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I’m Married to a Korean Celebrity

Nov 05. 2012

It is no secret that I was not attracted to J when we first met. Even when we were friends, I would often wonder why other girls found him attractive. (And in case you're feeling sorry for him, don't be. He is well aware of this story and likes to remind people that despite all this, he still managed to snag me. :roll:  Besides, his ego is big enough as it is.) In fact, his pretty boy features are not my type at all. However, I know that this is — and has been for the past decade or so — what's all the rage in Asia. We've even been informed a few times that he looks like an Asian celebrity. On one...

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Asian, Entertainment, Funny, Korean, Personal, Reviews

90s Flashback [“Answer Me 1997”]

Oct 26. 2012

I have a new obsession. (And if you're friends with me on Facebook, you probably already know what I'm talking about.) It is a Korean drama called 응답하라 1997, or Answer Me 1997. As the title suggests, the show revolves around a group of friends who graduated high school in 1997. The story unfolds through a series of flashbacks as they attend their 15-year reunion — and with the majority of the 16-part series taking place during the last decade of the 20th century, you can't help but be taken back by the numerous 90s references. If you are a Korean in your early 30s, you are sure to love this drama as much as I do. You would also fall hard if you're...

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Career, Korean, Personal

Employer Loyalty: Cultural or Generational?

Jun 28. 2012

J has been offered a prestigious position at a new company. :-) You don't know how stinkin' proud I am — he always busts his behind at work to provide for our family, and he is finally being recognized for his dedication and hard work. He gave his two weeks notice yesterday, and will be starting at the other company in mid-July. When I first informed my parents that J might be switching jobs, they were doubtful to say the least. Both of them prefer that J stay with his current company; they believe that if he works there long enough, he will eventually be promoted and eventually land a top position. Frankly, they don't understand why we "young people" continue to...

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How Kim Jong Il’s Obituary Would Look If It Were Written by Kim Jong Il

Dec 19. 2011

In case you haven't heard, Kim Jong Il has passed away. (And if you're just reading about this now on this blog, I welcome you whilst you climb out from under that rock from which you've been living!) I had a brief conversation with my father about the late North Korean dictator's death. He tells me that he is a bit worried, for there are three possible scenarios for the future of North Korea: Kim Jong Un, Kim Jong Il's third son and his successor, is still pretty young but headstrong. He may just do something stupid as a display of his power. Someone may use this precarious transition period to usurp the dictatorship role, and those in North Korea who have the power...

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