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Movie Theater Snacks in South Korea
Wondering what to snack on in Korean movie theaters? Let’s just say you have far more options than you might think because outside food policies favor the consumer. Outside Food Policies Tourists and international residents from countries like the United States, South Africa, Canada, and the United Kingdom are often surprised that you can bring outside food into movie theaters. You heard that right, most major Korean theater chains (CGV, Lotte Cinema, Megabox) allow outside food as long as: Recommendations for Packing Snacks When we go to the movies, each…
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More K-Dramas To Watch for 2024
Wondering what to watch this year? Maybe try these 12 top K-drama recommendations for 2024. This year we created a watch list of Korea’s top K-dramas. The list may help you learn more about Korean culture, social asperations, and life. Watching K-dramas to Help with Cultural Integration Settling into a new cultural becomes easier with shared cultural knowledge. Since Korean pop-culture exists separately than other countries, you have to catch up. Catching up on local pop-culture means committing to the research. One of the easiest ways to do this includes binge…
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South of Seoul Book Club List for 2024
Ready to join our South of Seoul Volunteers with the picks for our book club for 2024? Let’s delve further into immigrant life from many perspectives, learn more about the Korean experience, and fall in love with Korean literature. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations and a literature-loving community? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. Our South of Seoul volunteers research, read, and recommend books for each month of the year. Such reading picks may explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2)…
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October K-Drama: Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
The South of Seoul K-drama for October is a popular series from 2016, “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” or “Goblin .” This mesmerizing Korean drama seamlessly blends fantasy, romance, and supernatural elements. With a captivating storyline, rich character development, and beautiful cinematography, it offers an enchanting and emotional journey filled with love, laughter, and heart-wrenching moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Let’s learn more about this K-drama and find out why it was so popular. Breaking Down The Cultural Knowledge When you…
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September K-Drama: The Uncanny Counter
The South of Seoul K-drama for September is a popular series that began airing in 2020, “The Uncanny Counter.” This gripping Korean drama follows a group of demon hunters with extraordinary abilities. While navigating their own personal struggles, they protect the human world from malevolent spirits. Let’s learn more about this K-drama and find out why it was so popular. Breaking Down the Cultural Knowledge When you watch a K-drama when living in Korea or plan to live in Korea, you may want to go deeper than just the show. In order to…
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August K-Drama: Hotel del Luna
The South of Seoul K-drama for August is a popular series that aired in 2019, “Hotel del Luna.” This captivating South Korean fantasy-romance drama revolves around a mysterious hotel for spirits with unresolved grudges and emotions. Let’s learn more about this K-drama and find out why it was so popular. Breaking Down The Cultural Knowledge When you watch a K-drama when living in Korea or plan to live in Korea, you may want to go deeper than just the show. In order to fully understand the context of entertainment and the world…
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July K-Drama: Boys Over Flowers
Step into the captivating world of July’s K-drama, ‘Boys Over Flowers.’ We will delve into a tangled web of romance, friendship, and personal growth in this iconic drama. Breaking Down The Cultural Knowledge If you have been following our K-Drama series, feel free to skip this section to get straight into the drama. When you watch a K-drama while living in Korea or planning to live in Korea, you may want to go deeper than just the show. In order to fully understand the context of entertainment and the world around…
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Jeonju International Film Festival
Are you a film buff? Did you know that Korea has a variety of smaller film festivals across the country? Here is one in Jeonju to put on your list. About Film Festivals in Korea Korea’s film festival journey started in 1954 with the inaugural Daejong Film Awards. The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) then entered the scene in 1996, spotlighting new films and first-time directors from Asia. Building on this momentum, the Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) launched in 2000. JIFF established itself as a haven for independent and…
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June K-Drama: My Love From the Star
Interested in romantic fantasy dramas with a touch of comedy and an otherworldly twist, “My Love From the Star” is perfect for your next K-drama binge. This is the story of an extraterrestrial alien who arrives on Earth in 1609 during the Joseon dynasty. After living here for 400 years, he meets and falls in love with a top Korean actress. Let’s learn more about this K-drama and find out why it was so popular. Breaking Down The Cultural Knowledge If you have been following our K-Drama series, feel free…
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May K-Drama: Reply 1988
The South of Seoul K-drama for May is a popular one. “Reply 1988” was highly popular when it aired in South Korea and internationally on streaming platforms. The drama is known for the realistic portrayal of life in the 1980s. It was praised for being relatable and having heartwarming storylines. Let’s dig into this K-drama and expand your social knowledge. Breaking Down The Cultural Knowledge If you have been following our K-Drama series, feel free to skip this section to get straight into the drama. When you watch a K-drama…
