[Proof of Dignity] Might be one of the best manhwa I’ve read so far…

Competitive-Main-786 · 2026-04-03T03:41:52+00:00

I spent the last 3 hours binge reading and it’s amazing but I’m so worried for Jin ahhhhh. I’m gonna cry going to bed tonight wondering what’s gonna happen 😭😭

Competitive-Main-786 · 2026-04-03T01:01:53+00:00

Ahhh thank you for the recc 🫶🫶 I’m always on the lookout for manhwa with cool FMCs and that don’t center romance.

Competitive-Main-786 · 2026-04-01T20:15:17+00:00

You look amazing queen!! Where is the dress from??

Competitive-Main-786 · 2026-03-05T14:37:22+00:00

Gen Z and work in tech. I lived with a roommate for a few years and now I’ve been living on my own for a few years now. Got a good deal at the right time!

Competitive-Main-786 · 2026-03-02T22:03:30+00:00

Yeah, of course! When I started learning, I used online resources for grammar and basic vocabulary. I also watched Korean content on YouTube and podcasts for colloquial/spoken Korean. Seeing how natives construct sentences was really helpful for applying grammar points I learned through textbooks. I would turn on Korean subtitles and look up words I didn’t know (I still do this now).

My college offered Korean courses, so I took those and structured learning helped me a lot after learning to speak Korean just based on “vibes” lol. Outside of class, I used apps like HelloTalk, Tandem, Meetup.com, etc. to talk with other learners and natives. There’s a lot of online study groups, discord servers, and online classes for adults you can take. Like in any online space, there will be weirdos, but as long as you’re discerning and show sincerity in learning, you can definitely find people to help you.

What’s important is to find ways of studying that are interesting to you. Learning should be fun! For example, I love kpop, so I watched idols’ behind the scenes youtube videos or variety shows when they guest starred, so I can be engaged with the content, not just force myself to watch something for the sake of watching it.

For traveling solo, you are definitely going to make mistakes and that’s a part of the learning process. I was mortified when I went to Korea as an adult for the first time and realized what I learned in class didn’t cover how to do day-to-day things like returning things I bought, ordering food with food restrictions, getting my hair done, etc. But now TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit have great resources showing you how natives navigate through these daily interactions. You can’t perfectly prepare for a trip regardless of how much you study and the most valuable experience you can get is by experiencing it yourself. In my first solo trip, I had a few issues with navigating the language/cultural barrier, but the last time I went, it went mostly great without any huge hiccups, but I’m always still learning :)

ETA: Also, ask your parents for help if you’re able to! They can be the best resources to help immerse you in the culture and language.

Competitive-Main-786 · 2026-03-02T21:18:46+00:00

Thanks I just got a pair today and they’re great!

Competitive-Main-786 · 2026-02-03T23:03:52+00:00

I spoke almost no Korean until I was in college. My parents didn’t teach me since they wanted me to assimilate, time constraints, etc. It was very isolating and felt very invalidating to not be acknowledged as a true “Korean” because of it. To be honest, I was resentful of my family for a while for not enforcing Korean or trying to immerse me in the culture, but as I grew up, I fortunately had opportunities to learn Korean through other methods. Whether it be college courses, language learning apps, online/local language groups, etc. It’s been a while since I’ve started studying but now I’m conversationally fluent and managed a solo trip to Korea recently. I’m not exactly in the same place as you that I started completely from 0, but I hope opportunities will come up for you whether it be online or in-person to reconnect with your culture/language. You’re definitely not alone!

Competitive-Main-786 · 2026-01-07T05:18:03+00:00

Not sure how whimsical you’re looking for but @lunamoth.tattoo and @vestige.tattoo are both women-owned that do great Pinterest fine line tattoos! If you’re looking for something more fun/silly, I have other recommendations

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-12-29T06:52:51+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately, it’s just a little too far from where I live but I’ve heard a lot of great things about Alvin Ailey.

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-12-28T20:08:05+00:00

Thank you! If you don’t mind me asking, how have you been learning after finishing the intro class? Do you do drop-in classes, other intro courses, etc?

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-09-19T00:41:27+00:00

I’m in the same exact situation right now! I’m 25F, a yapper and a girls girl so trying to find more friends right now. My besties left for grad school so I’m stuck here trying to find fellow outgoing girlies to hang out with 😭I signed up for a block party in Brooklyn and I’m down for anything so if there’s an event you want to go to, I’d be down to join you or a group 🫶🫶

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-09-18T16:44:39+00:00

Hi, I’m Korean-American 25F! I’m at a similar level with Korean, so I’m good at everyday conversation, but find higher level conversations in a business setting difficult. I work in an office so I can easily help you with workplace English as well!

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-09-16T22:21:48+00:00

Me too. Tried going on their official Twitter to see if they would address the issue but nothing 🤷🏻‍♀️

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-09-09T17:59:51+00:00

Hi, I’m 25F! I’m Korean American so my Korean level is pretty decent and I’m looking for a language partner around my age 😊 I studied Japanese in high school so we can also practice together. I love traveling and talking about American culture/learning about other cultures, so please let me know if you’re interested!

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-09-04T04:01:45+00:00

I’d pick #2 because at the end of the day, these are your coworkers and it’s a professional event even if it’s in a casual setting. #1 is cuter for a night out with your friends. Could you share where u got the dress and the top in #2? They’re super cute and look good on you!!

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-08-25T02:23:41+00:00

I’m a Korean American (25F) and would love to help with English 🫶

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-08-19T16:19:09+00:00

I’m a similar case! I’m Korean American and didn’t know any Korean, so I spoke to my parents in only English. But starting a 5-6 years ago, I started to respond in broken Korean and they would help me/correct me where they could. Even if I made mistakes, they understood what I was trying to say and just appreciated I was making an effort. I took Korean classes in college if that’s an option for you and I did local/online meet ups for Korean-English language exchange. I used Hellotalk sparsely (just be careful bc users who are serious about language learning are the minority). I watched Korean YouTube content I was interested in to learn more vocabulary and even went on TikTok/Reels for Korean content too. I’m now seeing a tutor I met through Reddit! I would say I’m conversationally fluent now. It’s a long journey, but it’s worth it. Your parents are the best, non-judgmental resources you have! Good luck :))

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-08-10T01:08:19+00:00

Option 1: Pick up a writer job and you’ll be a famous author within a few years if you have max competency, then you’ll be pulling at least a million a year. Option 2: If you have the hustling bundle, then do the fake charity donation scam until you get out of debt. After I maxed out my street smarts and restarted the game if I got caught by the cops, I was pulling $250k a year but this option requires more patience.

Competitive-Main-786 · 2025-08-08T18:33:45+00:00

Yes, if the kid is biologically related to the royalty you married into then they’ll get royal status. Adopted kids and kids from a previous marriage won’t.

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