BuenasAsia is a cultural bridge connecting stories of Korea with North America! Posts are written by Dr. Boh Chun, a Korea anthropologist living in South Korea.
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“Are There Situationships in Korea, Too?”: America’s Situationship vs. Korea’s Some
You’ve probably been caught in a relationship that wasn’t quite defined—more than friends but not yet official. In the U.S., people often call this stage a “situationship.” In Korea, there’s another word for…
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5 Fun Facts About Korean-Style Western Foods That Will Surprise You
In August 2025, Korean fast-food favorite Lotteria finally made its big U.S. debut in Fullerton, California. Lotteria has long been loved across Asia for giving classic American fast food a Korean twist, and now…
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5 Must-Buy Kimchis at H Mart That Non-Koreans Don’t Know About
Kimchi Beyond the Basics Nowadays, kimchi had already gone mainstream in North America. It’s the one you’ll find not only at H mart, but also at Costco and Trader Joe’s.…
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Naengmyeon: The Korean Cold Noodles You Need before This Summer Ends
If you’re searching for a refreshing dish that’s light, flavorful, and perfect for hot weather, look no further than naengmyeon (냉면), Korea’s famous cold noodle dish. Unlike hot ramen or…
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From K-Folk Arts to K-pop Demon Hunters: How ‘Hojakdo’ Inspired Derpy & Sussie
If you’re hooked on K-pop Demon Hunters, you’ve probably fallen for the unlikely duo: Derpy, the bumbling but brave tiger-like sidekick, and Sussie, the sharp-tongued magpie spirit who always seems one step ahead.…
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Grow First, Then Decide: Kim Jong Kook and South Korea’s New Marriage Story
I grew up with Kim Jong Kook, a popular Korean singer, in the background of my life: Turbo on my middle-school playlists, that unmistakable falsetto at ‘noraebang’ (‘Karaoke’ in Korean),…