No, sorry, friends...not that kind of love. ^.~ But today, I'm saying good-bye to Kpop...and hello, K-indie! Ok, no, I am not giving up my Kpop loves, but I HAVE finally discovered my scene in Korea. This past weekend--well, week, for that matter--has been seriously amazing. God has been doing some incredible stuff, annnnnd I finally found some little bits of "home"--of "me" here. From second-hand, vintage clothing stores in Daegu to indie bands in Seoul, life just keeps getting better. In a country where the ideal is homogeneity, I'm embarrassed to say that I started to "fit" into that ideal. Everyone wears mainly the same clothes, carries the same bag/backpack, likes the same music, does the same thing. Yes, Korea is a relatively small country, so it's hard to compare it to somewhere as individualistic and diverse as the USA, but at the same time, with sooOOOoo many people, you would think it would offer the chance for lots of individuality and wanting to stand out from everyone else.
For those of you who know me well, you know that I favor a vintage style over mainline looks. I knew something was up when I looked at my clothes in my closet and it looked a lot like mainstream Korea. Something's gotta change! >.< And so, I happened upon an ideal little vintage store in Daegu with reasonably-priced clothes, and I can proudly say that I will be frequenting it more often in coming months as the weather gets warmer and I'm looking for that fun new find.
In addition, thanks to my friend, Daisy, I have finally been introduced to the world of Korean Indie music. My life will never be the same. <3
Kpop clouds Korea...and justly so, but it is depressingly sad that the indie scene is so well hidden. For expats in Korea who want to learn more about the indie scene, it is extremely hard since most of the Naver searches will result in Korean-only websites. Nonetheless, the indie scene is progressively gaining popularity all over Korea. From indie garage bands to K-dramas about rock music (such as Shut Up! Flower Boy Band), it won't be long before they are given the credit they deserve. Hongdae, the artsy/music area of Seoul where Hongik University is located, is the hub for such music. Some of my recent finds are Glen Check and The Koxx. (You can also find them on Facebook--please, listen and "Like" them!) I will post more as I find them. Do you have any recommendations??
Music is so influential. Just by listening to this music, I am reminded of my unique self. I am reminded of the life to live. I am reminded of what it is like to create genuine, true music. I am reminded of my own inner musician.
What kind of music stirs you?
***P.S.~~~~ You can check out Glen Check in Hongdae on April 13th at 8pm and April 14th at 6pm. Guaranteed to be a great show and worth every dime...er, well, won. ^.~
***P.S.~~~~ You can check out Glen Check in Hongdae on April 13th at 8pm and April 14th at 6pm. Guaranteed to be a great show and worth every dime...er, well, won. ^.~
I see that we like the same bands :D
ReplyDeleteYou should listen to Addicted by Glen Check , these guys are awesome!
and the koxx, oh them, I fell in love with the band as soon as I saw the main singer's purple hair haha
You should check out a band called iindian, although they haven't made a song in a long time, there's a couple of songs online that you might love (listen to fire love first !! :D)
Yeah, I love that song by Glen Check...And thanks for the suggestion! I'll have to check them out for sure!
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