2015년 5월 26일 화요일

KBS's new drama “Producers” took first place in content power rating.


On May 26th, according to CJ E&M contents power index (CPI), Kim Soo Hyun's new entertainment drama “Producers” rated first place in CPI rating.
CPI rating reflects the media environmental changes and is centered on the power of programs as well as the value that is measured by consumer activity. It is a new evaluation system of new contents effective power and compiled the rankings of news subscribers, actual search engine rankings and buzz rankings. It uses as a target the three national channels and cable channel's dramas and shows.

“Producers”'s viewr ratings is also on the rise, highest rating recorded at 11% this week.

MBC's "King of the Masked Singer" rated second place while tvN's 'Three Meals a Day' rated third place in CPI rating.
SBS drama "girl who sees the smell" at 4th place, fell significantly from 1st place last week.



2015년 5월 25일 월요일

Which Korean cosmetic items are most favored by Chinese customers?


Myeong-dong in Seoul is where most of Chinese tourists shop for Korean cosmetics.
As cosmetics have become one of favorite shopping items among Chinese tourists, many cosmetic stores have opened.

Chinese customers are occupying 80% of whole customers of cosmetic stores. So those stores have no choice but to hire employees who can communicate in chinese.
So then what is the most preferred Korean cosmetic items among Chinese tourist?
On 22th, according to industry analysis of sales of major brands shops in the Myeong dong commercial district from January to April this year, THE FACESHOP's 'character masks', Innisfree's 'The Green Tea Seed Serum', Misha's 'M Perfect Cover BB Cream' Etude's "clear pearl Ani cushion and Nature Republic's 'Ginseng Royal silk Watery Cream', are the best selling cosmetic items for each brand.

Korean beauty industry official said, "Chinese prefered prestige(high-priced) cosmetic products which focused on quality than affordable price" "Even though Chinese tourists are drawn to Japan because the weak yen has made products and services there much more affordable this year,  many Chinese customers are still attracted to the quality and brand image of Korean cosmetics."

2015년 5월 21일 목요일

Seoul city's new sky blue electric-powered taxis in 2015


Starting from later 2015, Seoul will have 40 ELECTRIC-powered taxis offering their services around the capital.
Corporationowned taxi will begin to operate in July 8th and privately owned taxi will operate starting in August, 10th.

The city government says that the electric taxis are designed in sky blue color instead of the common orange paint job to highlight the eco-friendliness.

The fare for the electric cabs will be the same as regular ones, starting at 3-thousand won, or less than 3 U.S. dollars.

The cost for charging the cars will be paid by the city and the Korea Environment Corporation.
The city will support all expenses for the project including car purchase cost, electric charging cost, and charging station building cost.

2015년 5월 14일 목요일

Why Korean fans like to sing along at foreign artist's conerts .

Some people hate it when people in the audience sing along with the artist in concerts but many foreign artsit who visited Korea seem to like it.


Noel Gallagher, the former lead guitarist, vocalist and principal songwriter for hit English rock band Oasis, made his way back to Seoul to perform two sold-out shows in april.

Gallagher first visited Korea in 2009 as a member of Oasis. His second visit was in 2012 with High Flying Birds.


“When I first came to Korea, we had never been before and we hadn’t known anyone else who had been. We didn’t know what to expect,” he said.


“We thought that because it was so close to Japan that the people were going to be like the Japanese, but we soon found out that nothing could be further from the truth,” he added. “Ever since that first visit, I have always looked forward at looking at the tour list and seeing where Korea is; I knew it was going to be a great show because the people are up for it.”

"It is indeed a wonderful experience that people from the other side of the world who are non English-speaking audience all sang along with you, and they are really good people."






Paul McCartney delighted his South Korean fans in May with a much-anticipated concert packed with his best-known songs.

The highlight came about two hours into the concert when the 72-year-old singer played the first chords of "Let It Be," causing the entire audience to stand up from their seats.

The singer, apparently moved by the enthusiasm of his South Korean fans, shouted out, "Korea, you are cool!"

During the concert, McCartney sang both Beatles hits and his own, including "Eight Days A Week," "Save Us," "Paperback Writer" and "The Long and Winding Road."

Fans held up signs and mobile phones to light up the stadium as McCartney expressed his thanks by stretching out his arms to the sides, then putting his hand on his chest and finally holding his head in his hands.

He also blew kisses to the audience as they sang along to his performance of "Hey Jude."




Music critics and expert, Lee dae hwa said, "Seldom visits by world-class artists compared to neighboring country, Japan in the past have changed the attitude of Korean fans. Korean fans think it's once in a life time oppotunity to see performances of 'legend' and showing enthusiastic and passionate response and sing along in concert out of courtesy to foreign artist who came to Korea."


Other foreign artists who had concerts in Korea such as Metallica,Eminem and Celine Dion have showed affection to Korean fans for their fantastic response as well.







2015년 5월 2일 토요일

Paul McCartney visit Korea for 'Out There' concert.


Paul McCartney, a former member of the Beatles, arrived in South Korea on Friday
Paul McCartney has canceled his concert in South Korea last year due to sudden health problems.

On his "Out There" tour which will be held on may 2nd in Seoul, Jamsil Sports Complex Olympic Stadium., the 73-year old Paul McCartney will perform iconic Beatles songs such as “Yesterday,” “Let It Be” and “Hey Jude,” as well as tracks off his latest studio album.