Cultural Life

This category offers in-depth reviews and news about books, movies, and media content, all from the perspective of psychology and linguistics. We don’t just consume works of art and media content, we explore how they affect our minds and how language shapes and reflects our cultural experiences. In this space, we’ll explore understanding the language of our own and others’ minds through the cultural content we enjoy, and how it affects our perceptions and emotions. Read the language of our minds through cultural life.

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Controversy over the movie Chiaxan: Wonju and Kuryong Temple are also up in arms

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Mt. Chiax is a place of local culture, tradition, and natural beauty. This tranquil yet magnificent sansei is the pride of Wonju and serves as a healing place for many tourists every year. Recently, however, this Mount Chiax or the movie “Mount Chiax” has caused a great deal of controversy among Kuryong Temple devotees and […]

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그알 피프티 피프티, 편파방송으로 뭇매

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Fifty Fifty was featured as the subject of SBS’s “It Wants to Know” (그알). This idol group is largely unknown in Korea, but is incredibly popular overseas. With rapid growth comes controversy, and at the center of that controversy are a number of issues surrounding their suspension. Fifty Fifty’s incredible growth and international popularity Six

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Fifty Fifty, “We’re the wronged ones!”

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The conflict between the group Fifty Fifty and their agency, Attract, has become a hot topic. In this article, we’ll look at how and why Fifty Fifty’s legal representatives accused Attract CEO Hongjun Jeon of embezzlement. Background on Fifty Fifty’s accusations In a recent interview with the media, Fifty Fifty’s legal representative, Attorney Lee Dong-hoon,

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Jung Hae-in’s first Singapore fan meeting ‘THE 10TH SEASON’ to be held on October 29th

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2023 JUNG HAE IN “THE 10TH SEASON” Singapore Fan Meeting hosted by VIU, a Singaporean streaming service! It’s October 29, 2023 at 7pm. Singapore fan meeting details for ’10th season’ set for 2023 Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023 Time: 7 p.m. Where: Suntec Convention Center, Level 4, Halls 401-402 Ticket prices: $228, $208, $188 (plus

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Discovering box office ranking manipulation in action

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In the last five years, at least 323 movies released domestically have been found to have manipulated their box office rankings. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Department’s Anti-Corruption and Public Crime Investigation Unit sent 69 officials from three multiplexes – CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox – and 24 distributors to prosecutors for obstruction of justice. The

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KCON LA 2023 Announces Schedule for SHOWCASE: NICE TO MEET U

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August 18-20, the world’s #1 K-Culture festival unveils new showcase stage featuring fresh groups CJ ENM, a comprehensive entertainment company, has released a detailed daily schedule for the “SHOWCASE: NICE TO MEET U” stage, which will be held at the convention booth at “KCON LA 2023” from August 18 to 20. “Showcase: Nice to Meet

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