EPTOn July 26 2011 00:42 OpticalShot wrote:
First of all, grats for the opportunity. Should be a hell of an experience.
1) I confirm that although being physically superior helps (ripped + tall), it's not a requirement for picking up girls. Personally I find that Korean girls are rather bored, and want to hang with interesting guys. Not necessarily interesting in terms of talent and $$$ (although that really helps lol), but like someone who knows how to play the flirting game. Push-and-pull. In Korean we call that "Mil-Dang" (밀당) and you gotta master that shit. Gotta be flexible between the spectrum of gentleman and heartbreaker, and play the right role at the right time. Got all that? ^^
2) 650k won isn't going to last you 4 months, especially if you plan on going out at night and having fun. Last time I was in Korea I spent about 200k won a month and I "went out" maybe twice a week. Spent most of my other time there was spent meeting relatives, watching SCBW on TV (never went to watch it live, I don't know why... I'm so stupid), and meeting my best friend and challenging him 1v1 (again in SCBW) all day.
3) If you're used to beer in the "western world" then Korean beer might be pretty weak. Time to show off your drinking talents! Beware of some oddballs there that can down several bottles of soju (20%) like it's nothing. Established bars are ok, but you can have just as much of "quality drinking time" at local street vendors (some are illegal I think but nobody really cares). Cheap import liquor has a high chance of being fake, so I recommend sticking with domestic.
4) For the real hotties in clubs and room-salons, you will need a Korean wingman. And this is why 650k won won't last you 4 months. Preferably, for your wingman... someone who can translate, has decent to awesome physique, and who's been there done that.
5) Setting up Cyworld probably will end up being a huge waste of time. I mean, you're going to be so busy meeting new friends hitting it off with new chicks adapting to new university culture blablabla omygawdd no time mang! Stick with Facebook and phone for communications unless you're ready to dedicate every night to Cyworld-ing. However, with a proper wingman from #4 above, he will help you set up and catch up to speed, and then Cyworld could become a real possibility.
Have a great time!
First of all, grats for the opportunity. Should be a hell of an experience.
1) I confirm that although being physically superior helps (ripped + tall), it's not a requirement for picking up girls. Personally I find that Korean girls are rather bored, and want to hang with interesting guys. Not necessarily interesting in terms of talent and $$$ (although that really helps lol), but like someone who knows how to play the flirting game. Push-and-pull. In Korean we call that "Mil-Dang" (밀당) and you gotta master that shit. Gotta be flexible between the spectrum of gentleman and heartbreaker, and play the right role at the right time. Got all that? ^^
2) 650k won isn't going to last you 4 months, especially if you plan on going out at night and having fun. Last time I was in Korea I spent about 200k won a month and I "went out" maybe twice a week. Spent most of my other time there was spent meeting relatives, watching SCBW on TV (never went to watch it live, I don't know why... I'm so stupid), and meeting my best friend and challenging him 1v1 (again in SCBW) all day.
3) If you're used to beer in the "western world" then Korean beer might be pretty weak. Time to show off your drinking talents! Beware of some oddballs there that can down several bottles of soju (20%) like it's nothing. Established bars are ok, but you can have just as much of "quality drinking time" at local street vendors (some are illegal I think but nobody really cares). Cheap import liquor has a high chance of being fake, so I recommend sticking with domestic.
4) For the real hotties in clubs and room-salons, you will need a Korean wingman. And this is why 650k won won't last you 4 months. Preferably, for your wingman... someone who can translate, has decent to awesome physique, and who's been there done that.
5) Setting up Cyworld probably will end up being a huge waste of time. I mean, you're going to be so busy meeting new friends hitting it off with new chicks adapting to new university culture blablabla omygawdd no time mang! Stick with Facebook and phone for communications unless you're ready to dedicate every night to Cyworld-ing. However, with a proper wingman from #4 above, he will help you set up and catch up to speed, and then Cyworld could become a real possibility.
Have a great time!
The 650k won isn't meant to last me 4 months. It's a starter so I have won in case I need it.
I've been working over the summer so I have more funds readily available, should there be a need. I don't plan on blowing 2+ grand during my semester in Korea, however.
