I want to learn Hangul / Korean language ^.^

Due to my overwhelming addiction to KPOP and K-Drama (haha), I thought it would be fitting if I could also learn the Korean language for better understanding of their dialect. I found this image below while searching the net and I'm using it to learn how to write "hangul" - the native alphabet of the Korean language.



Also, I only know the very basics of the Korean language like:
Ne / Ye- Yes
Aniyo - No
Annyeong Haseyo - Hello / How are you?
Kamsahamnida / Komamoyo - Thank You
Annyeong-hi Kashipshio - Goodbye
Annyeong Hashimnika - Good Morning
Songhami ottoke Toeshimnikka - What is your name?
Yongo halsu issoyo? - Do you speak English?

I know I still have so much to learn about this language. Please feel free to post me a comment if you guys want to teach me some. I would really appreciate it also if you could teach me some basic phrases/sentences too ^_^ Komamoyo~

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Boys Over Flowers filming locations

Since its the final week of BOF (episode 24 and 25) here in the Philippines, I decided to post something like this one. So before Jan Di, Jun Pyo and the rest of the cast bids goodbye, let's take a tour to some of the memorable places in Korea that was used while filming this drama ^_^

+ Keimyung University +

This is the setting of the prestigious Shinhwa High School, the school attended by the main characters in the drama. Located at the City of Daegu, this school was also at the top ten most beautiful campuses in Korea. This school was used in the first few and later episodes of BOF.
Seongseo campus: Sinsang-dong, Dalseo-gu district, Daegu city
Daemyeong campus: Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu city

+ Damyang Dynasty Country Club +

The Damyang Dynasty Country Club is the setting of Gu Jun Pyo's family mansion.
Located at Hwadong-ri San 79, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun region, Jeollanam-do province

+ Youeal Leisure Town +

This is the setting of Yi Jeong's Pottery Studio.
Located at Majang-ri, Gwangtan-myun, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do province

+ Gyeongju Shilla Millennium Park +

This is the setting of Yoon Ji Hoo's traditional Hanok Home.
Located at 719-70 Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju city, Gyeongsangbuk-do province

+ Banpo Park (Bridge) +

This was the setting of Jan Di and Ji Hoo's last conversation together in episode 24 before Jandi decided to leave the gang to start a new life in a far away fishing village with her family.
Located along the Han River

+ Namsan Tower +

This was the setting of Jan Di and Jun Pyo's first night/date together.
Located at Mt. Namsan

+ Hyatt Regency Hotel +

This is the setting of Ha Jae Gyeong and Jun Pyo's (supposedly) wedding scene ^^
Located at Jeju Island

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K~POP!

I must admit it, I am addicted in listening to a lot of KPOP. So what exactly is "KPOP"? Well KPOP means "Korean Pop Music". And why am I so into it? The answer is pretty simple - because of it's catchy beat/melody and there's something at the back of my head urging me to be unique from others by listening to this kind of music. Actually it has been my hobby for several years now. At first, I am only glued in listening to JPOP/JROCK (Japanese Pop/Rock music) and Anime soundtracks. And then came this online game called "O2 JAM". I tried playing it and I became hooked at it. On this game I first heard some of the catchy Korean tunes which has also became my first favorites. [ Fly Magpie, Christmas Memories, Beautiful Day, Color Paradise, Song for You, Still Remember You, You were born to be loved ]were some of my favorites O2 Jam tunes. Then after a year or so, it was followed by the release of another cool musical online game (also from Korea) called Dance Battle Audition. This game has a wider selection of KPOP music on their list and has a cute graphics too. [ Aloha, Summer Drive, Gloomy March, Winter Story, Couple, Tonight, Not Alone ] were my top favorite DBA tunes. These two games was the one responsible why I am soo hooked into the world of KPOP right now.

And now, KPOP is currently dominating the Philippine music scene. 2NE1, Super Juniors and Wonder Girls were only among the few Korean group who are already making their marks here. I first saw 2NE1's "Fire" and Wonder Girl's "Nobody" music videos on MYX Daily Top 10 over two months ago and I was like "Wow, these girls are super cute and their songs are hippie! Not to mention one of 2NE1's member - Sandara Park. If you are a Filipino you'll definitely know who she is. The "Pambansang Krung-Krung ng Pilipinas". lols. We are so proud of you Sandy/Dara.

2NE1, Wonder Girls, Boa, DBSK, Kara, SS501,T-Max, Shinee, Shinhwa, After School Girls are some of my favorite Korean group/singers. How I wish they could also make it all here ^_^

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Thank You "Tita Cory"

For us,

you're a Mother,

                        an Inspiration,

                               and a Symbol of Democracy...

Corazon C. Aquino
1933 - 2009

We will miss you! You will always be here in our hearts.
Your legacy will live on forever...

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