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[demeter918]

Some of you might be interested in King and the Clown. It's a box office smash for South Korea and it deals with a taboo subject that was only recently on the list of 'unacceptable behaviour' in SK. =)

I plan on getting my hands on a copy to see if it's any good. I hope it'll be released in the US... though I doubt it. When was the last time a Korean movie was released in the good old US of A?

And related to this; I leave for South Korea tonight! I'm taking a night train to Osaka where I will then fly from Kansai International Airport! I'll be in Seoul by Saturday afternoon and will be there until Tuesday! I fully intend to eat my way through Korea, if possible. =) Some people visit museums, some go to historical sites... as for me?

I eat as many regional things as possible. ;)

I am also highly anticipating the visit to the DMZ, the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea. One of the reasons why it interests me so much is because there are many Koreans who have not seen relatives for over over fifty years, and it rings strongly with the regrets my grandparents had in leaving China for Taiwan and thus, never seeing most of their family again. There's a lot of history there I can't really explain, but it's one of the things that stay with me; the terrible regret my grandfather felt before passing away.

... but enough with that. I'll try to provide a full account when I come back.

Comments

[f-ireworks.livejournal.com]

How exciting! I hope everything goes well on your trip, and I'll be looking forward to your account when you get back :-)

[chibi-plum.livejournal.com]

Oooohhhh... tell me how the movie is. ^^

[lark-spur.livejournal.com]

I live in Seoul ;D If you want plan on checking out the nightlife, stop by Apgujung in Kangnam and Hongdae. Both are filled with hot clubs, cafes, bars, and great restaurants (inexpensive ones, too!) Sorry for sounding like a tour guide.

And I most definitely recommend you see The King and the Clown. One of the actors, Lee Junki, is the most beautiful man you'll ever see. Prettier than most girls.

[splintered-soul.livejournal.com]

Woo! South Korea! *Is half Korean and lived in an army base for South Korea for ten years* It's a wonderful place, be sure to visit Itawiwan (WTF? Why can't I spell that?) for good, cheap, haggling down, no tax shopping :D.

I've only been to the DMZ once on a school field trip, it's ok. It's mostly a bus trip in a very barren land and lonely GI's who love getting their picture taken. But I went when I was eleven so I don't remember much. If I remember correctly, you;ll pass a little building that occasionally has some North Korean soldiers there- which is suppose to be the highlight (when your in middle school anyway), but when I went it was under construction.

There's a couple of Korean movies out in the US, but they're hard to find. ;_;. Thanks for telling my about this movie, I'll keep an eye out.