Discovery

Being a second year university student doesn't give you much time to sit down and binge watch dramas. But with the help of Instagram accounts that post snippets of an episode, I still managed to catch up on some dramas (Huge thanks to people who do it---you know who you are!). Recently, I've been watching:  시카고 타자기 Chicago Typewriter (And yes, I'm being extra by using that typeface...) Official Teaser from TvN What's it about? Writers that lived under Japanese rule in the 1930's are reincarnated into a bestselling writer who is in a slump, a mysterious ghostwriter and an anti-fan of the bestselling writer. (TvN) What I think it is... Story of how the lives of a bestselling writer Han Se-ju and a fan of his works, Jeon Seol became intertwined after the appearance of a mysterious ghost rapped in a typewriter from the 1930s. As the story unfolds, the ghost reveals that the three were friends in their past lives(-...

Hello there :) How's your day? Like what I've promised before, here's an in-depth review of the 2 Korean buying service companies that I use: Koreanbuddy and AVECKO Gentle Monster Installation at Lotte Duty Free Department Store (Myeongdong) May 2016 (**Scroll all the way down to get a discount code for Koreanbuddy!**) But first, let me do a quick introduction of the two. 1.  AVECKO The Korea-based company started as a seller on eBay in 2010. In 2013, they launched the website and started providing buying service for overseas users in 2014.  They mainly focus on buying Korean cosmetics, skin care and fashion goods (not limited to these products). On their website, AVECKO also provides several links to Korean department stores/ TV shopping sites. But as long as you have an URL to the item you'd like to purchase, they could buy it for you :) Nonetheless, their service does NOT include:  -Buying from private sellers (Twitter, Facebook, Naver b...

With the Hallyu wave, it's impossible to miss out on the current trends in Korea. Whether you're a K-Pop/Kdrama fan, or a K-Beauty enthusiast, or just someone who likes Korean street style, there must have been a moment where you thought to yourself: I wish I could go to Korea right now! Incheon Airport at Night  (taken in May 2016) In South Korea (and many other places such as Hong Kong and Taiwan), they provide buying services. Once you start using it, you can't really turn back. Online shopping is addictive... Store in Garosugil (May 2016) What it is: Buying service companies (or in some cases, Instagram business accounts) are essentially people who can help you shop locally and have it shipped to you at a cost. With their help, you can shop online (NAVER blogs too!) or even have them visit the physical stores( albeit at a slightly higher cost, depending on the business). Shinsaegae Duty Free Zone (Incheon Airport Departure): Gentle Monster Dis...

Worried about leaking your personal information online? Fear of your parents' wrath when they see that online purchase on your credit card bill/your doorsteps? Well, what if I tell you there's a way to keep your mind at ease while you shop online? (shh...) 1. Purchase a Prepaid Credit Card A prepaid credit card is the solution to making an online payment without the use of an ACTUAL credit card. There's a unique card number on each one and the amount of money it holds is printed on the card. Where can you get a prepaid credit card from?  You can get one from Shoppers Drug Mart / a 7-11 in your area.  *Remember, think carefully before you buy it. There is a strict  no refund policy because the prepaid card would be activated as soon as you pay. * This is how it looks like:  You'd have to ask the cashier for the card because they don't display it in stores anymore. And they're completely sealed with a plastic cover too. For security reasons...