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Author: Brian Dye

I’m a blogger, writer, and urban explorer. I worked in South Korea’s ESL field for the 15 years. My one year contract turned, unexpectedly, into a journey!
10 Korean Alcoholic Drinks

KMK: 10 Korean Alcoholic Drinks

July 1, 2016July 29, 2023 Brian Dye30581 Comment on KMK: 10 Korean Alcoholic Drinks

Summer spills into the coming days and weeks with hopefully months of hot sweltering goodness in store for everyone here in Korea. To that end there’s nothing like whiling way the day with a cold frothy drink or even one that’s not so frothy. Here are 10 Korean alcoholic drinks that will tantalize the tongue and […]

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Best Gay Bars in Itaewon

KMK: Best Gay Bars in Itaewon

June 24, 2016July 29, 2023 Brian Dye2937Leave a Comment on KMK: Best Gay Bars in Itaewon

What are the Best Gay Bars in Itaewon? You don’t know? Well, in the past I’ve written about the Gay scene in Seoul and while the scene remains small comparable to other cities of equal or even lesser size, there’s still a thriving gay culture that deserves a more thorough inspection. So, since its been […]

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Korea Queer Festival 2016

KMK: Korea Queer Festival 2016

June 10, 2016July 29, 2023 Brian Dye827Leave a Comment on KMK: Korea Queer Festival 2016

Korea Queer Festival 2016 2016 marks the 17th Annual Korea Queer Festival. The event runs from June 11th through June 19th, 2016. This y year’s slogan “Queer I am” sums up the out and proud sensibility of those putting on and attending the festivities. It’s a bold proclamation in the face of hate and bigotry […]

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Interview with Charlotte Goodenough

KMK: Interview with Charlotte Goodenough

June 3, 2016July 29, 2023 Brian Dye1133Leave a Comment on KMK: Interview with Charlotte Goodenough

I had the pleasure to have an Interview with Charlotte Goodenough, a tall leggy blonde bombshell, stomps the catwalk of Seoul’s drag scene with the grace of a “Walmart Mom” on Fifth Avenue. She’s one of the many Drag Queens in Seoul you and Rupaul Dragrace’s Kim Chi ought to know about! So let’s dish! […]

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Interview with Vanessica

KMK: Interview with Vanessica

May 13, 2016July 29, 2023 Brian Dye11391 Comment on KMK: Interview with Vanessica

Vanessica stomps the floors of Seoul’s lounges, night clubs, and bars like a honky-tonk road mama with smoky breath and whiskey lips. She’s one of the many Drag Queens in Seoul you and Rupaul Dragrace’s Kimchi ought to know about! So let’s dive into our Interview with Vanessica! For folks not familiar with your work […]

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KMK: 10 Unusual Korean Dishes

April 29, 2016July 29, 2023 Brian Dye18614 Comments on KMK: 10 Unusual Korean Dishes

There’s something about the strange and unusual people find alluring. Whether it’s walking off the well worn path to explore the wild unknown or gazing for hours at Dali’s Swans Reflecting Elephants the different can sometimes border on sublime and  draw people in like an alcoholic to a liquor store. KICK ASS KOREA reason 14 […]

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