Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

[WHY] When do Koreans say ‘I love you’? Too fast, some say.

Cultural differences affect perceptions of saying 'I love you' in Korean relationships, with younger Koreans tending to express love earlier, while intercultural couples often experience misunderstandings about the phrase's timing and significance.

2026-04-11

Ex-Super Junior singer Kangin back with single 'Love is Pain'

Singer Kangin, a former member of boy band Super Junior, is making a comeback for the first time in seven years after a series of mishaps regarding his private life — this time, with a new song.

2026-04-07

Genesis BBQ Group builds middle school in Kenya to expand opportunities for underserved children

Genesis BBQ Group has built a middle school in Kenya to help bring better learning opportunities to children in an underserved community.

2026-03-16

SHINee’s Onew visits ‘Tough Love’ pop-up store ahead of EP release — in pictures

SHINee’s Onew opened a pop-up store on Sunday at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, to celebrate the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love.”

2026-03-09

More than a game: Virtual boyfriends win hearts in China

When Zhou, a 33-year-old Chinese civil servant, was a student, finding love and companionship was something she believed would happen with time.

2026-02-12

'Can This Love Be Translated?' tops Netflix weekly chart for 2nd week

The romantic comedy “Can This Love Be Translated?” led Netflix's weekly non-English series chart for the second straight week, the streaming giant said on Wednesday.

2026-02-04

'Can This Love Be Translated?' tops Netflix weekly chart

The romantic comedy "Can This Love Be Translated?" topped Netflix's weekly non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday.

2026-01-28

'Live as her just a little longer': Go Youn-jung on why Netflix's ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ feels special

While global viewers fell for the character of Cha Mu-hee from the newly released Netflix rom-com series “Can This Love Be Translated?," actor Go Youn-jung, who played Mu-hee, revealed that she, too, grew deeply attached to her role.

2026-01-26

How actor Kim Seon-ho plays his opposite in Netflix's 'Can This Love Be Translated?'

Actor Kim Seon-ho transforms into Joo Ho-jin in Netflix’s new romance series “Can This Love Be Translated?” While his performance seems effortless, Kim explained that every detail was calculated, as Ho-jin’s personality is so different from his own.

2026-01-23

Foreign languages become a catalyst for romance in Netflix's 'Can This Love Be Translated?'

Upcoming Netflix romantic comedy series “Can This Love Be Translated?” is set to kick off the streamer’s Korean original lineup this year, telling the heartwarming love story of a global star and her multilingual interpreter.

2026-01-13