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Why Netflix is at War with S. Korea
Sean Lim Sean Lim

Why Netflix is at War with S. Korea

Very similar to the 'net neutrality' debate, if this legislation is approved by Korean lawmakers, the entire global content industry could become infected, starting with South Korea's media industry.

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BTS Headed for a Stadium Full of Holes?
Sean Lim Sean Lim

BTS Headed for a Stadium Full of Holes?

BTS and HYBE have pledged to pull out all the stops to make their Busan concert next month a spectacular show despite all of the political and logistical nightmares. However, is it fair for them to be performing in a decrepit stadium that's full of holes? Moreover, the Minister of Defense just announced that he doesn't think it's fair that the boys get exempted from the military. Even though he said he'd conduct a public opinion survey, he just canceled it. Is that fair? Let's just spill the tea on fairness, shall we?

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No Tickets Required for BTS Concert in Busan?
Sean Lim Sean Lim

No Tickets Required for BTS Concert in Busan?

If you weren't lucky enough to get BTS concert tickets, HYBE and Big Hit are adding an extra BTS Live Play venue for the October 15, 2022 concert in Busan! The location will be Korea's iconic Haeundae Beach and NO TICKETS will be required! Just show up! The concert at the Asiad Main Stadium will be telecast live on giant monitors on the beach. So bring something cozy to snuggle up in and enjoy!

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S. Korea's First Lady Gets Privileges But Not BTS?
Sean Lim Sean Lim

S. Korea's First Lady Gets Privileges But Not BTS?

South Korea's first lady, the wife of President Yoon Suk-yeol has been scandal-ridden for years. However, she has been cleared of plagiarism charges by Kookmin University even though a committee admitted there were copied passages in her dissertation.

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New BTS Concert Venue Announced
Sean Lim Sean Lim

New BTS Concert Venue Announced

Due massive safety concerns, the concert venue for the upcoming BTS concert in Busan has been moved out of the old glass factory and into the Asiad Main Stadium. Instead of one exit for 100,000 fans, the new facility will have 72 outlets.

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Will the BTS Concert in Busan End in Disaster?
Sean Lim Sean Lim

Will the BTS Concert in Busan End in Disaster?

Hybe and Big Hit have announced the lottery system to get tickets for the upcoming free BTS Concert in Busan on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 6PM. But beware! The venue looks like a hot mess and there are concerns that this 100,000 person event will turn into another music festival disaster on the scale of Woodstock 1999 or the Fyre Festival.

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The True Story of Korea's Dirty House of Horrors
Sean Lim Sean Lim

The True Story of Korea's Dirty House of Horrors

The Brothers Home was supposed to be a philanthropic center to house the homeless, orphaned and downtrodden in South Korea in the 1960s to 1980s. However, it became the scene of horrific human rights abuses.

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One of the Most Terrifying Experiences Living in Seoul
Sean Lim Sean Lim

One of the Most Terrifying Experiences Living in Seoul

Flash floods in Seoul created hazardous conditions where manhole covers popped open and created geysers throughout the city. Some unfortunate residents who waded bravely through the rain water found themselves sucked into drain pipes.

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Stop Asking Politicians to Do the Right Thing for BTS
Sean Lim Sean Lim

Stop Asking Politicians to Do the Right Thing for BTS

The global BTS Army is watching. Many of you asked for a petition to express your frustration over the years-long manipulation of the BTS members by the Korean government. You can go to https://change.org/ARMYLOVESBTS to keep politicians accountable.

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