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My church had their annual bazaar last week and my mom bought 2 jars of kimchi because we were running low! (Wanted to buy more but there’s not enough space in our fridge unfortunately.) As usual, the kimchi was delicious~ While trying to figure out what to make for dinner, I wanted to make somethingContinue reading “Recipe: Bossam (보쌈)”

Singer- television personality Kangnam and legendary speed skater Lee Sanghwa recently got married on October 12, 2019! Kangnam, born Yasuo Namekawa, is part of the K-pop group M.I.B. and member of a variety show called <Law of the Jungle> (정글의 법칙). Lee Sanghwa joined the show for <Law of the Jungle: Last Indian Ocean> seriesContinue reading “Celeb: Kangnam and Lee Sanghwa Marriage”

Time Slip is Super Junior’s long awaited 9th studio album, released on October 14, 2019. This album celebrates the senior group’s first comeback after all the members finished their mandatory military services. Starting with Kangin in 2010 and ending with Kyuhyun returning this past May, fans have been waiting for a full member comeback forContinue reading “Album: Super Junior – Time Slip”

Hangul Day is a South Korean national holiday commemorating the invention and proclamation of Hangul (한글), the Korean alphabet. It is celebrated on October 9 to commemorated the promulgation of the Hunminjeongeum on October 9, 1446. Hunminjeongeum (훈민정음) is a document describing the new Korean language script which was created so the common people whoContinue reading “Culture: Hangul Day (한글날)”

<More Salty Tour> is a tvN travel variety show, airing every Monday at 11pm. The main cast members are comedian Park Myungsoo, top model Han Hyejin, singer Kyuhyun, and comedian Lee Yongjin. The format of the show is that Han Hyejin, Kyuhyun, and Lee Yongjin are assigned as 1-day tour guides and are given theContinue reading “Variety: More Salty Tour (더 짠내투어)”

One of the best and cheapest souvenirs you can buy in Korea, whether it’s for yourself or for friends/family, is socks! They’re made from pretty good materials but most importantly, they’re cute and super cheap! One pair of socks is only 1,000 won (~$1)! The price can vary depending on where you buy them fromContinue reading “Shopping: Socks”

Sibling duo AKMU made a long-awaited comeback, after a two year break due to the brother’s mandatory military service, with their third full album Sailing. Released on September 25, 2019. Sailing received a certified all-kill by hitting No. 1 on all seven major daily and realtime charts in Korea: Melon, Genie, Bugs, Mnet, Naver, Soribada, andContinue reading “Album: AKMU – Sailing (항해)”

Mugunghwa (scientific name: Hibiscus syriacus) is the South Korean national flower, meaning “eternal blossom that never fades.” It is also known as the Rose of Sharon, Korean rose, etc. It is native to south-central and southeast China but has been widely introduced to much of Asia and beyond. Since ancient times, mugunghwa has been grownContinue reading “Culture: Mugunghwa (무궁화)”

Unlike some airports, Incheon International Airport is actually an amazing airport to have a layover in. I even know people who purposely go to this airport hours before their flight to eat and explore. Incheon Airport has a lot to offer travelers: great restaurants, duty-free shops, indoor gardens, movie theaters, an in-house spa, cultural centers,Continue reading “Site: Airport Culture Experience Center”

Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사) is a Buddhist temple in Gangnam, right across the street from COEX Mall. A serene and beautiful sanctuary located in the center of a bustling metropolis. Bongeunsa was originally known as Gyeonseongsa Temple (견성사), founded in 794 AD by the highest ranking monk of Silla at the time, Yeon-hoe (연희). In 1498,Continue reading “Site: Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사)”