The '2024 Busan International Film Festival,' now in its 29th year, is continuing to solidify its reputation as Asia's top film festival and is currently successfully underway. We explore the atmosphere on-site at the 2024 Busan International Film Festival with film critic Jason Bechervaise.
On a Korean dining table, banchan play a role in enhancing the flavors of the main course.
In this segment, we will explore the unique features and culture of Korean meals.
Film critic Jason Bechervaise discusses the films that received positive reviews during the Chuseok holiday period and provides insight into the upcoming Busan International Film Festival, which opens next month.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of artist Chun Kyung-ja's birth. The Chun Kyung-ja Centennial exhibition showcases 93 works from her personal collection, along with the works of 23 female artists who lived during the same era as Chun Kyung-ja. Art Director Sonya Cho introduces the 100th anniversary exhibition of Chun Kyung-ja.
Muju's most famous festival is the "Muju Firefly Festival."
Travel creator Ethan Moon talks about must-see attractions in Muju.
"Naengmyeon" is a traditional Korean cold noodle dish.
Professor and YouTuber Austin Givens introduces the history of naengmyeon and other Korean noodle dishes.
One of the most renowned Korean artist in the global art scene is installation artist Suh Do Ho. Art director Sonya Cho introduces Suh Do Ho's large-scale solo exhibition, held for the first time in over a decade.
We explore some Korean horror films that will send chills down your spine in the sweltering summer with film critic Jason Bechervaise.
When thinking of summer vacation spots, the beach is the first place that comes to mind.
Travel expert and creator Ethan Moon talks about the beaches of Korea.
In South Korea, the word "bap," or rice, is used to mean "meal."
Professor and YouTuber Austin Givens introduces South Korea's main part of any meal, rice.
Late July to early August is the summer vacation season in South Korea. To celebrate the summer holidays, travel expert and creator Ethan Moon talks about camping in Hongcheon.
Jeju Island is one of the most popular destinations for summer vacations.
Art director Sonya Jo tells us about the best art exhibitions to see in Jeju.
Joined by film critic Jason Bechervaise, we talk about the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, which aims to showcase Korean films to the world and become an international mecca for low-budget and independent cinema.
In South Korea, there is a tradition of preparing and eating special foods for nourishment on "Boknal." Professor and YouTuber Austin Givens introduces the health foods eaten on the special day.
On June 28, the "2024 Galleries Art Fair in Suwon" opened at the Suwon Convention Center. Art Director Sonya Cho introduces the rejuvenated "Galleries Art Fair."
In light of Korea's Veterans Month, travel expert and creator Ethan Moon introduces the DMZ Dark Tour, highlighting destinations that have become symbols of peace, such as the DMZ.
Tofu, or as it is called in Korea, dubu is one of the most iconic foods representing Korea and is also a staple in Asian cuisine. Professor and YouTuber Austin Givens introduces a variety of dubu dishes.
In commemoration of June, the Month of Veterans, film critic Jason Bechervaise introduces works that deal with the Korean War, such as{태극기 휘날리며}"Taegukgi: Brotherhood in War" and {고지전}"The Front Line."
The late painter Yun Hyong-keun was one of the masters of Korean contemporary art, representing Korean monochrome painting. Art director Sonya Cho introduces Yun Hyong-keun's solo exhibition, <Yun/Paris/Yun>, which is being held in South Korea for the first time in three years.
Pork is one of the staple ingredients in Korean cuisine. Among the various types of pork, Jeju black pork is the most highly regarded. Professor and YouTuber Austin Givens introduces the origin of how Jeju black pork came to be consumed.