[Video] Why Anushka Sen is debuting in Korea

You asked, we answered. Learn everything about Anushka Sen’s Korea trip and how this 19-year-old Bollywood actor and influencer with 37.8 million followers is shaking up the industry with her passion for connecting Asia through content. Watch til the end for exclusive clips of Anushka playing fun games! Special thanks to Asia Lab (Global artist management company representing Anushka Sen) Park Sun-yeong, Kim Su-hyeon and Lee Ji-min contributed to this report. By Kim Min-jung (min

EntertainmentJune 30, 2022

[Video] Meet the son of Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, Korea's up-and-coming filmmaker Hyomin

“I don’t know why I was kind of mean to my dad,” says Bong Hyo-min, recalling his childhood. Growing up under two filmmakers, film has always been part of his life. But it wasn’t until he became a director himself that he started understanding his dad, Bong Joon-ho, a little more. Now a rising director himself, working under the mononym Hyomin, he is on his journey to discovering how he can make an impact through his film and creativity. Check out Hyomin’s first

FilmJune 9, 2022

[Video] Jongno or Jongro?: Why there are multiple ways to pronounce some Korean names

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s name can be pronounced in more than one way. Some pronounce his name in Korea as “Yoon Seo-kyol” while others call him “Yoon Sung-nyeol.” Neither is technically incorrect, according to the National Institute of Korean Language. But his name is not alone in having more than one pronunciation. Olympic gold medalist Kim Yuna also can be pronounced as both “Kim Nyeo-na” and “Ki Myeo-na.” Take Jongno 3-ga

Hashtag KoreaJune 7, 2022

[Video] Why I left everything behind to do stand-up comedy in Spain

What makes your heart beat? Would you give up your stable life for something adventurous? For Kim Byung-sun, the first-ever Korean comedian to stage Spain’s Got Talent, it’s not a matter of question. “Life itself is already rocky and unstable. Better just enjoy it!” Now a YouTuber with over 630 thousand followers, he gave up everything he had and went to Spain, a completely foreign country to do standup comedy. Come and be inspired by his story! Video by Team Konnect K

EntertainmentMay 25, 2022

[Video] Ex-BTS trainee’s message to BTS

BTS holds a special place in many peoples’ hearts. But for Kim Ji-hun, the seven-member act is more than just a record-breaking band to him. They were once his closest friends that he shared the best times of his life with. We talk to Ji-hun about his time as a K-pop trainee, memories with BTS and also how the experience has changed his life. Watch till the end for his message to BTS ! By Team Konnect Kim Min-Jung(minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon(jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim J

K-popApril 15, 2022

[Video] What is the ‘Pokemon Bread’ that BTS' RM can’t get enough of?!

Have you noticed BTS' RM posting Pokemon stickers on his instagram lately and wondered what it’s all about? Check out our video!  By Team Konnect Kim Min-Jung(minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon(jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul(ryul@heraldcorp.com) Park Sun-Yeong(psyworld0710@heraldcorp.com)

EntertainmentApril 6, 2022

[Video] Why I photograph Seoul at night, winner of Cyberpunk 2077 photo contest speaks

Video by Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com) Park Sun-yeong (psyworld0710@heraldcorp.com) By Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

EntertainmentMarch 25, 2022

[Video] Why do South Korean presidential election candidates love to dance?

By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com)

EntertainmentFeb. 25, 2022

[Video] Meet the designer behind Cha Jun-hwan’s outfits!

Always wanted to know how figure skating outfits are made? Check out our exclusive interview with the designer behind Cha Jun-hwan’s outfits! By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com) By Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

EntertainmentFeb. 19, 2022

[Video] What’s the secret behind Kim Jong Un’s weight loss?

We talked to a plastic surgery specialist, a North Korea expert, and a North Korean defector in search of the secret behind Kim Jong Un’s weight loss.  By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com)

EntertainmentFeb. 14, 2022

[Video] What if 'All of Us Are Dead' happens in real life? I Zombie Survival 101

Could you survive if 'All of Us Are Dead' happened in real life? Find out how to escape from a zombie attack! By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com)

EntertainmentFeb. 3, 2022

[Video] Do you remember Korea’s top beatboxer Bigman who appeared on the Ellen show?

Bigman dropped by our studio and shared his story with us! Check it out! By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com)

PeopleJan. 10, 2022

[Video] What’s the first thing Koreans do on New Year’s day?

2022 is just around the corner! Do you want to know what’s the first thing Koreans do on New Year’s day and how Korean Gen Z wish “Happy New Year”? Don’t worry we got your back. (و ˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و Here are some trendy Korean phrases you can say to your friends in Korea! By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com)

CultureDec. 29, 2021

[Video] 7 interesting things about Christmas in Korea!

Why are we talking about cakes, fine dust, condoms and sunglasses for Christmas? Find out why! Video by Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com) Cho Eun-bee (honeybee@heraldcorp.com)

EntertainmentDec. 27, 2021

[Video] We tracked down BTS Super Tuna with tuna experts and this is what happened

We embarked on our journey to look for Super Tuna and guess what we found? Join us! By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com)

K-popDec. 27, 2021

[Video] Meet this painter behind the viral portraits in Korea

What started as a split-second decision to follow a friend’s suggestion to go on an adventure to Asia became a turning point in Aaron Cossrow’s life. Find out why the Philadelphia native is painting everyday people in Seoul and how he put together an exhibition in the middle of the bustling city. By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com) Cho Eun-bee (hone

EntertainmentDec. 20, 2021

[Video] Why you should watch this if you went to (or wanted to go to!!) BTS PTD ON STAGE

Watch this video if you've been to (or wanted to go to!!!) BTS Permission To Dance On Stage concert! BTS held its first offline concert in two years at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles this week, gathering more than 200,000 ARMYs in LA. Eager to find out what BTS said during #PTDONSTAGE ?! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konnect_kh/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@konnect_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/konnect_kh By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun

K-popDec. 3, 2021

[Video] When foreigners and Koreans try Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi & Heinz vs. Ottogi ketchup blindfolded

By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com) Special thanks to Jordan, Jean, Michelle and Hyunbin for making this video happen.

CultureNov. 30, 2021

[Video] Foreigners and Koreans blind taste test popular food in Korea

Without this experience, the team would never have thought about the similarities between marshmallow and rice cake, donut and Yakgwa (Korean honey snack), and the biases we have about  food. This was so much fun to make! 00:03 Dalgona 01:26 Wasabi 02:30 Injeolmi 03:14 Fruit Jelly 03:54 Tofu 04:42 Yakgwa (Korean Honey Snack) 05:56 Chicken-mu (Pickled Radish) 07:15 Dried Squid 08:23 Fish Cake 09:06 Review Special thanks to Michelle, Jean, Joanna, Jordan and Hyunbin for making it happen. B

CultureNov. 30, 2021

[Video] Dos and Don'ts Before Exams Around the World

  November 18th was a big day in South Korea as ‘Suneung’ took place, a national college entrance exam that is held once a year. Airplanes stop, stock markets open an hour later and police stand-ready to take students who can’t make it to the test site on time. Because it’s considered a life-changing test, there are many superstitions one must do and don’t do before taking the test! Team Konnect went out on the streets of Seoul to find out what they are and how

CultureNov. 19, 2021