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From BTS ARIRANG buzz to regenerative skincare, Las Vegas beauty travelers are flocking to Seoul's Gangnam district for advanced stem cell-linked treatments like Rejuran and exosome facials. Discover why Korea leads the global well-aging revolution and how you can join the trend. Lydian Cosmetic Surgery Clinic City: Seoul Address: 836 Nonhyeon-ro, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam Website: https://www.lydianclinic.com/

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Leadership Shines in Seoul: Jini's Triumph on the 35th Floor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-12-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 강남구에 있는 고층 빌딩의 35층.En: The 35th floor of a skyscraper in Seoul's Gangnam-gu.Ko: 큰 회의실은 유리창을 통해 서울의 전경을 자랑한다.En: The large meeting room boasts a view of Seoul's skyline through its glass windows.Ko: 유리는 따뜻한 햇빛을 반사하며 회의실을 부드럽게 감싸 안는다.En: The glass softly envelops the meeting room, reflecting the warm sunlight.Ko: 봄바람이 빛을 타고 실내에 스며드는 듯하다.En: It feels as though the spring breeze is permeating the room along with the light.Ko: 지니는 회의 준비가 되어 있었다.En: Jini was ready for the meeting.Ko: 그녀는 프로젝트 관리자로, 모든 세부 사항에 세심하게 주의를 기울였다.En: As a project manager, she paid meticulous attention to all the details.Ko: 오늘은 중요한 발표가 있는 날이었다.En: Today was the day of an important presentation.Ko: 그녀는 프로젝트 제안을 성공적으로 발표하여, 회사의 경영진에게 인정받고 싶었다.En: She wanted to successfully present the project proposal and earn recognition from the company's executives.Ko: 준비가 완료된 지니는 가벼운 긴장감을 느낀다.En: Fully prepared, Jini feels a slight tension.Ko: 그녀의 눈앞에는 미소를 띠며 자리 잡은 민수가 있다.En: Seated in front of her with a smile is Minsu.Ko: 민수는 자신감이 넘치고, 가끔은 무모한 결정을 내리기도 하는 팀 리더다.En: Minsu is a confident team leader, sometimes making bold decisions.Ko: 하지만 민수의 카리스마와 추진력은 무시할 수 없다.En: However, his charisma and drive are undeniable.Ko: 같은 팀 인턴인 서윤은 그녀의 옆에서 노트를 잡고 열심히 필기 중이다.En: Intern Seyoon, eager to learn, is beside her, taking notes diligently.Ko: 회의가 시작되고, 지니는 프레젠테이션을 시작한다.En: The meeting begins, and Jini starts the presentation.Ko: 그녀의 목소리는 침착하다.En: Her voice is calm.Ko: 그러나 어느 순간 민수가 더 많은 발언을 하기 시작한다.En: However, at some point, Minsu begins to speak more.Ko: 그의 목소리는 회의실을 울린다.En: His voice resonates throughout the meeting room.Ko: 지니는 난감하다.En: Jini is perplexed.Ko: 그녀의 계획은 그의 강력한 주장에 묻힐 위험이 있다.En: Her plan risks being overshadowed by his strong assertions.Ko: 지니는 잠시 생각한다.En: Jini thinks for a moment.Ko: 민수에게 직접적인 대립을 피하고 싶다.En: She wants to avoid direct confrontation with Minsu.Ko: 대신 그녀는 결단을 내린다.En: Instead, she makes a decision.Ko: 민수가 말을 멈출 때를 기다린다.En: She waits for a pause in Minsu's speaking.Ko: 기회가 오자 지니는 서윤이 제안한 중요한 점을 다시 부각시킨다.En: When the opportunity arises, Jini highlights an important point proposed by Seyoon.Ko: "여기에서 중요한 포인트를 놓치지 마세요," 그녀는 말한다. 함께한 팀의 아이디어를 표현하며 다시 분위기를 다잡는다.En: "Let's not miss this crucial point," she says, realigning the focus by expressing the team's ideas once more.Ko: 회의실은 다시 고요해지고, 경영진의 이목은 지니에게 집중된다.En: The meeting room becomes quiet again, and the attention of the executives focuses on Jini.Ko: 그녀의 차분한 방향 전환에 모두가 집중한다.En: Her calm redirection captures everyone's attention.Ko: 지니의 노력은 인정받기 시작한다.En: Jini's efforts begin to be acknowledged.Ko: 경영진은 그녀의 리더십과 팀워크를 높게 평가한다.En: The executives highly regard her leadership and teamwork.Ko: 회의가 끝난 후, 민수는 지니에게 다가와 웃으며 말한다. "너의 리더십 덕분에 좋은 결과를 얻은 것 같아. 수고했어."En: After the meeting ends, Minsu approaches Jini with a smile and says, "Thanks to your leadership, we achieved good results. Great job."Ko: 지니는 미소를 지으며 고개를 끄덕인다.En: Jini smiles and nods.Ko: 오늘 그녀는 자신감을 얻었다.En: Today, she gained confidence.Ko: 스스로를 믿고, 더 강력한 리더가 될 수 있음을 깨달았다.En: She realized she could believe in herself and become an even stronger leader.Ko: 봄햇살은 여전히 회의실을 따뜻하게 비춘다.En: The spring sunlight still warmly shines on the meeting room.Ko: 지니는 그 빛을 마음에 머금으며 문을 나선다.En: Carrying that light in her heart, Jini steps out of the room.Ko: 새로운 시작과 함께 그녀의 발걸음은 가벼웠다.En: With a new beginning, her steps are light. Vocabulary Words:skyscraper: 고층 빌딩envelops: 감싸 안는다permeating: 스며드는meticulous: 세심하게attention: 주의presentation: 발표recognition: 인정tense: 긴장감charisma: 카리스마drive: 추진력intern: 인턴diligently: 열심히resonates: 울린다perplexed: 난감하다confrontation: 대립assertions: 주장crucial: 중요한realigning: 다잡는다acknowledged: 인정받다regard: 평가한다teamwork: 팀워크approaches: 다가와leadership: 리더십confidence: 자신감believe: 믿다warmly: 따뜻하게light: 가벼운beginning: 시작steps: 발걸음boasts: 자랑한다

Send us Fan MailSouth Korea just held its 9th nationwide local elections on June 3, 2026, and what should have been a routine referendum on President Lee Jae-myung's first year turned into a genuine mess. Polling stations in Seoul started running out of ballot paper mid-day. Voters waited hours. Some gave up and left. In Songpa and Gangnam, people were still voting at 10 p.m. And then the protesters showed up to block the ballot boxes.Joe and Shawn break down what actually happened, why the National Election Commission's explanation is both accurate and embarrassing, and why "we ran out of paper" is such a uniquely devastating failure for an institution that was already under scrutiny. They also take a longer look at Korea's post-1987 democratic history, a list of election fiascos that includes vote-buying rice bags, NIS agents running smear campaigns online, COVID ballot chaos, and a 2022 election where the main controversy was that ballots were being transported in plastic baskets you'd buy at Daiso.Korea's democracy is real. It's also messy, loudly contested, and occasionally embarrassing. This episode is about both of those things being true at the same time. Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge IrionFacebook Page | Instagram

VOV1 - Dưới sự ảnh hưởng của văn hoá Hàn Quốc, âm nhạc K-pop, nhiều khách quốc tế đã đến Hàn Quốc không chỉ để tham quan, vãn cảnh mà tìm đến các dịch vụ y tế, đặc biệt là phẫu thuật thẩm mỹ và điều trị da liễu. Những dịch vụ làm đẹp đã góp phần làm bùng nổ du lịch ở Hàn Quốc.Đối với Cindy Gu, một biên tập viên video mạng xã hội người Mỹ, niềm đam mê với Hàn Quốc bắt đầu từ K-pop, sau đó là phim truyền hình, chương trình giải trí, văn hóa, ẩm thực và bây giờ là các liệu pháp làm đẹp: Tôi bắt đầu từ K-pop, âm nhạc, rồi xem phim truyền hình, sau đó là các chương trình giải trí, rồi tìm hiểu văn hóa và ẩm thực, và cuối cùng là các liệu pháp làm đẹp. Nó dần dần liên kết với mọi thứ khác. Có rất nhiều liệu trình làm đẹp kiểu Hàn Quốc mà thậm chí không có ở Mỹ, và giá cả ở đây rẻ hơn gấp 2 hoặc 3 lần so với ở Mỹ.”Cindy Gu nằm trong ngày càng đông du khách nước ngoài đến Hàn Quốc không chỉ để tham quan mà còn để chăm sóc da và điều trị thẩm mỹ, khi dịch vụ làm đẹp (K-beauty) ngày càng trở thành một phần quan trọng của ngành du lịch  của Hàn Quốc.Số lượng bệnh nhân nước ngoài đến Hàn Quốc điều trị y tế đã tăng mạnh trong thập kỷ qua. Theo Bộ Y tế Hàn Quốc, năm ngoái có hơn 2 triệu người nước ngoài đến Hàn Quốc để điều trị y tế, gần gấp đôi so với con số 1,17 triệu được ghi nhận vào năm 2014. Con số năm ngoái cũng tăng 16% so với năm 2024. Các phòng khám cho biết nhiều bệnh nhân nước ngoài kết hợp nhiều liệu trình không xâm lấn trong một chuyến đi, nhờ giá cả thấp hơn, kỹ thuật tiên tiến và dịch vụ đa ngôn ngữ.Theo Hiệp hội Da liễu Hàn Quốc, có khoảng 15.000 phòng khám cung cấp các dịch vụ chăm sóc da ở Hàn Quốc, hầu hết do các bác sĩ đa khoa điều hành chứ không phải bác sĩ da liễu. Các nhà phân tích cho rằng sự bùng nổ này phản ánh một sự chuyển dịch du lịch quốc tế, với việc du khách ngày càng tìm cách trải nghiệm các xu hướng lối sống, văn hoá Hàn Quốc thay vì chỉ đơn thuần tham quan các địa điểm du lịch.Bà Kim Ji-Young, chuyên viên tại công ty chứng khoán ngân hàng Shinhan cho biết: “Gần đây, khái niệm du lịch đến Hàn Quốc đã chuyển hướng sang trải nghiệm lối sống Hàn Quốc. Trong xu hướng đó, có sự quan tâm mạnh mẽ đến mỹ phẩm, làm đẹp Hàn Quốc và nhu cầu kết hợp du lịch với các liệu trình da liễu. Chúng tôi dự đoán nhu cầu du lịch y tế tập trung vào các phòng khám da liễu sẽ tiếp tục tăng trưởng”.Trên mạng xã hội, các từ khoá như "Korea glow-up" (làm đẹp tại Hàn Quốc) đã giúp quảng bá ý tưởng du lịch đến Hàn Quốc để làm đẹp, với các trung tâm thẩm mỹ ở Gangnam và những nơi khác trở thành một phần của tua du lịch. Các chuyên gia nhận định Hàn Quốc không nên chỉ phụ thuộc vào sức hút của phẫu thuật thẩm mỹ, mà nên mở rộng sang du lịch sức khỏe toàn diện như chăm sóc tinh thần, quản lý stress và trải nghiệm văn hóa, nhằm tạo lợi thế cạnh tranh bền vững trong tương lai./.Trần Thị Nga/Ban Thời sự VOV1Du lịch bùng nổ ở Hàn Quốc

Review các phim ra rạp từ ngày 22/05/2026:STAR WARS: MANDALORIAN VÀ GROGU – T13Đạo diễn: Jon FavreauDiễn viên: Martin Scorsese, Pedro Pascal, Sigourney WeaverThể loại: Hành Động, Phiêu LưuĐế Chế tàn bạo đã sụp đổ, nhưng những lãnh chúa chiến tranh của phe Đế Chế vẫn còn rải rác khắp thiên hà. Khi Nền Cộng hòa Mới nỗ lực bảo vệ những gì Quân Nổi Loạn đã chiến đấu để giành lấy, họ đã nhờ đến sự trợ giúp của thợ săn tiền thưởng Mandalorian - huyền thoại Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) và cậu bé học việc Grogu. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” của đạo diễn Jon Favreau, với sự tham gia của Sigourney Weaver và sản xuất bởi Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, và Ian Bryce; cùng với phần nhạc được sáng tác bởi Ludwig Göransson.BÀI TRÙNG PHÁ ÁN – T16Đạo diễn: PARK Chul-hwanDiễn viên: BAE Seong-woo, JUNG Ga-ram, E Som, CHO Han-cheul, YOON Kyung-hoThể loại: Bí ẩn, Hài, Tội phạmCựu cảnh sát trọng án Jae-hyuk "bị ép buộc" phải hợp tác cùng tân binh Joong-ho để điều tra một vụ trộm nhỏ trong thị thấn, nhưng lại mở ra hàng loạt manh mối liên quan đến vụ án mạng đã đóng hồ sơ tại Seoul. Bất chấp sự cản trở từ cảnh sát Gangnam, cả hai quyết tâm truy tìm hung thủ thật sự trong cuộc điều tra đầy những bí ẩn về 2 kẻ tình nghi trong cùng 1 vụ án.LÀNG KHÁT MÁU – T18Đạo diễn: Koji ShiraishiDiễn viên: Eiji Akaso, Miho KannoThể loại: Kinh DịMột biên tập viên tạp chí chuyên điều tra hiện tượng kỳ bí bỗng nhiên mất tích. Người đồng nghiệp trẻ Ozawa Yūki (do Eiji Akaso thủ vai) và nhà báo Seno Chihiro (do Miho Kanno đóng) bắt đầu lần theo những dấu vết còn sót lại. Những manh mối họ tìm thấy liên quan đến nhiều sự kiện bí ẩn: trẻ em mất tích, các vụ hoảng loạn tập thể, video livestream rùng rợn… Tất cả đều dẫn đến “một nơi nào đó ở vùng Kinki” – một địa điểm đầy ám ảnh mà dường như không ai muốn nhắc tới.LÀNG TRÙNG TANG – T18Đạo diễn: Ginanti RonaDiễn viên: Fedi Nuril, Ali Fikry, Wavi ZihanThể loại: Kinh DịSiêu phẩm kinh dị tiếp theo từ nhà sản xuất Ác Linh Trong Xác Mẹ, Lọ Lem Chơi Ngải và Con Nít Quỷ Làng Trùng Tang theo chân Fitri (Wavi Zihan) – một nữ tư vấn viên quyết tâm làm sáng tỏ vụ bạo lực học đường liên quan đến cậu học sinh nghèo Jaya (Ali Fikry), giữa bối cảnh những lời kêu cứu bị phớt lờ và sự thật dần chìm trong im lặng. Thế nhưng, càng đào sâu, Fitri càng đối mặt với những hiện tượng rùng rợn: những người liên quan lần lượt gặp kết cục bí ẩn, rồi lại xuất hiện như chưa từng có chuyện gì xảy ra. Một thế lực siêu nhiên đang thao túng dân làng, khiến họ đối diện với “bản thể bóng tối” của chính mình – Qorin.Phim Điện Ảnh Doraemon: Nobita và Lâu Đài Dưới Đáy Biển (Phiên bản mới)Đạo diễn: Tetsuo YajimaDiễn viên: Wasabi Mizuta, Megumi Oohara, Yumi Kakazu, Subaru Kimura, Tomokazu Seki,...Thể loại: Hoạt Hình, Phiêu LưuBước vào kì nghỉ hè, Nobita và các bạn tranh cãi chí chóe về địa điểm cắm trại. Theo đề xuất của Doraemon, cả nhóm quyết định cắm trại giữa lòng đại dương! Sử dụng bảo bối thần kì “xe Buggy chạy dưới nước” và “đèn pin thích nghi”, 5 bạn nhỏ tận hưởng chuyến cắm trại dưới đáy biển, gặp gỡ vô vàn sinh vật lí thú trên đường đi. Sau khi phát hiện một chiếc tàu đắm, nhóm bạn đã gặp chàng thanh niên bí ẩn El. Thật bất ngờ, anh ta lại là cư dân đáy biển, sống tại “liên bang Mu”, một vùng biển rộng lớn! Vốn căm ghét người mặt đất, cư dân đáy biển không thể nào tin tưởng Nobita và các bạn. Đúng lúc đó, lời thông báo “lâu đài quỷ... đã bắt đầu phục sinh!!” được truyền tới. “Lâu đài quỷ” khiến cư dân đáy biển khiếp sợ, rốt cuộc là gì? Đặt trọn niềm tin vào bè bạn trong lồng ngực, chuyến phiêu lưu vĩ đại quyết định số phận của trái đất, bắt đầu!-----------------------------------------------#8saigon #reviewphimrap #STARWARSMANDALORIANVAGROGU #langtrungtang #langkhatmau

Taiwanese K-pop fans are packing concert tickets and clinic appointments in the same suitcase, flying to Seoul for BTS and stem cell beauty treatments. Discover why Taiwan's dermatology patients surged over 1,000% and how glass skin became a cultural pilgrimage. Lydian Cosmetic Surgery Clinic City: Seoul Address: 836 Nonhyeon-ro, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam Website: https://www.lydianclinic.com/

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoming in Gangnam: Minseo's Journey to Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-19-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 강남의 스타트업 인큐베이터는 언제나 활기가 넘쳤습니다.En: The startup incubator in Gangnam was always bustling with energy.Ko: 봄 바람이 불고, 창밖으로는 벚꽃이 만개해 있었습니다.En: The spring breeze was blowing, and cherry blossoms were in full bloom outside the window.Ko: 이곳에서 민서는 데이터 분석가로 일하고 있었습니다.En: Here, Minseo was working as a data analyst.Ko: 하지만 그녀는 항상 자신의 능력에 대해 회의적이었습니다.En: However, she was always skeptical about her abilities.Ko: 민서의 마음 깊은 곳에는 자신이 이 일을 잘 해낼 수 있을지에 대한 두려움이 있었습니다.En: Deep in her heart, Minseo had fears about whether she could excel in this job.Ko: 부처님 오신 날이 다가오고 모든 사람이 들떠 있는 가운데, 민서에게는 큰 문제가 닥쳤습니다.En: As Buddha's Birthday approached and everyone was excited, a major problem arose for Minseo.Ko: 중요한 프로젝트의 데이터 분석이 실패한 것입니다.En: The data analysis for an important project had failed.Ko: 키프레젠테이션을 앞두고 데이터 분석이 잘못 되었다는 사실에, 민서는 당황했습니다.En: Facing a key presentation, Minseo was taken aback to discover the data analysis was incorrect.Ko: 민서의 동료 지원과 은지는 그녀를 믿고 기다리고 있었습니다.En: Her colleagues, Jiwon and Eunji, were waiting for her, trusting in her abilities.Ko: 이들의 기대가 민서에게는 큰 부담으로 다가왔습니다.En: Their expectations weighed heavily on Minseo.Ko: 민서는 고민했습니다.En: Minseo pondered over what to do next.Ko: 도움을 요청할 것인지, 아니면 혼자 해결할 것인지 결정해야 했습니다.En: She had to decide whether to ask for help or resolve it on her own.Ko: 도움을 요청하는 것이 그녀에게는 약해보이는 것 같았습니다.En: Asking for help seemed like a sign of weakness to her.Ko: 그러나 시간이 부족했습니다.En: However, time was running out.Ko: 결국 민서는 작지만 큰 결심을 합니다.En: Ultimately, Minseo made a decision, small yet significant.Ko: 지원과 은지에게 도움을 요청하기로 한 것입니다.En: She decided to ask Jiwon and Eunji for help.Ko: "지원, 은지야," 민서는 조용히 말했습니다. "도와줄 수 있어?"En: "Jiwon, Eunji," Minseo quietly said. "Can you help me?"Ko: 지원과 은지는 즉각적으로 그녀의 요청에 응했습니다.En: Jiwon and Eunji immediately responded to her request.Ko: 셋은 밤 늦게까지 함께 데이터 분석을 진행했습니다.En: The three of them worked late into the night, analyzing the data together.Ko: 결국, 문제의 원인을 찾아냈습니다.En: Finally, they discovered the source of the problem.Ko: 데이터에 작은 오류가 있어서 그런 것이었습니다.En: It was due to a small error in the data.Ko: 이를 수정하고 나니 모두 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었습니다.En: Once corrected, they all breathed a sigh of relief.Ko: 발표 날, 세 사람은 긴장했지만 준비한 자료를 자신 있게 발표했습니다.En: On the day of the presentation, the three were nervous but confidently presented their prepared materials.Ko: 청중으로부터 박수를 받고, 투자자들은 깊은 인상을 받았습니다.En: They received applause from the audience, and the investors were deeply impressed.Ko: 민서는 자신감을 되찾았습니다. 그리고 동료들과의 관계도 한층 더 돈독해졌습니다.En: Minseo regained her confidence, and her relationship with her colleagues grew even stronger.Ko: 민서는 알게 되었습니다. 때때로 도움을 요청하는 것이 약함이 아니라, 오히려 강함이라는 것을.En: Minseo realized that asking for help at times is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength.Ko: 그리고 협력이 얼마나 중요한지를 깨달았습니다.En: She also understood how important collaboration is.Ko: 이제 그녀의 앞에는 그 무엇도 두렵지 않았습니다.En: Now, nothing ahead seemed daunting to her.Ko: 강남의 벚꽃처럼 그녀도 이제 활짝 피어난 것입니다.En: Like the cherry blossoms in Gangnam, she too had blossomed beautifully. Vocabulary Words:incubator: 인큐베이터bustling: 활기 넘치는energy: 에너지breeze: 바람bloom: 만개analyze: 분석하다skeptical: 회의적인abilities: 능력excel: 능가하다approached: 다가오다major: 큰presentation: 발표taken aback: 당황한incorrect: 잘못된colleagues: 동료expectations: 기대weighed: 부담되다pondered: 고민하다resolve: 해결하다weakness: 약함ultimate: 결국의significant: 중요한request: 요청immediately: 즉각적으로source: 원인corrected: 수정된confidence: 자신감collaboration: 협력daunting: 겁나는blossomed: 피어나다

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How to Hire in Korea in 2026   Korea's talent market is at an inflection point. With the world's lowest birth rate, a fiercely competitive corporate culture, and a government aggressively courting foreign investment, 2026 presents both unprecedented hiring challenges and massive opportunities. The Seoul-centric, degree-obsessed, seniority-driven playbook is crumbling. A new generation of talent is rewriting the rules. Are your hiring strategies ready for the shift?   In this essential briefing, we're covering: • The "Great Resignation" Korean edition: why young professionals are job-hopping faster than ever • Visa evolution: the E-7, F-2, and digital nomad pathways reshaping eligibility • Beyond the SKY universities: where to find overlooked high-performers • English proficiency reality check: when it matters, when it doesn't, and how to test for it • Startup vs. chaebol talent psychology: two completely different candidate profiles • Remote work and hybrid models: legal frameworks vs. cultural resistance • Compensation structures: understanding the bonus culture and hidden expectations • Gender and diversity hiring: navigating Korea's evolving workplace dynamics • Local platform mastery: LinkedIn, JobKorea, Saramin, and the channels actually converting • Employer branding in a market where company reputation is everything This is boots-on-the-ground intelligence from recruiters who've placed talent from Gangnam to Pangyo to Busan.   Global TA leaders, Korea market entrants, and APAC expansion strategists—register now. Follow the channel here (recommended) and register for this show by clicking on the green button 'Save My Spot'

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea ProctorLooking for the one? Please submit your resume기사 요약: 예전과 달리 결정사는 마지막 선택이 아니라, 안전한 만남 선호와 시간 효율 중시, 조건 기반 결혼 증가 등 사회적 변화가 맞물리며 결혼을 위한 하나의 전략적 선택지로 자리 잡았다.[1] In South Korea, some people go on dates arranged by friends. Others swipe through apps to find the one they want. And then there are those who hand over their resumes — quite literally — to a matchmaking consultant.arranged date: 소개팅swipe: (앱에서) 좌우로 넘기다hand over: 제출하다resume: 이력서, 프로필[2] Curious about how the process works at the highest end of the market, The Korea Herald visited a marriage agency founded in 2001 in Cheongdam, an upscale neighborhood in Seoul's Gangnam district, known for pairing clients based on professional pedigree and inherited affluence.curious: 궁금한highest end: 최고급marriage agency: 결혼정보회사 (결정사)pedigree: 가문[3] “Have you heard of the term ‘birds of a feather flock together'? Here, we help you meet the love of your life who is on the same wavelength as you — in background, goals and outlook on life,” she said, handing over a pamphlet highlighting the agency's track record.birds of a feather flock together: 끼리끼리wavelength: 결이 맞는background: 배경outlook: (앞날에 대한) 전망[4] Today, marriage consulting services are no longer seen as a last resort for bachelors and bachelorettes who have struggled to find a partner. They are now viewed as an efficient way to find the right partner with less uncertainty, reflecting a shift in how Koreans meet, date and marry.last resort: 마지막 수단bachelor: 미혼남bachelorette: 미혼녀efficient: 효율적인기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701238[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2네이버 오디오 클립 (아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Cherry Blossoms and Teamwork: A Spring Transformation Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-03-27-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 강남의 현대적인 고층 빌딩 꼭대기 층에서, 봄 햇살이 환히 비추었다.En: On the top floor of a modern high-rise building in Gangnam, the spring sunlight was shining brightly.Ko: 바쁜 사무실의 모습은 유리창을 통해 서울의 전경을 배경으로 더욱 빛났다.En: The appearance of the busy office shone even more against the backdrop of the Seoul skyline seen through the glass windows.Ko: 미세한 벚꽃들이 나뭇가지에 하얗게 피어 있는 모습이 먼 바깥 쪽에 보였다.En: Tiny cherry blossoms, white on the branches, could be seen in the far distance.Ko: 사무실 내부에서는 민준이 책상 위에 쌓인 서류더미 사이에서 눈썹을 찌푸리고 있었다.En: Inside the office, Minjun was frowning amid a pile of documents on his desk.Ko: 그는 세심한 프로젝트 매니저로 알려져 있었다.En: He was known as a meticulous project manager.Ko: 그런데 요즘 그는 중요한 고객 프레젠테이션을 위한 프로젝트 제안서를 마무리할 시간 때문에 압박감을 느끼고 있었다.En: However, these days, he was feeling pressured due to the time needed to finalize a project proposal for an important client presentation.Ko: 기한은 빠르게 다가오고 있었고, 그의 완벽주의 성향은 일을 빨리 진행하는 데 방해가 되고 있었다.En: The deadline was approaching quickly, and his perfectionist nature was hindering him from moving quickly.Ko: 진아와 현우는 조심스러운 눈으로 민준을 쳐다보았다.En: Jina and Hyunwoo watched Minjun with cautious eyes.Ko: 그들은 그의 팀원들이었지만, 민준은 항상 스스로 모든 일을 처리하려 했다.En: They were his team members, but Minjun always tried to handle everything on his own.Ko: 진아는 기획 업무에 능숙했고, 현우는 기술적인 부분에서 탁월했다.En: Jina was skilled in planning, and Hyunwoo was excellent in the technical aspects.Ko: 하지만 민준은 아직 그들에게 주요 업무를 넘기려 하지 않았다.En: However, Minjun had not yet handed over major tasks to them.Ko: "민준 씨, 저희가 도울 수 있는 부분이 있는지 말씀해 주세요," 진아가 조심스레 말했다.En: "Minjun 씨, if there's anything we can help with, please let us know," Jina said cautiously.Ko: 그녀의 목소리는 사려 깊고 부드러웠다.En: Her voice was thoughtful and gentle.Ko: 민준은 잠시 망설였다.En: Minjun hesitated for a moment.Ko: 그는 그들의 제안을 받아들일까 고민했다.En: He pondered whether to accept their offer.Ko: 하지만 시간이 더 필요했다.En: But he needed more time.Ko: 그는 그제서야 자신이 놓치고 있던 것이 무엇인지 깨달았다.En: It was only then that he realized what he had been missing.Ko: 이제는 완벽보다 팀워크가 더 중요하다는 사실을 인정하게 되었다.En: He came to acknowledge that teamwork was more important than perfection.Ko: "좋아요," 민준이 깊은 숨을 쉬며 말했다.En: "Alright," Minjun said, taking a deep breath.Ko: "진아 씨, 기획안을 작성해 주세요.En: "Jina 씨, please draft the planning proposal.Ko: 현우 씨는 기술적인 부분을 최종 점검해 주세요.En: Hyunwoo 씨, please do the final check on the technical part.Ko: 우리는 팀이니까요.En: We are a team."Ko: "사무실의 분위기는 달라졌다.En: The atmosphere in the office changed.Ko: 진아와 현우는 이미 알고 있던 것처럼 능숙하게 각자의 작업을 시작했다.En: Jina and Hyunwoo started their tasks proficiently, as if they were already aware of what to do.Ko: 팀은 한마음이 되어 프로젝트를 향해 달려갔다.En: The team, united, raced toward the project.Ko: 마침내, 그들은 프레젠테이션 날까지 모든 일을 끝마쳤다.En: Finally, they completed all the work before the presentation day.Ko: 민준은 자신이 만들어 낸 것이 아니라, 모두 함께 만들어 낸 결과물에 감동했다.En: Minjun was moved not by what he had created alone, but by the outcome created together with everyone.Ko: 고객은 무척 감명을 받아서 계약을 체결하게 되었다.En: The client was so impressed that they decided to sign the contract.Ko: 민준은 창문 밖의 벚꽃을 바라보며 미소를 지었다.En: Minjun smiled as he looked at the cherry blossoms outside the window.Ko: 그 봄날의 교훈은 분명했다.En: The lesson of that spring day was clear.Ko: 협력의 힘이 개인보다 훨씬 강하다는 것을 그는 배우게 되었다.En: He learned that the power of collaboration is much stronger than that of an individual.Ko: 강남 빌딩 꼭대기 층의 그날, 민준과 그의 팀은 새로운 시작을 맞이했다.En: On that day at the top floor of the Gangnam building, Minjun and his team embraced a new beginning.Ko: 그들 마음속에 봄의 따뜻함이 가득했다.En: The warmth of spring filled their hearts. Vocabulary Words:modern: 현대적인high-rise: 고층meticulous: 세심한perfectionist: 완벽주의handle: 처리하다pondered: 고민했다acknowledge: 인정하다atmosphere: 분위기proficiently: 능숙하게presentation: 프레젠테이션collaboration: 협력embraced: 맞이했다beginning: 시작filled: 가득했다sunlight: 햇살skyline: 전경documents: 서류더미frowning: 눈썹을 찌푸리고pressure: 압박감deadline: 기한hinder: 방해하다draft: 작성하다finalize: 마무리하다contract: 계약skilled: 능숙한technical: 기술적인tiny: 미세한task: 업무clear: 분명했다impressed: 감명을 받다

En Corée du Sud, le 16 janvier 2026, un gigantesque incendie ravageait la majeure partie du dernier bidonville de Séoul. En contraste avec l'image moderne de la capitale coréenne et ses luxueux immeubles du quartier de Gangnam, les maisons de tôle du village de Guryong abritent encore entre 1 500 et 2 000 personnes vivant dans la misère. Des Sud-Coréens oubliés du gouvernement qui attendent depuis plus de trois décennies d'être relogés. De notre correspondant à Séoul,  Il ne reste que des cendres des 160 foyers détruits par le plus grand incendie de ces 40 dernières années à Guryong. Il n'a fait aucune victime, mais près de 200 habitants ont été déplacés après le sinistre. « Cela faisait plus de 30 ans que je vivais là », témoigne l'une d'entre elles, Park Chansoo, 76 ans. Elle prend le thé dans un abri de fortune, installé à l'entrée du village : « Je ne vis pas sur les aides, je travaille tous les jours à frotter les gens dans les bains publics. C'est toute ma vie qui vient de brûler, les photos de ma fille quand elle a eu son diplôme. Il ne reste plus rien », déplore-t-elle.  Comme la plupart des habitants de Guryong, à mesure que la ville de Séoul se développait à la fin des années 1980, les plus précaires, ne pouvant s'offrir un logement, furent repoussés à la marge jusqu'à construire ce bidonville adossé à la colline. Pour la première fois depuis l'incendie, Park Chansoo visite ce qui était autrefois sa maison et son quartier, et peine à contenir son émotion. « Là, il y avait l'épicerie, se souvient-elle. Ici, c'était le salon de coiffure. Ça, c'était ma vaisselle la plus précieuse, je ne voulais m'en servir que le jour où j'aurais enfin un appartement, mais il n'en reste que des morceaux. »  « On nous demande de quitter notre maison sans rien nous donner en retour » Depuis plus de dix ans, la mairie de Séoul annonce des plans pour détruire le bidonville. Pourtant, aucun n'a réellement porté ses fruits, notamment à cause de disputes entre les habitants et la mairie. « Nous voulons que nos habitations soient reconnues comme des logements, certes illégaux, et nous partirons, explique Park Chansoo. Mais la ville considère notre village comme un terrain d'élevage d'animaux, ce qui nous empêche de vendre le terrain ou d'avoir droit à une compensation ou un logement social si l'on part d'ici. C'est absurde, on nous demande de quitter notre maison sans rien nous donner en retour. » En trente ans, trente incendies ont été recensés à Guryong. L'insalubrité des logements, le réseau électrique improvisé ou les poêles à charbon sont souvent à l'origine de ces drames. Si Park Chansoo et ses voisins ont perdu leur maison, ils souhaitent garder leur dignité et enfin obtenir de la mairie de Séoul la reconnaissance de leur situation et une compensation pour vivre en sécurité. À lire aussiCorée du Sud: à Séoul, un projet immobilier menace un monument classé par l'Unesco

En Corée du Sud, le 16 janvier 2026, un gigantesque incendie ravageait la majeure partie du dernier bidonville de Séoul. En contraste avec l'image moderne de la capitale coréenne et ses luxueux immeubles du quartier de Gangnam, les maisons de tôle du village de Guryong abritent encore entre 1 500 et 2 000 personnes vivant dans la misère. Des Sud-Coréens oubliés du gouvernement qui attendent depuis plus de trois décennies d'être relogés. De notre correspondant à Séoul,  Il ne reste que des cendres des 160 foyers détruits par le plus grand incendie de ces 40 dernières années à Guryong. Il n'a fait aucune victime, mais près de 200 habitants ont été déplacés après le sinistre. « Cela faisait plus de 30 ans que je vivais là », témoigne l'une d'entre elles, Park Chansoo, 76 ans. Elle prend le thé dans un abri de fortune, installé à l'entrée du village : « Je ne vis pas sur les aides, je travaille tous les jours à frotter les gens dans les bains publics. C'est toute ma vie qui vient de brûler, les photos de ma fille quand elle a eu son diplôme. Il ne reste plus rien », déplore-t-elle.  Comme la plupart des habitants de Guryong, à mesure que la ville de Séoul se développait à la fin des années 1980, les plus précaires, ne pouvant s'offrir un logement, furent repoussés à la marge jusqu'à construire ce bidonville adossé à la colline. Pour la première fois depuis l'incendie, Park Chansoo visite ce qui était autrefois sa maison et son quartier, et peine à contenir son émotion. « Là, il y avait l'épicerie, se souvient-elle. Ici, c'était le salon de coiffure. Ça, c'était ma vaisselle la plus précieuse, je ne voulais m'en servir que le jour où j'aurais enfin un appartement, mais il n'en reste que des morceaux. »  « On nous demande de quitter notre maison sans rien nous donner en retour » Depuis plus de dix ans, la mairie de Séoul annonce des plans pour détruire le bidonville. Pourtant, aucun n'a réellement porté ses fruits, notamment à cause de disputes entre les habitants et la mairie. « Nous voulons que nos habitations soient reconnues comme des logements, certes illégaux, et nous partirons, explique Park Chansoo. Mais la ville considère notre village comme un terrain d'élevage d'animaux, ce qui nous empêche de vendre le terrain ou d'avoir droit à une compensation ou un logement social si l'on part d'ici. C'est absurde, on nous demande de quitter notre maison sans rien nous donner en retour. » En trente ans, trente incendies ont été recensés à Guryong. L'insalubrité des logements, le réseau électrique improvisé ou les poêles à charbon sont souvent à l'origine de ces drames. Si Park Chansoo et ses voisins ont perdu leur maison, ils souhaitent garder leur dignité et enfin obtenir de la mairie de Séoul la reconnaissance de leur situation et une compensation pour vivre en sécurité. À lire aussiCorée du Sud: à Séoul, un projet immobilier menace un monument classé par l'Unesco

  Where in the world am I? In San Diego today.   Hi there. I'm Dr. Mary Travelbest, coming to you from a recent trip to South Korea, now sharing my best travel ideas. I'm about to launch on a 90-day trip around the world.   Listener Story Spotlight   A friend and a listener named Lois recently went to Hawaii. She told me about how she spent a lot of time getting travel insurance for herself and her partner. She had to pay more than she expected as her partner was having a birthday between the day she bought the service and the day of the trip. But she said it was well worth it for her peace of mind.   Quick fire FAQ: The FAQ for today is: Where to find the best travel insurance for a long trip abroad.   1. Start with a neutral comparison engine and you can see this in the shownotes. Why use it first? Where to click Smart filters to enable Lets you price 30-day single-trip plans from dozens of underwriters side-by-side, then click through to the policy certificate in one step. Squaremouth (toggle "Comprehensive" or "Medical-only" to see apples-to-apples pricing). Squaremouth Travel Insurance Medical ≥ $100k, Evac ≥ $250k, "Cancel for Any Reason" if you want maximum flexibility. Gives you consumer-written claim reviews plus AM Best financial ratings right in the results grid. InsureMyTrip (same data feed as Squaremouth but different sort logic). Add "Pre-existing condition waiver" if relevant; check "Adventure sports" if you'll hike or dive. Pulls quotes from some insurers that don't feed aggregators (e.g., Allianz's higher-tier plans) and lists A.M. Best scores. TravelInsurance.com Use the "24/7 assistance" toggle; you'll see which plans outsource help lines. Skeptical check: All three make a commission; none of them has every carrier. Run your trip through at least two engines and see if the so-called "cheapest" plan really is. 2. Cross-reference with an independent ranking list ●      U.S. News "Best Travel Insurance Companies 2025" ranks plans by coverage and claim-paying history—not advertising spend. It's a fast way to see which names (Travelex, Allianz, Tin Leg, etc.) consistently show up in the top tier. U.S. News 3. See what other solo women say ●      SoloTravelerWorld.com keeps an updated "Best Travel Insurance for Solo Travelers" guide that spells out what to look for if you're traveling alone—single-supplement benefits, harassment coverage, and 24-hour crisis lines. Solo Traveler ●      AbsolutelyLucy.com lays out five red flags that matter disproportionately to women (e.g., personal-assault medical limits, emergency contraception exclusions). Absolutely Lucy Read these before you fall for glossy Instagram ads that treat "female-friendly" as a slogan. 4. Kick the tires on the insurer's own site If a plan looks good in a marketplace, open the policy certificate directly on the carrier's website (World Nomads, SafetyWing, Allianz, IMG, etc.). World Nomads publishes unfiltered claim reviews—useful for sniffing out chronic payout delays. World Nomads 5. Verify what your government will—or won't—do The U.S. State Department's Insurance Coverage Overseas page makes it crystal-clear that Uncle Sam does not pay your hospital bill or med-evac. It also links to the embassy medical resources for every country, which tells you how far the nearest trauma center is from your trekking trail. Travel.gov 6. Double-check your credit-card benefits Cards in your wallet may cover trip delay, baggage loss, or secondary car rental insurance. The Points Guy keeps a running tally of cards whose built-in coverage is worth something—and where the gaps are (e.g., no medical evacuation). How to use these resources efficiently Quote your exact dates (don't round your trip to a calendar month; excess days add cost). Filter for medical & evac first; those are the two benefits that can bankrupt you. Ignore marketing buzzwords like "explorer" or "adventure" until you've opened the PDF certificate and searched for the activity you actually plan to do. Run your final-four shortlist past recent claim reviews (Squaremouth, Trustpilot, Reddit r/solotravel) to see if the carrier ghosted people during COVID or the Israel–Gaza cancellations. Purchase directly from the insurer once you've chosen—that avoids aggregator change-fees if you need to modify dates. Stay curious, question every "Top 10" list's methodology, and you'll land the coverage that fits your risk profile—nothing more, nothing less.     60 second confidence challenge   3 things: neighborhood selection, daylight itineraries, scam avoidance Select walkable neighborhoods with public transportation nearby if you don't drive. Read reviews on the AirBNB website before you select. When booking a flight or train, be sure it arrives at a daylight time, which can differ in winter months. If it comes after dark, it will be more of a challenge for you. To avoid scams, be cautious when choosing passwords, logging out of websites, and making online purchases. These are very typical scams. If you are suspicious, you may be right to avoid that vendor and choose another. Don't look like a target, either.     If you like today's Confidence Challenge, Chapter 1 of my book dives deeper—link in description."   See Book A for addressing all of these items. Find it on the website: 5 steps to solo travel.com or on Amazon. It's a series.   Destination Deep‑Dive Today's destination is:       South Korea   I visited South Korea last year and am going back this month.  I landed at Seoul's Inchon Airport. My Korean pronunciation is not good, so please bear with me as I describe my trip. I was excited to see the city through my friend Chris's eyes. We were whisked away to a hotpot dinner, then taken to the French neighborhood in Seoul, where we rested overnight. The next morning, we drove south to visit a town about 2 hours away and stayed in Wolbong-ro (Road), in Seobuk-gu, near SeongJeong.   South Korea is about the same size as the US state of Virginia, or compared to the size of the country of Hungary. If you look at the size of the entire peninsula, you would say it's the same size as Minnesota or the country of Great Britain.   I was only there for four days, but during this time, I was able to see a lot of Seoul and explore some places to share with you.   For example, the Seoul Noryangin Fisheries Wholesale Market is five stories tall and open to the public. It's worth seeing if you like seafood, and you can roam the aisles looking for your favorite fish delicacies.   I visited the Vovo Bidet company and met with the director and some of his team. Have you seen the #1 Bidet firm in Korea? They have retail and wholesale offices in the Los Angeles area as well. I liked the tour of the offices here in Seoul. They even have a Bidet to go. Think about that for a minute. That was in Daebang-dong or Seocho4-dong.   I visited retail stores such as Zara, one of my favorite fashion stores. I had Chinese, Japanese, and Fusion foods. I took subways, buses, taxis, and Ubers, plus trains. I went to Gwannghumun Square, the purple Station #9.   I went to the shopping mall called The Hyundai, and found stores like Zanmang Loopy, the Hyundai Present, and a great coffee and tea shop.   I learned about Hanguel, the Korean alphabet, and saw the statue of Sejong the Great. There was also another statue of Admiral YiSun Sin. The Bukchon Honok Village is a quiet residential area. Jogyasa Temple is where you will see Buddhism. Hongdae is the neighborhood for independent artists.   Yonsei University was a place I wanted to visit next time, as I was in the neighborhood and liked it a lot. Gangnam style, well, maybe next time. I tried new foods, such as mung bean pancakes and hotteok dessert. We had a wonderful dinner at Sushi-ya Shabu-ya, about an hour from Seoul, near Korea Nazarene University in Cheonan-si-Buldang1-dong.   Recommended: Relax in a tea house.     Smart Move and Slip-up pairings We arrived in     In Korea, we were unable to enter the building because we had insufficient funds on our transit cards. Instead, we had to see the office at the kiosk and pay for the train. It was not much, but it did take a few minutes. We arrived well ahead of the recommended 3 hours, so that was not an issue.     60-second confidence challenge   Do you or don't you tip? Not in South Korea. But it's always smart to ask. Be confident when you know the expectations.   Resources Roundup   If you are looking for more solo female travel resources, you can find several tips and ways to navigate the pitfalls, such as paying the difference on the transit card when traveling long distances or knowing when to tip.   Take away mantra and goodbye.   When you get lost, don't get upset. Get found. You will be better off if you cool your brain down instead of heating it incorrectly. Chill, and you'll be found sooner. Dr. Travelbest's tip #760.   Thanks for listening.

Reality is just a writer's room with a serious drinking problem. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back for Episode 1042 to explore the chaos of senior center "kitchen" wars, questionable airline exits, and why the government's new health AI is getting some very specific questions about cucumbers.We're breaking down the headlines that prove common sense has officially left the building (much like that one passenger on Air Canada).In this episode:The Kitchen War: A 20-person pickleball riot breaks out at a Florida country club. Witness the "slowest rumble in the world" involving moisture-wicking polos, knee braces, and a 63-year-old facing felony charges for striking a senior with a paddle.The Air Canada Exit: A passenger decides he's done with Toronto, opens the cabin door, and steps out onto the tarmac. We investigate whether he thought he was Yosemite Sam or just had a serious spatial reckoning problem.The "Angel Box" Girl: A South Korean model hits the streets of Gangnam in a cardboard box inviting strangers to reach in for a "sample." Is it marketing, or just a really expensive way to get a year in jail?Grok's Dietary Guidance: RFK Jr. launches realfood.gov with an AI chatbot, and the American public immediately asks which "healthy" foods can be comfortably inserted into... well, the Department of Health is reaching for the industrial sanitizer.The IRS & Shiba Inu: Can you pay your taxes in dog-themed crypto? One Ohio man tried. The IRS responded with a "polite" SWAT team.Connect with us:

En el episodio de hoy viajamos hasta la península de Corea para explorar el "K-Horror" en todas sus facetas. Analizamos desde las entidades ancestrales que habitan los palacios de Joseon, hasta las leyendas urbanas modernas que nacen en los edificios inteligentes de Gangnam.En este episodio cubrimos:Gwishin y Gumiho: ¿Realidad o folclore para asustar niños?Fantasmas gubernamentales: Fantasmas en oficinas.Críptidos locales: Criaturas que desafían la lógica en las montañas coreanas.Prepárate un Soju, apaga las luces y acompáñanos en este viaje de lo absurdo a lo macabro.También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita.Apóyanos en Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcastApóyanos en YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/joinVisita nuestra página para ver contenido extra:https://www.leyendaslegendarias.comSíguenos:https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@leyendaspodcasthttps://twitter.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast#Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias

En el episodio de hoy viajamos hasta la península de Corea para explorar el "K-Horror" en todas sus facetas. Analizamos desde las entidades ancestrales que habitan los palacios de Joseon, hasta las leyendas urbanas modernas que nacen en los edificios inteligentes de Gangnam.En este episodio cubrimos:Gwishin y Gumiho: ¿Realidad o folclore para asustar niños?Fantasmas gubernamentales: Fantasmas en oficinas.Críptidos locales: Criaturas que desafían la lógica en las montañas coreanas.Prepárate un Soju, apaga las luces y acompáñanos en este viaje de lo absurdo a lo macabro.También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita.Apóyanos en Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcastApóyanos en YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/joinVisita nuestra página para ver contenido extra:https://www.leyendaslegendarias.comSíguenos:https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@leyendaspodcasthttps://twitter.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast#Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias

In this week's (month's ?) episode, we discuss our recent appearance in one of the world's foremost media outlets, President Yoon's sentencing, the exploitative practices of Chaebols, and BTS's return (and the delusion of some of their fans).We also get into the Trump administration recently acknowledging kimchi as a superfood, a Korean mum jailed for stealing test papers, fruit prices and the lack of football talent in Korea.Loads more too, including a recent fire in a Gangnam slum, conscription in England, gay dating shows and marital expectations in Korea.Something for everyone, as usual.Get on it.

durée : 00:58:22 - Cultures Monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - En Corée du Sud, les femmes sont confrontées au harcèlement de rue, pouvant aller jusqu'à des assassinats, mais aussi au harcèlement numérique (deepfakes et photos volées). Dix ans après l'affaire du "métro de Gangnam", les politiques de luttes contre les VSS ont pourtant du plomb dans l'aile. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre - invités : Marion Gilbert Docteure en sociologie et chargée de cours en études coréennes à l'université Paris-cité; Nicolas Rocca journaliste, ancien correspondant à Séoul, aujourd'hui journaliste au service international de RFI; Yukiko Itoh doctorante en sociologie et en études de genre à l'INALCO et à l'université Panthéon-Assas

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Play along at home with the lyrics:[Intro]Oppa is Gangnam styleGangnam style[Verse 1]A lady who is warm and human during the dayA classy lady who knows how to enjoy a cup of coffeeA lady whose heart gets hot when night comesA lady with that kind of twist[Refrain]I am a manA man as warm as you during the dayA man who one-shots his coffee before it even cools downA man whose heart bursts when night comesSuch a man[Pre-Chorus]Beautiful, lovelyYes, you (Hey), yes, it's you (Hey)Beautiful, lovelyYes, you (Hey), yes, it's you (Hey)Shall we go from now to the end?[Chorus]Oppa is Gangnam style, uhGangnam styleOp, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uhGangnam styleOp, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uhAyy, sexy ladyOp, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uhAyy, sexy ladyOp, op, op, op, eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh[Verse 2]A woman who seems calm but knows how to have funA woman who lets her hair down when she feels it's the right timeA woman who covers herself but is more sexy than a woman who bares it allA woman with that kind of sense[Refrain]I am a manA man who seems calm but knows how to have funA man who goes completely crazy when it's the right timeA man who is more bulging with ideas than musclesSuch a man[Pre-Chorus]Beautiful, lovelyYes, you (Hey), yes, it's you (Hey)Beautiful, lovelyYes, you (Hey), yes, it's you (Hey)Shall we go from now to the end?[Chorus]Oppa is Gangnam style, uhGangnam styleOp, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uhGangnam styleOp, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uhAyy, sexy ladyOp, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uhAyy, sexy ladyOp, op, op, op, eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh[Bridge]A guy who runs, and then a guy who fliesBaby, baby, I am a guy who knows a thing or twoA guy who runs, and then a guy who fliesBaby, baby, I am a guy who knows a thing or two (You know what I'm sayin')[Chorus]Oppa is Gangnam styleEh-eh-eh, eh-eh-ehAyy, sexy ladyOp, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam styleAyy, sexy ladyOp, op, op, op, eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-ehOppa is Gangnam style, uh Jump to section:(00:12) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones.(00:22) Song title, writers' details, anagram shortage(02:20) To the lyrics. - Translations, Oppa/Daddy, help from K-dramas, brown TV. North Korean attack! Jack Black attack! Creepiness(25:40) Extended lyrics uncovered - Exclusive(26:55) Dave takes us through hot beverages and how to enjoy them(30:51) The artist's comments and music video(34:07) Other theories from the internet(38:45) Misheard Lyrics(41:06) Notable Trivia(48:51) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that's infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers!Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms.Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

The fourth edition of Frieze Seoul has opened its doors at COEX in Gangnam, once again placing Seoul firmly on the map as a rising powerhouse in the global art scene. Running through September 6, the fair features over 120 leading galleries from across Asia and around the world,offering a vibrant snapshot of today's artistic voices.Frieze Seoul continues to run in tandem with Kiaf SEOUL, , creating an ecosystem where global exchange meets strong local roots. Through collaborations with Korean institutions, curated programs, and special projects, this year's fair continues to bridge boundaries and foster meaningful cultural dialogue.This year's highlights include a carefully curated mix of emerging and established artists whosework engages with material, identity, and urban experience. Among the standout names frommy picks are Yulia Iosilzon, whose intricate mixed-media works reflect psychologicallandscapes; Minjung Woo, known for her ethereal, gesture-based abstractions; and Jae YongKim, the beloved donut artist, who returns with his signature glazed ceramic sculptures, rich inhumor, color, and cultural commentary.Also featured are Minhaee Kim, whose surreal, cyberpunk style reflects 80's futurism; TadashiKawamata, the renowned Japanese artist whose site-responsive installations often incorporatereclaimed materials; and Zilla Leutenegger, whose animations and spatial drawings blur thelines between the real and the imagined.A major milestone for the fair is the debut of Frieze House Seoul, a new permanent space inaugurated with UnHouse, an exhibition curated by Jae Seok Kim, focusing on queerperspectives of home and identity—an example of the fair's evolving commitment to underrepresented voices. Tune on the tunes for more.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Coffee Chats to Friendship: A Semester in Gangnam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-31-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 강남의 한 커피숍은 북적이는 소리로 가득했다.En: A coffee shop in Gangnam was filled with bustling sounds.Ko: 학생들의 열띤 대화가 이어지고, 테이블에는 노트북과 교과서가 가득 놓여 있었다.En: Students were engaged in lively conversations, and the tables were cluttered with laptops and textbooks.Ko: 창문 밖으로는 여름의 끝자락을 알리는 밝은 햇빛이 비치고 있었다.En: Bright sunlight, signaling the end of summer, was shining through the windows.Ko: 아직 찌는 듯한 더위가 남아있었지만, 가을이 다가오고 있음을 느낄 수 있었다.En: Although the sweltering heat remained, the feeling that autumn was approaching could be sensed.Ko: 지수는 이 새로운 학기가 시작되는 것에 기대가 컸다.En: Jisoo was very excited about the start of this new semester.Ko: 명문 학교에서 공부하게 되어 기뻤지만, 그녀의 목표는 단순히 학업 성취가 아니었다.En: She was pleased to be studying at a prestigious school, but her goal was not merely academic achievement.Ko: 지수는 새로운 친구들과 함께 공부하면서 사회적으로도 성공하고 싶었다.En: Jisoo wanted to succeed socially as well by studying with new friends.Ko: 이것이 바로 그녀가 새로이 만들어갈 스터디 그룹의 목적이었다.En: This was exactly the purpose of the study group she was about to form.Ko: 한편, 다른 테이블에 앉아 있는 민준은 조용히 커피를 마시고 있었다.En: Meanwhile, Minjun, who was sitting at another table, was quietly drinking his coffee.Ko: 그는 다른 도시에서 전학 온 학생으로, 아직 그곳 환경에 적응 중이었다.En: Having transferred from another city, he was still adapting to the environment there.Ko: 주로 혼자 있는 시간이 많았던 민준은 새로운 학교에서 진정한 친구를 만나고 싶었지만, 자신을 잃지 않기를 바랐다.En: Minjun, who often spent time alone, hoped to meet true friends at the new school, but he wished not to lose himself.Ko: 어느 날, 지수는 커피숍에서 민준을 보았다.En: One day, Jisoo saw Minjun at the coffee shop.Ko: 그룹에 새로운 생각을 불어넣어 줄 수 있을 것 같아 민준에게 스터디 그룹에 참여할 것을 제안했다.En: She suggested that he join her study group, feeling that he could bring fresh ideas into the group.Ko: 민준은 그의 내성적인 성격 때문에 고민했다. 하지만 그는 이번 기회가 새로운 환경에 적응할 기회가 될 수도 있다고 생각했다.En: Minjun hesitated due to his introverted nature, but he thought that this opportunity could help him adapt to the new environment.Ko: 스터디 그룹 첫 세션에서, 팀은 큰 어려움에 직면했다.En: During the first session of the study group, the team faced a significant challenge.Ko: 숙제를 해결하기 힘든 순간, 민준이 아이디어를 떠올렸다.En: In the moment of struggling with their homework, Minjun came up with an idea.Ko: 그의 독특한 관점이 문제 해결의 열쇠가 되었다.En: His unique perspective became the key to solving the problem.Ko: 그의 해결책은 그룹의 모두에게 존경을 받게 했다.En: His solution earned him the respect of everyone in the group.Ko: 그동안 지수는 다양한 재능의 중요성을 깨달았다.En: Meanwhile, Jisoo realized the importance of diverse talents.Ko: 민준은 그들의 그룹에서 인정받으며, 자신감을 얻었다.En: Minjun gained confidence as he was recognized in their group.Ko: 결국 그들은 서로의 장점으로 보완되는 균형 잡힌 팀이 되었다.En: In the end, they became a balanced team, complementing each other's strengths.Ko: 시간이 지나고 추석이 가까워졌다. 이제 지수는 다양한 관점을 더욱 소중히 생각했고, 민준은 자신의 아이디어를 더욱 자신 있게 표현할 수 있게 되었다.En: As time passed and Chuseok approached, Jisoo came to cherish various perspectives even more, and Minjun grew more confident in expressing his ideas.Ko: 커피숍 안의 떠들썩함 속에서, 두 사람은 각각의 자리에서 행복함을 느낄 수 있었다.En: Amidst the chatter inside the coffee shop, both of them felt happiness in their respective places.Ko: 그들의 우정은 성숙해져갔고, 함께하는 시간은 더욱 소중해졌다.En: Their friendship matured, and the time they spent together became even more precious. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 북적이는cluttered: 가득 놓여 있sweltering: 찌는 듯한prestigious: 명문academic achievement: 학업 성취socially: 사회적으로form: 만들어가다transferred: 전학 온adapting: 적응 중hesitated: 고민했다introverted: 내성적인opportunity: 기회session: 세션significant challenge: 큰 어려움unique perspective: 독특한 관점solution: 해결책respect: 존경diverse talents: 다양한 재능confidence: 자신감complementing: 보완balanced team: 균형 잡힌 팀Chuseok: 추석cherish: 소중히 생각했expressing: 표현할 수amidst: 속에서chatter: 떠들썩함matured: 성숙해져갔precious: 소중해졌다

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor'K-pop Demon Hunters' cast and directors break down Netflix hit's worldbuilding기사 요약: 한국계 캐나다인으로 '케이팝 데몬 헌터스'를 연출한 매기 강 감독은 한국 문화를 주제로 한 애니메이션 영화가 나오면 정말 멋질 것 같다는 생각을 늘 해왔다고 말했다.[1] The creative team behind Netflix's record-breaking animated hit "K-pop Demon Hunters" pulled back the curtain on their demon-slaying spectacle in a new behind-the-scenes video released Friday.* creative team: 창작팀* record-breaking: 기록을 깨는* pull back the curtain: 감춰져 있거나 알지 못하는 정보를 공개하다* spectacle: 장관, 구경거리[2] "I've always wanted to make an animated movie set in Korea that really showcased our culture and our mythology," said Kang, noting how demons provided the visual spectacle while K-pop became "the last ingredient in the concept." When Appelhans first heard the pitch, his reaction was instant: "Please let me make this movie with you because I love all those things."* showcase: 보여주다* mythology: 신화* ingredient: 구성 요소; 재료* instant: 즉각적인[3] Hong described her character Mira as "a skeptic, rebellious, sarcastic," while Yoo highlighted "maknae" — the youngest member of the group — Zoey's "professional obligation to be the cutest and the most energetic."* skeptic: 의심 많은 사람* rebellious: 반항적인* sarcastic: 빈정대는* obligation: 의무[4] The film's attention to cultural detail shines through its depiction of bustling Seoul's Gangnam streets, authentic Korean comfort food and traditional mythology woven throughout the narrative. The soundtrack includes tracks by K-pop superstar Twice, a collaboration Kang called "really awesome" for "legitimiz(ing) the film in the K-pop space."* bustling: 북적거리는* authentic: 진품인* narrative: (특히 소설 속 사건들에 대한) 기술, 묘사* collaboration: 협력기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10529859[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

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Seoul, Korea episode Listener Story Spotlight A friend and a listener named Lois recently went to Hawaii. She told me she spent much time getting travel insurance for herself and her partner. She had to pay more than she expected as her partner was having a birthday between the day she bought the service and the day of the trip. But she said it was well worth it for her peace of mind. The FAQ for today is: Where to find the best travel insurance for a long trip abroad. 1. Start with a neutral comparison engine; you can see this in the show notes. Why use it first? Where to click Smart filters to enable It lets you price 30-day single-trip plans from dozens of underwriters side-by-side, then click through to the policy certificate in one step. Squaremouth (toggle "Comprehensive" or "Medical-only" to see apples-to-apples pricing). Squaremouth Travel Insurance Medical ≥ $100k, Evac≥ $250k, "Cancel for Any Reason" if you want maximum flexibility. Gives you consumer-written claim reviews plus AM Best financial ratings in the results grid. InsureMyTrip (same data feed as Squaremouth but different sort logic). Add "PIf relevant, existing condition waiver" if rek "Adventure sports" if you'll hike or dive. Pulls quotes from some insurers that don't feed aggregators (e.g., Allianz's higher-tier plans) and lists A.M. Best scores. TravelInsurance.com Use the "24/7 assistance" toggle to see which plans outsource helplines. Skeptical check: All three make a commission, and none of them has every carrier. Run your trip through at least two engines and see if the so-called "cheapest" plan is available.     2. Cross-reference with an independent ranking list U.S. News "Best Travel Insurance Companies 2025" ranks plans by coverage and claim-paying history—not advertising spend. It's a fast way to see which names (Travelex, Allianz, Tin Leg, etc.) consistently show up in the top tier. U.S. News     3. See what other solo women say SoloTravelerWorld.com keeps an updated "Best Travel Insurance for Solo Travelers" guide that spells out what to look for if you're traveling alone—single-supplement benefits, harassment coverage, and 24-hour crisis lines. Solo Traveler AbsolutelyLucy.com lays out five red flags that matter disproportionately to women (e.g., personal-assault medical limits, emergency contraception exclusions). Absolutely Lucy Read these before you fall for glossy Instagram ads that treat "female-friendly" as a slogan.     4. Kick the tires on the insurer's site If a plan looks good in a marketplace, open the policy certificate directly on the carrier's website (World Nomads, SafetyWing, Allianz, IMG, etc.). World Nomads publishes unfiltered claim reviews, which help sniff out chronic payout delays. World Nomads     5. Verify what your government will—or won't—do The U.S. State Department's Insurance Coverage Overseas page makes it crystal-clear that Uncle Sam does not pay your hospital bill or med-evac. It also links to the embassy medical resources for every country, which tells you how far the nearest trauma center is from your trekking trail. Travel.gov     6. Double-check your credit-card benefits Cards in your wallet may cover trip delays, baggage loss, or secondary car rental insurance. The Points Guy keeps a running tally of cards whose built-in coverage is worth something and where the gaps are (e.g., no medical evacuation).     How to use these resources efficiently Quote your exact dates (don't round your trip to a calendar month; excess days add cost). Filter for medical & Evac first; those two benefits can bankrupt you. Ignore marketing buzzwords like "explorer" or "adventure" until you've opened the PDF certificate and searched for the activity you plan to do. Run your final four shortlist past recent claim reviews (Squaremouth, Trustpilot, Reddit r/solotravel) to see if the carrier ghosted people during COVID or the Israel–Gaza cancellations. You can purchase directly from the insurer once you've chosen, which avoids aggregator change fees if you need to modify dates. Stay curious, question every "Top 10" list's methodology, and you'll land the coverage that fits your risk profile—nothing more, nothing less. 60-second confidence challenge 3 things: neighborhood selection, daylight itineraries, scam avoidance Select walkable neighborhoods with public transportation nearby if you don't drive. Read reviews on the AirBNB website before you select. When booking a flight or train, be sure it arrives at daylight, which can differ in winter months. If it comes after dark, it will be more challenging.  To avoid scams, be cautious when choosing passwords, logging out of websites, and making online purchases. These are very typical scams. If you are suspicious, you may be right to avoid that vendor and choose another. Don't look like a target, either.   If you like today's Confidence Challenge, Chapter 1 of my book dives deeper—https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com   See Book A for addressing all of these items. Find it on the website or Amazon. It's a series. Today's destination is:  South Korea  I visited South Korea last month. I landed at Seoul's Inchon Airport. My Korean pronunciation is not good, so please understand that as I describe my trip. I was excited to see the city through the eyes of my friend Chris. We were whisked away to a hotpot dinner, then taken to the French neighborhood in Seoul, where we rested for the night. The next morning, we drove south to visit a town about 2 hours away and stayed in Wolbong-ro (Road), in Seobuk-gu, near SeongJeong.   For example, the Seoul Noryyanglin Fisheries Wholesale Market is five stories tall and open to the public. It's worth seeing if you like seafood, and you can roam the aisles looking for your favorite fish delicacies.   I visited the Vovo Bidet company and met with the director and some of his team. Have you seen the #1 Bidet firm in Korea? They have retail and wholesale offices in the Los Angeles area, too. I liked the tour of the offices here in Seoul. They even have a Bidet to go. Think about that for a minute. That was in Daebang-dong or Seocho4-dong. I visited retail stores such as Zara, one of my favorites for fashion. I had Chinese, Japanese, and Fusion foods. I took subways, busses, taxis, and Ubers plus trains. I went to Gwannghumun Square, the purple Station #9. I went to the shopping mall called The Hyundai. and found stores like Zanmang Loopy, the Hyundai Present, and a great coffee and tea shop. I learned about Hanguel, the Korean alphabet, and saw the statue of Sejong the Great. There was also another statue of Admiral YiSun Sin. The Bukchon Honok Village is a quiet residential area. Jogyasa Temple is where you will see Buddism. Hongdae is the neighborhood for independent artists.   Yonsei University was a place I wanted to visit next time, as I was in the neighborhood and liked it a lot. Gangnam style, well, maybe next time. I tried new foods, such as mung bean pancakes and hotleok desserts. We had a wonderful dinner at Sushi-ya Shabu-ya, about an hour from Seoul, near Korea Nazarene University in Cheonan-si-Buldang1-dong. Recommended: Relax in a tea house. Smart Move and Slip up pairings In Korea, we were departing from the airport without enough money on our transit cards, so we could not enter the building. Instead, we had to see the office at the kiosk and pay for the train. It was not much, but it did take a few minutes. We arrived well ahead of the recommended 3 hours, so that was not an issue. 60 second confidence challenge Do you or don't you tip? Not in South Korea. But it's always smart to ask. Be confident when you know what the expectations are.   Resources Roundup   If you are looking for more solo female travel resources, you can find several tips and ways to navigate the pitfalls, such as paying the difference on the transit card when you go long distances or knowing when to tip.   When you get lost, don't get upset. Get found. You will be better off if you cool down instead of heating your brain incorrectly. Chill, and you'll be found sooner. Dr. Travelbest's tip #760.    

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Gangnam is an exclusive zone of privilege and wealth that has lured South Korean pop culture industries since the 1980s and fueled the aspirations of Seoul's middle class, producing in its wake the “dialectical images” of the modern city described by Walter Benjamin: sweet dreams and nightmares, visions of heaven and hell, scenes of spectacular rises and great falls.  In Polarizing Dreams: Gangnam and Popular Culture in Globalizing Korea (University of Hawai‘i Press, 2024), Pil Ho Kim weaves together dissident poetry and protest songs from the 1980s, B-rated adult films, tour bus disco music, obscure early works by famous authors and filmmakers, interviews with sex workers and urban entrepreneurs, and other sources to show how Gangnam is at the heart of Korea's global-polarization. Dr. Pil Ho Kim is Associate Professor of Korean in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University. A sociologist by training, he has been studying and teaching a wide range of topics related to modern Korea, including popular music, cinema, literature, urban culture, and social polarization. Leslie Hickman is a translator and writer. She has an MA in Korean Studies from Yonsei University and lives in Seoul, South Korea. You can follow her activities at https://twitter.com/AJuseyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Gangnam is an exclusive zone of privilege and wealth that has lured South Korean pop culture industries since the 1980s and fueled the aspirations of Seoul's middle class, producing in its wake the “dialectical images” of the modern city described by Walter Benjamin: sweet dreams and nightmares, visions of heaven and hell, scenes of spectacular rises and great falls.  In Polarizing Dreams: Gangnam and Popular Culture in Globalizing Korea (University of Hawai‘i Press, 2024), Pil Ho Kim weaves together dissident poetry and protest songs from the 1980s, B-rated adult films, tour bus disco music, obscure early works by famous authors and filmmakers, interviews with sex workers and urban entrepreneurs, and other sources to show how Gangnam is at the heart of Korea's global-polarization. Dr. Pil Ho Kim is Associate Professor of Korean in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University. A sociologist by training, he has been studying and teaching a wide range of topics related to modern Korea, including popular music, cinema, literature, urban culture, and social polarization. Leslie Hickman is a translator and writer. She has an MA in Korean Studies from Yonsei University and lives in Seoul, South Korea. You can follow her activities at https://twitter.com/AJuseyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Gangnam is an exclusive zone of privilege and wealth that has lured South Korean pop culture industries since the 1980s and fueled the aspirations of Seoul's middle class, producing in its wake the “dialectical images” of the modern city described by Walter Benjamin: sweet dreams and nightmares, visions of heaven and hell, scenes of spectacular rises and great falls.  In Polarizing Dreams: Gangnam and Popular Culture in Globalizing Korea (University of Hawai‘i Press, 2024), Pil Ho Kim weaves together dissident poetry and protest songs from the 1980s, B-rated adult films, tour bus disco music, obscure early works by famous authors and filmmakers, interviews with sex workers and urban entrepreneurs, and other sources to show how Gangnam is at the heart of Korea's global-polarization. Dr. Pil Ho Kim is Associate Professor of Korean in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University. A sociologist by training, he has been studying and teaching a wide range of topics related to modern Korea, including popular music, cinema, literature, urban culture, and social polarization. Leslie Hickman is a translator and writer. She has an MA in Korean Studies from Yonsei University and lives in Seoul, South Korea. You can follow her activities at https://twitter.com/AJuseyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Gangnam is an exclusive zone of privilege and wealth that has lured South Korean pop culture industries since the 1980s and fueled the aspirations of Seoul's middle class, producing in its wake the “dialectical images” of the modern city described by Walter Benjamin: sweet dreams and nightmares, visions of heaven and hell, scenes of spectacular rises and great falls.  In Polarizing Dreams: Gangnam and Popular Culture in Globalizing Korea (University of Hawai‘i Press, 2024), Pil Ho Kim weaves together dissident poetry and protest songs from the 1980s, B-rated adult films, tour bus disco music, obscure early works by famous authors and filmmakers, interviews with sex workers and urban entrepreneurs, and other sources to show how Gangnam is at the heart of Korea's global-polarization. Dr. Pil Ho Kim is Associate Professor of Korean in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University. A sociologist by training, he has been studying and teaching a wide range of topics related to modern Korea, including popular music, cinema, literature, urban culture, and social polarization. Leslie Hickman is a translator and writer. She has an MA in Korean Studies from Yonsei University and lives in Seoul, South Korea. You can follow her activities at https://twitter.com/AJuseyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Gangnam is an exclusive zone of privilege and wealth that has lured South Korean pop culture industries since the 1980s and fueled the aspirations of Seoul's middle class, producing in its wake the “dialectical images” of the modern city described by Walter Benjamin: sweet dreams and nightmares, visions of heaven and hell, scenes of spectacular rises and great falls.  In Polarizing Dreams: Gangnam and Popular Culture in Globalizing Korea (University of Hawai‘i Press, 2024), Pil Ho Kim weaves together dissident poetry and protest songs from the 1980s, B-rated adult films, tour bus disco music, obscure early works by famous authors and filmmakers, interviews with sex workers and urban entrepreneurs, and other sources to show how Gangnam is at the heart of Korea's global-polarization. Dr. Pil Ho Kim is Associate Professor of Korean in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University. A sociologist by training, he has been studying and teaching a wide range of topics related to modern Korea, including popular music, cinema, literature, urban culture, and social polarization. Leslie Hickman is a translator and writer. She has an MA in Korean Studies from Yonsei University and lives in Seoul, South Korea. You can follow her activities at https://twitter.com/AJuseyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/korean-studies

Gangnam is an exclusive zone of privilege and wealth that has lured South Korean pop culture industries since the 1980s and fueled the aspirations of Seoul's middle class, producing in its wake the “dialectical images” of the modern city described by Walter Benjamin: sweet dreams and nightmares, visions of heaven and hell, scenes of spectacular rises and great falls.  In Polarizing Dreams: Gangnam and Popular Culture in Globalizing Korea (University of Hawai‘i Press, 2024), Pil Ho Kim weaves together dissident poetry and protest songs from the 1980s, B-rated adult films, tour bus disco music, obscure early works by famous authors and filmmakers, interviews with sex workers and urban entrepreneurs, and other sources to show how Gangnam is at the heart of Korea's global-polarization. Dr. Pil Ho Kim is Associate Professor of Korean in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University. A sociologist by training, he has been studying and teaching a wide range of topics related to modern Korea, including popular music, cinema, literature, urban culture, and social polarization. Leslie Hickman is a translator and writer. She has an MA in Korean Studies from Yonsei University and lives in Seoul, South Korea. You can follow her activities at https://twitter.com/AJuseyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

This week we discuss Easter and Red Robin

Dr Hosung Choi has been an aesthetic surgeon for 12-years  and is Chief Director of PIENA Aesthetic Medical Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. As a domestically and internationally known clinical consultant & training instructor for various aesthetic institutes and manufacturers, Dr Choi is an expert in facial contouring using filler injections, fat grafts and threadlifting techniques. He also has been invited to participate all over the world at numerous conferences and workshops, as an expert of non-invasive facial rejuvenation and he looks forward to doing more of the same in the future.He chatted recently with Hanya Oversby about all this and more! For more information on Dr Hosung, please click on this linkhttps://www.imcas.com/en/academy/profile/dr-ho-sung-choiMore information about Hanya Oversby can be found onhttps://hanyaoversby.com.au/

Welcome back to the Pocha Playlist!Happy New Year everyone. This week we are back reviewing the final 4 episodes of Gangnam B-Side. Please join the Pocha Playlist discord and also leave us ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts and let us know if you have any ideas for what you want as Pocha Playlist merch!2024 Playlist:Mr. PlanktonLovely RunnerThe TrunkQueen of TearsMarry my HusbandThe Atypical FamilyTyrantThe FrogThe Judge From HellThe Midnight Studio Parasyte: The GreyFamily By ChoiceThe Midnight Romance in HagwonGangnam B-SideWedding ImpossibleLove Next Door Doctor SlumpMy Sweet MobsterMiss Night and DayHierarchyA Shop for KillersKillers ParadoxSweet Homes S3Serendipity's EmbraceSupport the show

Welcome back to the Pocha Playlist!This week we have a shorter episode where we review 4 episodes of Gangnam B Side. Please join the Pocha Playlist discord and also leave us ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts and let us know if you have any ideas for what you want as Pocha Playlist merch!2024 Playlist:Mr. PlanktonLovely RunnerQueen of TearsMarry my HusbandThe Atypical FamilyTyrantThe FrogThe Judge From HellThe Midnight Studio Parasyte: The GreyThe Midnight Romance in HagwonWedding ImpossibleLove Next Door Doctor SlumpMy Sweet MobsterMiss Night and DayHierarchyA Shop for KillersKillers ParadoxSweet Homes S3Serendipity's EmbraceSupport the show

Bitcoin Capital: https://erickimphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Bitcoin-capital.m4a # Making Money vs Making Capital? https://erickimphotography.com/blog/2024/11/22/the-bitcoin-capitalist/ So a funny simple thought; country to popular belief, I think most people don't really care about making money, maybe people care more about spending money or *feeling* rich, not actually being rich?  ## True prosperity So the good news, assuming that you're on a bitcoin standard, your family is on a bitcoin standard which means all of your Roth IRA, IRAs, retirement accounts, or stocks, assuming all these things are in micro strategies stock, you're essentially set for life. And also obviously you want a huge huge huge bitcoin war chest; as long as you got this, you're pretty much set. ## The method So once again guys, let us not get distracted. The goal is to stack as many bitcoins as humanly possible before you die! The best analogy is like asking yourself, how many square blocks do I want to own in Manhattan, or Gangnam? Ideally all of it! ***

The number of aid trucks entering Gaza has hit an all-time low since the current war began there. The shortages are prompting new dire warnings from aid organizations. Also, a referendum in Moldova intended to put an end to decades of swerving between East and West yields a microscopic win for the pro-Western crowd. And, Italy considers reversing its ban on nuclear power plants. Plus, National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek takes us through the Gangnam entertainment district in South Korea.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air.We aim to raise $67,000 by Dec. 31 to power our newsroom. Will you help us reach this goal? Donate today to keep The World going strong!And, we're looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

New kdrama tv show is Gangnam B-Side is coming to Disney plus on November 6. Also YouTube videos spoilers also No Gain No Love new kdrama tv show spoilers also New movie 2024 Jason Statham actor The BeeKeeper.

At the start of September, a massive chunk of the international art world descended on South Korea for a bounty of high-profile art offerings. The marquee event was Frieze Seoul, in its third edition, at the Coex convention center in the luxe Gangnam district, running alongside the long-established Korea International Art Fair. But they represented just one element of the action. All over Seoul, museums and galleries were opening big shows, angling for attention. Samsung's Leeum museum hosted an Anicka Yi blowout and a superb show of young artists curated by Rirkrit Tiravanija. The beauty giant Amorepacific welcomed Elmgreen & Dragset at a museum in the basement of its David Chipperfield–designed headquarters, while Gagosian set up shop with a Derrick Adams exhibition on the ground floor. Up above, local heavyweights came out swinging—PKM with Yoo Youngkuk, Pace with the potent pairing of Lee Ufan and Mark Rothko, and Jason Haam with Urs Fischer. Celebrities were everywhere. Parties were everywhere. No one seemed to be sleeping. Everyone was on the move. And the festivities were not confined to Seoul. The esteemed Gwangju Biennale inaugurated its 15th edition in that southern city the day after the fairs opened, a sharp, tough show curated by the Frenchman Nicolas Borriaud that ran alongside more than 30 national pavilions. And along the country's southern coast, the latest Busan Biennale also drew crowds, with more than 60 artists selected by its curators, Vera Mey and Philippe Pirotte. There was so much happening that it was impossible to see it all—even with a dedicated driver—which many VIPs had—and even if you were willing to forgo moments of rest. This week, Artnet Pro editor Andrew Russeth is joined by London-based reporter and co-author of the Asia Pivot newsletter Vivienne Chow to discuss the art, the food, and everything in between.

진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Lee Selzer Sephora exits Korea after years of losses 기사 요약: 글로벌 화장품 편집샵 세포라, 한국 시장 적자 끝에 철수 [1] French cosmetics retailer Sephora, owned by LVMH Group, on Tuesday declared its withdrawal from the Korean market, following years of financial losses. - declare 선언, 선포하다 - withdrawal 철회, 철수 [2] "With heavy hearts, we have decided to cease operations in Korea. From May 6, we will gradually wind down our presence across online platforms, mobile applications and physical stores, ultimately withdrawing completely from the market," a social media post by Sephora Korea announced Tuesday. - cease 중단되다, 그치다; 중단시키다 - wind down 서서히 멈추다 [3] Sephora said that it will fulfill pending orders within six days from the specified date and maintain customer service operations until mid August. The membership-based Beauty Pass points service is to expire on May 6. - fulfill 충족시키다, 수행하다 - pending 미결의, 미확정의 Despite the ambitious flagship opening of its first store at the Parnas Mall in Seoul's posh Gangnam neighborhood in October 2019, attracting long lines on its first day, Sephora's presence in Korea lasted less than five years. - ambitious (사람이) 야심 있는, (일이) 야심적인 - posh (값 비싸고) 우아한, 화려한 [4] First, the pandemic severely affected operations in Korea, rendering the strategy of experiential stores ineffective. - render (어떤 상태가 되게) 만들다[하다] - experiential 경험에 의한 기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240320050618 [코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독] 아이튠즈(아이폰): https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2 네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404 팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638 위 팟캐스트 에피소드에는 스포티파이의 후원광고를 포함하고 있습니다. 지금 바로 스포티파이 포 팟캐스터에서 팟캐스트를 만들어보세요! http://podcasters.spotify.com

Welcome Zombie Fans to the 33rd Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, starring your intrepid host, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop! During this episode, Dr. Bishop reviews two new zombie Horror movies: Herd (2023) and Gangnam Zombies (2023)! Hear Dr. Walking Dead's “zombie expert” analysis and hear his Rating and Recommendation for these two flicks! Enjoy! Note: To view ALL of Dr. Bishop's Dead Man Still Walking solocast episodes can USE THIS LINK. And to view ALL of Dr. Bishop's episode-by-episode commentaries on The Last of Us – Season 1, with Jay of the Dead, then USE THIS LINK. Dead Man Still Walking is a biweekly, short-form solocast hosted by Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, author of American Zombie Gothic and How Zombies Conquered Popular Culture. Dr. Walking Dead also presents a popular segment called The Dead Zone on regular episodes of this podcast. For his Dead Man Still Walking solocast episodes, Dr. Bishop will focus exclusively on zombie films, with the occasional exploration of zombie-related themes, zombie television, and other zombie media (e.g., comics, literature, etc.). Dr. Bishop is an academic and professional scholar of zombie films and other zombie narratives. He has been teaching for 23 years. Dr. Bishop serves as an English professor, Film Studies professor, and he's currently the English Department Chair at Southern Utah University. You are welcome to reach out to Dr. Bishop with comments or questions via email: bishopk@suu.edu, Twitter: @DrWalkingDead, or by leaving him a voicemail: (801) 980-1375. You can also watch the documentary, Doc of the Dead (2014), which features Dr. Walking Dead. Find more links below for Dr. Bishop. Be sure to subscribe to Jay of the Dead's new Horror movie podcast on: Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsDeezer   You are welcome to email our show at HauntingYourHeadphones@gmail.com, or call and leave us a voicemail at (801) 899-9798. You can also follow Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies on Twitter: @HorrorAvengers Dead Man Still Walking with Dr. Kyle Bishop is brought to you by Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies, an audio Horror movie podcast. It features nine experienced Horror hosts review new Horror movies and deliver specialty Horror segments. Your hosts are Jay of the Dead, Dr. Shock, Gillman Joel, Mister Watson, Dr. Walking Dead, GregaMortis, Mackula, Ron Martin and Dave Zee! Due to the large number and busy schedule of its nine Horror hosts, Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies will be recorded in segments, piecemeal, at various times and recording sessions. Therefore, as you listen to our episodes, you will notice a variety of revolving door hosts and segments, all sewn together and reanimated like the powerful Monster of Dr. Frankenstein!

An ice museum. An erotic museum. Easy access to suits in Gangnam. What more could Jesse Lingard possibly want in Seoul? Pete tells Marcus, Luke and Jim all about the wonders the city has to offer after one of the most surprising stories we've ever heard on deadline day. Plus, why footballers need to start freshening up their ‘projectile' celebrations, Piers Morgan positions himself in the away end at the Emirates, and there's the small matter of Wolves 3-4 Manchester United. WHAT a game. Join us!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Find Your Film Episode 172, I interview The Kill Room director Nicol Paone and Deep Rising filmmaker Matthieu Rytz. Bruce Purkey closes the episode with his Blu-ray review of Gangnam Zombie.1. Follow Find Your Film on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram.2. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Find Your Film3. For more movie coverage go to findyourfilms.com4. Find Your Film and CinemAddicts merch is available: https://www.findyourfilmpodcast.com/5. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie talk and recommendations.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cinemaddictspodcast/6. Members of our CinemAddicts Patreon receive a bonus episode per month and exclusive Movie spoilers (discussed by actors and filmmakers)Timestamps(0:00) - Intro - discussing The Kill Room and Deep Rising.(11:27) - The Kill Room trailer(13:51) -  Interview with The Kill Room director Nicole Paone(23:30) - Filmmaker Matthieu Rytz on his documentary Deep Rising(35:43) - CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey reviews Gangnam Zombie.You can rent/purchase Gangnam Zombie via Amazon. Purchase/rent The Kill Room on Amazon. ***We receive a slight commission if you purchase items using our Amazon links or use our SiteStripe. Thanks for your support! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

진행자: 홍유, Beth Eunhee Hong 1. From ‘Parasite' actor to chaebol scion, drug use back in spotlight 기사 요약: 마약 투약 혐의로 내사를 받고 있는 배우 이선균이 이번 주 중 경찰에 소환돼 조사를 받을 예정이다. [1] Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” could be summoned for questioning sometime this week, reports said Sunday, citing police, as part of an expanding investigation into suspected drug use involving the actor and seven others. *summon: 소환하다, 호출하다, 소집하다 [2] According to the reports, police are also considering a warrant to take a hair sample from the 48-year-old for drug testing in case he refuses to comply. The police probe is still at an internal stage, a precursor to a formal criminal investigation, and is assessing whether to follow up on allegations of his involvement in illegal drug use this year. *warrant: 영장 *comply: 따르다 *precursor: 선도자 [3] Lee is reported to have used unspecified illicit substances at escort bars and residential areas in southern Seoul's Gangnam area on several occasions this year, according to reports. *unspecified: 명시되지 않은 *illicit: 불법의, 사회의 통념에 어긋나는 [4] Lee is one of eight people subject to the investigation. The others include Han Seo-hee, a K-pop trainee who came to public attention in 2017 for smoking cannabis with former Big Bang bandmate T.O.P at his apartment, and Hwang Ha-na, the granddaughter of the founder of Namyang Dairy Products. The two are also suspected of using drugs at adult entertainment facilities linked to the actor, according to reports. The names of others have not yet been revealed. *founder: 창립자 기사원문: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20231022000110 2. Samsung, Hyundai ink first EV battery deal 기사 요약: 삼성SDI는 오는 2026년부터 2032년까지 7년간 현대차의 차세대 유럽향 전기차에 들어갈 배터리를 공급한다. [1] Samsung SDI said Monday it has clinched a deal to supply electric vehicle batteries for Hyundai Motor Group – the first battery partnership between the two chaebol groups. *clinch: 성사시키다 [2] Under the deal, Samsung SDI will supply prismatic batteries produced at its Hungary plant for Hyundai EVs made in Europe for seven years, from 2026 through 2032. *prismatic: 각형 *plant: 공장 [3] Although the exact size of the deal was not disclosed immediately, industry sources predict that Samsung SDI could supply batteries to power up to 500,000 high-performance EVs. * predict: 예측하다 [4] The nickel, manganese and cobalt, or NCM, battery product, dubbed “P6,” is the sixth-generation prismatic battery under development. It boasts high energy density based on 91 percent nickel in cathode and silicon-based anode materials, Samsung SDI said. *be dubbed~: ~로 불리다 *boast: 뽐내다 *density: 밀도, 농도 기사원문: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20231023000614 [코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독] 아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2 네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404 팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

There had been rumors floating around that children were pulling their parents out of the high-end mall. Some of them reported seeing bloody ghosts trying to climb onto the backs of the employees. Parents brushed off their children because this was one of the most luxurious malls in the entire nation. A coat can easily sell for $1k here. This was not a place where there would be ghosts… especially not bloody ones. But maybe the children were being warned? Soon after, 502 people would die inside this very mall in Gangnam. And to this day, 40 people are still missing… Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the role of a music video today? In the 1980s, music videos flipped the industry thanks to MTV. Videos helped artists like Michael Jackson and Madonna become cultural icons. Record labels spent millions on music videos to promote their CD sales. Everyone was winning.Music videos don't hold the same power today in the streaming era. The budgets are smaller, but they still get made. To break it all down, I was joined by MIDiA Research analyst Tati Cirisano. Here's what we covered:0:52 What is the role of a music video today?2:15 MTV's role in music videos7:46 Comparisons to TikTok11:27 Music video budgets peaked in mid-90s14:30 Napster changed everything17:27 Music videos as career launchpads18:50 YouTube revitalizes music videos25:44 Range of video budgets 31:04 Big dollars going to documentaries and short films32:53 Rise of lyric videos41:42Does YouTube have a music video formula?44:09Measuring ROI of music videos in 2023Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuests: Tati Cirisano, @tatianacirisanoThis episode is sponsored by DICE. Learn more about why artists, venues, and promoters love to partner with DICE for their ticketing needs. Visit dice.fmEnjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapitalTrapital is home for the business of music, media and culture. Learn more by reading Trapital's free memo.TRANSCRIPT[00:00:00] Tati Cirisano: There's an argument to be made that MTV like almost invented the music video or almost like made music videos a thing because having that audience there and having that like cultural impact is what led to bigger budgets for music videos so I almost feel like MTV gets credit for like kind of inventing the music video. [00:00:19] Dan Runcie Intro: Hey, welcome to the Trapital Podcast. I'm your host and the founder of Trapital, Dan Runcie. This podcast is your place to gain insights from executives in music, media, entertainment, and more who are taking hip hop culture to the next level.[00:00:47] Dan Runcie Guest Intro: This episode is all about music videos and what their value prop is in the industry today. Back in the MTV era, the role of a music video was clear. This was your four minute opportunity to sell the hell out of your artist and for your label to promote its artist. Yet fans bought into the lifestyle, the identity, the persona of this person, and get them to go to Sam Goody, go to Tower Records and buy the albums.It was a marketing channel and it was a marketing channel that the record labels were continuing to put money into, and as the effectiveness continued to grow, they put more and more. Into that and that budget exploded. By the time we got to the mid to late 90s, we saw music video budgets hitting millions of dollars, and artists were doing out of this world things in these videos.But we slowly started to see those budgets slash. Went at the introduction of Napster and the CD era started to decline and the money was no longer flowing the way that it once was. But we started to see music videos take a new turn in the YouTube era. And now in the TikTok era, what is the ROI of a music video?What role do they serve in today's industry? And to break it down, we're enjoying by Tati Cirisano, an analyst at MIDia Research. He's been on the podcast a bunch of times, and this topic was right up her alley. So we talked a bit about that and more. Hope you enjoy this episode. Here's our breakdown on the role of music videos in today's industry.[00:02:16] Dan Runcie: All right. Today we are going to take a trip down memory lane to the wonderful World of Music videos, how this art form has evolved over the years. And I'm joined by Tati Cirisano from MIDiA Research, Tati welcome. [00:02:28] Tati Cirisano: Thank you. Good to beback once again. [00:02:31] Dan Runcie: Yeah, definitely. Can I start with a story? You mind if I start with a story with this one?  So, a couple weeks ago I was catching up with, CEO from one of the major record labels. This is someone that if you're probably listening to this household, if you're probably listening to this podcast, you probably know, and they run a label that is also a household name, and they were telling me about a conversation they had with an artist who is also a household name and how this artist wanted to have a million dollar plus seven plus figure, multi-million dollar music video budget because they wanted to make this big splash with what they were doing. And the CEO was like, no, I'm not giving you that. Like, what do you think this is? And for context, this is a artist who hasn't had a big hit since George Bush's first term. Let me say that roughly, just to give some context here. So,So it's been some time, but I also was a bit surprised because this is someone who seemed like they were up with the times in tech, and I remember asking the label exec, I was like, what's the deal? I thought this artist was with this. You see the movies they're making here, there, and this, that, and the third.And he was like, Hey. You would be surprised sometimes the egos get the best of these people and this is what they want. And that was a big inspiration for this conversation because I know you and I have talked about things like Spotify versus YouTube. YouTube, of course, having such a big focus in music videos and it's role.But that's what made me think it would be a great time to take a trip down memory lane and just revisit music videos themselves and. Going back to 1981, I feel like we could start music videos well before that. That obviously was there, but I think that was the origin place for a lot of what became known as the Modern Music Video and MTV itself.What's your take on how impactful MTV was? Because there was definitely a big shift of any music videos we saw before and any music videos we saw after.[00:04:36] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, I mean, you're right that like we could start this even further. Back in history, there were artists like the Beatles were making music films in like the 60s. David Bowie did the same but there wasn't really a place to showcase them the way that MTV, like, the one that MTV created. So I feel like it's not just that really iconic, amazing music videos, like those of, like Michael Jackson and, others made MTV a thing.I feel like there's an argument to be made that MTV like almost invented the music video or almost like made music videos a thing because having that audience there and having that like cultural impact is what led to bigger budgets for music videos and labels kind of focusing on this as an art form and a promotional piece.And that also led to more interesting creative videos. So I almost feel like MTV gets credit for like kind of inventing the video, the music video. [00:05:30] Dan Runcie: And inventing the video as a distinct art form that can live on its own in distinction from the music itself, because you mentioned The Beatles, you mentioned some of those other artists from that time. Music videos almost felt more like a utility. They were a commodity. Let's put the camera up while you're recording the tune, and maybe we'll add in some things.Maybe they'll add in some B-roll. And that's what it very much existed as for years. But then MTV takes it and makes it this unique thing. And we saw from the early days, whether it was Duran Duran, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Madonna, they were some of the early people that really made it their own thing.And you saw more of those movies and that's where MTV being able to capture the eyeballs there, the growth of cable as well, and them becoming one of the more popular channels there. You see this platform having this type of impact, you invest more dollars into it, and this becomes a much stronger marketing channel, which then commanded and justified them putting more and more money over time into these videos.[00:06:35] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, and speaking of Madonna, I think it also made music a lot more visual where music videos kind of opened this pathway for artists to become not just music icons, but kind of like style and fashion and cultural icons. there's so many videos that. Are just kind of like etched into everyone's brains and so many iconic outfits like people still dress up as, Britney Spears and the Baby One More Time Video and like all these other iconic ones. I think it, started making music more of a visual thing. And in turn, that also helped drive fandom around artists. Cuz if there's one thing I've learned in all the studying of, fandom that I've done and how it develops, it's pretty much always about context.It's always maybe listening to a song makes you a fan or doesn't make you a fan. It makes you a listener of the artist. But it's only once you know more about, who they are and like what their style is and what their aesthetic is and all these other things that you become a true fan. I think a lot of fandom was formed by sitting around the TV with friends and like watching a video for the first time on MTV.It was just a more captivating way to get to know an artist and have that context around them. [00:07:47] Dan Runcie: It's a big point, and that's something I definitely related with too. Growing up in that era, you were able to see and interact with those artists. If I had just heard these artists on the radio, it would've been a very different relationship. But I know that for a lot of people, that's how they gravitated to music.That's how they captured this, and that wasn't the way that it, I grew up for me, whether it was watching them on MTV, watching them on BET, That was the experience, and especially as things started to take off in the CD era, we saw more artists having success with it. We also started to see more pushback as well.I think it was around the early 90s, even the late eighties, this was around the time MTV was really kicking into gear. And the sales and numbers, everything was just up and to the right from a growth perspective. But we started to hear more critiques, some of the more traditionalists in the music industry started to say things like, these music videos are turning artists into one trick ponies.It's no longer about the music anymore. It's about making, Music video. And that's clearly resonating with some of the critiques. We now hear about TikTok as well. But it makes me think about the patterns that music often follows and when there is a new art form that does allow some type of growth, there's critiques, but those critiques also do stem from bit of this.If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. And we've seen this time and time again where a lot of those artists that had. Had critiques about MTV, whether it was Mariah Carey in the very early days, or even groups like REM, they would go on to make some of the most iconic music videos from the 90s as well.And I think we've seen the same with whether it's streaming or TikTok music videos was one of the things that I remember as having a bit of that cyclical pattern.[00:09:32] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, and there's so many trends in music videos that I feel like now we're play, we're seeing play out on TikTok or have already seen like there was sort of the dance, video craze of like, single ladies and crank that and PSY with Gangnam style.There were all these music videos that were about getting everyone to do a dance. And that was the way, that was like the promotional thing of if you got people to do that, then they would do it at the club when the song came on, they would do it in public. It would sort of become this bigger moment. And then that was kind of the first phase of TikTok when it started to rise in the 2020 when in early 2020 was like all dance videos.and even. I remember there were some videos that people, I know we haven't gotten to YouTube yet, but when YouTube came into the equation, people were uploading their own versions of videos and now that's like a pretty common thing. But yeah, it's interesting how all this stuff is cyclical and I think like video to the stuff about, the criticisms and like being one trick ponies and that kind of thing.I think that video has kind of, with music, always been about creating a cultural moment, aside from it just being another art form that I think artists delight in taking part in. Cause it's just another way to be creative. But I think it's, it's, about creating a cultural moment and creating a cultural moment in this day and age has morphed into this concept of virality, but it's always been about the same thing.Like viral in the 90s was, people wanting to be Britney Spears in that music video I was just talking about, and it kind of like being, this thing everyone was talking about for months. The same thing is happening now on TikTok. It's just happening faster. so yeah, I think that a lot of this stuff is cyclical and those criticisms, the point is that it's a promotional tool, so of course it's gonna lead to kind of like flash in the pan moments.So, Yeah, I have complicated feelings about those criticisms, I guess.[00:11:28] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I do too. I understand and I think that what we saw in the next decade, especially with some of those artists that came around and ended up leaning in, said a lot about where it is. And not every artist needed to do the MTV thing. Not every artist needed to lean into it all the way. Granted, I do think that most artists had music videos to an extent, but there was clearly a wave of where things were going.And right around the mid to late 90s, We saw the peak, at least from a budget perspective, of how much money was being put into music videos. And when you're talking about creating moments and in the pre-internet era, there wasn't necessarily as much virality, but the thing that got people locked in was how visually stunning or something that you've seen that's never been seen before.It's almost this bigger was better era. And then we get to points where in the mid 90s, Both Madonna and Michael and Janet Jackson are having music videos that aren't just one or 2 million. That screen music video was rumored to be around five to 7 million depending on the source you look at, in 1995 dollars, and that's that black and white video.They're shape shifting and all this stuff. And we continued to see this over the next couple of years. Of course, hype Williams and everything that he did from music videos was always unique, is always futuristic and with all of the elements that he had there. But it took a lot of money to make those music videos the same way with NSYNC and all those no strings attached music videos.Those were multimillion dollar music videos too. And it brings me back to even the things that they would spend money on. I'm thinking about, Busta Rhymes and Janet Jackson, they had that once. It's gonna be a music video where you have the silver liquid that's like coming over. Both of them and Busta Rhymes took guitar lessons.Apparently that's what MTV's making the video thing had said in its, little popup that comes to the music video. But all of those things [00:13:24] Tati Cirisano: I missed those popups. [00:13:26] Dan Runcie: I know it was such a fun era, right? It was. It was such a, I guess a lot of that's been now disrupted by what we see on YouTube, which I know we'll get into in a minute, but that was such a moment.I think it spoke to, why people were willing to put in money at the time with just where things were with the era that was the marketing channel. Music videos were seen purely as an expense to be able to sell more CDs the same way that touring at the time was seen as an opportunity to try and sell more CDs.And the artists that sold the most often got the biggest budgets. And at the time, bigger was all often seen as better, especially when it came to the contemporary Pop X and that whole ecosystem of music, video culture, and everything around it made that take off the way it did.[00:14:13] Tati Cirisano: no, absolutely. I think the promotional power was worth it at the time. and like you said, you could justify spending that much on a music video if you were gonna make it back in CD sales if you were one of these superstars. So it made a lot of sense at the time. And then came master.[00:14:31] Dan Runcie: Yeah, that changed everything because and there was a fair amount of overlap there just with the way things were because so much of the industry was still focused where it was, I look at even the music video economy where there was a cyclical nature where because of the demand, The programs themselves or the channels themselves started launching programs dedicated to showcasing music videos, whether it was 106 and Park or TRL.They had different shows throughout the day, but all of them were some unique flavor of just trying to show you more music videos. And that's what was cool about it. You were able to have this whole ecosystem there, but then as you mentioned, Napster comes in, changes everything. The dollars are no longer flowing, and it.Is harder to justify spending millions of dollars on a music video if you can't confirm that that artist is gonna be able to do that. I think in a lot of ways, the peak was, we talked about them before in sync, Britney Spears, Nsync being able to sell, I think it was nearly 3 million units of an album the first week that it comes out.Like people skipping school in order to go buy, no strings attached. That just didn't happen any more to that level. I mean, we eventually saw examples like Adele and even this Taylor Swift album, but it wasn't the same way that it was then, and it shifted everything and I think it eventually Led to lower budgets.We still saw a lot of creativity. I still remember watching tons of music videos, especially in the mid to, especially in the mid two thousands. But it was definitely a different vibe cuz it was this pre and post Napster, but pre YouTube era where the budgets were still somewhat strong, but it wasn't quite what it was before.[00:16:13] Tati Cirisano: and there was this whole ecosystem before that, like, it's, kind of stunning me to remember how many different roles there were. Like music directors I feel like got a lot more shine because there were the VMAs and all these kind of things dedicated to them. But then there were the VJs of the time.and there were kind of like the. dancers and the other like characters in these videos, which kickstarted a lot of actors and actresses careers. Just being in these music videos, there was this idea of like the video vixen, which is a term I absolutely cringe to the n degree at, but like that was a role, like there was such an ecosystem around it. You're totally right and then it really so much since then. [00:16:54] Dan Runcie: When you think of the term video vixen, who's the first person that comes to mind?[00:16:58] Tati Cirisano: I think of people like Eva Mendez in the Miami video with Will Smith, I think of Scarlet Johansen. which one was she in? It was like some, [00:17:09] Dan Runcie: Justin Timberlake, what goes around comes around.[00:17:11] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, there were so many, I don't know. Alicia Silverstone I know was in a couple of music videos. Kim Kardashian was in Fallout boy, thanks for the Memories, which was a bit later and like she was already famous. But like that remembering that blows my mind. Like there were just so many of these examples. I don't know. [00:17:27] Dan Runcie: Yeah, there's a few that comes to mind. I think about someone like Vida Guerrera, like she was always in a bunch of them. Even male video vixen's too. I'm thinking [00:17:37] Tati Cirisano: Yeah. [00:17:38] Dan Runcie: Beckford and, Toni Braxton's Unbreak my heart, in that one. And then Tyrese and, what music video is that was that angel of mine with Monica.So you definitely had 'em back and forth. Even the artists themselves sometimes ended up being vixens and other ones. Terrence Howard was in a bunch of 'em. But I think that this too, it talks about just how music was a launchpad, right? You mentioned the VJs earlier. So many of these VJs started as those types of personalities, but then they went on to go do other things.I mean, Carson Daley is a media personality now doing his own thing. He got his roots in TRL. I feel like, aJ from 106 and Park still does media things suspense. Terrence Jay definitely does as well. So you see those, but you also saw it on the music video side too, where directors like Spike Jones is now doing, you know, Hollywood movies. Look at the Daniels, they directed turn down for what? the little John's music video, and then they just directed and won an Oscar for Best Picture and best Director with everything everywhere, all at once. So music continues to be a launchpad in [00:18:45] Tati Cirisano: What a pivot. Turn Down for What to Everything Everywhere All At Once.[00:18:50] Dan Runcie: Yeah, never would've guessed that one, never would've guessed that one. And I think with that, we should probably start now talking about the YouTube era because things took another turn here. You mentioned a little bit of this earlier where user-generated videos started to take off, but I think the success of YouTube started to tell people that, Hey, The things that are going viral and getting attention.It isn't just using the most amount of money possible to see outta this world stuff. As cool as it was to see Hype Williams creating action figures of Missy Elliot running around in space, we don't necessarily need to see that much out of this world to do it. It can be Soulja boy doing his type of dance and then having all this other user generated content on Crank that Batman, crank, that Spider-Man, crank that whoever, and we saw that time and time again.So I think YouTube, and this was before any of the licensing deals came. The fact that crank that blew up became the number one single in the country stuck out in a way. And I think that led to another evolution of what people were willing to spend money on and how they thought about the promotion of music videos as well.[00:19:59] Tati Cirisano: Totally like remember the okay go music video with the treadmills. Like remember how cool we all thought that was? I mean, I'll speak for myself, but like it's like funny to think about now. That was such a big deal. That they made this like really low budget video, just kind of like running around on treadmills.And I think that's the other thing that's interesting about YouTube is, so pre MTV, there was like not really any place to showcase music videos. Then there was this channel for it, but it was really limited to the major label signed artists. And then you got to YouTube where there wasn't any gatekeeping around music videos anymore.Anything could be uploaded and anything could be played. And there was just less of that gatekeeping. But then the flip side of that is it also means that it's a lot harder to stand out. And so YouTube has, kind of made any one of those videos a bit less impactful for that reason. Over time, I think, and that gets back to like the fragmentation that, you know, I love to talk about.[00:20:57] Dan Runcie: It's fascinating because I think that each time something goes viral or each time something breaks out on YouTube, You do get a lot of copycat behavior. You see a moment where things are happening. It isn't always rational, but that's kind of the beauty of it. And then you go on to something else. I was looking at things talking about the 10 year anniversary of Harlem Shake, of that whole video wave where people were doing all those crazy dances.The music then stops, and then a couple years later we saw Black Beatles and that saw reach a whole nother level because of the freeze challenge thing that people were doing. And that was a whole nother culture with it because again, we started to see less flashiness of them trying to do particular things.But once the licensing came, music videos then became revenue generating tools. On their own and it was no longer necessarily just about trying to have a song get retired on the charts, whether it was on a 106 and Park and TRL there became the subculture of how can we get this music video to hit this?Number of streams or this hit this number of views. And I know we start to see this now more where most of the services are publicly sharing how many streams and views their songs and music videos have. But I feel like we started to see this on YouTube first, and a lot of the chatter that you would once see started to live in the comments section.And you started to see these subcultures of fans that would gravitate and connect to songs in that way. And I felt like that was something that was unique.[00:22:29] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, and there were a lot music videos, over the past, like five years, over the past 10 years, like the single ladies video and like Childish Gambino with this is America. And even like more recently, like the Kendrick Lamar video with like the AI generated faces, I forget which song that [00:22:46] Dan Runcie: Oh yeah, the hard part five.[00:22:47] Tati Cirisano: Yes. But you're totally right that rather than the go, the virality of a music video. Just being about driving streams. they also, those videos also became revenue generated themselves. So going viral on YouTube, having a video that everybody was gonna be anxious to watch, was a big deal for that.And there, I feel like there were kind of less so today, but like pre TikTok in like 2016 to like 2020. It kind of feels like there was a bit of a mini revival of like, Music videos being this bigger promotional tool, like, do you remember all the promotion around the Thank you Next video for Ariana Grande?That was nuts, like, we were all waiting weeks for that video to come out and there was so much, conversation about it and so many clips and so many interviews in the press and I feel like there was kind of a moment before TikTok came around when music videos were once again, kind of this really big promotional tool and way to kind of break through the noise and generate revenue.[00:23:47] Dan Runcie: With Thank you, next. That was the one where they spoofed mean girls, right?[00:23:51] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, and like a bunch of other of those types of movies, like there was like a clueless scene in it. I feel like there [00:23:57] Dan Runcie: Oh yeah, yeah. [00:23:57] Tati Cirisano: I feel like there were a bunch, maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I think they, they did that with like a bunch of different, like 90s and two thousands movies. And there were so many cameos. There were so many cameos. [00:24:08] Dan Runcie: Oh yeah, that's right. It did. It did. And I think a few of those music videos, you mentioned Salish Gambino as well. He's clearly someone that I think is calculated and knows what he's doing from a communication perspective, but with that video, it wasn't even necessarily about how much money was spent on this or something. It was more so here's this timely thing and there was a shock value that was linked to it, and I know that music videos have always had a bit of, have always had shock value, especially since the MTV area era think specifically about an artist like Madonna and then even Britney later on that leaned into this.But we started to see artists lean, lean into it even more from a. political standpoint, making statements and trying to say things that they wouldn't otherwise have said. And even thinking about artists like Joyner Lucas who had someone that was wearing a Make America Great again hat in their music video to then show that as some type of hypothetical conversation of what it could be like to talk to people that may think differently.I may be misremembering parts of the music video, but we started to see more of that integrate where. That then stems from how flexible this art form can be. You can have a music video like wp, which I do think was one of the more recent, you know, TikTok era music videos that created a moment. You could have them have these standalone things as well. [00:25:29] Tati Cirisano: Mm-hmm. That's exactly what I mean with how music videos give you so much more context like it's just another way for the artist to tell their story and express themselves. It's just another avenue for that, and there's so many different ways to do that. It is such a flexible art form. [00:25:44] Dan Runcie: Yeah, definitely. I have a few stats here that I think would be helpful just for some context setting. As we mentioned earlier, we talked about music video budgets in the late 90s and even the early two thousands where, top artists getting million dollars plus for their music video wasn't uncommon.But here, let me share some numbers. Cardi B had shared some self-reported public numbers of things she spent on music videos just over the years. This was from two years ago, so I'm sure she's done stuff then. But Bodak Yellow, that was the music videos that they had done. That one in Dubai, that was $15,000.Granted, she was much smaller at the time. People likely weren't charging her as much, but she did that for just $15,000 and then, Bar Cardi, that was $150,000. The money music video, which did look like a pretty elaborate and not cheap music video. That was 400,000, please Me. The one that she did with Bruno Mars, that was 900,000 and then WAP was a million dollars.But those are two artists coming together, and that was also another expensive looking music video with a bunch of cameos as well. So even WAP, something that I would consider on the highest degree. Of what, major record label might be willing to spend. Even that was just a million dollars or compared to how much more they were willing to spend a couple decades before.[00:27:02] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, yeah, I mean that, that kind of doesn't surprise me. Like I feel like the ROI for music videos has just gone down a lot and it just doesn't make sense to spend much more than that on a music video. Like you can still make a splash, it can still be, a good promotional tool. And a way to, generate more revenue, but they don't tend to last as long as they used to, and it's just really hard to get people's attention on one thing these days.I think short form is also being prioritized or that's kind of the sense that I'm getting and yeah, it doesn't totally surprise me, does it? What do you think about those numbers? [00:27:44] Dan Runcie: It doesn't surprise me either because of where so much music is consumed and how things go viral. But it is a bit interesting when I think about music videos as a visual art form and what tracks and what resonates compared to other forms of entertainment where I do feel like we've continued to see bigger and bigger com, bigger and better, at least from the money that's put into these productions for major film studios, for instance, what they're putting into superhero films, what they put into Fast and Furious films, or even what James Cameron had put into Avatar. Spending 300 million, not even on the marketing, just on the budget for these movies isn't even unheard of now. So there's clearly an attraction of doing that, even if it is one of these tent pole franchise movies, even for some of the things that have gone straight to video.But that didn't necessarily happen in the same way in music videos. It started to pull. We obviously know that the industry was hit harder than others, so it pulled back. But even as the industry continued to grow, and I think, I mean, I know now the numbers unadjusted for inflation have the highest, at least revenue on the recorded side.Bigger hasn't necessarily translated to better in that perspective. Even if you look at video games, the graphics, all the things that are stunning are the things that we continue to see. And granted in, video games, we've seen a few outliers, like when Nintendo, we blew up. Clearly that wasn't a graphics thing, but they were tapping into something that Xbox and PlayStation weren't at the time.But in music videos, the bigger, better graphics of artists doing crazy things just didn't resonate in the same way, the only music video I can think of is, Ed Sheeran, what's that music video he did? I think he's kind of floating around and stuff and moving. I think it's bad habits. But one of those, I think that's probably the most recent one, but even that one I don't think is like that expensive of a music video, but we just haven't seen better.I'm thinking back to in the 90s. Yeah, I mentioned the Hype Williams music videos or even, you know, Backstreet Boys like moving around in space and larger than life. We just haven't seen that translate in that same way in music videos. [00:29:51] Tati Cirisano: Yeah. Well the other thing that you just that just made me think of when you mentioned film is how do I put this? Like album promo cycles these days are so much less premeditated, right? It's more about putting songs out and seeing how people react, and then deciding which ones to push forward as a single, then deciding what to put music, video resources behind.So I think that the other difference with music versus something like film and TV is things are just getting decided on the fly. Like a song goes viral and then you're like, okay, now we're gonna make a video for this song, but you wouldn't decide that until you saw how the songs were performing. So I think that that's a big, big factor in it as well. But we've also seen some good, like low but lower budget music videos. Like I loved the Ice Spice Pink Panther for boys a Liar. And it was literally just them like hanging out on a fire escape. And I was like, this is perfect. So I think we've also seen like some good lower budget ones come out of this as well.But yeah, definitely doesn't feel like the same, you know, spending all this money on like these crazy graphics and like whatever it is, has as much of an impact or is, as worth it as it might be in film. [00:31:04] Dan Runcie: I feel like we've seen a few outliers here or there in music. Kanye West's music videos, especially in that, let's say 2007 to 2015, 16 range, it seemed like there was still a good amount of money that was being put into those. And even some of the extended ones that, that short form video, the short form film version of Runaway, still felt like a pretty expensive music video.And I'm pretty sure Hype Williams directed that. But I also wonder is. Is the definition of what we consider music video, and the expansion of that. Also shifting what people are putting money into and how it's categorized. And by that I'm talking about some of these documentaries that have come out and what bucket we put those in.I look at something like when Taylor Swift had recorded those pond sessions after the folklore evermore albums had come out. She essentially did an entire visual album of her at this pond or wherever. She wasn't that like Cottage and Sells and sold that to Disney, and then Disney then streams and puts that out and it's an hour or two hours or however long it is.Beyonce is recording her Coachella performance and then sells that to Netflix, and then Netflix puts that out. And you're essentially watching an alternate version of a Beyonce music video that is just over this two hour or two hour 15 minutes, however long it is. But when I think about that, I think about these visual albums and just how so many of them have spanned in, had different forms and ways they've gone about it. Is that where some of these more expensive projects are going? Is that where some of the more expensive dollars are going when looking at video as it relates to music, as opposed to just this music video bucket that we may have put it in?[00:32:53] Tati Cirisano: I think so, and I think I would also put in that category like the more. Like the short films that our music videos. And that's something that artists have been doing forever. But I mean, like, I don't know, like the Taylor Swift All Too Well video and even like, I feel like the SZA Kill Bill video was like longer than the song and like had, a lot of artists are starting to add more of a story and create more of like a short film. And I think part of that is a way to like just stand out from all the other music videos and actually grab people's attention because you are really telling a story, you're taking it to the next level. And even having parts where like the song isn't even playing, and I think you're probably right, that more of the budget that used to go to music videos, Is now going more sparingly to a few of those types of projects for the bigger artists. Whereas, l ike for what was traditionally a music video is now becoming lyric videos or sort of like these animated videos that I've seen come up that are so much cheaper to produce and often also involve AI generation, which is, an area that I feel like we haven't really touched on in all of the discourse about AI and music is like AI for music videos.And maybe that will end up lowering the cost to making these really fantastic crazy concepts that we used to see that used to cost 7 million. And now, well you can click a button. So I don't know, maybe we'll see like a reversal of what, of everything we're talking about, of like music videos kind of shrinking and instead becoming bigger. But yeah, I think you're right.[00:34:28] Dan Runcie: The point that you mentioned about music videos and just the storytelling, adding in the short film piece of it. I don't know if he was the first, but Michael Jackson Thriller is the one that comes to mind there, just with how that became this extended film. But again, not everyone was getting that much budgeter opportunity to do that in that way.Michael Jackson had built up the track record in order to make that happen, and then as you see, we continue to see that now with Taylor and others. I'm glad you mentioned the piece around lyric videos and AI, because lyric videos have long been the low-hanging fruit. Of YouTube, especially for artists.Yes, it's great to have your own music video, but sometimes people don't want that. They just wanna be able to have it there playing and Sure from a purely practical perspective, you could tell yourself. They can go listen to that and Spotify or they can just go listen to the audio version. That's what they want, but not necessarily.There are creative and unique things that you can do with music videos. It doesn't always have to be the text scrolling across the same way it would on a karaoke screen or something like that. Artists have had unique ways to go about it, and AI music videos isn't even necessarily something I necessarily thought of, but what's holding it back? You look at the same way that the images went viral of the Pope in, you know, wearing the bomber jacket or whatever it was. The same thing can happen with the music video. And when I'm thinking about this, I'm thinking again about like how we started this conversation around where some of the critiques are that people have had with music videos when they first came out. Some of the critiques, we hear now about this more user generated era of music, videos and content as well. The path and the journey. It seems that once music gets too derivative in some ways, two things happen. One, it expands and grows the pie for the overall industry, which is good because we wanna be able to see the impact in music.We wanna be able to see it grow. That's always gonna naturally attract detractors that wanna see the thing in the pure form, but nothing stopping them from seeing the thing in the pure form. But we do wanna be able to see the growth in evolution there. And AI is the next version of this where, what is the core piece that you have, whether it's the artist and the music that the rights holders have the control and ownership of, but whether it's music, video, or just other ways to do it, what are the ways that that can be unlocked? And if that can be done in a great way, that's where the potential comes.That's where you unlock all of the opportunity in the industry. And who knows, like you said, it doesn't even need to be as expensive as it was, but you're giving people the opportunity to do something unique. [00:37:06] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, and speaking of the SZA one, I don't know if this is something that she planned or if it's just something she's encouraged, but there's a whole culture on TikTok of fans making their own SZA music videos. Not copying the ones that have already been created, but making their own. And she'll repost them and comments on them and like talk about the ones that are her favorites. And that whole thing is really fascinating to me. And it even like brings me back to the lyric videos because the whole reason that the music industry started to realize, oh, we should release these music videos, was because fans were already making them and it was just revenue that the industry wasn't, and eyeballs that the industry wasn't capturing.So lyric videos were just a way to kind of formalize that, and I think we're seeing that in so many ways on TikTok with sped up songs that fans uploaded and then record labels formalized. So I don't really know where I'm going with this with music videos, but I feel like there's a connection there of like, How, video could potentially enter more of that. I mean, music videos could potentially enter more of that, UGC space. But the other thing I wanted to bring up before I forget, is that I did grab some stats from our research at MIDia about, both of those things. So just for context here. 59% of global consumers use YouTube to watch music videos weekly. And then we had another question where we asked how do you engage with music artists beyond listening to their music? And 35% of consumers said they watch lyric videos. and that's from our Q4 22 consumer survey and our Q1 23 respectively. So, both arepretty high. [00:38:41] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I would say so. I wonder for some artists, the numbers that they've had for the music videos and lyric videos are probably closer than they think, right? And sometimes a lot of it just depends on what you're in the mood for. Sometimes, there's just so many more opportunities to have a passive thing in the background, and sometimes I've done it myself without even thinking, I think what is the user experience that then causes me to go to a lyric video, even when I know the music video is there. And most of the time it's when I wanna have the thing in the background. Maybe I'll go to it, but I don't necessarily wanna stare at the screen for the next few minutes and it makes perfect sense and there's so many more use cases for that.So I wouldn't be surprised if for certain artists, they both serve a purpose, but they might actually be making more from the respective lyric song. And I think when you just think about it overall, the Lyric song does enable you to have your entire album up on the streaming services guy, I guess you could technically have a few versions where I've seen some artists have the music video, they have the lyric video, and then they just have the still with the cover art of the album there.So you have three different options and that could all be, revenue that goes back to the artist and the rights solar.[00:39:53] Tati Cirisano: Mm-hmm. There's also this interesting idea of like how all these things kind of play together. Like going back to the episode that we did on, that was about YouTube and, kind of contrasting these short form video platforms and how YouTube's whole pitch is that they're able to unite long form and short form so that, you know, there isn't that gap where people watch a TikTok video about, and then they don't actually go in and learn more about the artists. So, I don't know. I think there's something interesting there with YouTube being the main place where people watch music videos. The only, like the main place, I won't say the only. And also having the short form video platform. So I think that is a really strong proposition to be able to kind of marry the two. [00:40:35] Dan Runcie: Here's a question for you similar to that I actually don't know the answer to this myself, but thinking about how like audio and music itself, we see how music has adapted over time based on the mode and the medium that it is, whether it's CDs and streaming. And then we see the impact of TikTok and everything else.And music videos we've seen similar where we knew what a an MTV era music video looked like, especially if it was a music video that's trying to be on TRL. There's almost a certain formula that you saw to it. And we also see now what a TikTok video can look like where you see the types of dances and you see the way that the music video is made almost in a way to make it easily be replicated, whether it's a Drake, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Cardi B, plenty people have done this.Do you think this exists as well with YouTube? Was there a certain type of music video that stands out to you, is Yes. This is a YouTube music video. This is a music video that personifies the YouTube era of music videos.[00:41:38] Tati Cirisano: I love that question. that's a really good question.[00:41:42] Dan Runcie: As I'm thinking about it, there's one person that did come to mind. NBA Young Boy is a person that I do think speaks to the YouTube era of music videos because he approaches this the same way that. Someone like Mr. Beast approaches videos. There is a formula there, he has his hook, he has the things.There is a bit of the storytelling dynamic of what he is trying to do, or the challenge that they're trying to overcome, and then they do the thing. But it's definitely told in this way that has the hook and the elements that you naturally see. In YouTube and the way that the font for the name of the music video scrolls up, that is very much the formula.How quick it is for the beat to start. All those types of things, I think speak a lot to the YouTube era.[00:42:27] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, I also think, I'm thinking of artists who have sort of played into meme culture with their videos, like Drake has kind of done that. Remember how meme'd the Hotline Bling video was like. Even like the video for, what's that song you have with Justin Bieber? Pop Star was like, kind of playing into like the stereotypes about them in a way.Like I think artists like them who have sort of played into internet culture in their videos are maybe part of that YouTube era. Charli XCX, the boys video felt very YouTube, Yeah, I would say things like that. And then also videos that invited user participation, like the dance video craze, where it was kind of intended to get you to make your own version.And that was kind of like the early TikTok was being YouTube. So, yeah, that's a great question. [00:43:22] Dan Runcie: Yeah, and I think we saw some of this with Instagram as well, because I think about Drake in my Feelings. That was another one where there was clearly a Instagramable place where he's saying, please repeat this, because TikTok really wasn't blowing up the way that it was then, but he clearly made this video leading into that.And if anything, I think that the video came after we saw the viral instagram clips of, what was that guy? Shaggy that was doing the dances for that music video and then Danny Le as well. So there were a few people that had done that.[00:43:55] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, no, the correlation is so fascinating. I could do a whole nother podcast on how Drake lyrics invented Instagram captions, but we'll save that.[00:44:09] Dan Runcie: And no, we will definitely table that one. And I think as. Yeah. No. I have a few thoughts on that one, but as I think about this, I feel like a good way to, to close this one out is thinking about the ROI of these videos. And there's a number of ways to look at it, but with the way that a video is now, what do you think the best way is to measure the ROI?Because of course there's the hard dollars that the video could generate, the impact, but what's your take on that? [00:44:36] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, that's a good question. I mean, aside from the things like, aside from the things that are just like hard views and streams, I think it's also about cultural impact, which is kind of impossible to measure. it's about UGC, like how many videos was. I don't know, how many people kind of created their own version or did the dance in the music video, wherever it is.I guess that kind of depends on the video, but I think there's like some element of like creations related to the video that are part of it. and then did anyone dress up for Halloween as that music video? That's the biggest measure of cultural impact.[00:45:18] Dan Runcie: Like Lil Nas X dressing up as Ice Spice [00:45:21] Tati Cirisano: Yes. Yes. And I'm sure there were people that dressed up as Drake in the hotline bling video. the scene that that came out. So, look at Halloween costume sales, all you label executives. No, I don't know it's a really hard question to answer, but I think it's, mix of those and it's increasingly about, how fans are kind of like recreating their own versions of things. [00:45:42] Dan Runcie: Because there's a clear need to, water creates something that creates shock value, but you can't do those moments automatically cuz sometimes randomly it's gun just being gunna and then, Rihanna dresses up like him for her Halloween costume in like multiple settings and stuff, and it's like, oh, okay.I guess this is a thing. Like I don't think he knew that he was putting a fit out there, but you can't always guarantee that that's what's gonna come out, right? You have artists like Da Baby that I think have always tried to do stunty things to get cloud out there, but I don't know if, I've never necessarily seen people try to dress up like him for Halloween in that way.But that's a good one, and I think at first I was like thinking you're saying it in jest, but it's a hundred percent true. Like how are you able to capture zeitgeist? And I think that checking Instagram tags especially, or hashtags or just trending topics Twitter can tell you. Yeah. definitely. [00:46:36] Tati Cirisano: Well, many gift uses did you get of a clip from the music video?[00:46:41] Dan Runcie: Exactly. Or are people creating gifts of you in some type of way? [00:46:45] Tati Cirisano: Exactly. [00:46:46] Dan Runcie: Definitely. Well, Tati, this was fun. We have a couple of topics that I know we'll dig into eventually on this, but before we let you go, what are some things that you're digging into? What should the travel listeners stay looking out for?[00:46:59] Tati Cirisano: Yeah, that's a good question, let me think. So many things. I mean, we have a new report at MIDia that'll be out next month, for clients that's about live music consumers. We did a big survey, with bands in town asking people about their attitudes towards ticket prices and all sorts of things like that. So if you're listening and you're client of ours, look out for that. If you're not and you're interested in it, feel free to reach out. but yeah, that's the thing that I'm working on a lot right now and very excited about. [00:47:27] Dan Runcie: Nice. All right. We'll stay looking out for that. Thank you. [00:47:31] Tati Cirisano: Awesome. Thanks Dan.[00:47:32] Dan Runcie Outro: If you enjoyed this podcast, go ahead and share it with a friend. Copy the link, text it to a friend. Post it in your group chat. Post it in your Slack groups. Wherever you and your people talk, spread the word. 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Ep244 is OUT NOW!! This week, the gals channel their inner optimistic teenager to explore the world of Korean pop music. Topics include an elevator altercation, a scandalous band of bullies, and just what the heck Gangnam is. Treat yo'self to a glass of soju, curate a playlist, and tune in for K-pop Crimes!