Tiger Mothers: Still Superior

Recently, there was an interesting study that revisited the efficacy of Tiger Parenting. Su Yeong Kim, associate professor at University of Texas, sought to quantify and measure whether Tiger Parenting was indeed effective. This is how Kim defined Tiger Parenting:For Kim’s study, parents and children answered questions during the children’s adolescence about their parenting styles. The vast majority...

Ask a Korean! News: Japan Didn't Really Change

The Korean is having a very busy stretch, but he cannot let this one slide:Osaka Mayor and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) coleader Toru Hashimoto refused Wednesday to back down from his comments about the necessity of the “comfort woman” system during the war or the desirability of legal brothels in Okinawa for U.S. military personnel.. . .On his advice to American officials in Okinawa...

AAK! PSA: Fundraiser for Deceased Korean Expat

Dear Korean,I know this isnt usually your standard fare, but recently our friend Kevin Andresen from the UK has passed away in Korea, an article about which is here. As you can imagine, it is super expensive to send his remains home, so we have started a fundraising website (http://www.gofundme.com/2vigbc) to help us and his mother.LiamIf you are inclined, please visit the site and donate to help.Got...

Why So Many Korean Missionaries?

Dear Korean,Christianity in Korea is a complex subject, but I have a simple question: why are there so many Korean missionaries?MatiShort answer:  it was born that way.But let's back up a bit first. It is absolutely true that there are a great number of Korean Christian missionaries. Korea sends more missionaries abroad than any other country except for the United States. According to Korea World...

Still Think Asian Pop Stars Can't Go Mainstream?

Dear Korean,I am an avid reader of Korean pop news. I know this might be old, but popular Kpop stars such as BoA and Se7en are planning to enter the US mainstream market. Some people have deep doubts about their ability to make it. I, being a skeptic and cynic, too have my doubts. But a part of me wonder, if cross-cultural singers such as Ricky Martin can go mainstream, why can't us Asians? What do...

50 Most Influential K-pop Artists: 14. Park Jin-yeong

[Series Index]14. Park Jin-yeong [박진영]Also romanized as:  Park Jin Young, JYPYears of Activity: 1992 - present? (Last album in 2007)Discography:Wandering Time [떠도는 시간] (1992) (as Park Jin-yeong and the New Generation [박진영과 신세대])Blue City (1994)Entertainer [딴따라] (1995)Summer Jingle Bells (1996)Even After a Decade [십년이 지나도] (1998)Park Jin-yeong 5th (1998)Game (2001)Back to Stage (2007)Representative...