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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!

KMK: Budae Jjigae

May 23, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye6451 Comment on KMK: Budae Jjigae

KICK ASS KOREA reason 14 I don’t know if you’ve heard about Budae Jjigae, but it’s one meal that not only kicks ass because of the taste but also because of its history. Out of the hardship and desperate times emerged a unique dish that stirs memories of the past as well as satisfy the […]

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KMK: Bar Bliss Impersonation Show

May 21, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye5782 Comments on KMK: Bar Bliss Impersonation Show

Bar Bliss, a swanky wine bar located in Itaewon, held its first ever impersonation show last Saturday. The bar has been known for its zany Friday night Drag bingo and its latest venture proved to be just as much fun. The rules were pretty simple: sign up with two prepared songs that you could either […]

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Gi Hyeong-do

KMK: Gi Hyeong-do | A Misunderstood Modern Gay Korean Poet

May 20, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye1630Leave a Comment on KMK: Gi Hyeong-do | A Misunderstood Modern Gay Korean Poet

Gi Hyeong-do (1960-1989) is one of the most highly recognized names in modern Korean poetry

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KMK: Bongeunsa Temple

May 17, 2010October 24, 2023 Brian Dye993Leave a Comment on KMK: Bongeunsa Temple

Situated in the affluent neighborhood of Gangnam-gu the Bongeunsa Temple is a resplendent oasis of peace in the steel jungle of Seoul. The temple first rose way back in 794 by the monk Yeon-hoe under the name of Kyongseoungsa. The temple stands on the side of Sudo Mountain just across from the COEX shopping plaza. […]

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KMK: 15th Goyang Flower Show

May 15, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye6151 Comment on KMK: 15th Goyang Flower Show

KICK ASS KOREA reason 20 Flowers aren’t only just for boys. This past weekend the 15th Goyang Korea Flower Show wrapped up its two week testament to flora. The event took place at the Goyang flower Center in Lake Park, Goyang City which is part of Ilsan.  The motto for this year’s event was “Sweet […]

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Kick Ass Korea

KMK: Kick Ass Korea Campaign

May 12, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye8745 Comments on KMK: Kick Ass Korea Campaign

No, I’m not talking about Kicking Korea’s ass! I’ve wanted to do something a little different with Kiss My Kimchi for awhile now and this is what I’ve come up with: KmK’s Kick Ass Korea! A Kick Ass Korea Campaign compiling the great things about Korea that, in my humble opinion, truly Kick Ass! This […]

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