This 2019 South Korean psychological thriller, directed by Bong Joon-ho, became the first non-English-language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture
What is Parasite?
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Cà Phê - Min
This ultimate Vietnamese beef noodle soup features a deeply aromatic, slow-simmered bone broth and tender rice noodles loaded with a texture-rich combination of every beef cut available, including rare steak, brisket, meatballs, tendon, and tripe.
Phở (đặc biệt)
This short, common word is both a respectful greeting (often paired with "xin") and the literal word for "hello."
Chao
This is Vietnam's capital city, it is known for the Hoan Kiem lake
Hanoi
This iconic 2001 Japanese animated masterpiece, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, follows a young girl named Chihiro who enters a magical spirit world and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
What is spirited away
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nếu lúc đó - tlinh, 2Pillz
This food is crispy and savory, made from a batter of rice flour, water, and coconut milk, vibrantly colored with turmeric powder.
Bánh xèo (Vietnamese Pancake / Crepe)
Meaning yummy Or delicious! Like the food you’ll eat later tonight!
Ngon!
This coastal city is known for its beaches and the giant statue of Christ overlooking the sea
Vung Tau
This 2024 Vietnamese romantic drama, directed by Trấn Thành, shattered domestic box office records to become the highest-grossing Vietnamese film of all time. This movie is also about a single mom who’s a Massage Therapist falling for a younger rich playboy.
What is Mai?
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Hãy Về Đây Bên Anh by Duy Mạnh
This dish is a popular Southern Vietnamese dish featuring cold rice vermicelli noodles topped with savory grilled marinated pork, fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and a sweet-savory fish sauce dressing.
Bún thịt nướng (Vietnamese Grilled Pork & Rice Noodles)
means that you are a person you likes to play or goof around. Anyone at KCON are these 2 words!
Hom choi
This city, located in the Mekong Delta is famous for its floating market
Can Tho
What is Dad I’m sorry (bo gia)
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Hãy Trao Cho Anh - Sơn Tùng M-TP ft. Snoop Dogg
This dish is a hot pot featuring tender goat meat and vegetables simmered in a slow-cooked broth, served with noodles and a savory fermented bean curd dipping sauce.
Lẩu dê (Goat Hot Pot)
Nhieu mo?
This province is famous for boat rides through rice fields, limestone karsts, and the capital of Hoa Lu.
Ninh Binh
This 2024 Vietnamese romantic drama, directed by Trấn Thành, shattered domestic box office records to become the highest-grossing Vietnamese film of all time. This movie is also about a single mom who’s a Massage Therapist falling for a younger rich playboy.
What is Mai
USO - Ánh Sáng AZA
This iconic noodle dish from a historic central port city features thick, lye-infused noodles, pork slices, and local greens, supposedly requiring water from a specific ancient Cham well.
Cao lầu (Hội An Noodles)
Tha thinh
This city is home to the landmark known as the "Ten Thousand Buddhas and has 6 primary wartime bunkers used back during the Vietnam war
Ho chi minh / Saigon