K-Wave with Hongbin Jeong

Y2K fashion is in trend.  That means velvet track pants, chunky heels, and bedazzled denim jackets- they are all back in fashion.  "Y2K" refers to the year 2000 with fashion that provides nostalgic notes from late 90s to early 00s pop culture. Just think - Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera and how they used to dress during that bygone era. And there’s one K-pop girl group in South Korea that’s doing it the best. 

The latest K-drama series “The Glory” is a story about vengeance, trauma, and power.  It’s a story about a woman in her late thirties who sets out on an elaborate revenge plot to make her tormentors pay years after she survived horrific abuse in high school - including being beaten up, scratched by pins, and being burnt by a hair-curling iron. But the gruesome bullying scenes in the show hide an even more revolting truth… Credits: Soundbites from: The Glory | Official Trailer | Netflix [ENG SUB] - @netflixkcontent YouTube Bullied with a Curling Iron | The Glory - Ep. 1 Highlight Clip | Netflix (Song Hye Kyo, Lee Do Hyun) - @azcontent YouTube

It’s all about Kings today.  Nope, not about the royal family, I’m talking about the Korean slang word - 킹받네(kingbatnae). It's a slang word that has been trending in South Korea for quite some time now, and it's used in almost every conversation with Gen Zs these days.  Let's learn more about this word.   Credits Soundbite from:   "아 킹받네?" @d1sgud YouTube "킹받네" @권도훈 - Topic YouTube

Do YOU have what it takes to be the next K-pop idol? By the creator of the now-defunct K-pop girl groups SKarf and OhBliss, iGet Entertainment has announced their plans to host global auditions around the region in search of new talents to be trained as artistes in various categories.  Alan Chan, Director and COO of iget Holdings, joins this episode of K-WAVE to tell us more about these auditions as well as what it's like behind the scenes of being a trainee to become the next K-pop superstar. 

If you haven’t been to a convenience store in Korea, there are these drink Capri Sun-styled pouches that’s filled with pre-made coffee, lemonade, and other funky flavours.  And it's taken TikTok by storm with content creators testing out different drink pouches and mixing it with other drinks to find the best combination.  Recently, Singapore has opened two KOREAN convenience stores - one at Nex Mall, and Jurong Point shopping centre. So you can try them yourselves! But before you check it out - here are the BEST combinations you need to try out. 

Korean fashion has taken the world by storm and significantly impacted the global fashion industry in recent years. One of the key reasons behind the rise of Korean fashion's popularity is the influence of K-pop artists.  And on this episode, I take on fashion icon - Jennie Kim - from the K-pop supergroup Blackpink. She is no doubt a trend setter -  taking South Korea's fashion by storm.  Whether she’s going to a fashion show, doing her live concerts, or just simply- going to the airport, all eyes are on what she’s wearing, who she’s wearing, and how she’s accessorising.  So here are some of the top fashion trends in South Korea - inspired by the fashion icon, Jennie. 

You may have seen him all over TikTok, especially if you’re on food TikTok.  If you are a fan of Korean food - whether you want to make it yourself, or you’re hunting for the most authentic Korean food in Singapore- he’s the go-to-guy.  He’s the Korean Oppa living right here in Singapore.  He’s @esyfilms on TikTok and on Instagram. He’s Eric Youn. He joins Hongbin Jeong on K-Wave to tell us more about his content creation and of course, Korean food.  Listen to find out where to get the best K-BBQ here in Singapore on this episode. 

Let's talk K-reality.  Some of you may have watched the latest hit Korean reality show - Physical 100, a fitness competition where 100 contestants from all over Korea compete to become the fittest person in the country. And the winner of show will not only gain the title as South Korea’s fittest person, but also with $300 million won (S$307,000). But since the conclusion of the series, the show has been swept up in controversy after controversy – from one of the top female contestants admitting to being a school bully, to a contestant being arrested for assaulting his girlfriend. And the most notable one? The controversy that the finale was rigged. *Spoilers ahead. Credits:  "Physical: 100 | Sneak Peek | Netflix [ENG SUB]" @netflixkcontent YouTube

Just like any other country, Korea has its own set of trendy slang words that may just be useful to know w hen you travel to Korea or you’re just watching a Korean show, and especially if you’re scrolling through social media.  Gen Z’s in South Korea has created a new set slang words, that even the older Korean generations have no idea what they mean.  And kicking off the new segment, the first K-slang word of the week is eojjeoltibi. What does it mean? How do you use? I'll tell you all about it.  Credits Soundbite from:   "When arguing!!" @dgdg YouTube "SNL 코리아 시즌2 신혜선 하이라이트" @CoupangPlay YouTube "So WhaTV" @redpajamayaco YouTube