Survive & Thrive in Korea
Last Saturday night a couple friends and I made the journey to Club Evans in Hongdae to hear the jazz fusion group Crystal Rain. They’re promoting their first CD that has been recently released. I have no idea what their names are because it’s all in Korean, but this is what the Babel Fish online […]
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In Korea karaoke is more than just a hobby or extracurricular activity, it’s a way of life. It doesn’t matter where you are or whether it’s day or night, there will be a local noraebang close at hand for you to belt out that song that’s been playing in your head. Noraebangs, singing rooms, cover […]
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K-pop is one subject I have yet to touch upon because, frankly, I find it to be daunting. Before coming to Korea I didn’t even know K-pop existed and never gave the Korean music scene a single thought. Whereas subtitles make Korean cinema accessible there is no equivalent for songs, unless I’m just out of […]
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I love anime. It’s one of those things from my childhood that I never outgrew and will probably love forever. I don’t think there should be an age limit on enjoying animation. The Japanese understand that, not so much in America where reading comic books or watching cartoons automatically relegates you to either prepubescent teen […]
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I know today it’s a mortal sin to watch TV considering its labeled as a brain draining virus capable of sapping the strong moral fiber of today’s youth. And here I thought two party politics did all that. Anyway, I am a certified TV addict, well, excuse me while I clarify that by saying I […]
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When I usually travel I seldom if at all watch tv. Why sit in front of the magic box when there are sights you’ve never seen before outside? However, since I’ve been living in Korea and my apartment came furnished with a TV I find myself turning it on and perusing the Korean airwaves. Whats […]
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