The Halfie Project

What’s your blood type? The commonly asked question in Korea and Japan stems from a history of blood purity theories from the past all the way to the popular blood type personality theory and marriage compatibility concept that are all done in fun but still have a place in Korea culture today. We break down the blood types, their so-called characteristics, and why Korea still has a thing for blood.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When did Christmas come to Korea and why is it the only southeast Asian country that celebrates Christmas as a public holiday? We dive into the history of Christmas in Korea and share the amazing, true Christmas miracle that happened December, 1950 at a port in North Korea.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As K-pop takes over the world, questions beyond who’s the best group start to arise, especially concerning K-Pop’s conspicuously straight-laced view on what a K-pop idol should look likeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's more to South Korea than K-pop and dramas...Behind the tech-savvy and shopping meccas of Seoul, South Korea plays host to a number of creatures, found in the forests, in the rivers, and even in one's own home... Tune into our Halloween special to learn more about the scarier legends of Korea, some cultural meanings and history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eddie Van Halen passed away October 6th, 2020.He left behind an incredible legacy. Beyond being one of the top 10 greatest guitarists of all time (according to Rolling Stones, 2015) and the brilliant musician, Eddie Van Halen pushed the limits of what an electric guitar could do. His legacy lives on through his unforgettable solos, his individual sound, and the rock generation he inspired, perhaps in more ways and in more people than we initially ever thought.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever since South Korea and the Philippines opened their borders for trade in the 70s, the Philippines has been the number one country for Koreans to travel to for tourism, English study and business. However, over the years, an issue has come to light that just now the two countries are being forced to grapple with - the plight of the mixed Korean - Filipino children being abandoned by Korean men to live in poverty with young, single mothers. How have the two countries handled this? And is there hope for these children?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From 1964-1973, South Korea joined the American forces to fight the Viet Cong and threat of communism overtaking Vietnam. The South Korean army enjoyed a heroic reputation for their role in the war until 1999 when a Korean researcher was given a document noting supposed atrocities committed by the Korean troops, including brutality against civilians and massacres. Since then, the children who resulted from gender violence against Vietnamese women by South Korean soldiers - the Lai Dai Han.Still today, the Lai Dai Han are living on the outskirts of Vietnamese society and raising their voices for justice long overdue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who was Shin Yun Bok? (신윤복) The artist, who’s ‘pen name’ Hyewon (혜원) meant “a garden full of orchids,” who painted the lower social classes & forbidden romantic images in a strict Confuscist society. The artist who loved the beauty of ordinary people.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cedric & Becky are no strangers to hate online. So how do we deal with it? We also give you our personal insights on a difficult topic we tackled recently & how the backlash affected us.Also, we share some listener mail! Hope you’ll keep writing in at [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We explore this uniquely Korean concept of injustice and sorrow that drives so much of the Korean society and thinking. We also ask, perhaps do other people groups also have their own form of “han”? How does this impact the way we interact with each other every day?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.