The Labubu frenzy: the ‘kidults’ phenomenon with cheap collectables The plushy taking the world by storm. Cecilia Blotto May 23, 2025
An essential playlist: charting the rise of Korean indie music A scene in bloom. Tom Phelan Feb 13, 2025
‘The Villainess’: how a brutal Korean revenge thriller earned a standing ovation at Cannes Because it’s awesome, that’s why. Scott Campbell Aug 12, 2024
‘The Hand of Destiny’: Korean cinema’s controversial first on-screen kiss A landmark moment. Scott Campbell Jul 26, 2024
‘Empty Dream’: the Korean film outlawed and charged with obscenity Clamping down on the obscene. Scott Campbell Jul 24, 2024
‘Piagol’: the Korean movie banned for violating national security laws An easy way to attain instant notoriety. Scott Campbell Jul 12, 2024
The 10 greatest South Korean thrillers Harrowing psychological explorations from Hanguk. Thomas Coll Jul 7, 2024
‘Maundy Thursday’: Korean cinema’s death row drama There’s always some kind of light at the end of the tunnel. Scott Campbell Jun 19, 2024
‘I Saw the Devil’: Korean cinema’s most violent revenge story Thirst for blood, with meaning. Thomas Coll Jun 9, 2024