The story of how Charlene Gibb came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts is a surreal one and truly magical, in every sense of the word. Charlene, a retired teacher assistant from New York’s Hudson Valley area, recalls that on Jan. 19, 2018, as she was lying in bed, she heard a voice saying the […]

Australian bush food or ‘bush tucker’ as it’s known by the locals, is the animal and plant foods that native aborigines lived on for an estimated 60 thousand years before European settlers arrived in Australia. This staggering length of time makes ‘bush tucker’ possibly the oldest food on earth. From kangaroo, crocodile, and emu, to fruits, mushrooms, […]

Fine cuisine techniques with moms cooking – surprisingly big hit in NYC. We visited one of Manhattan’s best-kept secrets – Oiji, a modern Korean restaurant opened by Brian Kim and Tae Kyung Ku.  They have reinvented classic Korean dishes they grew up eating, adding elements of surprise without veering into fusion territory. “It was a […]

As South Korea’s biggest film stars walk down the red carpet at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)—Asia’s largest and most buzzworthy—an elderly man with a warm, affable smile, looking like your friendly neighborhood grandpa, greets each actor with a firm handshake before they enter the venue.   He is Kim Dong-ho, the festival’s co-founder. […]

You wouldn’t quite believe it until you saw it. Today, we will take you to the moon, where you will view (with your own eyes) a bizarre moonscape comprising thousands of deep dark holes. Just joking! This is not the moon, this is White Cliffs. This is Australia mate! Set in the middle of nowhere […]

It is said that this city is where Japan’s many national treasures are stored.It is a spiritual hometown for Japanese people.Devoted believers pray wholeheartedly.In this atmosphere, one feels immersed in peace and tranquility.What’s the name of this town? What’s the story behind Todaiji temple, the world’s largest wooden structure? Most of today’s Todaiji is the […]

To have a more in-depth experience of Japanese traditional culture, Hyesoo will head towards Kansai. The first stop would be Japan’s “thousand-year capital”—Kyoto. Kyoto is also where Japan’s ancient cultures are best preserved. Tranquil, elegant, and self-possessed. [Kyoto-Katsura Wigs for Kabuki and Geisha] How to make wigs? Every hair-piece can be used around 10 times. […]

One of Japan’s most beautiful signature items—the kimono. As lights come on at night and curtains are lifted, performers wearing sumptuous kimonos of vibrant colors or flower patterns, paired with elaborated hairstyle and makeup. performs original and unique century –old stories of Japan.   At Shochiku Costumes, a renowned kimono and Kabuki costume company in Osaka, Hyesoo […]

We’ve interviewed so many great Korean celebrities. And today our special guest Sean(Noh Seung Hwan) probably has the most passionate and touching story ever. This guy who has a firm chiseled body and hip-hop spirit is catching people’s attention. Did you notice our special guest today? He is Sean from Jinsean, the hip-hop duel of […]

What is youthhood? One Japanese director gave us a completely unexpected answer to this question. He is Daihachi Yoshida. Unlike the relaxed, humorous, and joyous scenes usually depicted, he showed us how one learning society was able to extricate itself from its cruel upbringing…   In 2017, he came out with his first science fiction […]

For those of you who may not be familiar with his name, you would probably be more familiar with this work, such as Mad Max, The Hobbit, The Hunger Games, The Great Gatsby, and Employee of the Month. The Hollywood Film Producer who was behind all of these popular titles is no other than… Jon Kuyper! In […]

Keiichi Hara, the Japanese film director who has been depicting Japanese culture through animation, has reached the 30th year of his career. The 2017 Tokyo International Film Festival screened all of his works, “The World of Keiichi Hara,” in a special section. Hara said in Hallyu World’s interview, “Right now, there were different works aired and I’m doing interviews. […]

Shibuya Crossing has become one of Tokyo’s landmarks, appearing often in films and music videos. Remember the scenes adrenaline-pumped racing scene through the heart of Tokyo in “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” and Scarlett Johansson moving through a busy Tokyo crowd in Sofia Coppola’s “Lost in Translation” as well as Taki and Mitsuha […]

Japan’s film production is ranked No.3 worldwide, behind only the United States and India. Its film industry is also ranked No.3, behind the U.S. and China. Japan has been known as the 3rd largest film-producing nation in the world. Japan’s film industry began in 1986, since then it has begun making domestic films. Its film […]

“Design, power, excellence and advanced technology”, these are all elements of Japan’s artisanal spirit. In Tokyo, there is a wide range of creative novelties and high-quality products. We came here looking for something special and indeed found a very special jewelry place. This is the only customized jewelry brand in Japan – K.UNO. There is […]

DMZ Stands for ‘Demilitarized Zone,’ and that is exactly where the host of Hallyu World, Hye-soo went to this year. In the latest episode of Hallyu World, join Hyesoo on a journey to the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the only one of its kind, and mark a brand new chapter for documentaries. The DMZ was created […]

At this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Hallyu World’s host, Hyesoo, met with the producer and cast of Co Ba Saigon (The Tailor) – the hottest Vietnamese movie debuted at the festival. Being compared to the Vietnamese version of the Devil Wears Prada, the movie is a romantic comedy about Vietnamese women in 1960s, […]

During this year’s 30th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), Hallyu World’s host, Hyesoo, interviewed famous Japanese film director, Shunji Iwai, who is also a video artist, writer, and documentary maker. Iwai was famous for and directed “Love Letter” and now recently came with a new anime movie called the “Case of Hana and Alice.” His […]

At this year’s Busan International Film Festival, among the many who attended include actors, directors, celebrities and many figures from the film industry. But Hallyu World’s host, Hyesoo, met someone very special during her visit this time, and it was someone who made a huge contribution by introducing Korean cinema to European audiences – and […]

Based on the webcomic series “Singwa Hamgge” by Joo Ho-Min, Along With The Gods – Part 1 is an upcoming South Korean fantasy drama film. and stars Ha Jung-woo, Cha Tae-hyun, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jung-jae, Do Kyung-soo and Kim Hyang-gi.  Story of the death of an ordinary man named Ja Hong (Cha Tae-hyun) and Kang Rim (Ha Jung-woo), the head grim reaper who escorts Ja […]

– Hallyu World X Metropolitan Miss Collab! – – Hallyu Stars meets Fashion Illustration Series – This time as part of NYFW special, we have teamed up and collaborated with a very talented artist, Nina Edwards, who is a professional fashion Illustrator in New York City. For 3 weeks, Hallyu World will release a short video series of Hallyu Stars drawn […]

“Hallyu Stars meets Fashion Illustration Series” – Hallyu World X Metropolitan Miss Collab! –    This time as part of NYFW special, we have teamed up and collaborated with a very talented artist, Nina Edwards, who is a professional fashion Illustrator in New York City. For 3 weeks, Hallyu World will release a short video series of Hallyu Stars drawn by Nina […]

September 23rd, Asian in New York held their 2017 Fashion Show at the China Institute, featuring 6 talented designers who showcased their collections. Let’s see what the 6 designers have to say about their collections at this year’s fashion show.  Alexander King Chen, a fashion designer who flew from Taiwan to attend the show mixed two cultures together, “this season […]

This movie is not only directed by director Jung Ji-Woo and starring actor Choi Min-sik, who worked together on “Happy End” 18 years ago, but also is played by young actors with great acting skills- Park Shin-hye, Ryu Jun-yeol, Lee Ha-nui, Hae-jun Park, and Lee Soo-kyung etc. It makes people excited. It demonstrates the story […]

“Nation’s Young Daughter”, actress Moon Geun-young showed up with a smile after battling against sickness. Moon Geun-young attended the official press conference of the 22nd Busan International Film Festival in Seoul, Jung-gu. “Glass Garden”, which is played by main character Moon Geun-young, is the opening film at 2017 Busan International Film Festival. Moon Geun-young said […]

RV: Resurrected Victims is based on novel It’s Over(Jongryodweeotseubmida) by Park Ha-Ik and directed by Kwak Kyung-Taek. Dead victims, who are called RV (Resurrected Victims), come back to the living world to kill their murderer who went unpunished. After killing their murderers, the RV disappear.     Jin-hong is a prosecutor who is bent on […]

On September 10, fashion designer Vivienne Tam showcased her Spring/Summer 2018 collection at NYFW. But this time, her theme was rather unique. The designer’s inspiration came from a popular movie called “Monster Hunt” and its sequel that will be released next year, “Monster Hunt 2.” The sequel will also star well-known actors such as Tony […]

LIE and Greedilous debuted in New York City during the Spring/Summer 2018 New York Fashion Week as part of Concept Korea fashion collections. Designer Lie Chung Chung explains his theme and inspiration for the collection about the beauty of the individual woman.,”LIE 2018 Spring/Summer is about the perfect beauty of being imperfect. Nobody is perfect […]

Style Fashion Week in New York isn’t just for adults and grown-ups but little ones can also participate! On September 9th, 2017 three talented designers YDAMYS SIMO, MICHELLE ANN and PIU PIU AMORE showed their collection for Spring /Summer 2018. With their models being not even 5 feet tall, they still showed how the younger […]

For some of us, we get the feels when the lead actress of K-dramas is suddenly caught up in a somewhat difficult situation to get out of. But then the hero comes to the save the day and rescue her in an… amazing way. Here, we chose our Top 5 rescue scenes from this year’s […]

Hong Kong, a city known for its prosperity and bustling crowds, never ceases to develop and indisputably sets the trend in urban lifestyle. But the city has a different side that might surprise many of us. Our destination is the Ping Shan Heritage Trail, located in the Yuen Long district of the New Territories. This […]

The Korean Folk Village or Minsok Chun is located in Gyeonggi, and introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through various programs and events. The village also shows various places with unique features which resembles the ones you can see in Korean dramas. ＊WEARING HANBOK If you come […]

Li Ching-Yuen has lived for 256 years! He was formally congratulated on his 150th birthday in 1827 and again for his 200th birthday in 1928. Throughout his life, Li had 23 wives and around 200 children!  So how did he manage to live for so long? • He began his herbalist career at 10 YEARS […]

In the heart of nature and next to the ocean in Gangwon lies this amazing complex called the ‘Hassla Art World,’ a unique outdoor theme park which was created by some of the most creative minds. Even the park’s name, ‘Haslla’ has a very interesting background.   So what can you do at this park? Well, […]

She lived a harsh and emotional life full of struggles and heartache. She was an artist, writer, calligraphist, and poet. She was the mother of the Korean Confucian scholar Yulguk Yi I and was often held up as a model of Confucian Ideals. So who is this person? It’ s none other than Shin Saimdang! […]

Every summer for 25 years, we’ve been rewarded for sticking it out within New York City limits with NYC Restaurant Week. This year’s anniversary edition of the dining discount program runs from July 24-Aug. 18 at 391 restaurants across all five boroughs. （Wallsé）  （Smith & Wollensky）  For lunch, the deal is a three-course prix-fixe menu for […]

If you plan on coming to Pyeongchang for the Olympics and Paralympics, why not arrive earlier or stay later a few days to experience the Buddhist culture with their temple stay programs? Unique to the region, this one of a kind experience will surely make you feel more relaxed and energized from your usual busy […]

It’s not all just about sports and competitions during the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in South Korea. Tourists and visitors who come during this time can also experience the events and locations surrounding the games. Today, we’ll introduce a very interesting place to stop by in Pyeongchang – the Jeonggangwon, also known as […]

Hong Kong evoked nostalgia in me even though this was my first visit. The city is full of memories of the late Teresa Teng, the pop diva whose hit ballads such as 「Sweet as Honey」 and 「The Moon Represents My Heart」 captured the hearts of millions across Asia and transcended not only geographical boundaries but […]

From a courageous protagonist in ‘The Priests’ to a mysterious adult in ‘Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned,’ Korean actor Gang Dong-won has recently become one of Asia’s most anticipated actors. His diverse roles and flawless acting has gained much attention from both domestic and international fans – such that he was nominated for the […]

During Hyesoo’s trip to Hong Kong, she met renowned fashion designer Harrison Wong, who shared his fashion tips and background. Take a look at this designer’s collections and style and see why his clothes are worn by celebrities around the world. But it’s not just about fashion, Harrison also shares his knowledge of Hong Kong […]

It’s summer again and you know what that means for the fashion world, but lately, it’s the men that seem to be getting more attention with new and emerging designers. Today, we’ll introduce a new brand, To Be THRILL, started by Taiwanese famous model Mike He and well-known Hairstylist Edison Lu. See what they have […]

Can you guess which Korean celebrities have married (or will marry) this year and made it to the headlines? We have listed the Top 7 here! Let us know which couple and drama you route for! (Scroll down for video) 1. Rain ♥ Kim Tae-hee 2. Park Ha-sun ♥ Ryu Soo-young 3. Lee Dong-gun ♥ Jo Yoon-hee […]

Hong Kong, a tightly packed metropolis, has a whopping 14,000 restaurants! Hard to pick one? Go around and explore. You are bound to find something you like. Or you could just follow me. Let’s take a look at one of Hong Kong’s most high-end restaurants! So far, there are only 4 Cantonese-style Chinese restaurants in […]

They are everyone’s favorite sisters in Hong Kong! They debuted in 2001 and have remained one of the most popular groups for 16 years. In the history of Hong Kong’s pop music, they are the one and only~~TWINS! Although they have been around for more than ten years, their concerts remain sold out after so […]

2018 Olympics: The 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics is right around the corner and you would be glad to know that this time, it’s held in South Korea! Pyeongchang, Gangneung and Jeongsun, the three locations where all events will be held are just an hour east to the capital city of Seoul, and by February […]

Fight For My Way, an upcoming romance drama is about two people who chase their dreams in life, despite facing harsh reality which brings them down. In their school days, Ko Dong Man (Park Seo Joon, Hwarang) took part in Taekwondo. Now, he makes a living by working as a contract employee and also goes after […]

The South Korean hunk is planning to stay for four days and three nights in Taiwan, including a press conference today and a meeting with his fans on Saturday. The 5,500 tickets for Saturday’s event sold out within 10 minutes of going on sale, according to organizers. He’s staying in a posh hotel suite for […]

Recently, South Korea has often made world headlines for its impeachment of the sitting president, Park Geun-hye. On March 10, the country’s Constitutional Court formally announced its decision to uphold the parliamentary vote to impeach the president for political scandals involving her longtime confidante Choi Soon-sil. Amid this political chaos, however, two characters became instant […]

Sandara Park is making a comeback in the movie scene as she stars in a Korean movie entitled 「One Step」. After making us laugh in 「Can This Be Love,」 「D’ Lucky Ones,」 and many others, it looks like Sandara Park is ready to pull our heartstrings again. In the movie, she plays 「Si-Hyeon,」 a woman […]

Lee Chung Chung (LIE Designer): “As you might have noticed from the runway show, I was inspired by a night sky in the desert. For the colors in the collection, I got inspiration from various colors that we can see during a sunset. I used textures that remind you of a desert such as velvet, or something […]

A group of special fans gave Prince Kim Jeong-hoon an unforgettable and unexpected surprise of the year! Small and intimate yet deep and meaningful… Check out what Jeong-hoon had to say to his fans during this fan meeting and what fans have prepared for him! Hosted and presented by Hallyu World’s Hyesoo, this is one […]

Kim Jung-Hoon! The year of 2000, when the first generation of K-pop idols was at their peak, A fresh new wave had duo singing group, UN debut! They produced a number of successful songs with a catchy melody and voice. In reality shows, he caught much attention with his intellectual side from SNU. Then, he […]

This exclusive interview with Super Junior’s Siwon was conducted on a Yacht at Gimpo city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea before Siwon joins the military service and during his drama, ‘She Was Pretty’ is broadcasting. From this interview, Siwon shared about his beliefs, weaknesses, work, love and philosophy of life as his true self, rather […]

It has become a rule that hit Korean dramas almost certainly boost tourism in locations where the dramas were filmed. Goblin (or Guardian: the Lonely and Great God) is certainly one such drama. Instead of asking 「Have you seen Goblin?」, fans of the show are now asking 「Have you been to Goblin’s filming locations?」 To […]

Korea’s top celebrities – Jun Ji Hyun, Bae Suzy, Gong Hyo Jin, Yuna Kim and Lee Sung Kyung. What do they have in common? Not only they are super stylish, but they are also ambassadors for popular Korean jewelry brands! Instead of bold, colorful statement jewelry, we see simple with a lot of layering pieces. […]

Korean Men’s hairstyles and hair trends have changed dramatically over the past 100 years… Let’s take a look at how men’s hairstyles in Korea has changed throughout the past century! From the end of the 19th century until 1929, short hairstyles and western style hats gradually replaced the traditional topknots due to the new education […]

Seeing bright, fresh and joyful colors on the Fashion Week runways reminds us that winter is ending soon! From pink yarrow, passionate red, greenery, to primrose yellow–all the key colors from this season has got us energized and ready for spring! Korean celebrities have been enjoying this colorful trend, as many have been spotted sporting […]

Sehun Is Named By Vogue As Best Dressed At Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week Show on March 7. Vogue specifically chose him as “the man with the best look—and the most screaming fans,” introducing him as “a member of arguably the world’s biggest boyband, Sehun.” They noted his simple and polished look consisting of everything Vuitton, […]

As part of Paris Fashion Week, Hallyu World host, Hyesoo, had the chance to interview the designer of Perrin, Chloe Perrin. Chloe Perrin, Brand Director of Perrin Paris, represents the fifth generation of her family’s leather goods brand. Here at their store in Paris, they talked about Perrin’s brand and how it grew from a […]

Making ‘Kkot-san-byeong (Flower Sasbyeong)’ with Korean traditional wooden rice-cake pattern stamps “Tteoksal” Since ancient times, Korean ancestors used wooden rice-cake patterns to make and eat these pretty rice cakes. Also, they wished for good luck when they ate these rice cakes. 1. Wheel shaped (pattern): The meaning of this pattern means that everything should go […]

Host Hyesoo was invited to Fashion Week in Paris for 2 weeks. She would like to share her insights, feelings, and thoughts with you! Luxury Brands in Paris: * AlaÏa Paris * Zuhair Murad * Burberry * Antonio Ortega * Coppelia Pique * YiQing YIN ======================= Get more Hallyu World: OFFICIAL SITE: www.HallyuWorldOfficial.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/EstarKR […]

‘Saimdang: Memoir Of Colors’ (or Saimdang, Light’s Diary)starring Lee Young-ae in the title role as Shin Saimdang, a famous Joseon-era artist, and calligrapher who lived in the early 16th century.The series marks Lee’s television comeback 14 years after her pan-Asia hit drama Dae Jang Geum (2003). A Korean art history lecturer (Lee Young-ae) discovers the […]

In the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster ranks tenth. It is the only bird in the zodiac. Phoenix is the king of all birds in Chinese culture. Since chicken has similar features as phoenix and has been an important bird in people’s life, people tend to use chicken to represent phoenix. The Year of Rooster is […]

Le Bristol Palace is France’s 5-star, 90-year-old hotel, decorated in the authentic 18th-century style with antiques and Louie XVI period furniture. Le Bristol has been visited by countless of celebrities and prominent figures for its luxurious atmosphere and detailed artistry. Le Bristol is one of the Paris’ finest hotels, which housed many famous cultural and […]

As part of Paris Fashion Week, Hallyu World host, Hyesoo, had the chance to interview the CEO of Repetto, Mr. Jean-Marc Gaucher. Here at their flagship store, they talked about Repetto’s history and transition from traditional ballet to a modern and chic fashion brand that it is today. Repetto has also been collaborating with Issey […]

Lately in Korea, whenever you turn on the television, you’d see all kinds of food and cooking shows as you flip through different channels. Remember in the old days, when K-drama heartthrobs had to be tall, rich and hot? Well, nowadays they are winning your heart not just by their looks, they have to show […]

The beauty of Jinju has attracted many talented young professionals such as French movie director, Chris Nahon, who along with his cast including Taiwanese actor Harry Chang, Korean actor Randy Lim have recently visited the festive city of Jinju. He and his team attended the 2016 Korean Drama Awards ceremony while getting in on all […]

Jinju is located at the South of Korea in Gyeongnam. And along with its river, Jinju is one of the most beautiful and iconic cities in Korea. It has a breathtaking scenic view with many tourist attractions such as Jinjuseong Fortress, Chokseongnu Pavilion, The Jinju National Museum and of course, the Jinyang lake among many […]

Guy Savoy is a three-Michelin star chef, who elevated traditional French haute cuisine into an art form. His newest restaurant is located inside the Monnaie de Paris, a highly regarded landmark of France’s history. Hyesoo personally interviewed Chef Guy Savoy about his career, lifestyle, and philosophy about cooking. In the interview, Chef Guy Savoy explains […]

Pierre Hermé is known as the “Picasso of Pastries” whose innovative flavors on macaroons established haute couture pastry in France. Coming from a family of pastry chefs, Pierre Hermes began his culinary training early, learning the importance of precision and focus when baking. Using his depth of knowledge on ingredients, he enjoys combining different textures […]

Pierre Hermé was the youngest person to be named France’s Pastry Chef of the Year and is the only pastry chef to have been decorated as a Chevalier of Arts and Letters. With pleasure as his only guide, Pierre Hermé has invented his own universe of tastes, sensations, and pleasures. The renowned man that Vogue […]

Australian actor Hugh Jackman visits Taiwan to promote his American superhero film “Logan”, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Hugh Jackman, well-known for his “Wolverine” role in the X-Men movie series, was surrounded by nearly 1,000 fans Monday when he showed up at an event to promote his new movie “Logan,” expected to be the final time […]

Super Junior’s Kyuhyun held a solo concert in Taiwan at the first time. The beautiful voice makes the fans very excited. But in fact, there was a fire happened in Kyuhyun’s hotel last night. Thick smoke in the room made his throat uncomfortable. He wants to hold a unique and special concert for Taiwan fans at […]

Through “The King and the Clown”, the first Korean historical movie which attracted over 10 million viewers in Korea. “The Throne” which made actor Yoo Ah-in one of the best actors on 2015. Director Lee Joon-Ik who has directed these movies is called “The Master of Korean Historical Drama Films”. He laid the touchstone for […]

Korean actor Song Joong Ki (popular from drama, ‘Descendants of the Sun’) is his 31-year-old this year and to celebrate Hallyu World has created a short video about the actor with 31 facts about him that you may or may not know already in 3 minutes and 1 second! Do you know he likes to […]