Sirio

I am a landscape architect and a Ph.D. candidate in Urban Planning, viewing South Korea through the intersections of design, urban space, social change, and architectural tradition. As a devoted fan of K-pop and K-dramas since 2018—and an ARMY and ATINY at heart—my research is deeply connected with my exploration of contemporary cultural dynamics.
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The Complete and Definitive Guide to Military Service for Korean Celebrities.

Here we go with the complete guide to military service for celebrities in South Korea. We break down the law,…

SBAU – The Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism: A Laboratory for the Future of Cities

In today’s world of accelerated urbanization and increasing climate threats, cities are being called upon to reinvent themselves to ensure…

ATEEZ redefine summer with Golden Hour: Part.3

With Golden Hour: Part.3, ATEEZ upend the summer imagery of K-pop with a mature, cinematic, and unconventional concept. A comeback…

Castle (ATEEZ): Lyrics & Italian translation

The journey to discover ATEEZ's mini album Golden Hour PT3 continues: lyrics and translation of Castle, the album's fourth track.

Now this house ain’t a home (ATEEZ): Lyrics & Italian translation

The journey to discover ATEEZ's mini album Golden Hour PT3 continues: lyrics, translation, and commentary for the song "Now This…

ZINCHOI and the onstage power: the secret Atelier dressing K-pop stars like ATEEZ, Stray Kids, and SEVENTEEN

ZINCHOI is the hidden creative force shaping the visual identity of top K-pop acts like ATEEZ and SEVENTEEN. This underground…

Stray Kids, the 2024 Met Gala, and racism.

Stray Kids' attendance at the 2024 Met Gala in New York and racist insults from photographers

“Whenever your heart calls me, I will come to you”: the power of fate in A Time Called You.

Those who watch K-drama know that periodically a story comes out that get into their hearts and leave an indelible…