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Korean Roast Chicken: A street food delicacy
While many are familiar with the crispy, flavourful Korean fried chicken, Korean roast chicken offers a whole new level of deliciousness you might not have experienced yet.
Korean scalp treatment in Gangnam: An exceptional experience
I recently visited Standard Scalp, a scalp treatment clinic in Gangnam, South Korea. Whilst the name of the clinic suggests that you might receive standard treatment, it truly was a remarkable experience.
Exploring the Hidden Gems of Korea's Jazz Scene
Are you, like me, feeling a bit tired of the bustling nightlife in Hongdae, Itaewon, and Gangnam? Or perhaps you're weary of spending late nights at cafes, sipping overpriced drinks and indulging in cakes? If so, I’d love to introduce you to something truly special: the vibrant jazz scene in Korea.
The best Korean language learning resources for all levels
Learning Korean is no easy task and often a lifelong pursuit, but mastering a new language has never been easier.
K-pop Idol fashion trends to add to your wardrobe this winter
To help you spice up your winter outfits, we’ve compiled a list of some of the fashion trends that seem especially popular with K-pop idols right now. You might even already have some of these hiding in the back of your closet!
The K-beauty essentials you need to survive winter
From skincare to makeup, these products will keep you looking at the top of your game during these months of the year when the days feel shorter and the grey clouds linger for longer.
Practice, Perform, Game: K-pop Idol Gamers
A rundown of all the K-pop idols who are gamers! Ranging from avid gamers, to previous streamers as well as a few you might not have expected! There’s a gamer in all of us!
Think BLINK: How BLACKPINK Have Evolved Their Style
Ahead of BLACKPINK’s confirmed 2025 comeback, netizens wait with bated breath to see what the group will do next.
[Book Review] Yeonmi Park’s ‘In Order to Live’
A memoir full of hard-won freedom, feeling and frankness. Yeonmi Park’s story is as harrowing as it is awe-inspiring, and makes for an impactful and unforgettable read.
Korean Esports: Everything You Need to Know
Welcome to the exciting world of esports! Here’s everything you need to know about esports in Korea.
Escape to Jeju: Hiking Mt. Hallasan and savouring local flavours
Mt. Hallasan has long been on my bucket list, so I decided to seize the moment and spontaneously book a flight to tick it off my list! Here’s my Jeju travel guide, perfect for your next trip.
K-pop idols took over the fashion industry in 2024
The list of K-pop idols who are ambassadors for luxury fashion brands is now too long to name them all here.
[Book Review] Axie Oh’s ‘XOXO’
A cello prodigy meets a mysterious K-pop idol in this charming, feel-good YA novel that has you rooting for the pair’s romance from the moment they meet by chance one night in LA.
The Ultimate K-pop Christmas Gift Guide with KStars
A K-pop Christmas gift guide brought to you in partnership with KStars, Manchester UK's first and only K-pop store—the perfect excuse to use your Cherry Chu Members discount code!
[Book Review] Your next dream read: Miye Lee’s ‘Dallergut Dream Department Store’
An eccentric department store selling dreams and adventures, and an enthusiastic new hire – welcome to a world of wonder, healing, and self-discovery in Dallergut Dream Department Store.
It’s T1 time: League of Legends World Finals in London
Whether you’re an old hand in esports, purely an LCK (League Championships Korea) team fan, or just getting started – one name you’ll have heard is T1.
Greedy Scent: Perfume-making experience in Seoul
Head to Greedy Scent in Seoul for a truly unique perfume-making experience.
The best kept secrets for Korean ‘glass skin’
Here’s an in-depth look at how to achieve Korea’s famous ‘glass skin’.
[Book Review] ‘I Want to Die But I Still Want to Eat Tteokbokki’
I Will Live for Tteokbokki, and Baek Se-hee. I devoured the first one, and now I’m here to tell you that I devoured the second one too and have a huge craving for tteokbokki.
48 hours in Sokcho: What to do and where to eat
Food and travel writer, Thuy Bui, explores South Korea’s North Eastern coastline and national park.