Writer Sung-ho finds his voice with Founder 101, a raw portrait of entrepreneurial failure set against Seoul's demanding startup environment. The series was sparked by the stark image of a close family member's collapse, tracing a young founder's desperate path from an elite university to a cold, cramped office. Sung-ho integrates his observation of the... Continue Reading →
Interview with Rio Firmansyah
For Rio Firmansyah, Love Cam is where a quiet office job collides with the temptation to measure every emotion. A throwaway idea about a shy worker glimpsing floating percentages above people’s heads grew into a romantic story about insecurity, comparison, and the risk of trusting what you feel instead of what the numbers say. Drawing... Continue Reading →
Interview with Helin Marlina (crownhope)
In the space where Korean folktales meet Gen Z reality, writer Helin Marlina finds her voice with Kongjwi and the Gen Z God. What started as a wish to see Kongjwi and Patjwi through the eyes of today’s girls grew, over multiple contest entries, into a bold reimagining that questions gender roles, family expectations, and... Continue Reading →
Is Korean Cinema Over?
South Korean cinema once felt unstoppable. Parasite’s historic Oscar win, global streaming deals, auteurs turning heads at Cannes made it seem as though the country had cracked the code. However, fast forward to 2025, and the picture is far less celebratory. Theaters are half-empty, audiences are disengaging, and films are flopping. The numbers are stark.... Continue Reading →
A Foodie’s Guide to the Best Korean Restaurants in Europe
Korean cuisine has become increasingly popular in recent years, and it's no surprise that some of the best Korean restaurants in Europe can be found in some of the continent's most iconic cities. In this post, we'll take a look at five of the best Korean restaurants in Europe, from Rome to Berlin, and everything... Continue Reading →
