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Lifestyle 1 year ago

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‘You only need one’: Young Indonesians redefine spending habits

Entering 2025, the “you only need one” (YONO) concept emerged as a new mindset of a more frugal and mindful approach to living, to counter the consumerist point-of-view of “you only live once” (YOLO).

Environment 1 year ago

K-pop fans take aim at CD, merchandise waste

Over the years, her burgeoning CD collection expanded to every inch of her shelves, prompting her to question its impact on the environment.

Books 1 year ago

Han Kang wins South Korea's first literature Nobel

A short story writer and novelist, Han is best known for her book "The Vegetarian", which was her major international breakthrough and won the Man Booker Prize in 2016.

The Neighborhood 1 year ago

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Kick-start your summer: Five events to attend in June

As we bid adieu to May, we welcome a slew of events that scream “Summer!”

Environment 1 year ago

Hyundai ends Indonesia aluminium deal after climate campaign by K-pop fans

At the time of the signing, Hyundai said it expected to procure aluminium from Adaro that meets the automaker's carbon neutralization policy amid growing demand for aluminium among global automakers.

Presidential Race 2 years ago

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Election contenders double down on online personas ahead of voting day

While all three candidate pairs for the February presidential election have toured key battlegrounds to garner more votes in recent weeks, they are also embracing online personas that have bloomed organically on social media through memes and fandom.

Academia 2 years ago

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Let creativity be the core of Indonesia-Korea relations

The creative economy should not be placed on the sidelines any longer in Indonesia-Korea bilateral relations.

Entertainment 2 years ago

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Golden Disc Awards captivates K-pop fans in Jakarta debut

SEVENTEEN won the Album of the Year that evening for its 2023 extended play album entitled FML, which sold a record-breaking 6.2 million copies.

People 2 years ago

K-pop stars Blackpink get UK honors for climate advocacy

The South Korean sensations received honorary MBEs (Members of the Order of the British Empire) from the British monarch, which reward outstanding achievement or service to the community.

Entertainment 2 years ago

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Indonesia to host K-pop award show Golden Disc Awards for the first time

In January Jakarta will for the first time host the the Golden Disc Awards, a testament to its huge K-pop fanbase albeit many years after other Southeast Asian hubs such as Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.

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PREMIUM ‘You only need one’: Young Indonesians redefine spending habits

K-pop fans take aim at CD, merchandise waste

Han Kang wins South Korea's first literature Nobel

PREMIUM Kick-start your summer: Five events to attend in June

Hyundai ends Indonesia aluminium deal after climate campaign by K-pop fans

PREMIUM Election contenders double down on online personas ahead of voting day

PREMIUM Let creativity be the core of Indonesia-Korea relations

PREMIUM Golden Disc Awards captivates K-pop fans in Jakarta debut