Lately I find myself getting reacquainted with my artistic side. I’ve always been pretty artsy, at some point I was even aiming to be an animator for Disney. Though that dream has come and gone, every now and then I find the need to draw, paint or simply create something new. Recently I’ve been obsessing … Continue reading
It seems like there is a new art exhibition gracing the surface of Seokchon Lake every year. In 2014 it was the “Rubber Duck” and in 2015 “1600 Pandas.” Both projects drew out huge crowds, especially over the weekends. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to have braved the crowds to see them both. This year the “Super … Continue reading
Loveland is what I consider to be one of Korea’s little anomalies. In a country where the talk of sex is often taboo and even even proper sexual education is practically non existent, Loveland seems a bit out of place (to say the least). After the Korean War, Jeju-do became a popular honeymoon destination for newlyweds (and … Continue reading
Doraemon is definitely one of the most popular animated characters in Asia. For anyone who is unfamiliar, Doraemon began as a Japanese manga and turned into an animated series. The main character (Doraemon) is a robot cat from the 22nd century who goes back in time to help a young boy named Nobita Nobi. What’s interesting is that … Continue reading
When Avengers: Age of Ultron came out in Korea, it was a pretty big deal. Not only was Korean actress Claudia Kim (김수현) cast as Dr. Helen Cho, but the Korean government paid close to $2 million to Marvel to ensure that Seoul would be shown in a positive light. Personally I can think of a million better … Continue reading
Once a again Studio Ghibli has decided to grace Seoul with another phenomenal exhibit. This is Ghibli’s second exhibit in Seoul and I have been lucky enough to see both of them! Ah yes, it’s a wonderful time to be an otaku living in Seoul. Unlike the previous Layout Design Exhibit, which featured original art and … Continue reading
On October 14, 2014, I was overjoyed to learn that the giant rubber duck I had heard so much about had finally made its way to Seoul! My friends in the US and China had all boasted their best pics with the infamous duck via Instagram and Facebook in the past and now it was … Continue reading
I can always count on the Seoul Arts Center to have some new and interesting exhibit to check out. Honestly, sometimes they have so many that I can’t even keep up with them. Finally, thanks to some much needed vacation time, I was able to head back there to check out their Steampunk exhibit, which is … Continue reading
Ever since I first watched Spirited Away, I have been a devoted fan of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. The beauty and creativity that are signature to his films are, in my opinion, unmatched. While I have never thought much of his human characters (because they all look alike), the amount of detail and imagination … Continue reading
Seoul Searching 