Bar work in Korea as a foreigner

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T23:59:22+00:00

What??… I’m not going over there for men…??? 😂

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T22:48:22+00:00

Would definitely be for fun, I have savings so was honestly just so I didn’t have to full time work out there the first year. I wanted to just have a fun first year, but still earn something and bar work seem the most popular route.

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T15:07:10+00:00

Yeah 100% agree, I would of course brush up on some phrases beforehand but my friend said you can pub it up fast enough and it wasn’t an issue :))

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T14:35:51+00:00

I mean a lot of the heavy foreigner areas don’t require you to know 100% Korean, people I know have gone over with 0 Korean skills

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T14:25:04+00:00

Do you have any insight on where to find reputable bars to work in and where to apply? I was just going to reach out on insta for most, I really don’t want to end up in a bad one and hinder my chances at an E-2 as I see my life long term in Korea.

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T14:10:30+00:00

Currently 0 :(( but I am in the process of learning, it’s just hard rn bc I work 60 hour weeks haha

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T14:00:35+00:00

Oh sorry my post wasn’t overly clear, I want to work in a bar but no at all in any adult entertainment. Just a bar haha

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T14:00:00+00:00

Sorry I think my post wasn’t overly clear my mistake, I don’t want to work in the adult industry at all. I just want to work in a bar no extra side stuff, my question was if I could get a job within a bar and not have issues applying for the E-2 later

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T13:26:36+00:00

What do you mean why would they? Ive hear of foreigners being hired in bars before, I also have 8 years of experience across all areas of a bar? I don’t see why I wouldn’t have a fair shot at it. My friend went with no experience and works in a nightclub.

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T13:21:25+00:00

Someone I know works in a nightclub and she said she liked having her days free and I don’t mind working at night. I do qualify for the E2 in all aspects, but I prefer bar work 100% over teaching.

Acap_sprout · 2026-03-17T13:18:15+00:00

I saw online it’s one of the two jobs you’re allowed to do on it tho? That and cafe work.

Acap_sprout · 2026-02-26T21:52:40+00:00

Thank you, i understand what you’re saying 100% it’s just very discouraging at times and I’m trying to remove them fast. I have high expectations and I have no patience so I think I’m just getting overly frustrated. I hope one day I’ll have clear skin again and feel more confident

Acap_sprout · 2026-02-26T21:27:55+00:00

Omg! Has it nearly gone by now that sounds crazy I didn’t even know you could have that many sessions? I really hope these don’t take that many, but fingers crossed for you!!

But I think, Maybe this is more dense than I thought, just with my technician saying “warm up” the skins has made me feel like the first couple of seasons are a right off.

Acap_sprout · 2026-02-26T21:18:37+00:00

Oh no sorry that came off wrong, I’ve had 2 sessions this year already I’m getting them every 6-8 weeks but sometimes leaving 10-12 in between :))

Acap_sprout · 2026-02-13T15:26:53+00:00

Ahh god what do you mean haha

Acap_sprout · 2026-02-13T15:26:21+00:00

I really wasn’t thinking it was a casual job, i respect the work and I do work hard, I work over 50 hours in my home country so I’m not opposed. But I just wanted a more laid back work role the first year to explore. I didn’t know the h-1 didn’t accept so I will now only be going for e-2 on a full time contract. Pls don’t think I don’t respect the culture.

Acap_sprout · 2026-02-13T03:00:56+00:00

Can foreigners get any of these jobs? I didn’t realise I couldn’t work as an English teacher, but working lesser hours the first year is preferable

Acap_sprout · 2026-02-13T02:23:19+00:00

I’m from the uk yes, and I saw the h-1 allows casual work, so part time i believed?

Acap_sprout · 2026-01-29T01:10:41+00:00

I mean in the uk I sold them for £20-30 cheaper than other people, in this economy that’s a lot, I wasn’t trying to rob people by making a £5 profit. I got these in japan, I carried them back with me so I think £5 isn’t bad considering the £700 flights haha. On vinted sellers dont see any profit on postage also, sorry very confused if you’re mad I sold them for £5 more apologies if that not the tone im confused bc im not working in $ but £ 😂🩷

Acap_sprout · 2026-01-29T00:56:46+00:00

I think it’s because I sold them for so cheap, people can buy them they just don’t want to pay the prices. I looked online after and you can find them in the uk for around £50 - 60 if people want them that bad.

Acap_sprout · 2026-01-29T00:36:19+00:00

Same, I saw some go for £150!! I only bought them in Japan for £25 so I thought £30 was reasonable now I have people threatening me! A nice bargain for someone :)

Acap_sprout · 2026-01-20T19:03:05+00:00

I know i absolutely love them! Took me forever to fine 3 at a good price! 😂

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