April 25, 2010 – Seoul, Korea

I am a self-confessed fan of K-pop and K-drama (if this is what you call someone who watches drama series in cable). Oh yes, I also confessed in the previous phlogs, I am also a fan of K-cuisine, K-flowers, K-urban, K-weather and everything with K-. =P

I was really happy to see this store in Myeongdong station. I never thought that I will be able to find this kind of store in a country where, as far as my observation with the Korea’s modernization is concern and this is my opinion only, idolizing celebrities is not rampant. Not until I knew the word “netizens” and im likely to be one of them, atleast for the time sake. I was asking the guy in the store for several dvd copies of dramas I really am fond of with a Korean accent (I was jumbling the words, haha). I got my precious Goo Hye Sun’s album for a price same as Philippines’ price. Mame bought an original soundtrack of Queen Seon Deok. If only I got few thousands more, I could have ended buying dvd of Boys Over Flowers.

One that I got really bewildered was a photo magazine of Lee Min Ho (Goo Jun Pyo) for 11000 won. That’s P427.07! Sorry Jelai. You can download his photos from the net.=)

April 22, 2010 – Gyeongju, Korea

Like any other country, each local is responsible in continuing the prestige his country’s heroes and ancestors have built in the time where freedom is an underrated word all over the world. One’s sacrifice is one’s enjoyment as the cliché goes.

About hundreds of students watched the heart-thrilling historical war show as part of their educational trip in Shilla Millenium Park. This show involves fight between two warriors with their allies, dancing by the beat of the local and few special effects on city wall splitting in two, emerging of giant sword and treasure box and expulsion of white smokes during the battle at sea.

April 27, 2010 – Seoul, Korea

The heart-pumping championship game between Lakers and Celtics took place just a while ago, leaving Lakers supporters all pleased as they dust off to continue their office work. I’ve got hundred of friends’ statuses talking about this game. And I am left with only little information about it. Haha.

The most nearest I had come to a historical sports venue is in Seoul. This is the World Cup Stadium boasting as one of the 20 venues of 2002 FIFA World Cup. The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the first World Cup held in Asia, the last in which the “golden goal” rule was implemented, and the first tournament in World Cup history to be hosted by two countries, South Korea and Japan.

With a seating capacity of 68,476, there is no way Korean fans can never witness their team fought in the international football competitions. South Korea became the first and only Asian team to reach the semi-finals. They are considered as one of the most successful international football teams in Asia. And because of such humbling experience and international recognition, the stadium has been continually renovated to a more exemplary venue for sports competitions in the future.

April 24, 2010 – Seoul, Korea

This is the N Seoul Tower. I took this photo squatting underneath a cherry tree. I posted number of phlogs regarding the tower but did not actually let you see what the tower looks like. HekHek. =) So here it is.

April 27, 2010 – Seoul, Korea

We were not anywhere near but I asked Mame if I can go alone to Gangnam while she do her last minute shopping. I stumbled on an article the night before about Goo Hye Sun’s Tango book signing in Kyobo Bookstore. Although it was not the same branch, it is the largest they have and thought that they must have it.

I had 2 hour-alone-in-a-foreign-city experience like a wet chicken in the long stretched district of Gangnam. It was raining and I didn’t have an umbrella. I need to find someone who I can talk to and help me find the book. The people in the counter are of no help. An english speaking visitor volunteered to accompany me. She asked me if I can read korean.

“No, but I will buy it so I can read it after I learned the language.” And I was mouth agape.