Illit is a new rising group in South Korea. But who exactly are they? And will they be the next hot group to overtake Blackpink and New Jeans?

Illit is a new rising group in South Korea. But who exactly are they? And will they be the next hot group to overtake Blackpink and New Jeans?

In this special podcast series by Hongbin Jeong, K-Waves will be talking everything Korea! From your K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Reality as well as Korean slang, Korean food, Korean fashion and Korean influencers in Singapore will join her to share more!

In this special podcast series by Hongbin Jeong, K-Waves will be talking everything Korea! From your K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Reality as well as Korean slang, Korean food, Korean fashion and Korean influencers in Singapore will join her to share more!

K-Wave with Hongbin Jeong

From politics to pop culture, we've got it all. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of business, lifestyle, culture, travel, and sports.

From politics to pop culture, we've got it all. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of business, lifestyle, culture, travel, and sports.

The Evening Runway with Hongbin Jeong, Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian

K-Entertainment: Illit - Are they the next hot group?

Instagrammable cafes have been on the rise in Korea, becoming an integral part of the country's vibrant café culture. Every corner is a snapshot waiting to happen! It’s not just about coffee anymore. It’s whether the cafes are insta-worthy. On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong explores some of Korea's Instagrammable cafes that are sure to delight your senses and fill your feed with envy-inducing snapshots.

Instagrammable cafes have been on the rise in Korea, becoming an integral part of the country's vibrant café culture. Every corner is a snapshot waiting to happen! It’s not just about coffee anymore. It’s whether the cafes are insta-worthy. On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong explores some of Korea's Instagrammable cafes that are sure to delight your senses and fill your feed with envy-inducing snapshots.

K-Food: Insta-worthy cafes in Seoul to check out on your next trip

"Wonyoungism" is a new personal development trend driven by fans of Jang Won-young, member of the kpop group IVE. Jang Won Young is the current IT girl - and everyone wants to be like her. Her looks, her personality, and her confidence have become a mantra for thousands of young Korean women.And the hashtag #wonyoungism has bloomed among the fandom. But should you follow this trend? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong dives into why this experience is a no for her. 

"Wonyoungism" is a new personal development trend driven by fans of Jang Won-young, member of the kpop group IVE. Jang Won Young is the current IT girl - and everyone wants to be like her. Her looks, her personality, and her confidence have become a mantra for thousands of young Korean women.And the hashtag #wonyoungism has bloomed among the fandom. But should you follow this trend? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong dives into why this experience is a no for her.

K-Experience: Why #Wonyoungism is a no for me

For Korean celebrities and idols, diving into the dating scene is a big taboo. The moment their carefully constructed public image collides with the messy truth of their romantic relationships, chaos ensues. And their dating life becomes a scandal. Some are issuing apologies to fans, while even their entertainment agencies’ stock prices plunge. But why all the commotion? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong dives into some dating scandals that have rocked the K-industry. 

For Korean celebrities and idols, diving into the dating scene is a big taboo. The moment their carefully constructed public image collides with the messy truth of their romantic relationships, chaos ensues. And their dating life becomes a scandal. Some are issuing apologies to fans, while even their entertainment agencies’ stock prices plunge. But why all the commotion? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong dives into some dating scandals that have rocked the K-industry.

K-Entertainment: Illit - Are they the next hot group?

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