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shakiraa
post Mar 25 2011, 10:29 PM

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Hi all,

this thread is really very informative! i will be going to seoul for the first time next week. really looking forward to that. i will be staying for 3 nights at millenium hilton hotel.

i would like to check with you guys what kind of stuff should i buy from korea? i remember someone mention cosmetics? korean ginseng? what else is worth to buy from korea (for malaysian)

btw, i love k-pop music, any website that i can check upcoming concert? (eg any website such as ticketmaster or ticketek)

would be great if i can catch some k-pop concert that featuring grp such as snsd, kara etc smile.gif

thanks!
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post Mar 26 2011, 06:05 PM

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Hi Ben,

thanks so much for the response. i really appreciate that!

maybe i will try the Mnet Mcountdown on thur if i have time.

regarding the things to buy, do you have any suggestion? eg for cosmetics what brand is cheap?

thx again


QUOTE(SSJBen @ Mar 26 2011, 12:57 AM)
For concerts, there are no upcoming concerts in Korea atleast... for the next few weeks.
However there is still the usually weekly music shows of Mnet Mcountdown, KBS Music Bank, MBC Music Core and SBS Inkigayo.

For KBS Music Bank, you will need invitations to get in.. so you'll need to find some connection with the fanbase of an idol/idol group who is performing that day.
As for Mnet Mcountdown (Thursday) and MBC Music Core (Saturday), you can usually just go to the places and then talk to some of the fanbase leaders to let you in.

SBS Inkigayo is quite strict, so you need connections also from the inside to get in. smile.gif

Neither SNSD nor Kara will be performing for atleast the next few weeks.
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post Mar 28 2011, 07:19 PM

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QUOTE(sfwong1 @ Mar 27 2011, 12:24 AM)
no doubt the wind is very strong,i was told that there is a kid got blown away by the wind before but not far i think,just lifted and went few meters backward.
the famous one such as the face shop? skinfood? misha? and alot more,but korean ginseng i feel a little overated
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thanks for the suggestion thumbup.gif


Added on March 28, 2011, 7:20 pm
QUOTE(sophistafunk @ Mar 27 2011, 02:16 PM)
Laneige is cheap..
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thank you sophi! how about Dior? i see alot of advertisement....

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post Mar 29 2011, 07:39 PM

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QUOTE(sophistafunk @ Mar 28 2011, 11:48 PM)
I saw a lot of Dior products there too but their local products are cheaper by wider margin smile.gif If you prefer higher range and local ones, I recommend Laneige. I bought their toner there in Ewha area, of cos other place will sell too. I got 5% discount and tax refund direct from the shop @ 29,700won. Not only that the shop gave me a lot a lot of samples too, without me askingĀ  rclxms.gif

Added on March 28, 2011, 11:51 pmAgreed! I brought too many clothes to layer up resulted in my backpack so heavy that I had problem carrying it. Better to only bring 1 set of thick clothing and buy extra there if you feel cold. It's definitely cheaper there. I bought a thick knitted scarf for 7000won only!
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thank you again sophi. what korean brand is good? i plan to get a few set as a gift for friends.


btw, girls, is there any recommended shops for bargain shopping? such as 100 yen shop in japan? thx

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post Mar 30 2011, 08:00 PM

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QUOTE(jack bauer @ Mar 30 2011, 02:51 PM)
seoul still cold today..switching from winter to spring..they start putting flower pots on the pedestrian walkways...
u still need winter jacket with hood preferred since rain sometimes will come, glove would be a plus since no need to put hand in the pocket.
Night time temp can go down as low as 5C maybe...
anyway, since winter is leaving, they r selling cheap the winter clothes..
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thanks for the info jack. i will be going to seoul next week. so i need to prepare one thicker jacket.

btw where is the best place to see the cherry blossom or spring flower in seoul?
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post Sep 7 2011, 08:13 PM

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QUOTE(rsralf @ Sep 5 2011, 09:00 AM)
Super Junior's Super Show 4 will be held on 19 & 20 November at the Seoul Olympics Stadium..
But I would imagine that it would be very difficult to get the ticket.. unless you have some contacts there..

Other than that:
2 Oct: Busan Power Concert -> Busan
16 Oct: Autumnal Music Festival -> Yeouido Park Square
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Hi how about dec and january time frame? fro what source u get those information? thanks.


Added on September 7, 2011, 8:15 pm
QUOTE(ashcrimson @ Sep 6 2011, 10:36 AM)
you will need to waste few hours of your life to get a pass into KBS, MBC, SBS concert hall. better go in groups so that you can alternate when standing in the line. but people behind u won't approve it. the uncles will surely rage if u change people as u like
1. it's fall. if u r a guy, this is the perfect time for u to go.

2. go to itaewon and buy the IDD calling cards. u can make calls even from a public phone. the price is around 8K to 15k won (around 25-40 ringgit). u will get talktime around 2 to 5 hours depending on the type of card. where to get them? u can find them in the street across the road from hamilton hotel (street behind burger king)
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hi, i dont mind to que up. any idea where i could get the procedure and venue? thanks.

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post Sep 25 2011, 11:56 PM

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Hi all,

i'm a big fan of K-Pop, i will be ard in Seoul end of oct, how can i check if there's any concert or korean pop star promotion/meet the fan actvity that i can join?

thanks!!
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post Sep 27 2011, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(Nels @ Sep 26 2011, 08:14 PM)
Usually the most updated sites will be popseoul.com but lately their site have been down (domain problem) so im not sure the site still alive or not.

Alternatively, you can go to allkpop they are very updated on this too smile.gif it just that you gotta go through each and one since they didn't organize it.
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thanks alot. this helps smile.gif
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post Dec 17 2011, 05:52 PM

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Hi all,

Question on Jeju island trip, im planning to go there in mid january, it will be very cold and windy, is it apropriate to visit Jeju at that time?

And can u guys recommend some reasonably priced hotel?

What airline is cheap to book ticket from Gimpo airport to Jeju? thanks.

thanks alot!


Added on December 17, 2011, 7:38 pmHi all, i also have a question on the Hyundai Residence that was highly recommended here, i check for some review and it was mentioned that it is very far (15-20 min walk) from subway station and there's many mosquitos. is it true?

do u guys have any better recommendation for me for a reasoanably priced hotel in Seoul? budget is USD100 for a room.

thanks!

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post Dec 21 2011, 12:56 AM

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QUOTE(mr_ashraf @ Dec 18 2011, 11:09 PM)
I stay at hyundai residence last week 11-15dec
No mosquito but it quiet far from subway and that subway station dont have escolator. 15-20min plus climbing stair..
Room was ok have washing machine and kitchen
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thanks. is the room clean and bed comfortable?
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post Dec 21 2011, 08:05 PM

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Hi all, any recommended website to book flights from Seoul to Jeju? do they have any budget airline like airasia? thanks.
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post Dec 25 2011, 09:32 PM

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QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Dec 21 2011, 10:36 PM)
Low-cost carriers :
- Eastar Jet
- Jeju Air
- Air Busan

Full Service airlines :
- Korean Air
- Asiana Airlines

Just go to their respective websites to book your flight. A return ticket in Economy Class on Asiana Airlines can be as cheap as RM220 (all inclusive). You just need to book like about a month or two in advance.
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hey, thanks alot! really appreciate it. i have booked thru jeju air for rm300 to and flo. happy with it smile.gif
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post Dec 27 2011, 06:50 PM

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QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Dec 27 2011, 12:48 PM)
Yes. There is but no day off for those holidays.
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OMG, i din know korean celebrate chinese new year also. sad.gif too bad i already planned my trip i will reach there during the CNY period. Hope i can still enjoy myself.

Btw i have question on the attractions below:

- Huwon secret garden: is it worth to go? i will be there end of jan, not sure anything to see during winter as all plants botak already

- Blue House: i heard i need to book a tour, how could i do that?

thanks.
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post Jan 8 2012, 11:50 PM

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Hi All,

Can u help to make a recommendation for Day trip? Which Ski resort near Seoul that will be thes best for me and how could i get there?

Prior to this, i'm thinking about Vivaldi Park but i did not see much post about the park here.

My criteria of Ski trip is as below:
- day trip
- not further then 2 hrs from Seoul city
- a proper ski resort, that have other things to do beside skiing (cafe, food, town to walk ard, hot spring..)
- prefer if there's natural hot spring?
- easy accesable (can get bus easily to the resort)

thanks so much!


Added on January 8, 2012, 11:53 pm
QUOTE(eksk86 @ Jan 7 2012, 02:33 PM)
I know that Eastar have 15kg allowance for check-in luggage.

How about Jeju Air? From what I read at their website, it seems they only allow hand carry luggage. Is that true? Or they do have allowance for check-in luggage as well?
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jejuair allow 15kg check in, someone answer me before...

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post Jan 9 2012, 07:04 PM

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QUOTE(shakiraa @ Jan 8 2012, 11:50 PM)
Hi All,

Can u help to make a recommendation for Day trip? Which Ski resort near Seoul that will be thes best for me and how could i get there?

Prior to this, i'm thinking about Vivaldi Park but i did not see much post about the park here.

My criteria of Ski trip is as below:
- day trip
- not further then 2 hrs from Seoul city
- a proper ski resort, that have other things to do beside skiing (cafe, food, town to walk ard, hot spring..)
- prefer if there's natural hot spring?
- easy accesable (can get bus easily to the resort)

thanks so much!
Hi guys, can advice on the above? i'm leaving to seoul in less then a week...kan cheong oredi....thx
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post Jan 14 2012, 04:57 PM

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QUOTE(zstan @ Jan 11 2012, 10:20 PM)
go there buy samsung galaxy note la  icon_idea.gif
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hi samsung galaxy note confirm cheaper in korea? thanks
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post Jan 15 2012, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(zstan @ Jan 14 2012, 09:35 PM)
Besides facial and skin care nothing is cheap there la.
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thanks for the info.

any nice present that i can buy for girls? those that only available in SK?

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