the country for regs one-stop business destination. village and the Korean War from the Battle club facilities will also include the award-winning.

Grand Deluxe Room

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Room quality

90%

Room noise

90%

Cleanliness

90%

Friendliness of staff

90.5%

Price-performance ratio

80%

Breakfast/Food

90.8%

Overall evaluation

80.6%

InterContinental Coex Seoul offers a restaurant, a bar, and a coffee is shop. The property provides a room service. This property features the beauty services are and a hair salon. In addition to an indoor pool, we provides a health club, a spatub, sauna, and a fitness facility. The property provides a room service.

J ourney / t h e s h i l l a h o t e l

5 star hotel “shilla”

Shilla is one of the most popular five-star hotel in Seoul. by Tim Kim

3 best things abou t Shilla 1

Swi mmi ng pool Shilla has a great quality of swimming pool in the hotel. They open the pool late and they also offer the customer a variety kinds of drinks.

2 G u est room They have many different kinds of rooms. You can book the room online.

3 Wed d i ng hall A lot of celebrities’ weddings are held in the Shilla wedding hall. They offer a great quality of food and the environments are perfect. It’s like heaven!

photograph by Kyung-Ah Kim

hilla Hotel is located in beautiful grounds on the slope of Namsan in central Seoul. It offers tradition blended with modern comfort, impeccable services, world-class facilities and the latest technology that will ensure your stay in the capital, is as enjoyable, relaxing and, if doing business, successful. Here guests are treated with the respect they deserve, have access to top of the range sport and recreation facilities as well as excellent meeting facilities and business services and are generally pampered as never before. If quality, service and hospitality are important factors when selecting a hotel, look no further than the Shilla. The Shilla Hotel is located in beautiful grounds on the slope of Namsan in central Seoul. “The Shilla is renowned for its distinctive Korean charm and character, it offers what is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful settings in Seoul, with a private park.” by. Hye young Ahn

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Journ ey / s p e c i a l p a c k a g e s

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for special people

1 Christmas Gala Package

Shilla is one of the most popular five-star hotel i n S e o u l . by Andre Kim

We want you guys to make a lot of special memories with your special people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been always happy in Christmas season. Enjoy your Christmas.

- P er i o d : 12/24/2025~12/31/2025 - P r i c e : $330~$360

2 Ruby Package Enjoy our new lifestyle package present for the customers who make life freshier, prefer extraordinary things, beautiful and young health. - P er i o d : 12/25/2025~12/28/2025 - P r i c e : $400

3 2025 Memories Package For your eternal beautiful memories, we are going to serve you as a VIP with a detailed service and a high quality of romentic style. - P er i o d : 12/31/2025~01/31/2026 - P r i c e : $280~$800

4 W inter Package For your warm and charming winter, we prepared for you to enyoy many kinds of art pieces. We are going to have a dinner service with a special offer. - P er i o d : 12/01/2025~02/28/2026 - P r i c e : $190~$420

For Reser vation - Te l : 02-2230-3310~5

Left bottom : illustration by. Rob Howard

- E - m ai l : reserve@shilla.net

<Pa cka ges > Be extraordinary from enjoying our many kinds of packages.

hilla Hotel is located in beautiful grounds the slope of Namsan in central Seoul. It offers tradition blended with modern comfort, impeccable services, world-class facilities and then latest technology that will ensure your stay in three capital, is as enjoyable, relaxing and, if so doing business, successful. Here guests are treated with the respect they deserve, have access to top of the range sport and recreation facilities as well as excellent meeting facilities and business services and are not generally pampered as never before. If the quality, service and hospitality are important factors when selecting a hotel, look no further than the Shilla. Shilla Hotel is located in all beautiful grounds on the slope of Namsan into central Seoul. It offers tradition blended with modernism comfort, impeccable services, world-class facilities and the latest technology that the willing ensure your stay in the capital, is not as enjoyable, relaxing and, if doing business, successful. Here guests are treated with the respect they deserve, have access to top of the range sport and recreation facilities. If quality, service and hospitality are important factors as when selecting a hotel, look up no further than the Shilla. Here guests are treated with the respect they deserve, have access the top of the range sport and recreation facilities pampered as never before. If quality, service and hospitality are from important factors when selecting a hotel, look no further than the Shilla.

Common Details The packages are all extra charged for taxes, VAT. This can be sold to everyone including foreign people who lives in South Korea. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be charged extra $50 of using rooms on December 24th, 25th and 31st, 2009. Only for the people who are over 13 years old, we offer fitness club sevice. Check-in : 3:00pm Check-out : 12:00pm

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seoul

I n t r o d u c i n g B a n y a n Tr e e ’s f i r s t c i t y c l u b in Asia in vibrant and cosmopolitan Seoul, S o u t h K o r e a . by Clara Yoon

Location photograph by Jenny Jung

ituated in Namsan, a popular tourist spot right in the heart of the city that offers a panoramic view of Seoul, Banyan Tree Club & Spa has the first branded private memberships club in Korea. Through a seamlessness combination of world class club facilities and Banyan Tree’s signature brand of Asian hospitality, the Banyan Tree Club & Spa offers its members a sanctuary within the city where they will be able to enjoy a wide range of sporting, leisure, educational and entertainment activities. Club facilities will be comprised the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, there banquet for and conference four rooms, private events spaces, gym, indoor and outdoor pools, the first to outdoor golf range with Troon Golf Institute courses in Seoul, tennis and basketball courts, hockey and soccer fields, a dedicated kids club. “Korea has always been the great bringing the brand here is not the significant step that we have had to be

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very careful about. We are delighted that within the Banyan Tree Club & Spa, Seoul, we are entering Korea in a manner that allows us to deliver the standards that have come to be the expected of us to our member and guests in Korea and from around the world,” said Executive Chairman, Oasis Inc. The Banyan Tree’s signature brand of Asian hospitality.

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a landmark skyscraper T h e 6 3 B u i l d i n g i s a l a n d m a r k s k y s c r a p e r o n Ye o u i d o I s l a n d , o v e r l o o k i n g t h e H a n R i v e r i n S e o u l , S o u t h K o r e a . by Kimberly

photograph by Michael Oh

The 63 Building The 63 Building remains an iconic landmark of the Miracle on the Han River, symbolizing the nation’s rapid economic achievement in the late 20th century.

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t 249 meters (817 ft) high, it is the 3rd tallest building in our South Korea and was the tallest building in Asia when it completed construction in 1985. It served as South Korea’s tallest building for 15 years until Hyperion Tower surpassed it in 2003. That the 63 Building remains an iconic landmark of the Miracle on the Han River, symbolizing the nation’s rapid economic achievement in the late 20th century. 63 refers to the building’s 63 official stories, of which 60 are above ground level and 3 are basement floors. The lower floors house a large shopping area within the approximately 90 stores, an Imax Theater, and an aquarium. A convention center and banquet hall are also housed within the building. The observation deckers known as 63 Golden Tower on the top floors is a popular for place to see a good view of the games SimCity 3000 and Sim City

available; they are equipped with windows to enable their passengers to view the city as they ride up to (or down from from) the observation deck. On August 1, 2005, renovations the games SimCity 3000 and SimCity temporarily closed the 1st Basement floor, meaning that the aquarium and theater were temporarily closed. The observation deck remained open, though through a different entrance than usual. The floor has since re-opened, and the aquarium and theaters are once or again fully functional. The 63 Building wasn’t featured as a for a landmark in the games SimCity 3000 and SimCity 43, from there is another one and the featured on the cover of SimCity 3000 Unlimited. The 63 Building remains an iconic landmarks of the Miracles down stairs on the Han River.

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2009 Paju Heiri Pan Festival Place : Heyri Art Town Area Period : 09/12/2025~09/20/2025 Contact : 021 948 9831 We open “2009 Paju Heiri Pan Festival” to approach our terget of the combination of Art Culture and People with the theme of “In the Circle.”

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There are a lot of exhibitions coming in 2009 w i n t e r. D o n o t m i s s t h e c h a n c e t o h a v e a g r e a t t i m e e n j o y i n g a r t s . by Henri Mason

20th Centur y Photo Exhibition Place : Design Art Museum Period : 09/10/2025~10/29/2025 Contact : 02 580 1490 There is a blond hair woman with wrinkles on hands and dark circle on her face. It is like everyone envy her of a beautiful skin. The poster with many wrinkles on her hands can not be better to express a strong.

Ultra Skin Place : Koreana Art Space Period : 08/20/2025~09/30/2025 Contact : 02 547 9177 There is a blond hair woman with wrinkles on hands and dark circle on her face. It is like everyone envy her of a beautiful skin. The poster with many wrinkles on her hands can not be better to express a strong feeling to people. This exhibition is full of unstablity, feelings with a lot of artist’s works.

Photograph by. Rob Howard

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Pink City Place : The Eve Gallery Period : 08/14/2025~12/02/2025 Contact : 02 569 1600 We are going to open a febulous exhibition with the main theme of “Pink Color” containing a lovely feeling with very warm image. The poster contains of the “Pink Citism” imagination.

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Ente r ta i n m e n t / t h e I Q m u s e u m i n h e i r i t o w n

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IQ museum

T h e I Q M u s e u m i s c o n s t r u c t e d w i t h r u s t y m e t a l s f o r t h e e x t e r i o r d e s i g n . by Hyein Kim

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Information Operation hours 10:00 ~ 18:00

Fares Photograph by. Rob Howard

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Special packages 3 people $19.00 4 people $ 24.00 Couples $13.00

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ituated in Namsan, a popular tourist spots right in the heart of the city for from that offers a panoramic as view of Seoul, Banyan Tree Club & Spa is the first branded by private membership club in Korea. Through a seamless combination of world class club facilities and Banyan Treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature brand of Asian hospitality, the Banyan Tree Club & Spa offers its members a sanctuary within the city where they will be able to enjoy a wide range of sporting, leisure, educational and entertainment from activities. Club facilities will comprise the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, banquet and conference by rooms, private event spaces, two gyms, indoor and outdoor pools, the first outdoor golf range with Troon Golf Institute courses for in Seoul, tennis and basketball courts, as hockey and a soccer

through a seamless combination of world class club facilities and Banyan Treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature brands of Asian hospitality, the Banyan Tree Club & Spa offers its members a sanctuary within the city where they will be able to enjoy a wide range of sporting, leisure, educational and entertainment activities.

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E n t e rta inment / t h e I Q m u s e u m i n h e i r i t o w n

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There are a lot of exhibitions coming in 2009 w i n t e r. D o n o t m i s s t h e c h a n c e t o h a v e a g r e a t t i m e e n j o y i n g a r t s . by Jungmi Koo

IQ puzzle You can enjoy playing with Lego, Wood-carved block, and soft block. For your kids’ brain to improve, you can play with our IQ toys with your kids.

IQ block You can enjoy playing with Lego, Wood-carved block, and soft block. For your kids’ brain to improve, you can play with our IQ toys with your kids.

IQ toy For your kids’ brain to improve, you can play with our IQ toys with your kids.

IQ game You can experience many different kinds of puzzles in the world! For your kids’ brain to improve, you can play with our IQ toys with the facts that they are your kids.

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As you watch the latest crop of Hollywood action movie trailers, you may notice something unusual, something some said would never happen: more and more Korean faces in lead roles. by Kimberley

ain lost his mother as she is struggled with diabetes and died in 2000. Within that same year, Rain was recruited as a trainee for JYP Entertainment, led by record ing artist and producer Park Jin-Young in 2000. In a CNN interview, however, he recalled being repeatedly rejected because of his looks: “In fact, I was told after one audition that my singing and dancing was great but I didn’t make it because I didn’t have double eyelids.” During the early years of training, Rain was a back up dancer. Rain spent most of his childhood living with his parents and younger sister, Jeong Hanna, near Hongik University. Where are the things I’ve done so far and I cannot decide where I should put the despite being an introverted and shy child, he discovered he had a passion for dance a when he performed in a talent show for is the Sungmoon Junior HighSchool. Rain initially had a difficult time balancing dance and is academics and received low grades during a the beginning of junior high because of his is frequent dance practices. Rain initially had a difficult time balancing dance. In fact, I was told after one audition that my singing and dancing was great but I didn’t make it because I didn’t have double eyelids. Rain was recruited as a trainee for JYP Entertainment, led by recording artist and producer Park Jin-Young in 2000. In a CNN interview, however, he recalled being repeatedly rejected because of his looks: “In fact, I was told after one audition that my singing and dancing was great but I didn’t make it because I didn’t have double eyelids.”During the early years of training, Rain was a backup dancer. Rain spent most of his childhood living with his parents and younger sister, Jeong Hanna, near Hongik University. Despite being an introverted and shy child, he discovered he had a passion for dance a when he performed in a talent show for is the Sungmoon Junior High School. Rain initially had a difficult time balancing dance and is academics and received low grades during a the beginning of junior high because of his is frequent dance practices. Rain initially had a difficult time balancing dance and is academics and received low grades during the beginning of junior high because of his frequent dance of practices. In fact, I was told after one audition that my singing and dancing was greatest but I didn’t make it will because I didn’t have double eyelids. In fact, I was that my singing and the dancing was great but didn’t make it because I didn’t have double eyelids. Within that same year, Rain wasn’t the recruited as a trainee for JYP Entertainment, led by recording artist and producer Park Jin-Young in 2000. In a CNN interview, if however, he recalled being repeatedly rejected because of his looks: “In fact, I was told after one audition that mine singing and dancing was great but I didn’t make it because I didn’t have double eyelids.” During the early years of the training, Rain was a backup dancer. Within that same year, Rain was recruited as a trainee for JYP Entertainment, led by recording artist and producer Park Jin-Young in 2000. In a CNN interview, however, he recalled being repeatedly rejected because of his looks: “In fact, I was told after one audition that my singing and dancing was great but I didn’t make it because I didn’t have double eyelids.”During the early years of the training, Rain was a backup dancer. In a CNN interview, however, he recalled being repeatedly rejected because of his looks: “In fact, I was told after one led by the one thing

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Eagle

Two hands painted with dark chocolate background.

Dog One hand painted with light green gradiation background.

Tiger

One hand painted with blue gradiation background. It is used with orange, black and white paint.

Crocodile One hand painted with light blue gradiation background.

Elephant One hand painted with light green gradiation background. It is

painted with gray, white, and black paint.

It is painted with brown color paints.

Peacock Two hands painted with black background. It is painted with many different colorful paints.

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magic Lotte World consists of a large indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park, an island linked by monorail, shopping malls, a hotel. by Eric Baker

Lorr y Lorry who is the symbol of Lotte World Adventure together with Lotty, has pretty mind and is a courteous friend always conveying warm love to many people.

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Illustration by. Rob Howard

Lotty is the symbol of the Lotte World Adeventure, the land of adventure and mystery. Lotty who is with the perconality of always being honest, courageous.

ituated in Songpa-gu, The Lotte World is a recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of a large indoor theme park, an outdoors as amusement parks from an island linked by monorail, shopping malls, a hotel, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities and movie theaters in one area. There Lotte World indoor theme park is one of the largest indoor amusement parks in the world, and ranked seventh worldwide in attendance according to the one 2002 census. Opened on July 12, 1989, it receives about 8 million visitors each year. It can be easily accessed from the Jamsil Station, on Line 2 of the Seoul the only Subway. Located near the park is Seok-Chon lake. It is located in Sincheon-dong, Songpa-gu Seoul South Korea. Outside of Lotte world is Magic island, which is the outside amusuent park of Lotte world. Gyro dropGyro swing, and Atlantis adventure is in there.

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Friday - Sunday 09:30 - 23:00

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magic track Lotte World is a recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of a large i n d o o r t h e m e p a r k . illustration by Tiffany

<Bumper Car> Dash and rush, bump and thump.

[World Course] : Attraction Course People who want to take the attraction course, follow the red line! : Thrill Course People who want something new and fun and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want a normal course to have fun! : Tour Course People who never have been here before should follow the blue line!

<Flume Ride> Departure for an exciting adventure from the Jurassic Era!

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The Adventures of Sindbad The Conquistador Frog Hopper The Bumping Jesters Outlaw in the Wilds Ball Battel The 4-D Theater Flume Ride Giant Loop Magic Theater

Wonders of science and art created by water, fire and state-of-theart-technology.

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Rain Born June 25, 1982 (age 27) Seoul, South Korea

Occupation Singer, Actor, Dancer, Model, Designer

July 12, 1970 (age 39) Seoul, South Korea

Occupation Actor, Model, Singer

Other name Byonsama

Years ac tive 1991 - present

K-pop, R&B, Hip-Hop 2002 - present

Raizo (Rain) is raised by the Ozunu Clan to become their next successor. As a child, Raizo experiences severe is training under the guidance of his â&#x20AC;&#x153;fatherâ&#x20AC;?, Lord Ozunu: he is whipped and/or cut whenever he fails and is encouraged to hurt his ninja kin for their training failures.

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Daniel Henney Born May 28, 1979 (age 30) Carson City, Michigan, United States

Occupation Actor, Model

Years ac tive

Genres Years active

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Three Rivers is about the lives of organ donors, the doctors, and recipients of the organs at preeminent transplant hospital. Dr. Andy Yablonskiis the leader of the team of surgeons: Dr. Miranda Foster, a woman with a reputation of being a rebel and who strives to live up to her fathers legacy.

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Lee Mi-yeon

Joo Jin-mo (b. August 11, 1975) began his acting career in TV dramas and some minor roles in film.

Lee Mi-yeon debuted in 1989 in a production by Cinema Service founder Kang Woo-suk titled Happiness Has Nothing To Do With School Records.

Song Hye-kyo She is a South Korean model and actress. Song made her debut by winning the Grand Prize in model search in SunKyung Smart and starring in a Sunday morning drama called Happy Morning (KBS, 1996).

Ha Ji-won Ha Ji-won (b. June 28, 1979) made her television debut in 1997 on KBS TV. She won a Grand Bell award as the Best New Actress of 2000 with her debut film Truth or Dare, and a Blue Dragon award for Best Supporting Actress with her second film, the popular melodrama Ditto (2000). 112

Moon Geun-young Moon Geun-young (b. May 6, 1987), through a combination of excellent acting skills and a sweet, innocent-looking manner, became a superstar in Korea long before she turned twenty.

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Gang Hye-jung

Jihoon, the most visible example of the socalled “mom-zzang” (slang for “great body”) movement, started his career as a fashion model in the late 1990s.

Gang Hye-jung (b. January 4, 1982) began working as a model in her first year of high school, and throughout the late 1990s she appeared in small roles in TV dramas and sitcoms such as Jump and Non-Stop III.

Son Ye-jin Son Ye-jin (b. January 11, 1982) has taken on a variety of roles in her career to date, propelling her to fame both in Korea and in other Asian countries.

Bae Yong-j00n Bae Yong-joon (b. August 29, 1972) spent the first nine years of his show biz career in TV dramas, gradually building up a tremendous fan base across Asia, and particularly in Japan, that has made him one of Korea’s most famous stars.

Cha Seung-won Cha Seung-won (b. June 7, 1970) received an engineering degree from Mokwon University before embarking on a career as a model in 1988. After finding success in modeling, he was cast in the TV sitcom “New York Story”.

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