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HIIII i’m back <3 kinda, just have one more exam and i’m done hh i can’t wait to take a break from living the exam season’s special ultra hermit life
AHHH i love looking for alaska sm ?? one of the best books i’ve ever read gosh and turtles all the way down was so raw and personal it took me sooo manyyy business days to recover from that one. AND YESS dystopian is one of the lomls
OML YOU’RE GETTING INTO EXO yes they are just good, hard to skip, literally run on -34853 braincells etc etc. love them sm. ahjfg i literally check out baekhyun screaming compilations on youtube i’m SO not normal ab them. check this one out it hhh and this playboy is like one of those songs for me so that video made me go *SCREAMMMMMMMS INTO PILLOWW*
your bias is baekhyun and chanyeol AHHH 2/3 of the beagle line alr they’re not even the maknaes or anything but they’re so chaotic. literally every reality show they’ve been in so far is just them doing their thing and suho trying to get shit under control. OML AND SEHUN ?? is that a thing for aries men pattern i see lmao man is so sassy, has like the most iconic lines to rap andd is so memeable (NOT EVEN KIDDING HIS MEMES ARE USED SM IN KPOP FANDOMS)
also check out exo next door !! i saw it back when i was trying to get to know them better and it kinda helped bc IT’S LEGIT A KDRAMA WITH THEM BEING EXO. there’s like no plot and it’s just brainless romance w chanyeol as ml, kyungsoo as second ml and moon ga young as fl (typical love triangle no surprises kk) but it’s funny and i think you need to know ab this hehe (baekhyun on top sehun in the bottom and ykw that’s the got to be the weirdest thing i’ve typed out BYE)
YKJDF kyungsoo is funny when he’s not being a violent little dude 😭😭 so attractive tho. he’s the loml. period.
NAURR you missed prom ahh pandemic era was so bad. literally the worst. fun fact: my batch missed a v important set of final exams bc of covid jj but i’ll be writing it this year (2023) so it’s not like i’m missing anything 🤧 oh new uni?? IN A NEW PLACE AHHH i’m so proud of you bar <3 moving to a new place for uni sounds so hard i hope you settle down soon. AGHHHHHH i’m of 0 help when it comes to social interactions 😭😭 but !! i can listen.
no bc one of the first few thoughts that entered my brain after watching the yangynag cover was hjhk idt he knows how to play it tho lmao it’s like how ncit and that nct coding crew thing happened but they idt they actually code kfjg
also thoughts on 2 baddies NGL I FIND THE NAME 2 BADDIES HILARIOUS FOR SM REASON LIKE 2?? BADDIES?? REALLY ?? catchy song tho i haven’t checked the album yet hh
DONT GET ME STARTED ON THE DREAM CONCERT LIKE ID NEED AN AMBULANCE IF THEY DID SHIT LIKE THAT WATCHING ON A DUCKING SCREEN MADE ME GO KJFDGHDJKDFGH IMAGINE WATCHING IT LIVE OKAY THIS JUST FUELLED THE URGE TO SEE THEM LIVE I WANNA SEE THEM LIVE SO BAD AND DEAR DREAM :(((
andjenonyfwjusthappenedkfj “our jeno baby went to new york totally naked” so true jaemin (not complaining tho)
ily too stay safe <33 gosh i hope the move wasn’t too hard <3 just so you know i'm here if you need to vent
hello!!! im so sorry for replying late but i was at uni very very drained of all time and energy :( and when i finally opened this and went to answer, tumblr decided to crash when i was ending my answer so i lost all of it and it was very late in the evening and i had driving class the next morning so i just went to sleep DKFJAL hope you dont mind! also im hoping exam season is officially over for you and that you get to rest!!!!!
HELL YEAH IM GETTING INTO EXO (well, as much as i can w my schedule rn hahaha) I WATCHED BOTH OF THESE VIDEOS AND WHY DO I KNOW PLAYBOY? I KNOW MORE EXO SONGS THAN I THOUGHT I DID LMAO also baek screaming is a big fat mood i am like that too. him and chanyeol are so chaotic i lowkey think thats why i love them so much they just own my heart with their chaos <33 A THING FOR ARIES MEN IM SCREECHING to be honest i actually have a thing for fire and air signs in general (mainly leos, sagittariuses, aquariuses and geminis lmaoo) and none of my biases are earth/water signs if i dont count baek, ningning and beomgyu LOL but SEHUN IS SO MEMORABLE and i love his raps. i listened to the exo-sc album when it came out and its stuck in my head 24/7 and for some reason every time im driving, 1 billion views always gets stuck in my head LMAO
ill make sure to check out exo next door when i have the time and energy!! also the screenshot is so random WHY DID YOU THINK OF SENDING ME THIS DFJKDAL NOT SAYING I HATE IT BC I DONT BUT WHAT EVEN IS THAT AND WHY ARE THEY LIKE THAT DKFA
yes i missed prom but it was actually a good thing bc i hated my class lmaoooo. also yea! i moved last sunday,,, cried for three days straight and then when i came home yesterday i cried again. uni is so hard and im so lost and lonely and homesick and i hate everything about it. i wish i could come back home but,, i just gotta battle through it for the next approx. 3-5 years :DD
YANGYANG FOR SURE DOESNT KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR HE LEGIT WASNT EVEN PRESSING DOWN THE STRINGS. INAAWSIA YY CANT RELATE...... /j also the ncit coding thing was so wild for me for some reason bc you could SEE that they dk what theyre doing. the only person that could have some clue was jungwoo but....i doubt it LMAO but also hyuck in those concept photos...............still thinking abt him tied up in those cords on the floor w that bloody lollipop in his mouth im-
2 baddies is the catchiest song there exists the title makes me crack the fuck up its so funny DJFKLA i love it tho!!!!! havent checked out the whole album yet but designer's been on repeat its so good!!!! if you listened already, tell me your faves and ill make sure to get to it soon so we can talk abt it :pp
THE DREAM CONCERT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA RENJUN IN THAT GLASS BOX? HYUCK? DEATH. I WANNA SEE THEM LIVE SO BAD AS WELL BUT >:( *cries in broke european*
also jaemin sending that message on bubble im crying TT he really clowned him for looking so good !!
the move indeed was harder than i expected. going back tomorrow (i come home every weekend:p) and i hate the thought already. its been...a wild ride but im going to a party on tuesday so i hope to make some friends or just to generally have some fun haha
i love you, hope life is gentle to you! be safe, stay healthy, have fun!! thanks for sending this and make sure to tell me how you are and whats new when you have time! xx
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YOO GYURI, better known as HUI, is the MAKNAE AND MAIN VOCAL of SILHOUETTE under GOLD STAR MEDIA. She was born on JANUARY 1, 1994. She looks a little like PARK SOOYOUNG (JOY) OF RED VELVET.
CHARACTER INFORMATION
faceclaim: park sooyoung (joy), member of red velvet
legal name: yoo gyuri
stage name: hui
pronouns: she/her
birth date: 1 january 1994
hometown: seoul, south korea
position: maknae, main vocal of silhouette
claims:
2012 supporting role as seol hanna in to the beautiful you (drama)
2015 lead role as ma ilyoung in coin locker girl (film)
2017 lead role as choi aera in fight for my way (drama)
ost for fight for my way (drama) - ryu jihyun’s night is gone again
ost for because this is my first life (drama) - ryu jihyun’s tomorrow
ost for wednesday 3:30 pm (drama) - an yeseul’s i just want to
2019 lead role as go haeri in vagabond (drama)
ost for vagabond (drama) - baek a yeon’s hello my lover
2020 ost for 18 again (drama) - sohyang’s hello
ost for true beauty (drama) - yuju’s i’m in the mood for dancing
BIOGRAPHY
triggers: -
her career is an accident, every single bit of it.
rewind.
press > play.
yoo gyuri is born in seoul. her home is modest and warm, it’s quiet and soft. her mother sings and it sounds like butterflies and a summer breeze. her father sings and it sounds like going to yangjae stream to catch fireflies, butterflies, and grasshoppers. she grows up with a song in her heart, she lives without fear. she’s round cheeks and strangely mysterious eyes, an intent and curious stare that unsettles those she focuses in on. they laugh nervously, little tittering sounds as they tell her she’s such a precocious little thing. so insightful.
when she was born she was everything her parents wanted: beautiful since a young age, talented, and sickening sweet. the long awaited birth of their only daughter brought a happiness that shed a small speck of light in what otherwise would have been a consuming darkness. tireless effort and patience were the tools of her parent’s trade and they applied this to yoo gyuri as well. born to two singers - artists, they preferred to be called - it was no surprise when the small girl began singing before she could speak. figuratively, of course. they are gentle, but firm, and poured their expectations into the young girl relentlessly. they did not mean to fill her to the point of bursting, but this is what happened, regardless.
what was a natural gift is quickly turned into a power when her parents trade the extra math lessons for vocal ones, the arts for dance. even as a child, the pressure is insurmountable. her voice continues to improve, her range growing, her appearance matching the soft and soulful nature of her music.
fastforward.
yoo gyuri is thirteen the first time a vocal trainer tells her parents, specifically, what makes her special. what makes her voice better. it’s not technique or precision. it’s not even her range, really. it’s the power that comes out of such a small girl. it’s the emotion. “she sings like she’s lived a thousand years,” her trainer told her parents one day. “like she’s lived a thousand heartbreaks.”
when yoo gyuri auditions for a small company, she’s a slight thing, in stature and in age. thirteen years old but her voice soars powerful and pure, a heart wrenching quality to it that covers for breathiness, for unsupported notes, for the roughened lack of polish that comes with years of singing in her bedroom without any proper training.
fastforward.
even if the company is small, a little run down, often time is asking for money from their own trainees because they aren’t able to rake it in themselves - still she sings. and in the blink of an eye, two years pass. with not a debut in sight, with the small company still five feet under ground in debt, her contract expires and her parents small speck of light in the darkness is shut out. there is no giving up, that much is clear. there will be more auditions, there will be other companies.
her big break comes in the form of a training contract with gold star media. a new company, but one that screams of promise, founded by one of the most famous women in south korea. her parents knuckles turn white when they hold onto her the day of her audition, begging her to make it. she vows to herself that this time it’ll work out, she’ll debut.
fastforward.
pressure tells her she shouldn’t bother with being an idol. she’s not skinny enough, her dancing is mediocre at best. they probably have better singers. prettier girls, more typical looks. she’s self defeating. her boss brings her along to lessons, she’s in the shadowing phase of her program, learning through experience. the woman seems to be particularly smug today, a secretive smile in the corner of her lips. she wonders why.
she finds out.
opening her mouth to sing in front of the girls is intimidating - they’re idol trainees, after all. but gyuri is confident only, perhaps, in her voice.
fastforward.
it goes to her head. she takes to the idol life like a fish returned to water. she lives and breathes it. she likes their songs, the choreography is easier and easier as she’s pushed to practicing until she’s worn to the bone. a strict diet takes care of the baby fat.
and then -
pause.
they put her in a drama. a stupid, silly, role that means nothing. she’s good enough though, and people like her face. that’s most of what matters these days. she gets another offer, and now she’s got a taste for it. she’s alright with it, at least. she wants to sing, sure. she wants the stage, true. but she’s no dancer, and she’s got a shelf life. she knows how it goes for women in this industry.
of course, there is the typical criticism that always flocks in when an idol attempts to color themself as an actress. yoo gyuri might think herself special enough to escape the same treatment, but she isn’t. it is second nature to hear, read, comb through thousands of comments that speak on her voice, her looks, and now her acting. idols should know their place. she should know her place. she’s a good singer but what business does she have in trying to act? she bites her tongue, holds back wanting to scream.
perhaps it’s selfish, to want to be praised in both fields and yet she continues. there are year, or years, gaps in between, of course. she might think herself an actress but she will always be an idol first. silhouette is top priority and if she ever forgets it, the troll comments will remind her. as the years pass, she continues to do both jobs with high regards to each one.
fastforward.
she wants more. she wants roles that speak to her, she wants something serious. she wants a solo, more, she wants to make music. and she’s made a name for herself in acting, so they say maybe. maybe we’ll bring it out later. focus on what’s selling, for right now. and she does. she doesn’t know how long she’ll be spread thin, like this. she doesn’t know even if her opinion will matter in the end, or if it will, as it so often does, come down to what the public sees and knows of her, what the company presents to them.
like she’s learned from a young age, she tightens her grasp and holds on.
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MEET THE MUSE (repost, don’t reblog)
Tagged by: @intergalacticxmisfits and @lookitsohio
Tagging: @manticxre, @lifeinblack, @lxtent, @lawbidden, anyone else who wants to!
I was tagged twice, so under the cut, this is done for both Seonhwa and Dong Soo.
► Name ➔ “Seonhwa.”
► Are you single ➔ “Nope uwu”
► Are you happy ➔ "Of course!”
► Are you angry ➔ “Sometimes, but not particularly at the moment ^^”
► Are your parents still married ➔ “Please, flowerdad and puppydad are never gonna separate.”
NINE FACTS
► Birth Place ➔ “Seoul, probably.”
► Hair Color ➔ “Dark brown.”
► Eye Color ➔ “Also dark brown.”
► Birthday ➔ “May 23."
► Mood ➔ “uwu”
► Gender ➔ “Girl~”
► Summer or winter ➔ “But but they’re each good for different reasons!”
► Morning or afternoon ➔ “Afternoon. The morning is too early.”
EIGHT THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE
► Are you in love ➔ “Mayyyybe~~~”
► Do you believe in love at first sight ➔ “Kinda? Or maybe I just like the idea of it.”
► Who ended your last relationship ➔ “I think it was mutual?”
► Have you ever broken someone’s heart ➔ “I don’t think so but who knows.”
► Are you afraid of commitments ➔ “...next question.”
► Have you hugged someone within the last week ➔ “Do you know who you’re talking to? I’ve hugged someone within the past hour.”
► Have you ever had a secret admirer ➔ “Not that I know of? But maybe they’re just good at being secret.”
► Have you ever broken your own heart ➔ “Probably.”
SIX CHOICES
► Love or lust ➔ “Love.”
► Lemonade or iced tea ➔ “Iced tea I guess, but I prefer regular tea.”
► Cats or Dogs ➔ “Yes.”
► A few best friends or many regular friends ➔ “Many best friends.”
► Wild night out or romantic night in ➔ “Depends on my mood.”
► Day or night ➔ “Night!”
FIVE HAVE YOU EVERS
► Been caught sneaking out ➔ “Yep.”
► Fallen down/up the stairs ➔ “At some point in my life, yeah.”
► Wanted something/someone so badly it hurt ➔ “Mhm.”
► Wanted to disappear ➔ “Yes.”
FIVE PREFERENCES
► Smile or eyes ➔ “Smile.”
► Fat or skinny ➔ “Um??? Rude?????”
► Shorter or Taller ➔ “Taller, I guess?”
► Intelligence or Attraction ➔ “Intelligence. But would anyone actually /say/ they prefer looks to brains?”
► Hook-up or Relationship ➔ “Relationship.”
FAMILY
► Do you and your family get along ➔ “Yep!”
► Would you say you have a “messed up life” ➔ “Maybe. It started messier than it is now. It’s still kind of crazy but it’s a good mess now.”
► Have you ever ran away from home ➔ “...yeah.”
► Have you ever gotten kicked out ➔ “...um. Next.”
FRIENDS
► Do you secretly hate one of your friends ➔ “No??”
► Do you consider all of your friends good friends ➔ “Generally. There are probably exceptions but a lot of the friends I’ve met have become good friends, I think. Or maybe I’m just too easygoing but whatever..”
► Who is your best friend ➔ “Daeyoung? Narae? Lincoln? Nala? I dunno, it’s hard to pick.”
► Who knows everything about you ➔ “Daeyoung and Kwanwoo.”
*****
► Name ➔ “Korea’s Greatest Swordsman Baek Dong Soo.”
► Are you single ➔ “Nope!”
► Are you happy ➔ “Immensely.”
► Are you angry ➔ “No.”
► Are your parents still married ➔ “Um… I… Technically they never separated?”
NINE FACTS
► Birth Place ➔ (...okay actually I don't know.)
► Hair Color ➔ “Brown.”
► Eye Color ➔ “Brown.”
► Birthday ➔ "March 25."
► Mood ➔ “Incredibly content.”
► Gender ➔ “Guy.”
► Summer or winter ➔ “Summer.”
► Morning or afternoon ➔ “Morning.”
(This is only eight facts?)
EIGHT THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE
► Are you in love ➔ He doesn’t answer, but just breaks into a grin and shyly runs a hand through his hair. It's not that he's refusing to answer; it's that he's too easily sidetracked once he starts thinking about her.
► Do you believe in love at first sight ➔ “I used to. Things are a bit more complicated than that, though, at least in my experience.”
► Who ended your last relationship ➔ “It was mutual.”
► Have you ever broken someone’s heart ➔ “Not on purpose.”
► Are you afraid of commitments ➔ “No.”
► Have you hugged someone within the last week ➔ “Yes.”
► Have you ever had a secret admirer ➔ “Well, probably!”
► Have you ever broken your own heart ➔ “I don’t know what this means, but I think the answer is ‘yes’.”
SIX CHOICES
► Love or lust ➔ “Love.”
► Lemonade or iced tea ➔ “Iced tea.”
► Cats or Dogs ➔ “I think dogs, although I keep ending up with cats.”
► A few best friends or many regular friends ➔ “Both. But if I had to choose, I’d keep my few best friends.”
► Wild night out or romantic night in ➔ “Romantic night in. Probably. It depends what ‘wild’ consists of.”
► Day or night ➔ “Day.”
FIVE HAVE YOU EVERS
► Been caught sneaking out ➔ “...yes.”
► Fallen down/up the stairs ➔ “...I can’t even lie about these things or Woon will call me out on them.”
► Wanted something/someone so badly it hurt ➔ “Yes.”
► Wanted to disappear ➔ “Yes.”
(And now this is only four things??)
FIVE PREFERENCES
► Smile or eyes ➔ “Eyes, I guess. But when someone smiles with their eyes is best.”
► Fat or skinny ➔ “I’m… not going to answer this.”
► Shorter or Taller ➔ “Shorter.”
► Intelligence or Attraction ➔ “Both.”
► Hook-up or Relationship ➔ “Relationship.”
FAMILY
► Do you and your family get along ➔ “As well as any family.”
► Would you say you have a “messed up life” ➔ “No, but other people might.”
► Have you ever ran away from home ➔ “No.”
► Have you ever gotten kicked out ➔ “No.”
FRIENDS
► Do you secretly hate one of your friends ➔ “No.”
► Do you consider all of your friends good friends ➔ “Yes.”
► Who is your best friend ➔ “Woon.”
► Who knows everything about you ➔ “Woon.”
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foreign affairs (sehun) - one
4.6k, part 1/?
“I am loving this storytelling bonding session we've gotten ourselves into. So what's your story?” I asked, bumping his shoulder with mine. “Lonely childhood?" I raised my eyebrows and dropped my tone. "Daddy issues?"
Sehun rolled his eyes and squared his shoulders. "No, just don't like prying people," he said, shooting me a directed glare. "And annoying girls. Not here to make friends, not here for sob stories and crying little bitches. Unpopular opinion, I came to university to learn, not to leave with an armful of friendship bracelets."
I smirked at his attitude. "Good thing I like a challenge."
or, the one where Sehun is a loner, and somehow, we still fall for him.
part 1/?,
As someone who considers myself relatively intelligent, I would assume I could have been smarter than this.
But now, I'm staring at my stupid chopsticks, slowly coming to the burning realization that I'm a complete fucking idiot.
"No Ma, like I have no idea what I'm doing." I said into my phone, still struggling to pick up one stupid noodle. "Both with these chopsticks, and with my life."
Mom laughed on the other end of the call. "Honey, you've been getting ready for this for years now. It's what you've always wanted!"
I sighed in exasperation, dropping my stupid chopsticks. I should have known she wouldn't understand. She's always so chipper and eager to make the best in things, but I definitely missed that trait in my own genetics.
"Don't sigh like that. You're ready for this. Tackle your problems one at a time sweetie; first, eat your lunch. I know you're crap with chopsticks; trust me, I tried teaching you for years. Go buy a fork. That'll help. Then, get out a socialize! There's a whole new country right outside your door!"
"Yeah, I know Ma." I sighed, stealing a glance out my window. Seoul really is a stunning city, and my residence has an amazing view. Normally, I would be running around the city by now, but something's holding me back. "It's just weird being so far from home."
"Well, if you ever have any questions, you know you can always call... as long as it's a reasonable hour here at home!" Mom laughed, trying to ease my dreary mood.
Not helping.
"Yeah, okay Ma. I should probably go now anyway, see if I can explore a bit." I said, knowing fully well I was just going to sit inside for the rest of the day and sulk.
"Okay sweetie. I know it's hard right now, but it'll get better, I promise." Mom said, and I could tell she was just as broken up as I am.
"Bye, love you!" I said, feigning a smile as though she could see me.
"Love you too sweetie! Call us!" She replied, before hanging up the phone.
I sighed and tossed my cell onto my bed. Suddenly, I was no longer hungry. I just wanted to cry.
Being an exchange student is difficult, but I've had my experience. In sixth grade, I did my first exchange; a four week stay in the Maldives. Since then, I've been a bit of a travel hound, volunteering abroad and doing exchange student opportunities almost every year. Doing this, I know how to get around, live and fend for myself. Something about doing my university studies abroad though, scared me to death.
I slouched off my bed and opened the door to my room, inviting anyone nearby to come on in. Lord knows I could use some friends. Until then though, I would need to busy myself with unpacking.
Slowly but surely, I began dusting off all the books and random objects that I brought overseas with me, including a hoard of all my Korean textbooks and worksheets. Sorting them into some of the storage areas in the room, I felt my stress slowly slip away. Organization and order always seemed to calm me down, everything having a specific place helped my mind relax. Mom used to always bug me over it, but I would be the one laughing when she couldn't find a pencil or --
"Eh! EH!"
I jumped about a foot in the air, my brown hair spilling into my face. Who the hell was hollering at me? I spun around, my hands flattening between my butt and the desk. "Mwo?" I asked
A petite guy was standing in my doorframe, rocking back and forth excitedly. His tawny brown hair fell into his eyes, but he brushed it away, far too excited by something about my room. His dark eyes twinkled mischievously.
"Eh, you speak?" the boy asked, pointing at all my korean books.
I glanced at them quickly, but was too afraid of this crazy kid to spare more than a second looking. "Yes, my mother's Korean." I replied quickly
"But you're not Korean? At least, you don't exactly look it." he said, pointing to his eyes with a charming, crooked smile.
I gave a shy smile back. "No, I'm adopted. Canadian, but my mother always speaks Korean when I'm at home." I said, fiddling with the hem of my shirt.
"Ah, Canada! You're a long way from home. Is it your first time in Korea?"
I nodded.
"Well welcome, welcome!" he said, grinning from ear to ear. He gave me a deep bow, in which i returned with a smile. "I'm Byun Baekhuyn, live in the residence a floor under you! Just thought I would come and see who I'm living near for the next ten months."
"Annyeong hasyeo, Baekhuyn. I'm Chae." I said with a grin. He seemed genuinely really cool, a little excitable but cool. "Hey, weird question."
He shot me another smirk. "Yes, Noona?"
"Do you happen to know how to use chopsticks?"
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"Sorry, Chae, I think you're hopeless." Back said, tossing his hands in exasperation. "I think it's your fat fingers."
I giggles, tossing my chopsticks to the bowl in defeat. "Yeah, that's probably got something to do with it." I giggled.
"They look like tamagoyaki" Baekhuyn laughed, poking them playfully, to which I smacked his fingers, cheeks burning. He laughed louder, grabbing my hands and clapping his around them. "I'm kidding noona; great fingers, great fingers." he said, smacking them around.
"You better shut your mouth before --" I said, before being cut off by another voice.
"Eh? White girl?"
I spun in my seat to face the door. "Hello?" I said, confused.
A giant loomed in the doorway, a solid smirk plastered on his face. His hair was a stormy mop around his head, brushing his eyes softly.
"Hey, back off Park. I'm friends with the foreign girl, I have dibs."
"I told you, don't call me that." Buddy said, sauntering over and joining us at my already cramped table. "She needs to have plenty of friends, and I'm offering myself."
"Don't bother with this one Chae, he's nothing but trouble." Baekhuyn grinned.
"Wow so our long conversation in the elevator meant nothing to you?" Chanyeol quipped at him, clapping him on the shoulder. Baek rolled his eyes, and they bantered back and forth too fast for me to even keep up. It was apparent that they got along really well.
He brushed the hair out of his eves and shot me a crooked grin. "Hey, I'm Chanyeol."
I bowed my head politely. "I'm Chae."
"Well Chae, welcome to Korea. You're Korean is really good. First time?"
"Yes, but my mother is Korean."
"You don't look Korean"
"I'm adopted." I said, rolling my eyes. "I grew up in Canada. Vancouver."
"Oh, Canada!" Chanyeol's eyes lit up. "I'm taking English to be a translator, I wanted to go to Canada for a bit to continue by studies."
"Really?" I asked, grinning. "It's really beautiful! If you go anywhere definitely go to Vancouver! It's so pretty -"
"- Yeah! My parents took me as a kid and I've always wanted to go back! We went skiing and swimming on the same day, it was crazy."
"Yeah, up in the mountains its always freezing but one you're down at the water it's so warm in the summer! Did you see the --"
"Oh, can you guy stop sucking each other off for a minute?" said Baek, rolling his eyes. My cheeks burned in response, but I fought down a grin.
"Vulgar vulgar." Chanyeol said, tsking at Baek, but his eyes were twinkling as well. I could tell he liked the playful banter.
"You have no idea buddy." Baekhyun grinned, shooting Chan a quick wink. "Maybe you can find out, if you're lucky."
"Is that a threat or a promise?" Chanyeol said, leaning back in his seat and crossing his arms. He was cocky and smug, but I could tell he liked the attention.
"If you guys keep this up I'll need to leave the room." I grinned, shooting them a suggestive look.
"Of course not noona, banter is banter." Chanyeol said, rolling his eyes. "Hey, were either of you guys going to go to that stupid initiation thing tonight?"
Ah, yes. Seoul National U is known for trying to throw the most fun and exciting student get-to-know-you rituals, but even I wasn't exactly looking forward to playing name learning games for two hours. I was, however, hoping that if I attended I could make a friend or two, but seeing these two scruffy boys sitting at my kitchen table, I realized that I already was making a few on my own.
"Stupid? I thought it sounded fun." Baek grinned. "Plus, I wanna go out and meet some new people."
"Are we not good enough hyung?" Chan said, slapping Baek on the shoulder and feigning sadness.
"Yeah Baekhyun, we're all you need right here. Buddies, amigos." I grinned at him, to which he stuck out his tongue.
"You guys are a great start, but how about we expand this little ensemble, eh? I bet there'll be alcohol."
"I'm in!" Chanyeol quipped, slapping his hands on the table with a big smile.
- - - - -
"I should have been out." I whispered to Chanyeol, to which he laughed and slapped my arm. We walked together through the hoards of people in lobby of our residence. My cheeks burned and I kept my head strictly down, trying to avoid all the stares being directed my way. Suddenly, I was really self conscious of the summery burnt red dress Chanyeol had suggested I wear, because 'my legs were enviable, even to him'. I had laughed at the time, but now i was longing for the sweats I was in earlier. I even missed my hair being in it's normal tousled waves, instead now having it twisted up into a bun. Even a curtain of waves could have hidden my burning cheeks.
"You might hate it, but this is cool!" Baek said, sauntering along beside me. "It's not often that we see white people around here."
"Really? Wow, I couldn't tell! Are you sure people aren't staring at me because I have three heads, or possibly a penis on my forehead?" I snipped at him, causing him to chuckle.
"No, although that would explain it. A lot of people around here only see white people in photos; you're like a zoo exhibit." Chanyeol explained lowly, so only I would hear. He was obviously doing his best to keep the attention around me to a minimum, where as Baekhuyn was waving and grinning at everyone he saw.
"Come on Chae, show off those big blue eyes. Bat them around a bit! Who knows, maybe you won't be going home alone tonight." Baek said, pinching my cheeks. I hissed and smacked his hand away quickly, cheeks flaring.
I did take the chance, however, to glance around the room a bit. Besides the hoards of people that were not-so-subtly staring, it really was nice. You could tell the residence supervisors had tried to deck out the cold grey walls and harsh fluorescent lighting. Food and drinks were set up in the corner, obviously garnering a decent crowd around that itself. Black and white Seoul National University welcome balloons were anchored to the floor, and they had some poppy korean music playing in the background in an attempt to make it feel lively.
Everyone in attendance, however, seemed to stand and just gawk at me.
"You think those are spiked?" Chanyeol asked, pointing to the punch bowl.
I glanced over and, seeing how so many people were standing and continuously refilling their cups, had a crooked smile. "Bet, boy. I can practically guarantee it."
"Ah, thank god!" Chanyeol grinned, immediately fleeing my side to go and try to get wasted. I couldn't blame him. Between the awkward silence and staring, I would do anything for a shot of Jack Daniels right about now.
"Come on Chae, perk up!" Baek said, nudging my side. "Let's go and meet new people, split up."
I shot him a look. "Are you crazy hyung? If I'm alone, one of these crazy kids will kidnap me."
"Oh yeah right Chae. Come on, let's have some fun tonight, yeah? It'll be easy." Baekhyun shot me a quick grin, before darting off into the sea of people, leaving me completely and utterly alone.
Suddenly, I felt a though a spotlight was being shone on my figure. Although this is the exact moment I'd been wanting earlier, my feet still refused to move. It's not as though I had anything to be afraid of; talking to Baekhyun and Chanyeol helped boost my confidence in my Korean, and now I feel approachable enough to others. For some reason, my heart still refused to slow it's rhythmic pace.
'Come on Chae. You've got this! Just go to the drinks and strike up a conversation; it'll be easy.' I said lowly, so (hopefully) nobody would notice. Shuffling my feet, I took a few deep breaths to calm my nerves.
'Well, here goes nothing' I thought. If you can't beat them, join them.
Picking up my head, I went to take a step, and- nope. A tall, willowy girl was standing immediately in front of me, phone in hand, and smiling wide. I had a bad feeling I knew where this was goi-
"Can I - we - take photo?" The girl said in broken english, but her smile never faltered. Even though I was mildly aggravated, I smiled back.
"Yes, of course! What's your name?" I asked, giving her a polite bow.
"Ah! You speak?" She asked, raising her arm for a photo.
I smiled as she took it, throwing up a peace sign for the ultimate-friendly-photo. Who knows, maybe we could be good friends?
"Yeah, my mother always spoke Korean to me when I was -" I couldn't even finish my sentence before, after inspecting her photo, the girl simply walked away.
I was bewildered. Had I not been speaking the proper -
"Photo?" A short boy said, grinning at me lightly, his cheeks burning.
I let out another small sigh, but smiled lightly and posed.
One by one, the line got longer and longer of random students wanting to take photos with this white girl. Was it really that insane to see me? With each passing person, I continuously tried to introduce myself and get a conversation going, but they only seemed interested in my brown hair and blue eyes.
After what seemed like hours of this, but was surely only a few minutes, I spotted a giggling Chanyeol and Baek from the corner of my eye. Chan covered his mouth, struggling not to laugh at my obvious misfortune, where as Baekhuyn was taking photos of my photoshoot session on his own phone, absolutely cackling.
I narrowed my eyes at them, tilting my head in my direction. 'Please save me!' I begged with my gaze, and thankfully Chanyeol decided he had a heart, and came up beside me.
"Sorry folks, this attraction is officially closed! Tickets for tomorrows session can be bought online, through my PayPal. Five thousand Won per photo, serious enquiries only please!" Chan said, waving his arms and laughing. He slung his arm around my shoulder, making the students slowly grumble, but back away nonetheless.
For the first time ever, I was grateful for Park Chanyeol. What a concept.
"So you're not good for nothing after all? What a surprise." I grinned at him, slapping his back playfully.
"Funny, you sound like my mother. You can be my University mama." Chan laughed even harder, slapping my shoulder, making me roll my eyes.
"Whatever, I'm going to get a drink. You want anything?" I asked, unwinding is arm from around me.
"Nah, it's not strong enough. I'm going to run upstairs and grab a couple beers, you want one Umma?" Chanyeol asked, grinning at me.
"Sure thing oppa." I winked back at him, giving him a little wave before heading to the drink table, shoving past Baekhyun in the process.
I shot Baek a stern look, to which he rolled his eyes and grinned at me, raising his phone. "Noona, photo? Photo, photo?" he shouted, laughing so hard he almost fell to his knees.
Ignoring his teasing, I continued to the punch table and poured myself a little glass. Even if I couldn't make any more friends, at least I have Chanyeol and Baekhyun to lean on, although it wouldn't be bad to still get out there.
Glancing around the room, I realized that maybe it isn't as hard as I've been gearing it up to be. While there were still a few oddballs staring, she trying to slyly take photos, many of the people were now just socializing and chatting. The atmosphere had certainly warmed up while I had gotten sidetracked, which helped boost my spirits. That's what I needed to do! But first, I had to pick my target.
Within a few seconds, I found my first target.
Beside the drinks table, a lanky guy stood with his hands shoved deep in his pockets. He was insanely tall, with dark unruly hair that seemed to stick every which way, and a fair, sharply defined face that seemed almost aristocratic. He appeared to be looking everywhere except for me, his dark brows furrowed together and tongue nervously licking his lower lip. He seemed just as anxious as I was this morning.
Knowing he probably just wanted a new friend as much as I gave me the confidence to go and introduce myself. Pulling the straps on my dress higher on my shoulders, I straightened my shoulders and went in for the kill.
"Kinda interesting party atmosphere huh?" I smiled, sliding beside him. "Don't know what it is that's turning me off, the cliché pop music, or that welcome banner." I pointed at the obnoxious rainbow-painted Welcome to Seoul National University banner hanging on the wall. I stood at a polite distance, and shot him a warm grin.
"You speak?" The guy said lowly, giving my body a slow up-down. Suddenly, I didn't get the nicest of vibes from him. I tugged at the bottom of my maroon dress lightly, suddenly very aware of just how short it fell.
"Yes, my mother's Korean." I said, fiddling with the rings on my fingers softly. "This is my first time in Korea though."
"So, do you want me to take a photo with you?" he said, his dark eyes locked on mine. I was scared to even blink, thinking he would bore holes into my skull.
"What? No, what gave you that idea?" I asked, my cheeks growing rosy. "I just saw you alone, and thought -"
"Thought what? That I would want an express ticket to your fanclub? Maybe a promotion to Head of Merchandise Design? Sorry jagi, not interested." he shoved his hands out of his pockets and ran them through his hair, huffing.
I furrowed my brows. Had I said something rude? Running through the conversation in my head, I thought surely not.
"That's not my intention at all, I'm sorry if I offended you." I said lowly, tucking my hair behind my ear in embarrassment. I could feel my cheeks positively burning.
So much for making friends tonight.
"You didn't offend me jagi, you just annoyed me." He huffed, still staring at me harshly. I could feel his gaze still on my frame, while I moved my head to stare at my shoes.
"Then why are you so upset?" I asked, getting annoyed with his attitude. I turned my gaze upwards, my eyes meeting his. His large frame loomed over me, and I could tell he liked the fact he had the upper hand.
"I'm not upset." he said, shooting me a cocky smirk
"Yes, you are."
"What makes you say that?"
"You're being curt."
"So are you."
"No, I'm not." I protested.
"Can we just cut this conversation short and pretend it never happened?" The boy sighed, rubbing his forehead with the heels of his hands.
I rolled my eyes. "I would love to, but you never even told me your name. That's a little rude, don't you think?"
"Why would you need to know my name?"
"So I know who to avoid on campus." I quipped, crossing my arms and shifting my weight to one leg. I wasn't keen on letting him run this conversation any longer.
"It's Sehun." He said, matching my pose and raising his eyebrows to imitate me. In retaliation, I narrowed mine.
"See? That's how a civilized conversation goes." I said, smirking at him. I refused to back down and let this man belittle me.
Sehun smirked right back. "Thanks for the heads up, jagi."
"Don't call me that." I huffed, narrowing my eyes at him. It was my turn to control the scenario.
"Why not, jagi?"
"Because my name's Chae." I said, keeping my eyes level with his gaze. He may be almost a foot taller than me, but I wasn't letting that stop me from keeping our eyes locked.
"Hm... Chae." Sehun grumbled, eyebrows knitted together. Suddenly, his face transformed into a crooked grin. "I like jagi better."
As much as I hated to admit it, his little smile was breathtaking. But his attitude certainly ruined that image for me. His cocky demeanour was certainly annoying, yes, but the challenge appealed to me.
I came here to make friends, damnit, and I wouldn't let his stupid little smirk ruin it for me.
"Well, unfortunately, if we're going to be friends, I have to ask you to call me Chae." I said, shooting him a crooked grin right back.
"Who said we're friends jagi?" Sehun said, his smirk tilting downwards. He leaned back against the wall, hands falling back into his pockets softly.
"I did, Sehun." I said, moving to lean on the wall beside him. I was hyperaware of the space between us, keeping it strictly to a foot. Not too close, not too far.
Friendly.
"I'm not interested in being your friend." Sehun huffed, turning away from me and facing the diminishing crowd.
"Well, I guess we're lucky that I like a challenge." I replied shortly.
"Why are you so desperate for buddies, Chae? Lonely childhood?" he turned his head towards me, glancing downwards through his eyelashes. "Daddy issues?"
I rolled my eyes, annoyed. "Mild yes to the first, and a no on the second, considering I don't have one." I quipped. "Although I am loving this storytelling bonding session we've gotten ourselves into. So what's your story? Lonely childhood?" I raised my eyebrows and dropped my tone. "Daddy issues?"
Sehun rolled his eyes and squared his shoulders. "No, just don't like prying people." He shot me a look. "And annoying girls. Not here to make friends, not here for sob stories and crying little bitches. Unpopular opinion, I came to university to learn, not to leave with an armful of friendship bracelets."
I smirked at his attitude. "Good thing I like a challenge."
"Don't bother jagi."
"Too late Sehun. I've already got your bracelet made." I pushed myself off the wall. "Speaking of, I better go and add some beads."
Sehun licked his lips in annoyance. "Not funny jagi. Don't bother with me. I'm a lone dog."
I smiled at him again, backing away slowly. "Good thing I've got a leash."
Spinning on my heels, I left Sehun staring after me, certainly bewildered, even if he didn't show it.
Was he an asshole? Most definitely. Am I going to back down? Who knows. My goal for the evening wasn't exactly accomplished; but I will definitely try to tame his freezing fire, even if he didn't exactly want it.
"What were you doing with him?" Chanyeol asked, sneaking up behind me. He passed me a clear cup of piss yellow, frothy liquid. Ah, a classic beer. Honestly, nothing could have made me happier in this moment.
"Honestly? Probably wasting my time." I sighed, taking a long swig from the glass. "So much for making friends tonight."
Chanyeol huffed. "Yeah, me too. Nobody here seems to approve of my alcohol obsession besides you and Baekhyun."
"Well, at least we all have each other, I guess." I said, clapping Chan on the shoulder. He grinned back, resting his arm on my shoulder, making me feel even shorter than I already did.
"We have another ten months to settle into a squad, I suppose. Although, that guy can't seem to look away from you."
I glanced back at Sehun, and yes, his eyes were still locked on me. Rather than flinching at my gaze, he narrowed his eyes. In retaliation, I shot his a large, fake grin.
Huffing, he ran his hands through his dark hair, as though my friendly actions were completely exhausting to him. He fisted his eyes roughly, and quickly, set his shoulders back, and strode confidently out of the room. My eyes followed his steps, tracing the outline of his broad figure with my gaze, all the way out the door.
"Yeah, he's not a fan of me." I laughed. "But I came here to make friends so I'm forcing him to be mine."
"Don't waste your time on him." a voice said from behind me. "He's my roommate; complete dickhead."
I turned around, meeting eye level with a bronze, stocky man. His dark eyes were warm and bright, but his mouth was set into a firm, straight line.
"Damn, that would be an intense roommate. I got lucky and managed to get apartment style; whole room, bathroom and kitchen to myself." I grinned. "I'm Chae, what's your name?"
"Do Kyungsoo." the man said, giving me a respectful bow, which I returned. "And yes, intense is a pretty tame adjective for that guy."
"Tough first day I assume? I'm Park Chanyeol." Chan said, giving him a bow.
"Let's just say, we haven't spoken yet. I tried to say hi but he just glared at me and put in headphones. I got the idea after that." Kyungsoo said, grimacing. He crossed his arms and sighed.
"Aw, that's shitty. Well, our rooms are always open if you need a buddy." Chanyeol said, scruffling Kyungsoo's hair affectionately.
Kyungsoo smacked his hand away, grimacing. "Not interested if you're gunna do that shit, boy." he said, but his mouth quirked up into a small smile nonetheless.
"Eh! We making a new buddy?" Back said, throwing his arm around Kyungsoo's shoulder. "Hey man, I'm Baekhyun."
Kyungsoo shook off his arm. "I'm Kyungsoo, and I don't like being touched." he said, but with a small grin playing at his mouth. I could tell that he just as happy to have found some new friends as we all obviously were to be talking to him.
"Aw Soo, I'm sorry but it's actually one of my kinks to touch people, so there's not much I can do to stop myself." Baek said, poking his sides playfully, to which Kyungsoo slapped his hands away. They began bickering back and forth far too quickly for me to understand. Chanyeol also began poking Kyungsoo, and joined in on their quick playing. I simply leaned back and let them all have their bonding moment, smiling softly to myself.
This night, although starting off badly, seemed to end off on a high moment. As the students slowly filtered out of the room, Baek, Kyungsoo, Chan and I simply stayed put, bantering back and forth about everything under the sun. We quickly realized that Chanyeol was actually quite skilled at English, Kyungsoo could make a mean curry ramen, and Baekhyun essentially only came to university to get wasted and hook up, which was very true to his personality. As we chatted, and the night outside the window grew darker, slowly but surely, we were becoming a tight knit group of pals.
Which was exactly what I wanted to accomplish.
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The Koreatown Takeout & Delivery Guide
When it comes to sheer volume of dining options, there isn’t a more restaurant-rich neighborhood in LA than Koreatown. And now, most of those spots have transformed into full-scale takeout and delivery operations. From soup specialists to big-plate BBQ spots to decades-old institutions doing delivery for the first time ever, here are 38 great Ktown spots you can order from today.
Featured In The LA Socially Distant Summer Guide Everything you need to enjoy some semblance of summer. the spots Jakob Layman Myung Dong Kyoja (명동교자) $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3630 Wilshire Blvd
There is no shortage of incredible cold noodle soups to be found in LA, but the ones served at Myung Dong Kyoja continue to be some of our favorite in town. And right now, this Korean soup specialist is running an efficient curbside pick-up system that gets you in and out in a matter of seconds. Plus, they’ve even reserved a special parking spot for those doing pick-up - a true gift if you know how bad parking can get in the area. The spicy cold noodles are a must. Both takeout and delivery are available.
Jakob Layman Sun Nong Dan $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3470 W 6th St Ste 7
Home to one of LA’s most iconic dishes (galbi jjim), Sun Nong Dan is available for takeout and delivery on most major platforms until 11:30pm every single night. At $84, the galbi jjim might seem a bit on the expensive side, but just know that this giant helping of spicy short ribs, rice cakes, and vegetables can easily feed four adults. The chadol sulung tang (oxtail soup with brisket) should also be on your order.
Sushi One $ $ $ $ Sushi in Koreatown $$$$ 3905 W 6th St
One of the most underrated sushi spots in LA, Sushi One has transitioned to a takeout and delivery menu filled with affordable bento boxes and roll combinations, but it’s the ten-piece sushi platter for $17 that deserves your full attention.
The Corner Place The Corner Place $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 2819 James M Wood Blvd
The Corner Place has been serving the people of Ktown since 1982 (a.k.a. The year Sophia Bush was born), and they owe a lot of their longevity to their excellent dong chi mi gook soo, a cold noodle soup served with vermicelli-like noodles in a clear broth. It’s slightly tangy, refreshing, and, for literally the first time ever, it’s actually available to-go. Seriously, this is huge. Take full advantage. Available for takeout through The Corner Place’s website, the rest of the menu is available for delivery through most apps.
Ddong Ggo $ $ $ $ Bar Food , Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 528 S Western Ave
When we close our eyes at night, we dream of the day we can return to Ddong Ggo’s iconic patio, filled with soju bottles and chain-smoking college kids. Until that happens, we’ll happily do takeout and delivery. The large menu is full of excellent Korean bar food, but we tend to go for the kimchi seafood pancake and honey fried chicken.
Magal BBQ $ $ $ $ Korean , BBQ in Koreatown $$$$ 3460 W 8th St
Yes, Magal’s takeout and delivery menu is a fairly paired-down version of their regular one, but it still has plenty of highlights on it. The braised short ribs (they come cooked) are a standout, and though its $60 price tag stings a bit, just know that you’re getting a ton of food. They also have some very tasty stews and gimbaps. Available for both takeout and delivery.
Mister Bossam $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 338 S Western Ave
An ordinary-looking spot on Western serving truly unique food, Mister Bossam specializes in grilled pork ribs with cheese. This is by no means light food, but the steamed egg and corn on the side helps balance out the heaviness of the dish. At $44, it will easily feed two adults. Available for both takeout and delivery.
Jakob Layman Myung In Dumplings $ $ $ $ Korean $$$$ 3109 W Olympic Blvd
Three words: Gigantic. Steamed. Dumplings. Approximately the size of a softball, the pork and kimchi dumplings at Myung In are not here to play games. Each order comes with four pieces of the massive mandu (our new Twitter name?), which is the perfect amount for a quick, easy lunch. Or a long one. Even though you’re working from home, you should still take a proper lunch break, you know. Available for takeout and delivery.
Krystal Thompson Jeong Yuk Jeom $ $ $ $ Korean , BBQ in Koreatown $$$$ 621 S Western Ave Ste 100
Arby’s better watch their backs, because when it comes to the meats, Jeong Yuk Jeom has definitely got them. From prime-grade short ribs to dry-aged beef, the red meat selection here is almost unmatched - and it’s all available for takeout. Call (213) 384-2244 to order.
Jinsol Gukbap Jinsol Gukbap $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 4253 W 3rd St
Let’s make one thing absolutely clear: If you’re ordering from Jinsol, you should be ordering the gukbap. It’s a specialty dish that begins with a clear, mostly unseasoned pork broth, then is filled with a variety of sides, like kimchi, salted shrimp, and thinly sliced pork belly. It’s kind of like a choose your own adventure game, but like, a million times more delicious. Available for takeout and delivery.
Kang Ho Dong Baek Jeong $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3465 W 6th St
Pre-pandemic, the lines here weren’t just long - they were borderline sadistic. We’re talking two hours, minimum. Drunk college students everywhere. And if you came with a group of four, you could guarantee that at least one of you was going to wind up with a parking ticket. So… yeah, we’re taking advantage of this unprecedented time and ordering their massive meat and pork combos to-go. Sue us. Available for takeout and delivery.
Master Ha Master Ha $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 1147 S Western Ave
The raw crab combo at Master Ha is a truly unique dish, with marinated raw crab served over rice, plus a raw quail egg. You’ll mix it all up, wrap it in nori with some pickled vegetables, and end up with what is basically a really great crab hand roll. You should also go for the sul lung tang, a dense, rich soup made from oxtail bones that’s great for cooler days - and hangovers. Available for both takeout and delivery.
Jakob Layman Chef Kang Sul Box $$$$ 3881 Wilshire Blvd.
They opened just before quarantine began, so Chef Kang Sul Box is still a new name to some people in Koreatown, but this spot is absolutely still worth checking out. The fried chicken wings are excellent (it’s the same recipe from the original restaurant, Chef Kang Food Rehab), but we haven’t had a bad thing yet on the menu. The Spam and tofu-filled army stew is a standout. Available for takeout and delivery.
Sun Ha Jang $ $ $ $ Korean , BBQ in Koreatown $$$$ 4032 W Olympic Blvd
Sun Ha Jang only has two dishes on their takeout menu (a roast duck plate and duck fried rice) and both of them need to be ordered. The duck is pan roasted and comes with purple rice, pickled vegetables, kimchi, and house salad. The fried rice is cooked in the actual duck fat and is one of our favorite versions in town. Both are $16. Call (323) 634-9292 for takeout.
Quarters Quarters Korean BBQ $$$$ 3465 W 6th St # C-130
The popular BBQ spot is offering a large takeout and delivery menu filled with Korean tapas, spicy stews, and big platters of meat. You can order everything by cut, but make it easier on yourself and do one of the big combination platters instead.
Kobawoo House Kobawoo House $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 698 S Vermont Ave
This Koreatown staple is an all-around excellent restaurant, but the name of the game here will always be bossam. The massive plate of boiled pork belly is our favorite version in town, and at $38 (for the medium size), it’s a steal - considering it’s still enough for 2-3 meals. If you don’t feel like going big, there are lunch specials with smaller portions. Available for takeout and delivery.
Jakob Layman Guelaguetza $ $ $ $ Mexican in Koreatown $$$$ 3014 W. Olympic Blvd.
Guelaguetza is an LA institution and home to some of the best Oaxacan food in the city. While a meal from here can go a number of different directions, ordering the Festival de Moles - four different moles served with shredded chicken - is non-negotiable, and the same goes for the queso fundido. They’re available for takeout and delivery on most major platforms.
Jakob Layman Beverly Soon Tofu $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 2717 W Olympic Blvd Ste 108
Open since 1986, Beverly Soon is one of the most popular and well-known restaurants in Koreatown. As the name suggests, it’s all about the soon tofu (bubbling, tofu-filled stew) here, but don’t skip the stone plate bibimbap either - it’s equally as good. Order takeout here. Oh, and all booze is 50% off at the moment. Do with that information what you will.
Soowon Soowon Galbi $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 856 S Vermont Ave
Back in the good old days (March), Soowon Galbi was what you would call a “Hannah Montana.” With its short wait times, lively atmosphere, and menu of high-quality meats, to eat a meal there was, simply put, to enjoy the best of both worlds. But just because their dining room looks a little different now, that doesn’t mean Soowon is any less of a rockstar - they now have outdoor seating, and you can order their entire menu for takeout and delivery.
Jakob Layman Pollo A La Brasa $ $ $ $ Peruvian in Koreatown $$$$ 764 S Western Ave
If you’re in the mood for Peruvian chicken, there’s no better choice than Pollo a la Brasa. Because damn, does this place know how to roast a bird. Salty, juicy, and crispy, each piece of chicken tastes like it could be the poster child for rotisseries around the world. Plus, a quarter bird served with fries and a salad only costs $7.99. What’s not clicking here? Call (213) 387-1531 to order.
Chosun Galbee $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3330 W Olympic Blvd
With their high-quality meat selection and upscale dining room, Chosun Galbee definitely falls on the pricier side of the KBBQ spectrum. But unlike the time you paid for express shipping then realized the address was wrong (five days later), the food here is actually worth the extra money. Stick with the classics, and get the Chosun Galbee prime ribs. Available for takeout and delivery, call (323) 734-3330 to order.
Ham Ji Park $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3407 W 6th St
Unlike other BBQ spots in Koreatown, the two best things on the menu at Ham Ji Park are prepared in the kitchen: The pork ribs and the pork neck stew. That might seem like a lot of pork for one order, but the sweet and spiciness of the ribs complement the fragrant stew perfectly. Portion sizes are borderline insane, so plan for plenty of leftovers and plenty of fights with your roommates when they try to steal some. Call (213) 365-8773 for takeout, or click here for delivery.
Yu Chun Chic Naeng Myun $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3185 W Olympic Blvd
While some turn to ice cream, and others, to removing their clothes (@Nelly) whenever it gets too hot outside, we head to Yu Chun. Why? Their naengmyun. This tiny restaurant on Olympic serves some of the best in town - think giant bowls of thin, handmade noodles, steeped in an ice-cold vinegar broth, then served with boiled beef and radishes. You can also add a dash of hot mustard, if you need a bit of heat… Or you could just put your shirt back on, @Nelly? Available for takeout and delivery.
Parks BBQ $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 955 S Vermont Ave
Home to our favorite meat in the neighborhood, Parks BBQ is a Koreatown institution and has transitioned fairly seamlessly to takeout and delivery. The new menu includes different soups and stews, bibimbap, and of course, big plates of meat. The galbi, marinated in Parks’ house sauce, is a must, but you frankly can’t go wrong with anything that catches your eye.
Tokyo Hamburg $ $ $ $ Japanese , Bar Food in Koreatown $$$$ 600 S New Hampshire Ave.
Though we miss grilling our own patties right at the table, we’ll still happily order takeout from Tokyo Hamburg, because the burgers (they come fully cooked) are simply that good. Throw in a few other delicious Japanese bar snacks, like okonomiyaki and curry udon, and you have an ideal Friday night meal on your hands. Takeout and delivery are available on most major platforms.
OB Bear $ $ $ $ Bar Food , Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3002 W 7th St
Who knows when bars will be allowed to reopen (we presume it’ll be whenever Eric Garcetti “feels like it”), but in the meantime, we’ve got the next best thing: Takeout from OB Bear. From crispy fried chicken to seafood pancakes bigger than your head, their bar foods are some of the best in the neighborhood. And don’t worry - if you’re really missing a night out, just order a couple of these and blast some sort of sport, and you’ll be back. Available for takeout and delivery.
Soban Soban $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 4001 W Olympic Blvd
Soban is one of Koreatown’s best all-around restaurants, but when it comes to main courses, the slow-braised black cod and the simple, pleasantly salty short rib galbi jjim stew should be your two priorities. Also, order a few extra sides of banchan, Soban makes some of the best. Available for takeout through their website, delivery via most apps.
Jakob Layman Dong Il Jang $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3455 W 8th St
Although dine-in service at this old-school Korean steakhouse has been put on pause, you can still get all of their excellent red meats to-go, like marinated short ribs and marbled wagyu ribeye. Sure, it’s a bit of a bummer that you won’t have their staff of expert servers to flip the meat for you, but like the saying goes - flip the brisket for a man, you feed him for a day, Teach a man to - you get it. Available for takeout and delivery.
Cassell's Hamburgers $ $ $ $ American , Burgers in Koreatown $$$$ 3600 W 6th St
Though we miss experiencing the retro Americana vibes of their iconic space inside Hotel Normandie, ordering Cassell’s for takeout and delivery is nearly as good. The classic cheeseburger with bacon is a must, but the patty melt might just be the best thing on the menu. Don’t forget a slice of pie and a to-go cocktail, either.
Wako Donkasy Wako Donkasu $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3377 Wilshire Blvd #112
Wako Donkasu has two locations, but one specialty: A Korean take on Japanese tonkatsu. That means you’ll find breaded cutlets (there are a few options, but the pork is the best), served with shredded cabbage salad, miso soup, rice, and a tangy sauce. Call (213) 381-9256 for takeout from their Wilshire location, or click here for delivery.
Jeon Ju $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 2716 W Olympic Blvd
Jeon Ju has a large menu full of excellent soups and bibimbap, but the star of the show will always be the galbi dolsot bibimbap. This massive dish comes filled with galbi (short ribs), eight different vegetables, and a fried egg on top. If you want to kick the heat up a bit, be sure to get some gochujang on the side. Considering it also comes with soup and five different plates of banchan, its $18 price point is one of the best deals in the neighborhood. Available for both takeout and delivery.
Michin Dak Michin Dak $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3324 W 6th St
There aren’t many frills at this fried chicken shack (it’s literally located in a parking lot across from a Chevron), but you don’t need them. Michin Dak is serving some the hottest, crispiest, and spiciest Korean chicken in town. All you need to do is choose between wings, tenders, or gang jung (a.k.a. Korean popcorn chicken), then determine your spice level. And be careful - there’s a “blood, sweat, and tears” option that’s not to be underestimated. Available for takeout and delivery.
Young King Restaurant $ $ $ $ Chinese , Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3100 W Olympic Blvd
Young King serves fantastic Korean-Chinese food, and there are a couple of classics here that deserve your attention: the cha chiang mein (noodles in caramelized black bean sauce) and the tangsuyuk (crispy fried pork with sweet and sour sauce on the side). Available for takeout and delivery or you can call them directly at (213) 487-6154.
Hangari Kalguksu Hangari Bajirak Kalguksoo $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3470 W 6th St
Located in the same strip mall as Sun Nong Dan (and the 7-Eleven on 6th St. that’s saved your life no less than a dozen times), Hangari Bajirak is a Korean soup spot that specializes in kalguksu, or knife-cut noodles. There’s a few broths to choose from, but we always go for the spicy seafood - loaded with shrimp, crab, mussel, clams, zucchini, kabocha, green onions, and the aforementioned noodles. There’s no better way to decompress after a long day of staring at your computer and pretending to be active on Slack. Available for takeout, delivery, and limited outdoor dining.
Chunju Han-il Kwan Chunju Han-il Kwan (전주한일관) (Chunju Han-il Kwan) $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3450 W 6th St
There’s a lot of budae jjigae in this town, but our favorite can be found at Chunju Han Il Kwan. Also known as “army stew,” this bubbling pot of sausage, Spam, ramen noodles, and cabbage has everything a good soldier - or as they’re called in LA, “Executive Assistants” - could ever need. Available for takeout and delivery.
Han Bat Sul Lung Tang Han Bat Sul Lung Tang $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 4163 W 5th St
You know what everyone’s life could stand to be right now? Easier. So we’ll make this simple - order the sul lung tang (oxtail soup). Served piping hot and filled with green onions, kimchi radishes, plus a protein of your choice (we choose the brisket), this is the kind of soul-nourishing soup you want when you need some extra comfort, stat. Available for takeout and delivery.
Bonjuk Bon Juk $ $ $ $ Korean in Koreatown $$$$ 3551 Wilshire Blvd
Contrary to popular belief (and your co-worker’s Instagram strategy), sometimes, less is more. Take Bonjuk for example - this quiet spot on Wilshire is as sleepy as they come, but their tremendous bowls of porridge speak for themselves. Our go-tos are the ones made with ginseng chicken and mixed seafood (abalone, shrimp, mussels, etc.). Available for takeout and delivery.
Jae Bu Do (제부도) $ $ $ $ Korean , Seafood in East Hollywood $$$$ 474 N Western Ave
You won’t find any bulgogi or brisket at this KBBQ spot - Jae Bu Do is all about creatures of the sea. And between the abalone, sea eel, and charcoaled hagfish, their menu is packed with so much seafood, you could essentially Frankenstein together the entire Monterey Bay Aquarium with a single order. Too dark? Available for takeout and delivery, call (323) 467-2900 to order.
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