#seoul to busan

[kyndaris]

Train to Busan

Unlike the movie of the same title as this post, my train ride down to Busan was uneventful. After a late night out in Myeongdong, bleachpanda and I arranged for a slightly later start to the day for our transit down to the famous port city. After enjoying a breakfast at Starbucks (there appear to be hundreds of them in the heart of Seoul, although there are also a ton of other coffee shops as well), we made our way towards Seoul Station and the KTX station within.

Let me tell you of the hassle it all was once we stepped out of the metro! Stairs everywhere the eye could see. And not a single escalator. Yes, there was a conveyor belt for luggage but it was limited to those who would be taking the airport line.

Thankfully, bleachpanda and I hadn't bought too many souvenirs just yet and could still manage to lug our bags up and down the many flights of stairs taking us from the metro station to the KTX station.

As we waited for our designated train (bleachpanda and I had pre-purchased our Korail tickets online), we took a gander at the shops for those looking to take a high-speed cross-country train. Unlike Central Station in Sydney, there were numerous places to eat AND the entrance to a local department store. More importantly, there was a Kakao Friends store. It was here that bleachpanda went and bought Apeach (her constant companion for the rest of the trip and whom I said looked ugly). Given we couldn't open up our luggage right there at the station with everyone watching, bleachpanda managed to cram her Apeach into her already bulging backpack.

On the train, bleachpanda slept through most of the ride, citing a headache which I doubted was authentic. I, on the other hand, eagerly looked out at the passing scenery before reading a few pages of I Am A Cat by Natsume Soseki.

While I would like to sing the praises of this Japanese author, the truth is...I found the writing tedious. In fact, by page ten, I could barely keep my eyes open. So, I fiddled with my phone and looked out at the scenery. I may have even fell asleep myself although I couldn't say for how long.

We pulled into Busan at around 2 PM and went for a quick bite to eat as we hadn't had lunch (we did buy a few snacks at a convenience store but I needed something heavier). Once we were functioning human beings again, we braved the rain and headed to our hotel nearby: Asti Hotel Busan to check-in. After we offloaded our luggage in our room, we decided to cross off a few key tourist attractions close by despite the weather.

So, off we trotted back towards Busan Station and Texas Street right opposite it. Then it was down into the Busan metro system as we headed to Busan Tower, which is also commonly known as Diamond Tower. Due to the poor weather, it felt like we were the only ones there as we bought a ticket up to the observation deck.

But while I would have loved just seeing the city from on high, Busan Tower also had a lot of interactive activities inside. They even had a QR game (our end prize turned out to be a couple of pens), one needed to locate within and outside the Tower. This made our time there much more worthwhile after trekking to Yongdusan Park.

And despite the overcast day, bleachpanda and I were still able to see quite a bit of the city and get in our required bird's eye view. I even bought a fridge magnet and another postcard to send to my friend. However, unlike N Seoul Tower, Busan Tower didn't have the facility to mail off my postcard.

After we had drunk our view of the aerial view, we descended down into the bowels of Diamond Tower, hunting down QR codes and engaging in the game that had been organised. Once we had claimed our prize, bleachpanda and I headed to to Gwangbok-ro Fashion Street, which was just on the other side of the Yongdusan Park and down into BIFF (Busan International Film Festival) Square where there was a ton of street food.

Google tells me there are apparently handprints of famous Korean actors lining the streets but I didn't notice. Alas, perhaps another visit is in order.

We did, however, stop at a sushi restaurant called Manatsu for dinner. Bleachpanda even got to enjoy her share of tuna while I revelled in eating something that didn't have kimchi served on the side (something which I can't eat because it's gosh darn spicy)! Our appetites sated, we returned to our hotel to prepare for a busy day on the morrow as we would be heading to several destinations given we were only staying in Busan for only two nights.

Looking back, I can honestly say we should have stayed in Busan longer but alas, Japan was calling.

[k1susstuff]

Hi, I know this isn't art related but wanted to just drop in give an update❤️

I'm working on a few pieces, but I've been busy with my trip to South Korea!

I've got to do all sorts of fun stuff so please wait for me, I'll try to post art soon!!

[herigo]

Korea♡

[cicadangel]

IM BACK FROM KOREA!!!!!!! 🔥 what an unforgettable trip i had. I made some really good friends, and I'm actually quite sad about leaving them, and I've met relatives and so many wonderful people in Korea. I will return soon.

[ineedtocleanmybedroomwindow]

wanted to post some of my favorite 35mm and 120 film photos i've taken (apart from the two i appear in, which were taken by my friend) before i send a handful of new rolls out for development

[cyberphuck]

Seoul Station: one full hour of me screaming "CLOSE THE FUCKING DOOR!!"

[lucygold95]

이지나[Lee Ji-na] as Meg Understudy and Ballet Dancer.

1. Busan(u/s costume fitting day's pictures)

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2. Seoul

[franksdri]

pair of life sketches from korea busan 07/10/24 seoul 12/10/24

[criminal-sen]

Welcome to a new format of post, where i review and give warnings for random, obscure movies that haven't been even remotely relevant for several years! This format is still in beta, so please message @staff with any grievances<3

Also it's doubtful I'm gonna do this again, let alone with any regularity. I. I'm trying to do a Joke. U can message staff tho idgaf

Watched Seoul Station (the animated prequel to Train To Busan) last night bc Amazon Prime has it rn. And it's been ages since I saw Train To Busan, but I remember really liking it. Anyway, they were clearly working on a very limited budget, as the animation is pretty cheap looking, but the writing and voice acting were shockingly good. It cast a (presumably, cuz I've obviously never been there) honest and sympathetic depiction of poverty, especially homelessness, in South Korea, which was frankly not within my range of expectations for a zombie movie. But seeing as zombies - like the whole generalized trope in media - are paralells for society's pariahs, it was a very cool decision. It also managed to run me through the wringer with its emotional moments, like I was SO invested (for better or for worse aka I might’ve shed some tears but this cannot be confirmed, as such i must clarify that it is pointless speculation😎)

I do have a gripe though, and a warning for anyone who's considering watching it: its rating of PG13 is SUPER inappropriate imho, like it should be a solid R with additional asterisks for intense depictions of emotional manipulation, verbal and physical abuse, sexual assault and also like.. the fucked up dynamics surrounding exploitative sex work? Which uhhh yah sure. there's no actual sex being had on screen, nor is there any nudity. But, as I've already mentioned, this movie is well written. Like it got me good, and I've watched some SHIT in my years lol

Not condemning this movie btw. Like.. not at all. I just would personally be fucking Horrified if I saw the pg13 rating, decided "oh waow this'll be fun to watch with [insert person who will NOT be fine] weeeee movie night yippeeeee😃🎉" so am just.. hopefully saving someone from this fate:3

[ryamusic]

thinking about going to Japan and South Korea again :)

[blingblingisdino90]

Dino Smiles….

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Spam 2.

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He’s such a cutie. 🩵

[myobsessionsspace]

｡･ﾟﾟ･ 5th Muster ｡･ﾟﾟ･

✧*: Magic Shop :*✧

Such a memorable and important event.

In 2 out of the 7’s home town, Busan and in Seoul.

The brought the Magic Shop to life for ARMY, to be in the crowd would have been an experience!

We saw silly ‘Spine Breaker’ Bangtan

‘Dimple’ Vocal Line

Throwback Bangtan

“V!

Nuga nareul magado (What?)

Naui gal gireul gandago (What?)

Insaeng han bangirago

Let go (Let go!)

Let go-o-o-o”

Soo much cuteness!

If you haven’t watched it and weren’t lucky enough to attend, these shows are a must watch, talented, fun and happy Bangtan!

AND WE CAN’T FORGET THIS!

When will we get the rest of your explanation Jungkookah??

💜

[roadtophantom]

Love how these Ghost mascots embody the Phantoms:

Kim Ju-taek / Julian Kim who is an opera singer

Cho Seung-woo who has a puppy (and loves puppies)

And Jeon Dong-seok who loves coffee maybe (he did treat his castmates to Starbucks coffee gallons one time)

Thanks to @lucygold95's translations, which pinpointed their names scribbled on the pictures!

[berrijelli]

in Japan :^)

[cicadangel]

something that's so. makes me so insane is that i realized that i've been saying "this summer im going to korea, it's my first time going back"-- my first time going back... like no i haven't been there but yes i am returning. second generation american eye twitching