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I’m an Alien, and That’s OK (Adventures in Korea)

  • January 19, 2012 10:27 pm

KURLYKOLLY

A native New Yorker, Colleen, aka Kurlykolly is a loyal reader of YOMYOMF. She is also a fan of future Oscar winner, Sung Kang. Last year, she attended the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival with YOMYOMF, which was the highlight of her entire life (Colleen was one of the winners of our twitter contest). She currently resides in South Korea teaching English to little kiddies. When she is not working for “the Man”, she spends most of her time obsessing about all things Korean. Oh yeah, she is not Yellow, she is Black.

I am writing this guest blog while drinking a bottle of soju in Daegu, Korea. (I’ve just discovered it tastes great with mango juice.) A few years ago, I became obsessed with all things Korean. I’m in love with Korean food, dramas, and music. I cannot speak Korean well so I decided that I would immerse myself in the language completely and move to the “motherland.” This way I can understand So Ji Sub clearly when he confesses his love for me. One week of vacation in Seoul just wouldn’t do, so last January, I made a New Year’s resolution: move to South Korea.

After months of interviews and rejection letters (see the letter below), I left for South Korea in October to become an ESL teacher. Naturally my family was supportive. My father: “Which part of Korea? I can’t bail you out of jail in North Korea.” My mother: “You’re going to end up in a prison camp!” My sister: “God, you really want an Asian man that bad?” Yes.

Why St. Patrick’s Day Should Be a Korean Holiday

  • March 11, 2011 12:01 am

So come next Thursday, we will all be Irish again for one day—wearing green, pinching those who aren’t wearing green, drinking, clubbing errant snakes and drinking some more. Yes, once again St. Patrick’s Day will be upon us. Now, nothing against my Irish brothers and sisters, but I think it might be time to finally come clean and acknowledge what a lot of us have been thinking for the longest time:

St. Patrick’s Day should also be a Korean holiday.

Koreans do already celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and it’s allegedly growing in popularity every year. This shouldn’t be too surprising because Koreans are often referred to as the “Irish of the Orient.” Our two peoples definitely have a lot in common and it makes sense that this holiday should therefore be shared equally between our two great nations.

What I Learned on YOMYOMF This Week – January 2 – 8, 2011

  • January 8, 2011 2:09 pm

At the moment, I’m rewatching Gran Torino for the first time since its theatrical release and it’s instantly reminding me that Clint Eastwood is awesome.  I mean it’s not that I needed to be reminded, but it’s one of those matters where it’s always good that you are.

It’s difficult to remember he doesn’t actually sound like that, you know – that he’s just “acting.”  But with someone like me, a bit of a reality check is always necessary.  A pat on the shoulder, an “It’s okay, boss!” - the sort of thing, yeah!

I wish I was only feigning insanity – haha!

Anyway!  As the Internet’s Greatest Think Tank marches on through the new year, its writers bring you fantastic, ass-busting new stories about confusing counsel from Asian immigrant parents; people wearing bizarre-as-shit panda suits; and

Yes, I just said these stories were “ass-busting.”  They.  Will.  Tear.  Your.  Ass.  UP.

10 Asian Food Halloween Costumes

  • September 30, 2010 12:52 am

MICHELLE

Michelle Woo is the creator of Woo!, a daily blog about fashion, lifestyle and all the cool things that make her say, “Woo!” She is also a freelance writer and the online media manager at KoreAm. You can follow her on Twitter

The words “Asian Halloween Costumes” make me cringe (no more Geisha girls, please!) but for some reason, I find great pleasure in seeing people dressed as Asian foods and beverages. It’s quirky, it’s fun. Look what my husband and I went as last year. Can you guess? (Pssst, for all the kids out there, the answer is Vietnamese Noodle Soup Prince.)

And the year before that, my friends and I were the cutest sushi girls around, if I do say so myself. Check out our wasabi headbands and ginger earrings.

This Halloween, why not show your love for your favorite Asian dish or drink by becoming it? Here are 8 more ideas collected from around the internet to get your brains thinking and stomachs growling.

An Open Letter To Korean Parents Celebrating Their Child’s First Birthday

  • August 23, 2010 12:01 am

Dear Parent:

If one or both of you are Korean and your child is about to have his or her first birthday, you’re most likely in the midst of planning a big celebration. In the Korean culture, the first birthday is a major occasion. The Dol or Dol Janchi is important because in the olden days, the infant mortality rate was very high for babies and it was considered a milestone to reach one’s first birthday (the first 100 days were also important) and the special day was marked with a big party.

This tradition still continues and one of the things that happens at this celebration is a ritual called the dol jabi. Here’s how it works–a number of items are left in front of the child and whatever he or she grabs is supposed to predict the baby’s future. Traditionally, items such as a book (to represent a scholarly future), string (long life) or money (wealth) are placed in front of the child. So if the birthday baby chooses the money, for example, he or she is supposed to become rich. More modern items can also be used such as a football (to signify a future athlete), a mouse (future computer genius) or even a movie camera (future filmmaker).

Now I’ve been to a number of dol celebrations recently and while this tradition may be my favorite part of the festivities, there’s one problem with it: It lacks serious drama.

Why? Because every item the baby can pick represents something “positive.” So let’s say that he or she chooses long life over money…is that really a bad thing? Nope, what we need to do is introduce a sense of danger to this ritual to make it more interesting by including items no Korean parent would want their kid to ever choose. Along those lines, here are some suggestions for things that you can include to increase your dol jabi drama…

What I Learned on YOMYOMF This Week – July 25 – 31, 2010

  • July 31, 2010 10:31 pm

Over the past couple of days, I’ve had to fend for myself and I’ve learned some stuff outside of YOMYOMF.  For example: I can’t cook.  Left to my own devices, my breakfasts will be Cinnamon Toast Crunch and milk; my lunches, microwaveable; and dinners, anything my dear aunts happen to be making.  I just got back from the grocery store and the only things I bought were milk and Cocoa Puffs.

The cashier turned his head up from my purchases to me so slowly, in the way only slow motion could make more agonizing.

One day, I’ll grow up and eat Total.

As July comes to an end, YOMYOMF takes a gander at new ways Korean men can get some vagina; the latest in masturbation innovations; and worms.

In other words, I’ve got a wholesome post for you today.

12 More Things Overheard During The Filming Of The Koreatown Reality Show

  • July 30, 2010 12:01 am

I previously blogged about 10 things overheard during the filming of the upcoming reality show set in L.A.’s Koreatown.  This week, new photos of the cast of the Tyrese-produced series have surfaced and, in a related story, a new study says crimes like robbery and rape could increase in neighborhoods where reality shows are set so watch your back, Koreatown!  But to commemorate this latest news, here are more things overheard during the production of the “Asian” Jersey Shore:

1. If I projectile vomit all over you, will you still sleep with me?

2. You mean Brad Pitt didn’t start his career as a gay porn star/reality show train wreck? Ah, fuuuuuck me! I wish someone had told me that sooner!

3. “My totem is a spinning soju bottle.” “OMG, mine too!” “OMG, me too!” “OMG, me too!” “OMG, what if we’re all dreaming right now?” “OMG!!!!” “OMG!!!”

Ten Things Overheard During The Filming Of The Koreatown Reality Show

  • July 16, 2010 11:30 am

As I’m sure everyone’s heard by now, the new reality show set in Koreatown (a.k.a. the Asian American Jersey Shore) began filming last weekend. Not surprisingly, a photogenic, hard-partying cast has been selected including a former meth addict and a dude who’s supposedly a gay porn star or a bisexual adult model or whatever. (I’m just disappointed there doesn’t appear to be a white guy with yellow fever since the original casting call made it open to non-Asians who dug Asian shit.)

But bringing you the type of exclusives that only YOMYOMF can, here are 10 things overheard during the filming of the K-Town reality show:

1. I’m sorry but I won’t sleep with someone until at least the fourth date. By the way, did I mention that each shot of Crown you buy me counts as a date?

2. Hey guys, when we do karaoke at the norebang, can you stick to songs written before 1910? ‘Cause we don’t have the budget to clear the rights for anything more contemporary.

3. If I lick up all the soju that accidentally spilled on your crotch, do you think people will think I’m a slut?

4. I see from your vomit that you had jajangmyeon for lunch.

Gook + Chink + Nip = ???

  • April 16, 2010 11:37 am

My fellow Offender was just recently called a Chink.  And I am deeply offended by this misnomer.

Phil is not a Chink.  Phil is a Gook.  Phil is 100% Gook.  There is no mistaking his angular facial features and his angry-looking, somewhat-slanty eyes.  He can only be from the land of the Han.  He even looks mean when he smiles.  He’s definitely a Gook.  He speaks (though rather terribly) Han Gook.  He drives a car made by the Han Gook.  He makes love only to the likings of the Han Gook gentlewoman (on every other Wednesday of the months beginning with the letter “J” that just happens to fall on a prime number date.  all other days are reserved for porn stars or white women or the combination of both).  After a 10 mile run, he quenches his thirst with soju and washes his sweat off with Hite.  He is a very angry asian man.  All this is proof positive that he is 100% Gook.

this is what a real Gook looks like... much like Phil

Chinky Or Not Chinky: Koreans Heart Their Alcohol Edition

  • March 16, 2010 1:21 am

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day when we celebrate the rich heritage of our Irish brothers and sisters by drinking ourselves shit-faced. Koreans are often referred to as the Irish of the Orient because of shared traits between the two countries such as our history of subjugation, volatile tempers and the ability to drink like fish. But is this really true? Do Koreans really drink more than any other group or is that just a baseless stereotype? Chinky or not chinky?

Let’s start with some anecdotal evidence. A short while ago, I asked you, our readers, via our Twitter and Facebook pages what you thought of the Koreans=heavy drinkers “stereotype.”  Here’s a sampling of some of your responses:

Fourteen Ways To Tell If Someone Is Korean

  • October 16, 2009 12:05 am

Previously I wrote an insightful, educational piece about the ways you can tell if someone was a Filipino. Now I return with more valuable advice—this time helping you to identify if that groovy Asian dude or chick you’re hanging with is Korean.

i_am_south_korea_mug-p168508946093167178qzje_4001. When they sit down for a meal at a restaurant, they will pray loud enough so that everyone in the establishment can hear. Even if they are eating alone.

2. When you ask them to define “sobriety,” they will reply, “the unfortunate condition I experience every Monday from 8-10 AM.”

3. Their sexual foreplay consists of throwing plates and cups at each other while screaming, “I’ll kill you! I swear I’ll kill you!”

How To Survive A Date with A Korean American Woman

  • August 21, 2009 2:15 am

koreanleadI realize I’ve been posting a lot of entries in my “How To Survive” series recently. I usually like to spread them out, but I guess it’s just been one of those weeks where these urgent issues seem to be confronting us constantly. If you’re Asian American and on Facebook, you may have noticed a link to this article being sent around in the past couple of days: Are Korean-American women narrow-minded and uncultured?