South Korea
DAY6’s Jae Is Going Back to His Roots and Finding New Music As eaJ
In an exclusive interview with VICE, Jae talks about his solo project, the problem with perfection, and finding himself again through music.
The Guide to Getting Into K-Indie, South Korea’s Next Global Culture Movement
There’s a lot of music to discover beyond K-pop.
South Korean Men Who Jizz on Women’s Things May Soon Be Charged With ‘Semen Terrorism’
Severe flaws in South Korea’s legal system has allowed perverts to evade harsh punishment. That might change.
North Korea Is Ghosting the South Weeks After Restoring Their Hotlines
The Koreas reconnected their direct phone lines last month. But that doesn’t mean they’re talking.
She Won Three Gold Medals. But Men Don’t Like Her Hair.
South Korean archer’s short hairdo draws sexist jibes at home.
How NIve Went From Clarinet Player to Producing for K-Pop’s Big Stars
VICE spoke with singer-songwriter NIve about his new EP “Broken Kaleidoscope,” finding authenticity in music, and working with BTS’ V, EXO, Heize, and Sam Kim.
This Millennial Shaman Heals Your Dead Ancestors To Solve Your Problems
He’s like a therapist who dances, sings, and acts for your dead loved ones.
You Can Earn This Digital Currency Literally by Taking a Shit
Holders of this shitcoin can use it to shop online, buy a coffee, and even see a doctor.
Belgium Recalls Its Envoy to South Korea After His Wife Got in a Fight, Twice
This time, the woman was accused of slapping a street cleaner.
Her Boss Gifted Her a Clock That Turned Out to Be a Spy Cam
Shocking stories unveiled in recent report on digital sex crimes in South Korea.
Police Bust Major Ransomware Gang Cl0p
Police in Ukraine announced it arrested members of the ransomware gang that called itself Cl0p, seizing computers and cash in a major international operation.
BTS Member Jungkook Revealed His Tattoo Sleeve. Fans Still Aren’t Over It.
Day 1 of the band’s anniversary concert BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO started with a rare close-up of the singer’s tattoos.