“Alita: Battle Angel – The Official Movie Novelization” is a novel by Pat Cadigan based on the movie “Alita: Battle Angel,” which is adapted from Kishiro Yukito’s manga series “Gunnm” (“Battle Angel Alita” in English). Originally, the movie was planned to be directed by the acclaimed James Cameron, but due to his involvement in the sequels to “Avatar,” Robert Rodriguez ...
The work titled “Ready Player One” is likely perceived as a movie by South Koreans. This work, in which the master of cinema Steven Spielberg participated in production, was released on March 28, 2018. Even before its release, the work garnered much attention, and it continued to attract global interest after its debut, showing a relatively successful performance. The film ...
For a while, I attempted to study various foreign languages. Working in an environment where English was used daily for several years, I naturally became accustomed to it, and there came a point where I didn’t need to put in effort to study English anymore. However, now that I’m no longer in an environment where I use English for work ...
Howard Schultz, who joined Starbucks as a marketing manager in 1982, foresaw the increasing demand for premium coffee in the United States during the 1980s. In 1985, he left Starbucks and opened a cafe named “Il Giornale” in Chicago. “Il Giornale” grew rapidly, and within three years, Schultz acquired Starbucks, the company where he had previously worked as a marketing ...
These days, it seems that the popularity of blogs isn’t what it used to be. The 2000s and 2010s were considered the golden age of blogs, with many people consuming content posted on blogs. Nowadays, this trend has shifted beyond “text” to “images” and “videos,” causing blogs to receive less attention than before. However, in the past, popular bloggers often ...
At one time, Sun Kim, who once made a name for herself as an “English instructor” on EBS, is now pioneering a new field as a “historical comedian,” and she continues to challenge herself in various areas. During her time hosting on EBS Radio, she co-hosted a program called “English GoGo” with Chris Johnson, and currently, she appears on the ...
Although South Korea is a country where English is not used in daily life at all, it’s a nation that shows tremendous interest in “English education.” Thanks to this, there is significant attention paid to English education in schools, and English grades are required for admission to universities. Even in the process of employment after university graduation, English plays an ...
In literature, drama, and film, a common theme that never fails to appear is the exploration of romantic relationships between men and women. Especially in popular songs, many lyrics revolve around love, indicating that a significant number of people desire and are interested in love. Though not often used nowadays, in the past, romantic relationships between men and women were ...
“Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki, a Japanese-American author, is considered a legendary self-help book. Even those who haven’t read the book have likely heard of it at least once due to its impactful title, making it a global bestseller. Although it was published much earlier, even looking at it now, it can be said to be a must-read ...
Among Korean proverbs, there are many related to “speech.” You can find various sayings like “A word spoken is past recalling,” “Different mouths, different tastes,” and “Fine words butter no parsnips.” This emphasizes the importance of using words well. When used effectively, the power of speech can turn a loss into a gain, but when misused, it can have the ...
Unlike in the past, the era where the term “1-person media” feels awkward has arrived. Initially, when the term “1-person media” first emerged, it was unfamiliar and awkward. However, since YouTube completely engulfed South Korea, the term “1-person media” doesn’t sound strange anymore. Nowadays, there are cases where individuals who are active on YouTube are affiliated with companies that manage ...
Kim Min-sik is a producer at MBC. After working as a variety show producer in 1996, he moved to the drama department in 2007. In the early days of his career, he was active in comedy dramas that were popular at the time, and later gained popularity with sitcoms that combined jokes and drama elements. One of his representative works ...