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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s a reason Korea’s major entertainment boom—better known as the Hallyu wave—is taking over ...

Starring K-pop icon SUHO, the plot revolves around Han Do Woo, a talented chef who owns a bakery, manages to gain a reputation for being able to grant wishes with his pastries. Only open late at night ...

K-dramas have struck big on Netflix and one of the streamer's most recent hits comes a bizarre premise that blends cooking, time travel, and romance.

Lee Chae-Min emerged as a breakout actor of 2025 after the success of Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, also starring Im Yoona. While the actor came onboard last minute, he gave his 100 percent to play ...

A flavor where the essence of Korea meets French techniques. Not just a plot device, but an edible metaphor symbolizing ...

From ‘The Penthouse’ to the Philippines, eat the rich is more than a slogan—it’s a reminder. Floods show us where corruption ...