Kiyoshi Motohiko Asia, North America, South Korea, sports, United States

Chloe Kim biography: 13 things about Korean-American snowboarder from Torrance, California

Chloe Kim is an American snowboarder of South Korean descent. She grew up in Torrance, California, United States. As a snowboarder, Kim has been competing since 2006. Here are 13 more things about her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgJt8fuSLK8   She was born 김선 (Kim Seon) to Korean parents in Long Beach, California in 2000. In 2004, her father started … Continue reading Chloe Kim biography: 13 things about Korean-American snowboarder from Torrance, California

Kiyoshi Motohiko Asia, music, North America, South Korea, United States

‘Dynamite’ hitmaker BTS is 1st K-pop act to get major Grammy nomination

BTS has scored its first major nomination from the Grammy Awards. On November 24, 2020, the Recording Academy released the list of nominees of the next edition of the annual awards ceremony that recognizes achievements in the music industry. Hosted by Trevor Noah, 36, the 63rd Grammy Awards will take place at the Staples Center … Continue reading ‘Dynamite’ hitmaker BTS is 1st K-pop act to get major Grammy nomination

Coco Altatis Asia, music, North America, South Korea, United States

BTS wins American Music Awards 2020 Favorite Social Artist, Favorite Duo or Group honors

BTS was one of the big winners at the American Music Awards of 2020. The K-pop boy band earned two awards from the 48th edition of the annual American music awards show. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, 50, the American Music Awards of 2020 ceremony was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, United … Continue reading BTS wins American Music Awards 2020 Favorite Social Artist, Favorite Duo or Group honors

Coco Altatis Asia, Japan, MMA, Singapore, South Korea, sports

Japan’s Ryogo Takahashi earns 2nd ONE Championship win, breaks Yoon Chang Min’s undefeated record in Singapore

Ryogo "Kaitai" Takahashi (高橋遼伍), 31, of Kakogawa, Hyogo, Japan was one of the winners at "ONE: Inside the Matrix IV." It was the Japanese mixed martial artist's second victory in the Singapore-based martial arts promotion ONE Championship. Training at Krazy Bee in Tokyo, Japan, Takahashi fought "The Big Heart" Yoon Chang Min (윤창민), 26, Seoul, South Korea … Continue reading Japan’s Ryogo Takahashi earns 2nd ONE Championship win, breaks Yoon Chang Min’s undefeated record in Singapore

Coco Altatis Asia, MMA, Singapore, South Korea, sports

South Korea’s Kwon Won Il earns 4th ONE Championship win, knocks out Bruno Pucci fight in Singapore

"Pretty Boy" Kwon Won Il (권원일), 25, of Seoul, South Korea was one of the winners at "ONE: Inside the Matrix IV." It was the Korean mixed martial artist's fourth victory in the Singapore-based martial arts promotion ONE Championship. Training at Extreme Combat in Goyang, South Korea and Top Gym BF in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines, Kwon fought Bruno "Puccibull" … Continue reading South Korea’s Kwon Won Il earns 4th ONE Championship win, knocks out Bruno Pucci fight in Singapore

Coco Altatis Asia, music, South Korea

LOONA releases music video of ‘Star’ from ‘[12:00]’

LOONA premiered the music video of its new song "Star," which was directed by Moswantd and produced by Bravo Peak. The release comes off of the K-pop girl group’s debut on the Billboard Top 200 chart and continues their international success after the release of its third mini album "[12:00]" on October 19, 2020. "Star" … Continue reading LOONA releases music video of ‘Star’ from ‘[12:00]’

Coco Altatis Asia, golf, North America, South Korea, United States

South Korea’s Sungjae Im is 2020 Masters Tournament runner-up, loses to Dustin Johnson

Sungjae Im (임성재), 22, of South Korea almost won the 2020 Masters Tournament. The Korean professional golfer tied for second in the 84th edition of the major professional golf championship. It was Dustin Johnson, 36, of South Carolina, United States who won the 2020 Masters Tournament. Cameron Smith, 27, of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia tied with Im as … Continue reading South Korea’s Sungjae Im is 2020 Masters Tournament runner-up, loses to Dustin Johnson

Coco Altatis Asia, South Korea

Sungjae Im biography: 13 things about Korean golfer born in Cheongju

Sungjae Im (임성재) is a South Korean professional golfer. He stands 6'0" and he has been playing golf professionally since 2015. Im attended Korea National Sport University in Seoul, South Korea and is a foodie. He is a big fan of Tiger Woods. In December 2017, Im finished second in the Web.com Tour Q-school. He was Player of … Continue reading Sungjae Im biography: 13 things about Korean golfer born in Cheongju

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Coco Altatis Asia, Australia, golf, North America, Oceania, South Korea, sports, United States

Dustin Johnson is 2020 Masters Tournament champion, beats Im Sung Jae, Cameron Smith

Dustin Johnson, 36, of South Carolina, United States emerged as the champion of the 2020 Masters Tournament. Im Sung Jae (임성재), 22, of Jeju Island, South Korea and Cameron Smith, 27, of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia were the runners-up. The 2020 Masters Tournament took place at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA from … Continue reading Dustin Johnson is 2020 Masters Tournament champion, beats Im Sung Jae, Cameron Smith

Coco Altatis Asia, MMA, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, sports

Team Lakay’s Geje Eustaquio earns 11th ONE Championship win, beats Song Min Jong at ‘ONE: Inside the Matrix 3’

Geje "Gravity" Eustaquio, 31, of Baguio City, Philippines was one of the winners at "ONE: Inside the Matrix III." It was the Igorot mixed martial artist's 11th victory in ONE Championship. Training at Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, Eustaquio fought "The Running Man" Song Min Jong, 28, of Ilsan, Goyang, South Korea at "ONE: … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Geje Eustaquio earns 11th ONE Championship win, beats Song Min Jong at ‘ONE: Inside the Matrix 3’