Category: Odds and Ends.

A little bit of everything.

Your Horoscope In Korea?

( Updated and revised for 2021 The Year Of The Ox. ) While many Koreans, especially the younger ones, know about the zodiac we use in the west, you know the one with Capricorn, Taurus etc. they are more likely to follow the Chinese… Continue Reading “Your Horoscope In Korea?”

Seollal: Korean New Year.

  Updated December 2019. It’s December 2019 and most of us are looking forward to the holidays. New Year is but a a couple of weeks away for those of us in the West who follow what is called the Gregorian calendar, but for… Continue Reading “Seollal: Korean New Year.”

K-dramas, My Picks For 2016.

Edit. 2016 has proven to have had some of the best Kdramas of the last 5 years. Check out which you missed and need to catch up on. Back in October I wrote a post on The Best Korean Dramas (So Far This Year) and… Continue Reading “K-dramas, My Picks For 2016.”

Juryeonggu: A 14 Sided Die From The Golden Age Of Silla.

  During an archaeological dig in 1975 a 14 sided die was uncovered in a pleasure pond used by royalty of the Unified Silla Period. (about 668 to 935 AD.) The wooden die was unusual in that not only were the sides made up… Continue Reading “Juryeonggu: A 14 Sided Die From The Golden Age Of Silla.”

Korean Variety Show Games, part 4. (The Embarrassment Factor.)

There are many Korean variety show games that basically get their humor from the ’embarrassment factor’. This is an almost sure way to make people laugh and increase ratings. Whether or not you choose to play these games with your friends will perhaps depend… Continue Reading “Korean Variety Show Games, part 4. (The Embarrassment Factor.)”

Kpop Songs For The Holidays.

So this was written last year so some of the information is a little dated, however the song suggestions still hold up. I’ve added another paragraph or two with more song suggestions, and remember you can always post your top Kpop Christmas song in… Continue Reading “Kpop Songs For The Holidays.”

Yeomiji Botanic Garden: In Photos.

Yeomiji Botanic Garden, on Jeju Island, is home to the largest greenhouse in Asia. Laid out somewhat in the form of a sunflower it has different gardens radiating out from the central hub. It is the focal point of the much larger outside gardens.… Continue Reading “Yeomiji Botanic Garden: In Photos.”

Goblin, Guardian, or God?

  If you enjoy Korean dramas you would have to have been living under a rock to have missed the hype for the drama, Goblin: The Lonely and Great God. As of now only 4 of 16 episodes have been released and the response… Continue Reading “Goblin, Guardian, or God?”

My Favorite Place to Stay in Seoul.

  Choosing a place to stay while on vacation can be a stressful decision since there are so many variables to consider, things like location, expenses, facilities, safety, and more, which is why I’m happy to share my favorite place to stay while in… Continue Reading “My Favorite Place to Stay in Seoul.”

Korean Variety Show Games, Part 3.

Once again I’m writing about more Korean games that you might have seen on Korean variety shows. To catch up on which games I’ve already discussed you can check out part 1, part 2, and individual posts on favorites such as Alkkagi, Ddakji, Jegi… Continue Reading “Korean Variety Show Games, Part 3.”