Couple Outfits

Dating culture is a big part of Korean culture: dating calendar apps, Valentine's Day, White Day, Cookie Day, Kissing Day, Ring Exchange Day, couple outfits, couple menu items at restaurants, dating gift packages at stores, couple rings, etc. Couples here want to show that they're dating each other and want other people to see that they're an item. A popular online shopping site is gmarket, the amazon.com of Korea. Here you can find couple swimwear, couple hoodies, couple t-shirts, couple shoes, couple hats, couple underwear... You can also find a lot of couple items, clothing and rings in shopping centers and department stores.

It's not just couples that will wear matching outfits. It's also pretty common for siblings and friends to wear matching outfits.

Brothers, Jeff and Paul

 Paul and Thomas.

Sometimes you'll see couples wear similar colors or styles...sometimes couples will have the same shirts, or hats, or shoes...and some will be dressed the same from head to toe. Here's a few pictures of couples I've seen around town.

 It's common for the men to carry their girl's purse or bag.

So, any of you up for wearing a couple outfit with your significant other?

Engrish that makes you go "huh?"

Korea has put a big emphasis on English in schools, businesses, music, and advertising. It's nice that there are a lot of things in English...however, sometimes it makes absolutely no sense. Google translate has given me some very interesting literal translations before, and it seems that people rely on that a little too heavily here in Korea. Here are some examples of Engrish I've seen that make you go "huh?".

Huh???

The other...what?

SM Entertainment t-shirt. I'm not surprised at their Engrish, as they are notorious for having nonsense English thrown in the music they produce. For example, here's the English in one of their songs: "Careless, careless. Shoot anonymous, anonymous. Heartless, mindless. No one. Who care about me?" You'd think with all the money they make, they'd be able to hire someone who knows proper English...or at least ask one of their English speaking artists.

"Myung-In dumplings always like the first time materials and carefuly to our customers will make a tasty dumplings."

This place is currently "Close." not "closed"

 One of the most common English words: Welcome, or should I say Welcom...

 The name of a cafe that sells sandwiches.

 This backpack is an Au hentic Airwalk, as in the real deal...

 Classy people of urban lifestyle...

 Not 7th, but 7st.

 Here's one of my favorites. I found this poem on a coffee carrier.

Espresso of Street: when I walk on the street with my coffee, I smile. I feel so good and happy. magical thing! it's a cup of coffee.

Found on a file folder:

 Coffee...a perfect blend of hell, death, and love.

 Lotteria's (the McDonald's of Korea) catch phrase.