Asian Entertainment Trend Vane: South Korea

If you still don’t know what Uncle Psy’s "Gangnam Style" expresses, then you must go to Seoul to experience Gangbuk District and Gangnam District on both sides of the Han River Different scenery.

Whether it is the magnificent Gyeongbokgung Palace , the bustling commercial street and high-rise buildings , the bustling streets and crowded crowds, Korea is always there. Keep showing your uniqueness to the world.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, South Korea has continuously exported culture to the world. The large-scale output of popular music and film and television works has also become the business card of South Korea's current trendy culture, directly promoting the development of South Korea's tourism industry.

If you follow the trend of Korean dramas and Korean food and plan to go to Korea to find "long-legged oppas" or "sweet unnies", you must be mentally prepared: finding the wrong place will be as difficult as encountering people throwing money on the streets. The probabilities are about the same.

The world's largest shopping mall-Seoul

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, can always bring surprises to the world. In addition to the traditional-style Korean houses in the dazzling modern city, there is also an experience that is hailed as "paradise" by shopping experts around the world.

Among them, we must mention:

Myeongdong (명동｜Myeong-dong)——This is the first stop for many people to visit Korea for shopping. The street, which is about 1 km long, is the most famous, busiest and most prosperous area in Korea. Because there are so many tourists from all over the world going to Myeong-dong, multilingual services are also provided here. Chinese tourists jokingly say: This is the only place in Seoul where you can shop in Chinese.

Dongdaemun (동대문｜Dongdaemun) – This market, established in 1905, is known as the birthplace of Korean fashion. If you are a dream chaser who pays attention to fashion and works towards your designer dream, then this is the place you must visit. In particular, most of the shops here are open until early in the morning, so night owls should not miss this place no matter what. By the way, there is also the Internet celebrity "spaceship" here - Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

Apgujeong-dong·Cheongdam-dong（압구정동｜Apgujeong-dong）·（청담동｜Cheongdam-dong)——A star-studded place, it can be said to be the “Nambo wrist” of the Korean fashion circle——known as “Asia’s Champs Elysées". It brings together the top international fashion and luxury brands as well as many of Seoul's top department stores. It is a true reflection of the life of Seoul's upper class. This is the "Gangnam Style" that Uncle Psy talks about .

There are a total of 25 major shopping malls, 4 large outlets, department stores and duty-free shops throughout Seoul, as well as several comprehensive shopping areas.

Think of Seoul as one giant shopping mall.

Because the shopping experience here will make your suitcase explode.

Heavenly Korean food

If I ask you what is the most important thing in Korean food?

Maybe countless friends will talk about the national dish - Kimchi (spicy cabbage).

Let’s ask another question: On a cold winter night, what is the most important thing in Korean food?

Uh~ I don’t know? Must be takeout service!

I believe many friends are salivating over the "beer + fried chicken" or "garlic pork knuckles" in Korean dramas. However, have you noticed that Korean dramas have reflected the development and amazing coverage of the Korean food delivery system countless times.

Rather than having to cook a meal after a busy day at work, ordering takeout has become a common habit in the past few years. From fried noodles to oxtail soup, bibimbap, pig's feet, burgers and pizza, even Japanese sushi, curry pork cutlet rice, and even desserts can be ordered for takeout.

Compared with the noisy restaurants outside, gathering a few friends to enjoy delicious food comfortably at home is another kind of fun.

In South Korea, "Order takeout if you want to eat" is basically as common as "Drink water when you are thirsty" or "Sleep when you are tired". A Taiwanese friend once compared the popularity of Korean takeout to Taiwan’s milk tea + salted crispy chicken. This shows how deeply rooted South Korea’s takeout culture is.

The convenience of takeout service has also formed a special part of Korean culture.

Every night, food delivery men riding motorcycles will shuttle through the streets. It is said that as long as the food is delivered within the delivery range, including parks, seasides, mountain tops, and even 5-star hotels, takeaway riders can be seen delivering food until the early morning.

Speaking of what makes Korean takeout different from other countries, it’s the tableware. The food in many restaurants uses the store's own bowls and chopsticks, and the side dishes and soups are equally good. After eating, just put the dishes and chopsticks into the bag that comes with the meal and leave them at the door. The delivery man will pick it up after two hours. It feels almost the same as being in a hotel, and the price is quite affordable.

Many people sighed from the bottom of their hearts: Only if you have ordered takeout in Korea can you truly live in Korea.

Koreans who "hide" and "show"

South Korea's history and culture have created a strong sense of self-esteem for the entire nation. Whether it is the pressure of survival or complex interpersonal relationships, today's young people are gradually 'forced' to find an 'advantage' that can express themselves quickly.

As for South Korea now, this ‘advantage’ is——Appearance.

I always think that "living on face" is a joke on the Internet, but in South Korea, this is really a "cruel" fact.

In South Korea, the importance of appearance directly affects work and social life for both men and women. So much so that more and more young Koreans are accustomed to "hiding" themselves. The consumption of skin care products and cosmetics has never led the world.

The clean, handsome, sweet, and even the male and female protagonists in Korean dramas who are too "exquisitely dressed" are the ones that young Koreans are trying to imitate.

As for ‘plastic surgery’, this is not a problem at all in the eyes of Koreans. Microsurgery is almost the same thing as fitness. Even among the military, the consumption of cosmetics and skin care products has been growing rapidly year after year.

The opposite of "hiding" is the "show" of emotions by young people.

Young people in South Korea are deeply influenced by the West. The couple culture is almost paranoid about the expression of emotions, which surprises many foreigners. For example, you can quickly target Korean couples on the street who interlock their fingers , wear couple outfits , and bow their heads to share a piece of food from time to time.

All joking aside, if you are planning to travel to Korea with your significant other, instead of wandering aimlessly on the streets, follow the couples on the streets. Generally speaking, the restaurants and bars they select have good reputations.

Pretending to be a local couple and experiencing the local culture is a good vacation plan, isn't it?