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K-beauty or Korean beauty: the trend of the moment

Goal of perfect skin Korean women have a cult-like devotion to the perfect skin and are willing to spend a lot of time and money to display a flawless complexion. They spend an average of one to one and a half hours, morning and night, taking care of their skin. They don't hesitate to apply up t ...

08
Sep
2016

Korean Cuisine: 5 Things to Know About K-Food

Korean cuisine is simple and sophisticated. Korean cuisine varies depending on the regions of the peninsula but also, and most importantly, according to the seasons. It honors fresh ingredients that are available throughout the year. The traditional Korean meal mainly consists of rice sometimes mi ...

01
Apr
2016

Korea Mania: Where Does the Fascination for K-Culture Come From?

What are the origins of the Korean Wave? It is quite astonishing that a country, brought to nothing by decades of Japanese rule and World War II, has managed to dominate in every sphere of global culture. Yet, this is the phenomenon we have been witnessing for the past three decades. From music to ...

16
Feb
2024

The Agitos: Understanding This Paralympic Symbol in 5 Questions

the same city as the Olympic Games: in Seoul, South Korea... This likely explains why the Paralympic Committee was inspired by the tae-geuk, a South Korean motif appearing in red and blue on the country's flag. The first Paralympic symbol, used from 1988 to 1994, had the same configuration and col ...

28
Aug
2024

The hibiscus: a beautiful summer blooming.

has medicinal properties: it was once used to soothe coughs and heal sore throats. Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea. Its name in Korean, "mugunghwa", means "Eternity Flower". ...

02
Apr
2008

Netflix: 5 Things to Know About the Streaming Platform

ertisements. And of course, the American streaming giant can rely on new seasons of its successful original series, such as Bridgerton and the South Korean phenomenon Squid Game, to retain its users. Vous devez fournir le texte que vous souhaitez que je traduise en anglais. ...

05
Feb
2019

Surprise your friends with these 10 Original Hams

the market. Mount Jiri Ham, the little surprise from South Korea South Korea is a pork lover's paradise, with more than 55 kilos per person per year Koreans eat pork in all its forms in keeping with the adage: All is good in the pig. It is therefore not surprising to discover near Mount Jiri, in t ...

24
May
2022

Piccoma : Do you know the world leader in webtoon ?

The webtoon ? But what is it? Everyone knows the Manga which for more than 30 years has conquered the world thanks to a policy of Japanese soft power and has seen the this Japanese comic book, gain its letters of nobility in the same way as the American comics or the so-called Franco-Belgian comic ...

16
June
2022

10 Chinese Dramas for Beginners

My Story of You, a series for 40-somethings Copyright @Iqiyi Genre: Slice of Life Number of Episodes : 48 Year: 2018 This series, taken from an autobiographical novel, tells 20 years of a man's life: From the end of college, his first jobs, to meeting the woman of his life, his personal d ...

26
June
2022

Google Bard: 5 things to know about Google's AI

other countries, as the United States, the United Kingdom, and 180 other countries could already interact with this chatbot in English, Japanese, or Korean since March. This 4-month delay is due to compliance work with European regulations on personal data protection. In Europe, Bard users have th ...

17
July
2023

Glass skin: how to follow this Korean beauty trend?

ffect? To achieve the glass skin effect, which means having luminous and almost transparent skin, you can take inspiration from the beauty routine of Korean women. In this country where many inhabitants are devotees of flawless skin, cosmetics are advanced in terms of facial care and makeup. To obt ...

18
Mar
2024

Beauty Routine: 5 Steps to Adopt in Spring

not uncommon to get sunburned in mid-season if you're not careful enough. Moreover, the sun's UV rays accelerate skin aging. That's why Japanese and Korean women use day creams with integrated sun protection on a daily basis. 4- Rejuvenate the scalp Skin is not the only part of the body that needs ...

26
Mar
2024

Machine: a series blending kung fu and labor struggle on Arte.

who is a former special forces member, will use her kung fu skills to save all the striking workers. Because her colleagues are threatened by the South Korean owners of this washing machine factory, the main character turns into a war machine, shifting from fighting alone to fighting collectively. ...

09
Apr
2024

Japanese manicure: a ritual for naturally shiny nails

plit nails following the application of false nails, polish, or other nail art techniques... What are the steps of a Japanese manicure? Just like the Korean glass skin for the face, Japanese manicure is based on the principle of layering. It consists of several steps and requires the application of ...

03
June
2024

Kojic acid: miracle cosmetic active or risky ingredient?

ong beauty enthusiasts in France and around the world. You probably already know this name if you are one of those who keep an eye out for the latest Korean beauty or K-beauty trends and innovations... But beware! This plant-based or synthetic active ingredient is controversial. Some animal studies ...

03
July
2024