Survive & Thrive in Korea
I love art. I may not have the abilities to create it, but I am definitely capable of appreciation. If there’s an art festival, gallery showing, or exhibition I’m more than game. Sometimes, though, cycnicsm creeps into my perspective. Certain styles just don’t resonate with me and often pique my ire. Nine times out of […]
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With his MV, Marius is my black friend, riding the Korean inter webs I got a chance to sit down with Marius to ask about his thoughts about the whole experience and the reaction both Koreans and Westerners are having. So, I give to you my Interview with Marius. How did the idea of the […]
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A new hip hop MV hit the scene in Korea today and it’s generating a lot of buzz. Marius is my black friend is a music video devoted to tackling race in Korea, specifically the reactions Koreans have to black folk. The video features the aforementioned Marius along with the rap duo 정턱과 쾌남들 whose aim seems […]
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This post was inevitable. I tried to resist. I really did, but it was hopeless. After seeing the long que snake out of the door day after day I finally broke down and did it. I walked into Taco Bell. For those who didn’t know Taco Bell recently opened a three story branch in Itaewon. […]
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I was stationed in Korea in 1980-81-82 used to go the Silverwave when OB was only 1500 won for a big bottle also alittle Captain Q rum was with 121th Evac Hospital. Party at the Lucky 7 Heavy metal and I can’t remember the name of it but the country bar at the top of […]
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Editor’s Note: Sadly Cup & Bowl is no more You know, sometimes you just want to keep things nice and simple. Sure, an extravagant seven course meal at a fancy place with a hot shot chef dazzling the diners can be a treat, but at the same time something has to be said for the […]
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