EPTAnd when I was skimming through the thread, I thought I saw someone posting about how life is "different" or "boring" outside of seoul. That isn't the case, there are many urbanized places outside of seoul where my relatives live, and life is very good there. Call seoul an international city, but go to somewhere like 분당 (bundang) or 평촌 (pyongchon), thats a typical korean lifestyle..
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white_horse
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And when I was skimming through the thread, I thought I saw someone posting about how life is "different" or "boring" outside of seoul. That isn't the case, there are many urbanized places outside of seoul where my relatives live, and life is very good there. Call seoul an international city, but go to somewhere like 분당 (bundang) or 평촌 (pyongchon), thats a typical korean lifestyle.. | ||
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South Africa3627 Posts
As for fried chicken places, I really can't recommend a specific one. All the ones in my area are not really part of a big chain. The places that sell fried chicken aren't nearly as franchised as they are in Western countries, there's plenty of stand-alone places that sell. Just gotta find your favourite  | ||
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Ciryandor
United States3735 Posts
Also, how saturated is media w/ idol groups? Does the nightly news include THEM? | ||
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South Africa3627 Posts
not sure i understand the question, do you mean like pop stars and stuff? and is "THEM" general or sumthing specific im missing? | ||
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SultanVinegar
United States372 Posts
On July 06 2010 13:52 il0seonpurpose wrote: Starcraft is not as popular as you think it is there. People know about it, play it but it's not like total strangers in the subway start talking about a proleague match Actually, when I visited Seoul my friend and I took a day to go visit one of the palaces. There was a place where you could put on a guard costume and take pictures. The guy who helped me put on my costume was talking to my friend in Korean, and I heard the guy say Jaedong's name. I was like O.o My friend pointed at me and said Terran and the guy started laughing at me. =( | ||
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white_horse
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On July 08 2010 09:15 Ciryandor wrote: Argh Goobne Chicken. =)) Also, how saturated is media w/ idol groups? Does the nightly news include THEM? not saturated..I mean if something happens they obviously include it in the "entertainment and culture" portion of the news. | ||
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NeverGG
United Kingdom5399 Posts
Also, I disagree with you on saying the media isn't completely saturated with idol groups. You just have to walk down any street in Seoul and you can spot at least ten things being advertised by the members of groups such as SNSD, Big Bang, 2pm and newer acts like CN Blue. Most of the big brands have at least one idol group sponsor if they're not using an actor/actress or sports personality. This is also reflected on television, and through the music played in shops in places like Gangnam and Myeongdong. To certain demographics here (from teenagers upwards) Korean idol groups can be a major factor in their lives so it's no wonder they have such extensive coverage in the media. Lastly, online Korean netizens debate their looks/actions and words down to the most minute detail. It's not a big issue for every age group of course, but even the most insular, or untargeted type of person for this kind of music (aka. grannies and little kids.) is at least vaguely aware of all the pretty, young people decorating their local supermarkets and restaurants. | ||
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Ciryandor
United States3735 Posts
On July 08 2010 22:28 NeverGG wrote: No KFC or Popeyes? Of course there is. Infact even my rubbish little town down South (about 3 hours from Seoul) had a Popeyes. I don't really like fried chicken so it was of no consequence to me. Also, I disagree with you on saying the media isn't completely saturated with idol groups. You just have to walk down any street in Seoul and you can spot at least ten things being advertised by the members of groups such as SNSD, Big Bang, 2pm and newer acts like CN Blue. Most of the big brands have at least one idol group sponsor if they're not using an actor/actress or sports personality. This is also reflected on television, and through the music played in shops in places like Gangnam and Myeongdong. To certain demographics here (from teenagers upwards) Korean idol groups can be a major factor in their lives so it's no wonder they have such extensive coverage in the media. Lastly, online Korean netizens debate their looks/actions and words down to the most minute detail. It's not a big issue for every age group of course, but even the most insular, or untargeted type of person for this kind of music (aka. grannies and little kids.) is at least vaguely aware of all the pretty, young people decorating their local supermarkets and restaurants. So Yu Na Kim is absolutely a Queen/Goddess there? Oh yeah I shouldn't be asking that, it's a bloody given! Okay now for some transport queries: I heard Seoul's subway system is one of the most used in the whole world... is that really true, and also, are they also as bicycle happy as Japan is? Are compact cars all the rage as vehicles, esp coming from guys like Kia and Hyundai? Considering that they have similar topographies and climates, I wouldn't put it past them to have similar transportation choices. | ||
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krndandaman
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white_horse
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too bad she got the gold and the media shut their god damn traps. korean subway system is very convenient and useful..not like america where you need a car or are stuck in your home. Bicycles are popular and so are motorcycles and buses. | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On July 09 2010 00:09 white_horse wrote: korean subway system is very convenient and useful..not like america where you need a car or are stuck in your home. I've never been to other cities other than Seoul, how true is this statement in a more rural city? While Japan boasts its subway/train system, I still feel cars are more or less necessary (or would greatly convenience your life) if you live in less populated cities, which I had done. A car is not necessary if you live in a large city in the US either (NYC, SF, Chicago, etc.) | ||
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VorcePA
United States1102 Posts
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white_horse
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in cities outside of seoul subways are obviously not as useful, so buses and taxis become more prevalent for public transportation. | ||
Chill
Calgary25951 Posts
I bought the wrong ticket (1 way 1 line when I needed 1 way 2 line). I was trapped behind the turnstiles and there was no "upgrade your ticket" machine back there. I walked around back there looking for a machine or someone to help me for a few minutes. Then I just waited for everyone to leave when the next train arrived. There was no one around except one old man sitting down on a bench looking right at me. I jumped the turnstile and quickly looked at him and his face was pure :O and did not change the whole 2 seconds I was looking at him afterwards. At least he had a story to tell his family that night about some CrAzY foreigner. | ||
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