HALLYU Magazine No.34

HALLYU WINTER FASHION

SPOTLIGHT:

NEWEST GROUPS Wanna One, The Boyz, Dreamcatcher, TRCNG

PINK RIBBONS EXO-L Book

Must Haves

AlphaBAT

in PARIS

iMe GLOBAL

AUDITIONS

PYEONGCHANG WINTER OLYMPICS TORCH RELAY | INCHEON AIRPORT TERMINAL 2 KIM YUNA | SPECIAL FOREIGNER PASSES

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Contents H A L L Y U WINTER 2018 Issue Number 34

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ALPHABAT IN PARIS

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KARD in Manila

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Newest KPOP Groups Spotlight

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iMe Global Auditions

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Pink Ribbons: An EXO-L Book

PYEONGCHANG WINTER OLYMPICS 40

Torch Relay Kim Yuna: Achievements & Olympic Promotions Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Opens Special Passes for Foreigners

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Winter Fashion Must Haves

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Life in Korea: One Year In!

ALPHABAT

IN PARIS Written and Photographed by: Soizic Cistac

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n January 30, in the famous Parisian New Morning room, the Korean group AlphaBAT offered its fans an unforgettable fanmeetinglike concert.

The program of festivities, a wide range of events and activities offered by the organizer Beyond Entreprise in association with Katchi Events: fanmeeting, selfie with members of the group, concert and games with the group to win gifts during the same concert. In spite of a delay on the beginning of the program, the whole was reunited to delight for more than 4 hours the present Alphas (name of the fandom of the group).

One thing to keep in mind as a result of this concert, the proximity of the group and its audience is undeniable. Kappa, Gamma, Beta and Epsilon were very happy to share this moment with their French fans. Thanks to the

small intimate space offered by the small room, the group was able to install a real complicity: high fives, hearts, eye-contact that the 4 members offered to the lucky ones present that night. Through these exchanges throughout the songs and games on stage, AlphaBAT has proved to be the king of sharing.

In addition to being very close to its public, it is a talented group that made a stop in Paris.

Following many departures, the group now composed of 4 members does not have many songs to his credit. Among them are ‘Get Your Luv’ and ‘Baby’, two songs that have not been very successful in Korea and yet have all the features of trends in the year 2017. But that did not discourage them so far to go on a Europe Tour since they had other things to offer on stage. In addition to playing their new songs, AlphaBAT has taken back their first songs that made them known to the general public such as ‘Tantara’ ‘AB City’.

The fans have to their great singing in chorus a few fanchants which enlivened the faces of the artists and at the same time animated greatly the atmosphere of the concert.

The group did not fail to entertain its audience by also playing covers of very famous songs.

We will have noticed a distinct preference for the band Beast newly Highlight since it is 3 songs of the band that they decided to sing, Among these covers, there were also songs of Winner or Sechs Kies.

The concert rich in various activities has made it possible to discover to the public present the group of K-pop Made in France ; Anyway.

Composed of 5 Koreans, the group ensured the intermission of the show by performing a song and dancing on one of their tracks ‘Follow you’. A group with potential that we will not fail to follow.

The fans had the right to a question and answer session for which they played the game by answering the questions but also by performing aegyos, songs or dance requested by the fans. During this Q & A session, the group also hinted that they might come back to Europe for another series of concerts.

In the meantime, do not miss AlphaBAT if this opportunity arises and if you want to discover a cute and talented group with songs well underestimated.

NEWEST KPOP GROUPS Spotlight Written By: Lee Shin-yon

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ast year was productive concerning the debuts. During this competitive year, it was a real dare to leave a lasting impression on the audience. In this large range of propositions still, some groups took the lead! Wanna One for example, hold a huge space. Their debut was highly looked forward. Already rewarded by programs like Mnet Asian Music Award, they settled in our headsets like a must to listen. Dream Catcher also,

had a very good start. Attractive concept developed by their agency, they interested many fans. Mixing the cute and the dark, they became inevitable. TRCNG as for them, had a big success into the pop lovers’ public. Matching with the current music trend and showing a powerful energy, they charmed more than a fan. Finally The Boyz are still making their way but the presence the members express and the audience’s reaction predict they won’t leave us soon.

iMe is throwing a Global Auditions!

If you are 15 to 21 years old, beautiful inside and out and you can sing, dance, rap or even act, then maybe you are the one that we are looking for!

Submission Period: February 2 - March 3, 2018 Visit www.facebook.com/imephilippines for more details!

EXO-L Writes Touching Book

Inspired by EXO Member

SUHO

PINK RIBBONS PPK Productions US/Korea & XO Books Publisher : Amazon Author : Joana A. Park (박좌진/Park JoaJin)

Pink Ribbons is a story about determination, hope, love and the awareness of breast cancer.

Joana combines her reality with a splash of daydream by bringing us her own personal story. Through her words, we experience with her, the hardest battle of her life and how she found love, hope, strength, a

and courage from her bias Kim JunMyeon (Suho from EXO). All proceeds of this book will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Joana A. Park has published other work such as “The Secret of the Cherry Blossom” and “Heaven Sent” for the XO Book Series. Plus the medieval book series “Tales of a King”.

Stars Who Are Into

WINTER SPORTS

KAHI

NU'EST JR

SKIING

SON DAM BI

F(X) KRYSTAL

FIGURE SKATING

EXO CHANYEOL, BAEKHYUN & SEHUN

SNOWBOARDING

CNBLUE YONGHWA

SNOWBOARDING

PYEONGCHANG 2018: Olympic Winter Games Written by: Lee Shin-yon | Image Credits: www.pyeongchang2018.com

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he XXIII Olympic Winter Games or PyeongChang 2018 is on the corner of the schedule! Huge international sport event, South Korea was selected by the International Olympic Committee in 2011 to welcome its Olympic Flame in the district of PyeongChang.

Grouping together not less than fifteen sports like the alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross country skiing, curling, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, luge, nordic combined, short track speed skating, skeleton, ski jumping, snowboard

and speed skating, the Olympic Winter Games are an important financial stake for the country hosting. Every sports lovers, every teams supporters are to come! What triggers several budgets for the transportation, accommodation, food, and so many more. A considerable capital to optimize in the aim to make swell the country’s economy. So it’s not a surprise if South Korea promotes hard the celebration since already one year and develops different strategies to attract tourists and travellers from all around Asia. The KTO (Korea Tourism Organization) played an important role

in this colossal marketing process and didn’t hesitate to led a complete delegation to China to promote the Winter Games during the C hina International Travel Mart in November 2017. Concerning J apan, the KTO and the Government of the Gangwon Province in South Korea that will host the games, organized a booth in the Haneda Airport in Tokyo during November and December 2017 where they attracted more than 12000 visitors.

Several travel shows were organized in addition in the strategic cities like Paris for example, where the KTO promoted the Winter Games

in November and December. Also some other cities were reached like Manila , Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur . If the excitement is fully present and the country can’t wait to attend the event, the Government of South Korea nevertheless, doesn’t forget the political context. North Korea will be present to the event and the tension between the two countries is still palpable. Last week however, the two Koreas agreed to walk under the same flag during the ceremony and even accepted to build a common female hockey team together.

An historic team that would relight the hope of a peninsula united or at least reconciled.

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he 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Torch Relay began its journey last November 1 kicking off in Incheon. The olympic torch will illuminate all through out Korea for 101 days.

The relay was kicked off by figure skater You Young and has included celebrities such

as Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Kwang Soo, Cha Seung Won, Ryu Jun Yeol, Park Bo Gum, 5urprise, Donghae, Yesung, Dara, Soyou, Monsta X, VIXX N & Leo, Suzy, Song Mino, MAMAMOO, Jeon Somi, etc.

The torch will be carried into main venue of the 2018 Olympics Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium on February 9 to kick off the Winter Games.

Park Bogum

B1A4 Gongchan

AOA Seolhyun

Jeon Somi

Kwak Dongyeon

MAMAMOO

Jang Geunsuk

Yoo Jaesuk

VIXX Leo

Song Mino

MONSTA X

5URPRISE

Soyou

Dara

Suzy

KIM YUNA: Achievements & Promotion for Olympics Written by: Lee Shin-yon

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una Kim, born in 1990 is one of the most talented ice skaters South Korea ever had.

Olympic champion in 2010, she holds the highest score in figure ice skating history.

Among her several victories, she was world champion in 2009 and 2013 and had the silver medal to the Olympic Winter Games in 2014. Yuna Kim retired in 2014 from the competition at the age of 24 only and occupies since then, the position of ambassadress and honorary member of the Winter Olympic Games 2018 Organization Committee.

The date with PyeongChang was taken since 2014. As the prestigious Yuna Kim’s career is a huge marketing appeal that attracts many sports lovers, in addition to the fact that she’s the pride of her country and represents it advantageously, her role in the organization of the coming Winter Games is crucial. Tremendously covered in the media, the now 27 years old athlete took part to many promoting events like the videos from November 2014 until June 2015 for the Olympic Day with the official event’s slogan: Passion Connected.

This media position benefits a lot to the country that hopes to attract many tourists and supporters through Asia and even the World.

The challenge is considerable! Promote South Korea through the sportive world and inject capitals that will feed the national economy.

However, as for Yuna Kim is concerned, it’s another stake. The transition after a sportive retirement is always a new challenge but also a new battle. It’s not about to win a medal this time but definitely to build a future. And the double world champion is not exempted of this

delicate period in an athlete’s life. This media coverage around her name is a massive springboard to her. An opportunity to open new doors, new roads and new projects.

Her marketing value is temporary and she is aware of it. This is why this great competitor is optimizing all the chances this amazing event can brings to her. That the name Yuna Kim keeps on being a name to remember, a name to count on, a name guarantying her a new life outside the ice skating rink and as brilliant and shiny than her sportive career and medals.

Incheon International Airport

Passenger Terminal 2 Opens!

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ncheon International Airport Passenger Terminal 2 officially opened on January 18, 2018.

The airport will be able to accommodate up to 18 million additional travelers with the opening of Terminal 2. In comparison to the current Terminal 1, Terminal 2 will allow departing travelers to check-in faster with its increased number of kiosks and self-bag drop services. Also, the distance between Terminal 2 and its transportation center is shorter than that of Terminal 1 so that visitors can have convenient access to transportation.

A shuttle bus will depart every 5 minutes from each terminal, serving as the main transportation between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The current Airport Railroad and

airport limousine buses will also extend their routes to include Terminal 2, stopping by at Terminal 1 on the way. Not only will the food court and restaurants serving international cuisines please the travelers at Terminal 2, exhibition halls and an observatory deck offering a view of the departure terminal and airport runways will easily help pass time at the airport.

Take note that Korean Air, Delta, Air France, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be the only airlines offering services at Terminal 2 upon its opening. Departing travelers are advised to double check their airlines and flight number before heading to the airport as passengers who are not traveling with the aforementioned airlines will not be able to check-in at Terminal 2.

Strengthened Baggage Inspection

FOR PYEONGCHANG 2018

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uring the PyeongChang 2018 period, security check on travelers’ belongings will be strengthened at airports and ports. The period will last for approximately seven weeks from January 26 to March 18.

A total of 243 staffs will be reassigned to the security check department to perform an X-ray scan of belongings of all travelers. To prevent travelers from

bringing in objects that could be used for terror attacks, bag inspections as well as security screening will be enforced.

Korea Customs Service announced it may take one or two hours longer than the usual waiting time to complete the arrival process, but requests travelers’ patience and cooperation as the strengthened security check is to ensure the safety of visitors and a successful host of PyeongChang 2018.

For more details visit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr | www.pyeongchang2018.com

FOR FOREIGNERS VISITING DURING OLYMPICS 2018

PASSES

SPECIAL

DISCOVER

SEOUL PASS

WITH PYEONGCHANG

LIMITED EDITION In celebration of D-100 of Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games 2018, Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization have joined together to release limited edition of Discover Seoul Pass with Pyeongchang! The passes are exclusively for international visitors and are limited in supply of 5,000 cards total.

Discover Seoul Pass tourist card that

is a special provides free

admission to 21 major attractions and discount offers at 13 different cultural performances and duty free shops within Seoul. It also functions as a transportation card, allowing users to load amounts into the card and use as a payment method when using public transportation. The recently released limited edition card comes with more benefits than the original to ensure that international tourists who visit Korea enjoy both Seoul and Gangwon-do conveniently.

The newly released Discover Seoul Pass with Pyeongchang will be available for use until March 31 within the card’s valid duration.

Limited edition pass holders will be able to enjoy discounts up to 50% off at a total of 95 major resorts and attractions within Seoul and Gangwon-do. Affiliated resorts and attractions include, but not limited to, Alpensia Resort, High1 Resort, Phoenix Pyeongchang, Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm, and Jeongseon Rail Bike. Discount privileges are also extended to pass holders who will be using tour related services such as rental cars, shuttle buses, ferries, etc. In addition, special gifts or incentives will be given at a total of 250 affiliated accommodation services, including AirBnB and Kozaza. That’s not all – certain benefits are exclusively added to the limited edition pass, like the free admission to Seoul Square Skating Rink and discounts at Paradise Casino Walker Hill (Gwangjin-gu) and Marigold Hotel (Mapo-gu).

Discover Seoul Pass with Pyeongchang is available at the same price of a regular Discover Seoul Pass – 39,900 won for a 24-hour card and 55,000 won for a 48-hour card. This limited edition pass is available for purchase at 25 offline stores, including Myeongdong Tourist Information Center and CU convenience store in Incheon International Airport, as well as 12 online stores, such as One More Trip.

If you are planning on a trip to Seoul and Gangwon-do this winter, don’t miss out on all the benefits provided by Discover Seoul Pass with Pyeongchang!

Card Types: 24-hour (39,900 won) 48-hour (55,000 won) Valid Period: November 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 Benefits: Free admission to 21 major attractions and discount offers at 13 shops in Seoul Discount offers at major resorts and attractions in Gangwon-do Instructions: Purchase via offline or online retail stores and present the card at affiliated locations within its valid period (24 hr / 48 hr) Retail Locations: Offline: 25 Retail locations including CU convenience stores in Incheon International Airport at Arrivals Gate 1F and Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center Online: 12 Retail websites including One More Trip (English, Japanese, Chinese) Discover Seoul Pass Website: www.discoverseoulpass.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

PYEONGCHANG KORAIL PASS

Foreign nationals visiting Korea to enjoy the upcoming winter sport events can make wonderful memories with the PyeongChang Korail Pass! Visitors entering Korea after August 1, 2017 are eligible to purchase this special tourist pass. The pass can be used an unlimited number of times on trains throughout Korea during the pass duration between February 1, 2018 and March 25, 2018. See all of Korea, including Pyeongchang, Gangneung, and Jeongseon, with comfort and ease at a great discounted price!

The PyeongChang Korail Pass is a foreignerexclusive train pass to commemorate the winter sport events taking place FebruaryMarch, 2018. The pass is available for purchase until January 31, 2018. Passes can be purchased in a 5 day type or a 7 day type, valid for a consecutive number of days from February 1, 2018 to March 25, 2018.

Pass holders can use KTX and other Korailoperated trains for an unlimited number of times within their selected pass validity period. Please note that ticket sales for all trains during the Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) holiday period February 14-18, 2018 will be announced separately on the Korail website.

The holder of Pyeongchang Korail Pass can also enjoy free City Bus Tours, transportation card, 10% discount on AREX luggage storage and transfer service, and much more.

With all the benefits inside one card, international travelers are bound to enjoy more affordable trip around Korea.

Sales Period: October 10, 2017-January 31, 2018 How to Use: Purchase the PyeongChang Korail Pass on the website and make a seat reservation for the train Special Benefit for Pass Holders: (Free City Tour Bus Coupon) Seoul Highlight Bus: www.highlightbus.co.kr Seoul City Tour Bus: www.seoulcitybus.com Daegu City Tour: daegucitytour.dgsisul.or.kr Jeju City Tour: www.jejugoldenbus.com Busan City Tour: www.citytourbusan.com Incheon City Tour: www.travelicn.or.kr Gyeongju City Tour: www.cmtour.co.kr/tour Pyeongchang Korail Pass Website: www.letskorail.com/pyeongchang

wINTER FASHION

Must Haves

Sheepskin Coat

Double Breasted Coat & Turtle Neck

TTeokbokki Coat

Down Jacket

My Life in Korea:

One Year In! Written by: Cassie Clifford

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y one year anniversary in Korea is coming up.

The date is February 16th. Last month, I had to make the decision as to whether I would renew my contract or go home. I am enjoying my adventure in

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Korea so much, I decided to renew. I will be staying in Busan for one more year.

As February 16th approaches, I have been reflecting what I have done this past year. I decided to make a list of tips and advice I would give a fellow expat who is just moving here.

Study Korean beforehand, or early into your arrival.

I taught myself Korean before coming. I am taking Korea classes once a week. I am at an intermediate level now. It’s really helpful when living here and getting around. I highly recommend learning it.

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If you are coming to teach, be flexible.

The schedule can change last minute, and you’ll probably be the last to know. It’s not as though your superiors are being mean, they’re just really busy and forgot to tell you. Don’t take it personally.

Be Assertive.

South Korea has a very “빠리빠리 (bballi bballi)”, fast-paced culture. There are little to no orderly lines and queues. You’ll be pushed out of the way, or someone will bolt in front of you. Don’t be offended, or angry. It happens.

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Find Hobbies.

If you’re simply going to work, and out for drinks, you’re going to become bored very quickly. I am taking Korean classes, have learned to sew here, and attend a language exchange, Languages Exchanges are where Koreans and foreigners help each other learn the other’s respective language.

Lastly, Be wary of drivers.

They are crazy here. It does no matter if you think you have the right of way; the driver always thinks they do. Be mindful of your surroundings.

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