Culture
Meet the Sign Language Artist Interpreting BTS Songs for Deaf Fans
Her videos for BTS songs like “ON” and “Dynamite” are part interpretation, part choreographed performance.
Hyeong Yun
4.14.21
Beauty
The North Korean Refugee Who Crossed the Border for Fashion
“I would have never imagined having a job in the beauty industry in North Korea. Back then, I couldn’t even style myself the way I wanted. I hated it so much.”
Hyeong Yun
4.5.21
worldnews
This Nose Ring Is Said to Protect You From COVID. Yeah, Right.
South Korean police have charged a man for bullshit claims that a nose ring prevents COVID-19.
Hyeong Yun
3.12.21
Culture
Inside the Bullying Scandal Cancelling South Korean Celebrities
Anonymous testimonies of school violence in the hands of K-pop idols and actors have created a social media firestorm.
Hyeong Yun
3.11.21
LGBTQ
YouTubers Start ‘Kiss Challenge’ After South Korean TV Network Cut Gay Kissing Scenes From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
The “Bohemian Kiss Challenge” is about showing that all kisses are equal.
Hyeong Yun
2.19.21
The VICE Guide to Right Now
‘Snowman Destroyers’ Are Going After South Korea’s Roadside Winter Creations
Do you want to break a snowman? Apparently, many do.
Hyeong Yun
2.17.21
AI
AI Chatbot Shut Down After Learning To Talk Like a Racist Asshole
Imitating humans, the Korean chatbot Luda was found to be racist and homophobic.
Junhyup Kwon
Hyeong Yun
1.12.21