SARANGHAE SOUTH KOREA

Annyoung!

 This blog is all about in South Korea. Being a fangirl is such an amazing experience in my life.

SOUTH KOREA

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (abbreviated ROK), is a sovereign state in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. Officially, its territory consists of the whole Korean Peninsula and its adjacent islands, which are largely mountainous. South Koreans lead a distinctive urban lifestyle, as half of them live in high-rises concentrated in the Seoul Capital Area with 25 million residents.The capital Seoul is the world's sixth leading global city with the fifth largest economy and is the seventh most sustainable city in the world.

MY FAVORITE KDRAMA

Being a Kdrama fan was awesome especially when watching KDRAMA's that many handsome Oppa and pretty Unnie that you've been see. Also their acting skills was great. Here are some of kdrama that I like.

1. Descendants of the Sun

Descendants of the Sun is a 2016 South Korean television series starring Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won. The series was a major hit in South Korea where it drew a peak audience share of 38.8%, and gained popularity across Asia. It received several awards, such as winning the Grand Prize in television at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards; and was named the Most Popular Show of the year by Korea Broadcasting Advertising Corporation.  In October 31,2017 the leading stars of DOTS, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo are getting married.

2. Goblin

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God known internationally as simply Goblin, is a South Korean television series starring Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, and Yook Sung-jae. Its final episode recorded an 18.68% nationwide audience share making it the second highest rated drama in Korean cable television history. It received critical acclaim and became a cultural phenomenon in South Korea.

3. Legend of the Blue Sea

The Legend of the Blue Sea is a 2016-2017 South Korean television series starring Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho. Inspired by a classic Joseon legend from Korea's first collection of unofficial historical tales about a fisherman who captures and releases a mermaid, this drama tells the love story of a con-artist and a mermaid who travels across the ocean to find him.

4. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Strong Woman Do Bong-soon is a 2017 South Korean television seriesstarring Park Bo-young in the title role as a woman with superhuman strength, with Park Hyung-sik and Ji Soo. The series was a commercial hit and became one of the highest rated Korean dramas in cable television history.

5. W Two Worlds

W is a 2016 South Korean television series, starring Lee Jong-suk and Han Hyo-joo. The series received praise for its unique premise and ranked first in Content Power Index in its premiere week. It achieved modest ratings of 11.63%, topping viewership ratings in its time slot for its entire run.

MY FAVORITE KPOP GROUP

K-pop abbreviation of Korean pop is a music genre originating in South Korea that is characterized by a wide variety of audiovisual elements. Also there are so many Kpop Group that are so famous today and many teenagers idolized them. But this are some of my favorite Kpop Group.

1. Red Velvet

Red Velvet (Hangul: 레드벨벳) is a South Korean girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment. The group debuted on August 1, 2014, with their digital single "Happiness" and with four members: Irene, Seulgi, Wendy and Joy. In March 2015, Red Velvet added a fifth member, Yeri, to the group. Since their debut, Red Velvet has experienced notable success and recognition. Their first EP, Ice Cream Cake, topped the Gaon Album Chart in early 2015. Similarly, the group's first full-length album The Red (2015) and the extended plays The Velvet, Russian Roulette, both released in 2016, and Rookie (2017) all peaked atop the Gaon Album Chart. Additionally, The Red and Rookie also topped the Billboard World Albums, and with the release of their fifth EP The Red Summer (2017), they became the K-pop girl group with the most number-one albums on the chart.

2. BToB

BtoB ( 비투비; acronym for Born to Beat) is a South Korean boy group formed in 2012 by Cube Entertainment. The group consists of Seo Eun-kwang, Lee Min-hyuk, Lee Chang-sub, Im Hyun-sik, Peniel Shin, Jung Il-hoon, and Yook Sung-jae. BtoB debuted on March 21, 2012, performing "Insane" (비밀) and "Imagine" on M Countdown . The group's debut EP, Born to Beat was released on April 3, 2012. They released their first full-length album, Complete, in June 2015. In November 2014 they made their Japanese debut with "Wow" under the Japanese agency Kiss Entertainment. Since the group's debut in 2012, they have received multiple awards for their vocal prowess including the Best Vocal Group Award at the 30th Golden Disc Awards and a Ballad Award at the 25th Seoul Music Awards.

3. BTS

BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys or Beyond The Scene, is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Entertainment. They debuted on June 12, 2013 with the song "No More Dream" from their first album 2 Cool 4 Skool, for which they won several New Artist of the Year awards, including at the 2013 Melon Music Awards and Golden Disc Awards and the 2014 Seoul Music Awards. The band continued to rise to widespread prominence with their subsequent albums Dark & Wild(2014), The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2 (2015) and The Most Beautiful Moment In Life: Young Forever (2016), with the latter two entering the Billboard 200. The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever went on to win the Album of the Year award at the 2016 Melon Music Awards. 

4. EXO

Exo is a South Korean-Chinese boy group based in Seoul. Formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2011, the group debuted in 2012 with twelve members separated into two subgroups, Exo-K and Exo-Mperforming music in Korean and Mandarin respectively. Exo's first album XOXO (2013), which contained the breakthrough hit "Growl", was a critical and commercial success, winning both Disk Daesang at the 28th Golden Disk Awards and Album of the Year at the 15th Mnet Asian Music Awards. It sold over one million copies, making Exo the best-selling Korean artist in twelve years. Subsequent albums and EPs continued with strong sales, and Exo were ranked the most influential celebrity by Forbes Korea Power Celebrity for the years 2014 and 2015. They have been named "the biggest boyband in the world" by media outlets.

 TOURIST SPOT IN SOUTH KOREA

Like all countries, Korea has representative attractions that tourists must see when visiting. Among the attractions are those that are especially loved by international tourists. These attractions are perfect for adding to your tour schedule!

1. Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace was the major legal residence of the Royal Family during the Joseon Dynasty. Carrying a meaning of “a place where the new king can enjoy prosperity of great blessings,” this was the first palace of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace is unique for its vast area and harmony of buildings, and is the only palace to have all four major gates still remaining to this day.

2. Lotte World

If you are looking for a fun place to spend a whole day, check out Lotte World! This amusement park is open all year round, with dynamic events and performances. Even better, the park is located in downtown Seoul and is easily accessible via public transportation. The park is largely divided into two areas: Adventure located indoors, and the outdoor section of Magic Island. Adventure includes a plethora of attractions, including a carousel, Spanish pirate ship, flume ride and more, while Magic Island has big thrill rides like the Gyro Drop and Gyro Spin.

3. N Seoul Tower

Seoul’s landmark attraction is none other than N Seoul Tower, located atop Namsan Mountain in the center of the city. The tower draws in visitors year-round, and is most famous for the view it offers of the cityscape at night. For hallyu fans, the tower is a must-visit attraction, having been featured in dramas like “My Love From the Star (2013)” and “Legend of the Blue Sea (2016).”

KOREAN LANGUAGE

Hangul

Hangul or Hangeul is the Korean alphabet, the alphabet that has been used to write the Korean language since the 15th century.

Basic Korean Words

Hello

안녕하십니까 - annyoung hashimnikka (formal)

안녕 - annyoung (informal) 

Thank you

감사합니다 - kamsahamnida (formal)

  

You're welcome

천만에요 - cheon maneyo (formal)

Yes

예/네 - ye/ne

No

아니오 - anio

I'm sorry

죄 송 합니다 - jwe song hamnida (formal)

I love you

사 랑 해 요 - saranghaeyo (formal)

Females called to older brother & friend

오빠 - Oppa

Females called to older sister & friend

언니 - Unni

Males called to older brother & friend

형 - Hyung

Males called to older sister & friend

누나 - Noona

Call those siblings & friends younger 

동생 - Dongseng