one expat's life in Korea
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Bum Economy Got You Down? SNSD, Kim Yu-na and Samsung are here to help
All K-Pop reports:
Kim Yuna, SNSD (Girls' Generation in English) have teamed up to cheer up Korea with...the Ha Ha Song. According to All K-pop,
Now, The Ha Ha Song was a pop song that came out a few years ago, which is really fun in the noraebang. Here's the original: I like the ska tinge.
Samsung previously had the ridiculously popular Kim Yuna do it (singing her own vocals, I bet. Crossover, here we come!) and the nearly as popular, dorky DongBangShinKi (I have a story about them) do the Ha Ha Song too, but as of the 14th, the indistinguishable Girls' Generation get the next crack. They also changed the song a bit, and gave it their own style, 'cause Girls' Generation, they wanna have fun.
And indeed, there's even a separate short video for every single member of SNSD. See if THAT helps you tell them apart.
All the Ha Ha's remind me of this:
Update: Found it!
Looks like South isn't the only Korea that knows the importance of laughter (if it is North Korean as advertised):
after a while this one reminds me a little of the creepy game-show from Requiem for a Dream.
In other news, Hite Stout has another way for you to release some stress: by pummeling an inflatable beer flute with a wooden stick while some cleavage looks on. As with any situation involving cleavage, the always-classy Chosun Ilbo's photographers were there to document it. HT to Brian
There's a joke to be made here, but I'll leave it for someone else to make.
Speaking of Yuna Kim, if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, it can also be the lamest.
Kim Yuna, SNSD (Girls' Generation in English) have teamed up to cheer up Korea with...the Ha Ha Song. According to All K-pop,
The Ha Ha Ha Campaign is an online cultural encouragement campaign in Korea to spread hope and cheerfulness.
Now, The Ha Ha Song was a pop song that came out a few years ago, which is really fun in the noraebang. Here's the original: I like the ska tinge.
Samsung previously had the ridiculously popular Kim Yuna do it (singing her own vocals, I bet. Crossover, here we come!) and the nearly as popular, dorky DongBangShinKi (I have a story about them) do the Ha Ha Song too, but as of the 14th, the indistinguishable Girls' Generation get the next crack. They also changed the song a bit, and gave it their own style, 'cause Girls' Generation, they wanna have fun.
And indeed, there's even a separate short video for every single member of SNSD. See if THAT helps you tell them apart.
All the Ha Ha's remind me of this:
Update: Found it!
Looks like South isn't the only Korea that knows the importance of laughter (if it is North Korean as advertised):
after a while this one reminds me a little of the creepy game-show from Requiem for a Dream.
In other news, Hite Stout has another way for you to release some stress: by pummeling an inflatable beer flute with a wooden stick while some cleavage looks on. As with any situation involving cleavage, the always-classy Chosun Ilbo's photographers were there to document it. HT to Brian
There's a joke to be made here, but I'll leave it for someone else to make.
Speaking of Yuna Kim, if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, it can also be the lamest.
Roboseyo Media Blitz: The Korea Herald AND Times in one day!
Hello.
Today, I am in two of Korea's English language newspapers.
The Korea Times published my letter to the editor, about that ugly stereotyping letter.
the Korea Herald's Expat Living section is publishing a best-of list I made by compiling the results from my recent "So What Really ARE The Ten Things Foreigners Like About Korea?"
If you're a new reader to this blog, take a look around. I hope you like what you see. I like living in Korea quite a lot, and one way I show it is by learning about Korea and writing about it.
More later, when I have the time to properly update this post.
Today, I am in two of Korea's English language newspapers.
The Korea Times published my letter to the editor, about that ugly stereotyping letter.
the Korea Herald's Expat Living section is publishing a best-of list I made by compiling the results from my recent "So What Really ARE The Ten Things Foreigners Like About Korea?"
If you're a new reader to this blog, take a look around. I hope you like what you see. I like living in Korea quite a lot, and one way I show it is by learning about Korea and writing about it.
More later, when I have the time to properly update this post.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Looks like James Turnbull was Right: Nudity in Korean Advertising Increases
James, at The Grand Narrative, predicted an increase in racy ads featuring nudity and body parts, due to trends visible during economic downturns.
For example, this one:
While on the subway, I noticed this ad, and realized he was totally right.
Be ready. It's pretty shocking that this would show in a public place...
Gratuitous nudity! Shameless! So many naked people in a single room! What's going on with Korea's public morality?
Can't get it to embed. Follow the link. Hint: it's babies.
For example, this one:
While on the subway, I noticed this ad, and realized he was totally right.Be ready. It's pretty shocking that this would show in a public place...
Gratuitous nudity! Shameless! So many naked people in a single room! What's going on with Korea's public morality?
Can't get it to embed. Follow the link. Hint: it's babies.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Best Cherry Blossom Pictures:Kyunghee University
sitting around outside.
late afternoon sun
layers
Kyunghee's main gate
at HUFS
When there's just too much beauty, too many cherry blossoms, how do you come up with any kind of composition?Easy: photoshop some people into the foreground
stealing a kiss
white in sunlight
same tree at HUFS
this couple was having way too much fun
i love taking pictures of people taking pictures of other people
one of the better shots from the group
you know I went through about 700 pictures to get these best few
that's all. ate at the spanish place in Paju again today. still the best Sangria I've had, no contest.More about that later.
PS: Post number 550!
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