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The Netflix series "When Life Gives You Tangerines," known in Korean as "Poksak Sokassuda," continues to achieve success not only in South Korea but also by ranking first among non-English TV shows overseas. In particular, the title "Poksak Sokassuda," which means "Thank you for your hard work" in Jeju dialect, uses a separate English title to convey a deeper meaning to international viewers. One interesting point is that people who are not from Jeju Island may not fully understand the meaning of "Poksak Sokassuda" Netflix has named this drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines," which is a variation of the saying "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade," coined by American philosopher Elbert Hubbard (1856–1915) and reinterpreted by later writers. This expression encourages a positive mindset to overcome difficult situations by substituting "lemons" with "tangerines," a specialty product of Jeju t...

For 25 years, the MAMA AWARDS has pioneered new paths, establishing itself as a prestigious global K-POP awards show. This year, the 2024 MAMA AWARDS promises to deliver stages filled with passion and ambition, reflecting the event’s legacy of excellence. The 2024 MAMA AWARDS will kick off on November 22 KST (November 21 local time) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, USA. Following this, the excitement will continue on November 22 and 23 at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, in a relay format. As the lineup of prominent performing artists takes shape, ILLIT, TWS, and YOUNG POSSE are set to showcase their distinct styles and aspirations on stage, heightening anticipation among fans. ILLIT, who was named in the first lineup of performing artists, has garnered attention for her unique and quirky charm. Following her debut hit Magnetic , she achieved back-to-back success with her second single, Cherish (My Love) , both of which performed strongly on domestic and international music cha...

Rose’s "Apartment (APT.)" is based on a traditional Korean drinking game, which at first glance appears to be just a game but actually incorporates elements from two popular drinking games. The first game, sharing its name with the song, is called "Apartment." This game is commonly played at drinking gatherings, where participants stack their hands on top of each other in random order. The "catcher" or "caller" then calls out a floor level, and the person whose hand is at that level is identified. This game enhances the atmosphere at drinking gatherings and encourages interaction among participants. It adds both tension and fun as players try to match the caller’s chosen floor. If the caller misses, they take a drink. The second game, hidden in the song’s main section rhythm, called Apateu , is inspired by Korea’s classic drinking game, 369. This game is known and loved by nearly every Korean. In 369, participants count up from 1, clapping inste...