Ask A Pro about Living in Seoul, South Korea - Page 37

I'm moving to Seoul later this month and thought I'd say what's up to this thread. Been reading it for a while (way before I thought I'd ever be living in Korea) and this city sounds awesome.

I'll be living/working in the Apgujeong area for the next 2 years. I have a few contacts but I'm definitely looking for cool ppl to chill/drink/exercise (bball and lifting) so PM me if you're around. I'm 22 but will be 23 in a few weeks.

Also, would anyone be down to go to World DJ Fest on the May 6-8 weekend? I know techno doesn't get the most love around here but it looks pretty sick. Outdoor music events ftw. Probably for one day. PM me if you'd wanna go and we can chat on aim or w/e.

peace guys. or ANNYANGHEKASAYO as my podcast Korean lessons tell me

Apgujeong is awesome. Very wealthy area and the women are effing gorgeous. You will feel like you've moved to a place where 80% of the women are on their way to a photo shoot most hours of the day. I'm very jealous of you right now.

oh, and 900rd

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04-08-2011 , 02:55 PM

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OTL

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What are the options for short term (1-2 month) serviced apartments? Looking for something in a good area, 1 bedroom for no more than like $2k/mo.

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04-08-2011 , 04:50 PM

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bruin

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welcome, you're going to have a blast
what will you be doing and how long will you be out there?

I'll be teaching SAT/AP prep. It's a 2-year contract so for at least that period of time.

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Awesome. I've read good things about it and it's only better hearing it first-hand.

900rd?

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04-08-2011 , 11:15 PM

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loosekanen

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You are a seriously lucky man.

900th post in this thread btw

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04-09-2011 , 12:46 AM

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flip2win

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it's because apgujeong is where all the plastic surgery happens. not saying it's a bad thing (actually i like it).

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04-09-2011 , 09:20 AM

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bruin

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not saying it's a bad thing (actually i like it).

lol me too.

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04-09-2011 , 10:38 AM

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loosekanen

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Yeah, I always joked that narrating my walks around Apgu was like, "Starbucks. Plastic Surgeon. Bank. Coffee Bean. Starbucks. Plastic Surgeon. Hotel. Plastic Surgeon. Starbucks."

Also had a lot of successful dates at Castle Praha which I'm pretty sure was around there. Either there or Gangnam Station.

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04-10-2011 , 06:38 PM

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flip2win

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Originally Posted by loosekanen

haha that is apgu for you. never been to castle praha. i didn't hang around apgujeong often. i went on some good dates in rodeo in sinsa.

still prefer gangnam, hongdae or sinchon. it's just a better atmosphere for partying imo.

@Bruin - sometimes I don't like plastic surgery when it looks ridiculously fake and botched, but korean women seem to pull it off well.

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04-10-2011 , 09:40 PM

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TheDrew

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Originally Posted by OTL

What are the options for short term (1-2 month) serviced apartments? Looking for something in a good area, 1 bedroom for no more than like $2k/mo.

There are a few places like that and you should be able to find something in that range. Is there a location you want to be in? Seoul is a pretty huge place and it is a pain to get around during the day if you are not on a subway line or near where you want to be.

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04-10-2011 , 11:20 PM

#910

OTL

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I've been to Seoul once before and I think I'd prefer to be in Apgujeong (sp?) or Gangnam. I'd like to be within 5 minutes walk to lots of lunch and dinner options (Korean and Western), and a short taxi ride away from good nightlife.

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04-11-2011 , 01:13 AM

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Syous

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Def Apgu or Gangnam, I'm also interested in renting something like that in summer

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04-11-2011 , 01:22 AM

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loosekanen

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Originally Posted by OTL

Check out Shinchon and Hongdae too. Those areas might not be quite as expensive but still fill your requirements.

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04-11-2011 , 04:54 AM

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OTL

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Yeah, I think I might be interested in Hongdae as well. Just looking for a nice serviced apartment 1-2 bedrooms in the $1.5k-4k range. If anyone knows specific ones please post. Thanks for the help so far.

Syous, I'm thinking about going for just one month (August or September) but hit me up on msn.

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04-12-2011 , 10:24 AM

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jimjones3178

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i'm looking to move to hongbaechon this summer...prob the cheapest central area to live in seoul.

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04-14-2011 , 10:15 AM

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Gotham1007

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Anyone update me where the good booking/nightclubs are in gangnam? It seems like the old ones I'm familiar with are closed down.

Any other recommendations on where the hot chicks congregate these day
would be appreciated

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04-17-2011 , 06:51 AM

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Zoukko

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I have a question about love motels. Can you recommend any in sinchon/hongdae?

I've been going to lexy hotel in sinchon but honestly I dont need a big fat tv, computer, expensive speakers,xbox or things like that... on the other hand i dont want bad interior quality or old, smelly room. I just want good value without redundant stuff. I havent been anywhere else except lexy so far.

I'd appreciate!

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04-17-2011 , 07:45 AM

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July1999

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Club-I at the rivera hotel and Boss at the sunshine hotel

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04-18-2011 , 10:13 AM

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Scruffey

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So if I have a Korean bank account can I play on PartyPoker or any other euro sites? I know poker is not allowed for Korean citizens but apparently it's ok for foreigners. Just got my debit card today but I'm wondering if any of you guys out here from the US are able to play on euro sites.

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04-18-2011 , 09:15 PM

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LatinLingo

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If anyone is in Seoul right now PM me. I just found a place to rent in Hongdae and I want to ask a few questions. Thanks!

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04-18-2011 , 09:27 PM

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Syous

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can u do us a favor and sign up on a few euro sites and let us know if u are able to move money around?

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04-20-2011 , 10:33 AM

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Scruffey

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Hey Syous,

Yeah i'll give it a try tomorrow or friday and let you guys know what happens.

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04-20-2011 , 11:08 AM

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LatinLingo

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What's the area around Hongdae front gate like? I found a temporary spot around there.

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04-21-2011 , 12:21 PM

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Scruffey

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PartyPoker isn't downloading for me.

Anyone on here play successfully on any sites and deposit from a korean bank account???? And register for the site while in Korea as well?

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04-22-2011 , 12:15 AM

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flip2win

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Originally Posted by Scruffey

PartyPoker isn't downloading for me.

Anyone on here play successfully on any sites and deposit from a korean bank account???? And register for the site while in Korea as well?

I think you need a VPN for sites in Korea except for Stars.