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AxelTVx
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada916 Posts
March 18 2012 23:53 GMT
#101
The worst part about us koreans, is that we're too judgemental. First glance, bad impressuon, GG. When I went back to korea for a vacation, I had the 태양 (Tayeyang) haircut. Everyone, I mean everyone stared at me. Right away they probably had a bad impression of me, and thought I was probably some shady kid. Anyhow, I'm not saying I'm not judgemental, I judge people all the time. But, in Korea it's destructive. Since most of the korean girls don't look that good (I mean come on school girls, wtf is up with the bowlcut-esque hairstyle?!? Why do you make yourself ugly...), you will be looked down upon. Korea is a tough place to live in.

Oh, and please take out the booming economy. The economy is hardly what you can call "booming".
Axel 145 Masters Protoss
VirgilSC2
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States6151 Posts
March 18 2012 23:55 GMT
#102
So, as someone who knows next to nothing about Korea (outside of the food, which is all pretty tasty), lets say I'm 6'5"....what's the next step?

XD
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mapthesoul
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Trinidad/Tobago429 Posts
March 18 2012 23:55 GMT
#103
What is the opinion on beards, or facial hair in general?
I've seen it looking really good on some Koreans but it's so rare.


dLKnighT
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada735 Posts
March 18 2012 23:58 GMT
#104
Wow, such an interesting read. Ever since I discovered the esports scene I've also been really interested in the Korean culture, specifically this: fashion and looks. I've even grown my hair out, something I had never done before as I always had it short; also been more selective about the brand of clothes I wear, especially shoes (since I've always worn your $20 shoes from the local department store for my whole life). Thank you for this!
AxelTVx
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada916 Posts
March 18 2012 23:59 GMT
#105
On March 19 2012 08:55 VirgilSC2 wrote:
So, as someone who knows next to nothing about Korea (outside of the food, which is all pretty tasty), lets say I'm 6'5"....what's the next step?

XD


If you're korean? Go out to clubs, keep your face nice and healthy, and there will be some nice ones aiming for you
Axel 145 Masters Protoss
rotinegg
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States1719 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 00:19:10
March 19 2012 00:01 GMT
#106
On March 19 2012 08:45 Quesadilla wrote:
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On March 19 2012 06:29 rotinegg wrote:
On March 19 2012 06:26 ymir233 wrote:
But on the other hand, the good thing is if you act enough of a 'foreigner' (by that I mean living outside of Korea long enough) and show off enough of an aura when you come back, people won't care what the fuck you do as long as you're not an axe murderer. Most likely either you can laugh at peoples' shirts for having unintelligible English phrases or they'll be impressed enough by your foreign-ness to hire you as an Engrish tutor.

Purposely acting like a 'foreigner' is a surefire way to get your ass beat due to the predominant anti-American sentiments


This is absolutely untrue. Most Koreans are huge pussies and would never fight, because they aren't used to fighting and it's looked down upon. Even drunk, pissed off Koreans have walked away when myself or friends actually showed them that we were about to gnaw their faces if they didn't go the hell away. Now, if you're a foreigner looking for a fight, you're also a complete retard and probably hang out in Itaewon.

Yea normally not, but I've had a few friends who got into fights with regular joes at clubs and got their asses beat outside of the club for rolling their R's too hard

On March 19 2012 08:55 mapthesoul wrote:
What is the opinion on beards, or facial hair in general?
I've seen it looking really good on some Koreans but it's so rare.

Generally a no-no, but like you said a few pull it off really well. Guys grow it out to look manlier and more sinister, and that's about all I know.

On March 19 2012 08:48 storm44 wrote:
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On March 19 2012 07:27 NagAfightinG wrote:
On March 19 2012 05:42 rotinegg wrote:The general rule of thumb is having fair (somewhat white), even-toned skin with minimal oil is the best skin. Koreans don't like to tan as they discriminate against darker skinned folks, such as southeast Asians, Indians, Bangladeshis and Pakistanis for looking "poor" (=빈티난다).

This is fucking disgusting, the fact you mention this so easily, is fucking disgusting, and i hope you realise that.


then I guess I shouldn't mention that a lot of Koreans hate Japanese people too

That's different though, we have a reason to be mad at Japan as a nation. Watching documentaries on that shit gets me fucking steamed so i won't say much.

On March 19 2012 08:31 AsnSensation wrote:
Concerning those The North Face Jackets, I even read an interesting article not too long ago where people stole them from others jsut to have one and the 250$ one is for the "commoners" while the "boss/rich" wears the 600$ Parka. Part of the reason was that BigBang was endorsing them and that it is a foreign brand, again showing certain wealth I guess.

About the Louis Vuitton bags, are people, similar with the jackets, going for the originals although it's not very smart financially for the living standard? I know from the german based vietnamese community that ALOT just buy a fake one, but wear them around and acting like they are some kind of highroller baller.... really annoying.

not sure if they're all real, my mom never buys fakes for her stuff cuz she says they're obvious... I have no idea how she tells but I guess if you can tell it's a fake it's a pride thing so no..

On March 19 2012 08:37 shin ken wrote:
I've got one more question: Isn't there some kind of counter-culture/movement (like old school punk etc.)?
I would imagine that there are at least some people protesting against the system/society. (Maybe that's just my german mindset ^^)

I know there's a vibrant hiphop culture in the 강북 area, and a whole underground rap/hiphop movement but even they operate somewhat within the confines of society. Can't really say much else cuz my knowledge in the area is limited haha sorry

On March 19 2012 08:38 Skilledblob wrote:
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On March 19 2012 08:18 rotinegg wrote:
On March 19 2012 08:15 Skilledblob wrote:
last time we measured head size here it was not because of some weird beauty ideals. Nonetheless it was an interesting read.

Do Koreans have similar feelings towards tattoos like the japanese have? As far as I understand it in Japan tattoos are seen as a sign of mafia affiliation and thus shunned. It would interest me if it's the same in Korea.

not mafia, but older people will definitely not look at it nicely, and your peers won't wanna mess with you


do you have an idea why it is that way?

Confucian idealogy runs deep in Korean history and they prohibit you from mutilating your body in any way, including hair. Up until not even 100 years ago, males used to not cut their hair because it was part of your precious body inherited from your parents, and there was an outrage when the Japanese took over and forced them to get haircuts and change their last names to a Japanese surname, many choosing to end their lives instead. That, plus it's pretty much unthinkable to get a tattoo for a goody goody Korean student growing up within the confines of his or her parent's house.
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Aando
Profile Joined August 2011
1304 Posts
March 19 2012 00:02 GMT
#107
On March 19 2012 08:55 mapthesoul wrote:
What is the opinion on beards, or facial hair in general?
I've seen it looking really good on some Koreans but it's so rare.

I'd like to know that as well!

I'm like 6'4" with a body ratio around 1:8.5, white, blonde and blue-eyed. All great right? Nah! I also happen to have 2'6" hair and a 1' beard so I'm basicly an axe away from a viking so I assume I wouldnt do so good in SK after all ^^
AxelTVx
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada916 Posts
March 19 2012 00:04 GMT
#108
On March 19 2012 08:55 mapthesoul wrote:
What is the opinion on beards, or facial hair in general?
I've seen it looking really good on some Koreans but it's so rare.




It actually depends on the person's face. Take 차승원 for example. http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=ms-android-samsung&tab=wi&q=차승원&sa=N&biw=800&bih=480#i=2 He has a face that just looks natural with facial hair. It's the same as everywhere else. If it looks natural on the guy it's fine. However, I'd say they prefer more people without facial hair.
Axel 145 Masters Protoss
Fishgle
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States2174 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 00:09:24
March 19 2012 00:08 GMT
#109
On March 19 2012 09:02 Aando wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 19 2012 08:55 mapthesoul wrote:
What is the opinion on beards, or facial hair in general?
I've seen it looking really good on some Koreans but it's so rare.

I'd like to know that as well!

I'm like 6'4" with a body ratio around 1:8.5, white, blonde and blue-eyed. All great right? Nah! I also happen to have 2'6" hair and a 1' beard so I'm basicly an axe away from a viking so I assume I wouldnt do so good in SK after all ^^


Well, you're getting all the Swedish metal girls at the Opeth/AmonAmarth/AtTheGates/Meshuggah/Tiamat/InFlames concerts, at least.
aka ChillyGonzalo / GnozL
Selth
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States469 Posts
March 19 2012 00:10 GMT
#110
This was quite the informative read. Now, like someone else said, time to go check my head to body ratio.
Guilty
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
Canada812 Posts
March 19 2012 00:11 GMT
#111
Really interesting read, didnt know most of that stuff haha, thanks!
"How hard could it be?" -J. Clarkson
Kipsate
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Netherlands45349 Posts
March 19 2012 00:11 GMT
#112
Almost forgot to say, Park Min Young Surgeon deserves a golden medal with a cherry on top of it.
WriterXiao8~~
PHILtheTANK
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1834 Posts
March 19 2012 00:16 GMT
#113
Its obvious that people everywhere are superficial, but its crazy to see it all laid out like that, and how even their superficialness(word?) conforms to basically be all the same.

That being said, my best friend's very serious girlfriend is from Korea, and is very cute, but its crazy to hear her talk about herself, and to hear all the insecurities that Korean life has instilled in her. Also my friend is a 6'3 lanky, milky white dude so I guess that IS how you get the korean girls, lol.
Jieun <3
Malinor
Profile Joined November 2008
Germany4749 Posts
March 19 2012 00:16 GMT
#114
These man are so thin, I want to feed them. Though the girls are not much better, I am probably just more used to it in western media.

Look-debates always make me depressed
"Withstand. Suffer. Live as you must now live. There will, one day, be answer to this." ||| "A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It's the shit that happens while you're waiting for moments that never come."
Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
March 19 2012 00:18 GMT
#115
so does this korean fellow have a chance? Hong Man Choi is his name and he's over 2m easily

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mapthesoul
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Trinidad/Tobago429 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 00:22:11
March 19 2012 00:18 GMT
#116
On March 19 2012 09:04 AxelTVx wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 19 2012 08:55 mapthesoul wrote:
What is the opinion on beards, or facial hair in general?
I've seen it looking really good on some Koreans but it's so rare.




It actually depends on the person's face. Take 차승원 for example. http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=ms-android-samsung&tab=wi&q=차승원&sa=N&biw=800&bih=480#i=2 He has a face that just looks natural with facial hair. It's the same as everywhere else. If it looks natural on the guy it's fine. However, I'd say they prefer more people without facial hair.

I guess it doesn't fit on a lot of asians. Kim Kang-woo in Marine Boy had me wondering why more Koreans don't let it grow out.

[image loading]
PHILtheTANK
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1834 Posts
March 19 2012 00:18 GMT
#117
On March 19 2012 09:18 Skilledblob wrote:
so does this korean fellow have a chance? Hong Man Choi is his name and he's over 2m easily

[image loading]


Holy shit that guy looks ridiculous.
Jieun <3
m4gdelen4
Profile Joined October 2008
United States416 Posts
March 19 2012 00:20 GMT
#118
glad i live in the USA. I mean, sure, we can be pretty harsh sometimes some places but Korea seems over the top. There's a certain manliness in not caring too much that I think would be nice for them to learn to appreciate.
it does to blue what blue does to you
sc4k
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United Kingdom5454 Posts
March 19 2012 00:20 GMT
#119
Wow, is this similar to the way it works in Japan or China? Everything I hear about Korea makes it sound pretty crazy and judgmental. Also are the other Asian countries as racist?
Cedstick
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
Canada3336 Posts
March 19 2012 00:20 GMT
#120
Don't mean to be too harsh simplifying an entire society, but if you think about current culture and it's view on other cultures compared to Korea's own history, Koreans seem quite petty. Going from poverty to where they are now so quickly has Koreans showing their collective inferiority complex quite blatantly. Don't get me wrong, I love a lot about the culture, too, but it is pretty disgusting how quick they are to look down their noses at other "poor" societies.
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