Seoul trip with foreigners in Korea

I went Seoul trip with foreigners who live in Korea.
There were some half koreans, foreign workers and students who are studying in Korea.
It was great oppertunity to meet those people. Korea is little conservative country because of confucianism culture. According to Korean reserch site, one out of ten people marry with foreigner. So, it means Korea is becoming a multicultural society like USA or Canada.
I felt more friendly with foreigners and so do my friends.
I hope to get this kind of oppertunity more and more. It will help to adapt multicultural society.

1. The national museum in Korea
The National Museum of Korea preserve, to exhibit, and to interpret korean cultural heritage and it is international scale. There is some programs for foreign visitors. It will be very helpful for them to know about korean history and heritage. It also has Asia heritages. Visitors can understand both the common and diverse features of various Asian cultures.
It's also free to look around the exibition.

2. Namsan tower ( N Seoul tower )
Namsan tower is a symbol of Seoul and the highest place where you can see the most beautiful scenery of Seoul. We can experience new cultural arts , teddy bear exibition an colorful lightening at night. However, There is the most beautiful and romantic place in Namsan tower.
Roof terrace is the symbol of romantic couples love. There are a lot of couples came here and keep terrace lock. and couples write some message about their love.

3. Korea cultural Heritage Foundation ( Korean house)
Korean house is where you can enjoy Korea's traditional beauty via court food, high quality traditional culture goods, folk performances, traditional weddings and so on. In here, Some people made a Korean traditional mask and the other group made traditional paper mirror. It's the best place to experience our culture.

Sangumburi ( 산굼부리)

Sangumburi Crater is the crater of an extinct volcano. Visitors can walk around this beautiful cater. You can see a field of reeds in Sangumburi. You can take a picture with your lover.

It's real glorious view that you can feel in the picuture.

Sangumburi gives your mind at rest.

I recommend this place who feels tired or who wants to have precious memory with friends, lover and family.

Jeongbang Water fall in Jeju

Jeongbang Falls, located in Donghong-dong, Seogwipo City. It’s one of the top three waterfall in Jeju. This water is the only one falling directly to the sea in Oriental countries. It attributes foreign tourists and also Korean tourist. You can feel fresh if you visit here. I think it’s one of the attracting view in Jeju. The waterfall at an altitude of 23 meters is a picturesque sight indeed especially with cliffs, the sea, and several small islands offshore.
If you visit Jeongbang water fall, it will stay with you as a happy memory.

VISIT IN JEJU~

Get Teens to Fashion! Missha Cosmetics

Why experiment on expensive cosmetic brands if you can have Missha? For me, or I guess most teens would go for Missha. It’s one of the hottest cosmetic products for teens at low prices. Easy on the pocket! For someone who is new in make up and would like to test colors or just use it for fun, then this is the right brand for you.

Well, I’m not that much into make up. I’m still in high school, for crying out loud!! But, this will be the first cosmetic that I will try on if I decide to buy a lipstick (not the burning red of passion, of course!) with a natural shade of color.

What’s hot with Missha products are their BB Creams. Well, for those who has no idea what I’m talking about it means Blemish Balm Cream. It’s a good foundation that helps regenerate skin. Why go for foundations that will make skin dry if you can have a healthy skin?

Missha flagship stores are everywhere. There are 250 stores across the globe in 30 countries and still counting. Just like The Face Shop, they also have variety of products for men, women, bath & body including cosmetics. You can go to their website at: http://www.misshamall.com/ for more product info and great promos.

The Face Shop: Proudly Korean

There are a lot of cosmetic products out there from cheap to designer brands. You choose! Depending on what your wallet can afford. But, aside from the quality, brand, and color how do you choose your make up? Nowadays, cosmetic lovers are not just looking for how good the colors are, but more of how natural they can look. Ingredients are more likely to consider than just mere brand. Some would go for mineral make ups while other would go for organic. That’s when “The Face Shop” steps in.

The Face Shop, the number one selling cosmetic in Korea, all started by the year 1962 as a wholesale cosmetic manufacturer. But, its growth spread rapidly across Asia and the US in 2005. The current primary spokesperson for The Face Shop is Bae Yong Joon replacing Kwon Sang Woo as he tied the knot last September.

What makes The Face Shop stand among the rest? What else, but its natural story. As their website says, “We believe there is natural beauty in everyone”. The Face Shop is all about natural extracts and free of harmful chemicals. They stand for environmental responsibility and no to animal testing.

The Face Shop’s product line includes skincare, bath & body, men, babies and cosmetics at reasonable prices, affordable even for teens and young adults. As a customer becomes aware of how important well being is, The face shop will continue to grow. You can visit their site at: http://www.thefaceshopen.com/ and choose your country to better serve you.

TVXQ! "Rising Gods from the East"

Tong Vfang Xien Qi popularly known as TVXQ! is South Korea’s pride. Known to countries in Asia like Japan, Singapore, China, Taiwan and Thailand to name a few, this quintet boy band rocks the house on every concert and shows that they’re in. This popular boy group in Asia is called in many names, TVXQ! for its Chinese name, Dong Bang Shin Ki o r Dong Bang Shin Gi DBSK/DBSG in Korea and Tōhōshinki in Japan. Their name simply means the "Rising Gods from the East". Let’s name the members one by one:

1. Kim Junsu aka Xiah

Started his first audition at the age of 12, his good voice and antics sure is noticeable but changes in his voice in adolescent period made him stop his singing career and continue after 6 years of passing the period. His stage name, “Xiah”, is his personal choice. According to him, it’s a shortened form of the word “Asia”.

2. Jung Yunho aka U-know

Known as the leading of the group, he got his spot because of a dance competition placing him on the number one spot. He became a backup dancer for several shows and concerts but soon made his name on stage. His stage name “U-know” also came from his name Yunho, pronounced as “you know” in English.

3. Kim Jaejoong aka Hero

Become where he is right now was never been easy. Leaving the comforts of his own home in Chungnam, he experienced poverty and hardships. Unlike others who chose their own screen names, the name “Hero” was given by his manager aiming to become a hero for the music industry.

4. Shim Changmin aka Max

Youngest and tallest among all the members, his powerful impressed the judges. He also studied at one of the top universities in Korea. With brains and looks, he was named “Max” meaning “the best” and “most powerful”.

5. Park Yoochun aka Mickey

The member who joined the group a year later after it debut. Mickey grew up in Seoul but immigrated to the United States but got divorced due to financial matters when he was just around 13 years old. He gave up his American citizenship due to work related schedule going to-and-fro the US.

Their debut started along side with BoA during her concert on December 2003. Soon afterwards they expanded their career in Japan where they ranked #1 on hit charts. The demand was more than what producers expected releasing the album to foreign countries last year. Their career is not just about singing. The group also acted in a theatrical drama entitled “VACATION” and their success continues. Of course just like any other celebrities, they also faced and continue to face issues after issues. Being a celebrity is not easy. Scandals also happen including adoptive issues, anti-fan incidents and even the group’s winnings in some major awards. But, never did it became a hindrance to the groups success.

Jung Ji-hoon aka Rain: “Justin Timberlake of Asia”

Jung Ji-hoon Known as “Rain” a pan-Asian superstar dominates charts throughout East and Southeast Asia made another successful achievement as he stars in a Hollywood film “Speed Racer”. An artist that has it all – singer dancer, model and actor. He truly deserves to be one of the most influential people as he hits The 2008 TIME 100 Finalists. Let’s dig a bit further to his early life and achievements.

Rain, a proud Korea, was born in Seoul, South Korea on June 25, 1982. He showed interest in R&B and Hiphop dancing as early as 6th grade. He became a member of short-lived boy band, Fanclub, when he started to audition for talent agencies. It was never been easy for him because of his looks. Agencies at that time were eyeing on talents with “double eyelids”, which of course, Rain doesn’t have. His perseverance and efforts resulted in capturing the attention of Park Jin Young, CEO of JYP Entertainment, a talent agency in Korea.

He started as a backup dancer and got his debut album called “Bad Guy” on 2002. It was a hit! Right after his first album, he starred at a drama series, Sang Doo! Let's Go To School. Hit after hit happened afterwards, as a singer with his hit “Ways to Avoid the Sun." (Click the link to see video) and as an actor for the successful drama “Full house”. Rain got much recognition when he won the MTV Asia Grand Slam in 2004.

For now, Rain’s success in the US is limited. But a recording duet with popular hip-hop singer, Omarion may come in the future. Fame and success doesn’t come clean controversies and issues goes side-by-side. There are legal troubles by the name “Rain” itself in the US, one of the major hindrances. Some are about financial disputes and unresolved issues up until now involving his handlers and promoters.

Despite of it all, Rain still stands still and will continue to be one of the nation’s best pop star!