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Our Unwritten Seoul Begins Here: Banpo Rainbow Fountain Night Guide

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  Our Unwritten Seoul Begins Here — Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain 🌈 μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”. I'm Hangeulia.^-^ You know that dreamy moment when Our Unwritten Seoul starts — music playing, soft lights glowing, and the title floating across the night sky with a shimmering bridge? That magical opening happens right here — under a rainbow made of water, light, and Seoul’s night breeze… Yep, it’s none other than Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (반포 λ‹¬λΉ›λ¬΄μ§€κ°œλΆ„μˆ˜) ^^ And remember in Episode 2, when Mi-ji and Ho-su are finishing their Hangang ramyeon by the river? Just as she’s ready to leave, Ho-su glances up and says: “The fountain’s just about to go off.” γ…Žγ…Ž That’s your sign. Never leave before the rainbow. πŸ˜„ πŸ’œ So, what’s so special about this fountain? Okay — imagine this. You’re standing on a peaceful riverside path. The bridge above you starts to glow. Then suddenly — water bursts out from the bridge , moving to the rhythm of music. Soft pinks, bold blues, a wave of ...
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How to Eat Hangang Ramen Like a Local — Inspired by Our Unwritten Seoul

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  πŸ’œ How to Eat Hangang Ramen Like a Local Inspired by Our Unwritten Seoul μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”. I’m Hangeulia. ^-^πŸ’— As promised in my last post, today we’re diving into the world of Hangang ramen   — yes, the very one Mi-ji and Ho-soo ate together in episode 2 of Our Unwritten Seoul . In Korea, when you go to the Han River, there’s this unspoken rule : You eat ramen.     We even call it Hangang ramen (ν•œκ°•λΌλ©΄) — it’s not just food, it’s part of the experience. These ramen cookers are ready to go   — just press and watch your noodle dream come true! ^^ And no, it’s not just cup noodles.  Thanks to a little machine called the electronic ramen cooker ,  you can enjoy hot, freshly boiled ramen outdoors — right by the river. (And yes... some people love it so much, they even buy one for their home. 2NE1’s Sandara Park has one! ^^γ…Žγ…Ž) So last weekend, I visited the Han River  — and here’s how I, as a Korean, enjoy Hangang ramen the real way.  ...
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Our Unwritten Seoul — A Warm, Healing K-Drama You Shouldn’t Miss

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  μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”. I’m Hangeulia. ^-^ Lately I started watching a K-drama called Our Unwritten Seoul   — and by episode 5, na yojeum wanjeon ppajyeosseo! γ… _γ…   ( Click here to learn this expression ^^ ) The skyline of Seoul as seen from the river — calm, vast, and quietly beautiful. Have you seen Misaeng or My Mister ? These are some of my favorite K-dramas  — all set in Seoul, and all filled with that quiet warmth that hugs your heart in the middle of busy city life. Our Unwritten Seoul has that same vibe.  If  you're into soft, emotional stories that quietly heal your heart, this one is μ™„μ „ κ°•μΆ”!  (highly recommended!) You'll love this! 😊 πŸ’œ A Story of Two Sisters and One City The story follows twin sisters, Mi-ji and Mi-rae   — whose names literally mean “unknown” and “future.” They decide to switch lives for a while, and through that journey,  they come to realize : What you see from where you stand isn’t the whole picture. The dr...
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What Do Sunbae and Hoobae Mean? A K-Pop Culture Deep Dive with Bada & K-Demon Hunters

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  μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”~^-^ I'm Hangeulia πŸ’— So lately, I’ve been looping Hutrix’s “Golden” non-stop  (λ‚˜ μš”μ¦˜ Golden에 μ™„μ „ λΉ μ‘Œμ–΄~γ…Žγ…Ž πŸ‘‰ You can check what that means here ), but you know what really blew me away?😲 Bada’s cover . Yep, that Bada — the legendary member of S.E.S . Let me tell you — her version of " Golden"? It hit different. So powerful, so emotional, and just... golden.πŸ˜­πŸ’ When she sang 🎡 “I’m done hidin’,         now I’m shinin’         like I’m born to be”🎡 I got chills. It didn’t feel like she was just singing — it felt like she was living the lyrics .πŸ‘ Go watch her video — you’ll definitely feel why Bada’s version gave me chills ^^ And there’s a reason it hit so deep — she’s not just any singer. She debuted way back in the first generation of K-pop,☝ so in Korea, we call her a μ‹œμ‘°μƒˆ [shi-jo-sae] . (Yes, that actually means archaeopteryx, the bird-dinosaur^^;;) It’s a funny nickname, but it means she was there at the beginning o...
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Where Rumi & Jinu Met: A K-Drama Walk Through Naksan Park in Seoul

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μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”, I’m Hangeulia ^-^πŸ’— You already know I’ve been totally obsessed with K-Pop Demon Hunters lately  ( λ‚˜ μš”μ¦˜ μΌ€λ°ν—Œμ— μ™„μ „ λΉ μ‘Œμ–΄ >< πŸ‘‰ catch up right here ), right? γ…Žγ…Ž   So this week, I finally made a little visit to a real filming spot from the show  — Naksan Park ( 낙산곡원 ) in Jongno-gu, Seoul.   But before we get into all the vibes...  shall we review a little from our last post?^^ πŸ’š 낙산곡원 μ™„μ „ κ°•μΆ” ! (If you missed that post, you can check it out πŸ‘‰ [ right here ]!)       πŸ’œNaksan Park ( 낙산곡원 ) Sunset view from Naksan Park Fortress Wall in Seoul – A real K-Drama spot from K-Pop Demon Hunters ^^ Remember that quiet stone wall where Rumi and Jinu met for the second time?  The same place where the old lady gave Rumi a bracelet? ^-^   Yep. That scene was absolutely inspired from right here in Naksan Park ,  wrapped around the Seoul Fortress Wall in the heart of Jongno.   As someone who’s been totally into μΌ€λ°ν—Œ these days ...
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