My 11-day stay in Seoul was awesome! There's so much to love about Seoul, and I also discovered quite a few new things about the Korean culture that I never realized. My meals there were usually very simple--ramyun, jajangmyun, naengmyun, KOREAN BARBEQUE, and lots of kimbap. I'm surprised I did not make food a very large part of my adventures, cuz a lot of my time in Seoul went to sight-seeing and shopping! :X
I don't think I've been to so many malls that have at least 7 floors each of endless clothing and accessories. OMGAH. Dongdaemun, Myeongdong, Namdaemun... Sometimes things start looking the same cuz there are just sooo many shops! I bought quite a lot but somehow I arrived in HK looking like I didn't bring much. o_O
Outside the nearest subway station from my guesthouse. College nightlife! Still not as lively as Hongdae's though.
Korean cold noodle dish called "naengmyun." Seriously, this dish saved my life because it was so. fricken. hot in Seoul.
Teddy Bear Museum at the ever-so-popular Namsan Tower! So many teddy bears :) Some even breakdance!
The view from the top of the tower. A bit foggy that day so the view wasn't as great as could be, but still very much a nice city view :)
Outside of the Namsan Tower are fences filled to the brim with locks! There is a very significant meaning behind these locks. Apparently couples would write messages to each other on the lock itself (usually well wishes for their relationship...or just cutesy stuff in general), secure the lock onto one of the wires, then throw the key away. This is supposed to signify the strength of their relationship and...I suppose, to never break up? Haha. Nevertheless, it's a cute enough idea. I didn't spot Khuntoria's (from WGM) heavy duty lock anywhere so I'm guessing they filmed it after my visit. Haha. Would've been epic to see it cuz that lock was so intense!!!
I have no idea why, but Dunkin' Donuts is such a hot commodity in Korea. It is literally everywhere and I don't even think they sell donuts for most of their revenue anymore. I see really cute cakes displayed and their menu mostly filled with various coffees and teas instead of donuts. o_0 Anyway, I ordered this coffee drink with jelly and....the jelly is coffee flavored. It was so goooood. Okay, Korean Dunkin' Donuts, I now have nothing against you. <3
So probably on my nth time visiting Dongdaemun's APM mall, guess who I ran into?!
Yeeeeeeeee Chase and David!!! Meeting coincidentally halfway across the world! If this is not epic then I don't know what is. So we celebrated by eating meat. IT'S A MUST.
We also sang and did the dansing in a noraebang.
Gotta finish it off with some Iceberry patbingsoo.
Went on a city tour bus and got to see the Traditional Korean Village.
Got a bit bored so I tried taking some artsy-farty photos. Success?
Headed to Changdukgoong (I think...or is it Changgyeonggoong?! Ugh whatever.) and chilled with Sejong Daewang. Hahahaha.
Cheonggyecheon at night...very pretty :) It felt so relaxing watching the little children play in the water.
Disneyland?!
Nah, we're at Lotte World! Of course, animals ears are a must around here.
Got ma haircut. First time in about 15 years since I've had my hair short. It's a strange feeling to not have long hair anymore, but I do enjoy the fact that hair dries faster at this length.
Man of my dreams found in Namdaemun market <3 Hahahaha. This guy was selling ahjumma clothing (basically old lady style) in the middle of the street. He has 3 bras on! Hahahaha. He also shook his "goods" when Mel started videotaping him. HAHAHAHA LOVE THIS GUY!
Had this like 3 times during my stay. It's called "kkong bul" (which is also the restaurant name) and it consists of bulgogi meat, sprouts, chili pepper paste, and a myriad of other things. The server helps you cook your meal and lets you know when it is ready. Our favorite way of eating it is incorporating the rice on the grill and make it like a rice pancake! SO DAMN GOOD. You gotta try this!
So who would actually pass up the opportunity to go to SM's biggest summer concert while they're in Korea?? Not me, obviously.
YEEEEE it's Super Junior! :)
The concert was great! And FREAKING SIX HOURS LONG! Debbie and I have already lost our voices by intermission three hours in. LMAO. The acts were all very entertaining and I loved the random features of SM artists in each other's songs. Things got exciting in the 2nd half with all the artists performing their hit songs...but after a while you notice the crowd being a little more quiet than usual....
Lights out! The Cassiopeians have started to show their displeasure! Awh shitttt.
Thing is, Yunho and Changmin did not perform until the very last hour of the concert. Imagine going 5 hours with no sign of the artists you went there for. Yeah, I can understand, I guess...
Got to see YH and CM up close. Life is good. I am happy.
And apparently they are too :)
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