Plan Your Chuseok Feast!
Chuseok is on October 6th this year! As one of the biggest holidays in Korea, there are so many fun ways to honor this full moon tradition. We have some great ideas for you, including how to get fresh Korean ingredients delivered overnight.
In Korea, Chuseok 2025 is extra special. Why? Because it creates a Golden Holiday: an unusual lining up of various holidays that allows for a potential 10 days of time off. Outside of Korea, you are out of luck, but you can still prepare for this fabulous holiday by making some special dishes or planning a gathering of your friends and family to celebrate.
So You Think You Know Bukchon
Bukchon Hanok Village is one of the most beloved tourist locations in Seoul. Millions of people visit every year to wander the old alleys and beautiful traditional homes that feel like they are frozen in time. What most people don’t know is that this village is the manifestation of one man’s fever dream to fight the buying up of Seoul by foreigners during the Japanese occupation of Korea. The radical roots of this village are fascinating, but the drama doesn’t end there. Read all about how close Bukchon came to being destroyed during the heyday of Seoul’s rapid modernization.
Must Watch TV: You and Everything Else
It’s been a desert out there for lovers of high-quality K-dramas. Apart from a few bright spots, it’s been slim pickings for people who want bang for their precious buck (time!) You and Everything Else has us right back in the saddle of a nightly Netflix and chill routine that reminds us of the good ol' pandemic days. The story is great, the acting superb, and dang, the writing is so good.
There’s a New #1 Most Watched Show on Netflix
It wasn’t long ago that our community was blown away when Squid Game became the most watched show on Netflix. Ever. Get ready to be blown away all over again as KPop Demon Hunters has dethroned Squid Game and reigns supreme with millions of viewers watching it multiple times. What’s the allure, and how widespread is the love? Check out our review on all the surprising things that lined up to make this show a superstar.
America Hits the Jackpot with Son Heung-min
American soccer lovers are still rubbing their eyes. Can it be true? Yes, it’s happening! Son Heung-min is now calling America home with a contract with the LAFC that includes options through 2029. The transfer fee of reportedly over $26.5 million set a new record for the most expensive incoming transfer in MLS history. Run to get tickets to see Son play live at a stadium near you!
A Roundup of the Best Cafes in Seoul
Coffee culture is a different animal in Korea. There are 20,000 cafes in Seoul compared to about 1,500 in NYC. The sheer number, variety, and creativity of Korean cafes are truly a wonder. Here are 10 of the best to check out now.
COTE Vegas is Opening Next Week
COTE Vegas is set to open on the Strip, and bookings are already live—reserve your spot up to 90 days in advance. Opening October 4, 2025, at The Venetian Resort, the Vegas location will be COTE’s first West Coast location and a major expansion of its acclaimed Korean steakhouse concept. This will be the fourth location for COTE after NYC, Miami, and Singapore.
COTE NYC is celebrated as the only American steakhouse on the top 10 list of the Best Steakhouses in the World. It is also America’s only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse.
K-News from Around the World
- [AlBat] MLB: Blue Jays Signs 18-YO Korean Player
- [Reuters] Korea’s won wobbles vs USD
- [AP] South Korea moves closer to legalizing tattoos
- [Rolling Stone] Rosé Wins Song of the Year at VMAs
- [Reuters] BofA names Mike Joo as co-head of global investment banking
