South Korea
Space Experts Review the Netflix Space Drama ‘The Silent Sea’
In the South Korean Netflix series starring Gong Yoo and Bae Doona, a team of astronauts are sucked into a whirlwind adventure on the moon. But just how realistic is the show?
What Is ‘Single’s Inferno’? Everything You Need To Know About the Netflix Dating Reality Show
A blend of reality show tropes, cringey dating scenes, and K-drama swoon, it’s hard to look away from “Single’s Inferno.”
What Is ‘The Silent Sea’? Everything You Need To Know About the Netflix Series
Gong Yoo and Bae Doona take Korean drama to uncharted territory.
Sogumm’s Song “Prescription” Is a Tender Message to Her Future Self, and a Musical Cure for Listeners
VICE spoke with South Korean singer sogumm about her album “Precious,” the eclectic music video for “Prescription,” and her dream to fly off to space.
What Are Korean Variety Shows? A Guide to Finding Your Next Good Watch
There are many different kinds of variety shows, but you’ll know it when you see it.
What Is ‘Hellbound’? Everything You Need To Know About the Netflix Series
The violent Korean drama from the director of “Train to Busan” is now making a killing worldwide.
LeeHi on Her Retro Influences, Current Passions, and Future Plans
VICE spoke with singer LeeHi about her album “4 ONLY” and her love for pop songs of the past.
South Korea Is Giving Millions of Photos to Facial Recognition Researchers
Travelers to the country are having their biometric data given to private companies under a program recently uncovered by civil rights advocates.
We Visited South Korea’s First and Only Special Zone For Cannabis
We talked to a young farmer about how he grows the plant in the first country in East Asia to legalize the use of medical cannabis.
‘Squid Game’ IRL? Korean School Asks Kids Not To Hit Each Other Playing Games.
Some U.S. schools have even banned Squid Game costumes this Halloween because of their violent connotations.
North Korea, Too, Has Something To Say About ‘Squid Game’
K-dramas are banned in North Korea, but that doesn’t mean the country has no opinion about the hit Netflix show.
‘Squid Game’ Merch Is Popular in China, Where Netflix Isn’t Even Available
Netflix is not officially available in China but viewers are obsessed with “Squid Game” merch and dalgona candy just like the rest of the world.