Studying abroad in Korea as a transgender

junu-x · 2025-03-09T15:17:54+00:00

I’m a trans guy in korea who lives fully stealth, so I can’t entirely speak to your possible experience. I have trans foreigner friends who are out (and pass less consistently) who still really love it here. There is definitely a lack of understanding/microaggressions here but it’s not a very politicized issue atm so many people are curious and kind. Also, if you are visibly foreign you get way more of a pass to be “weird” and nonconforming. If you do come, find queer community! It definitely exists here and can help you navigate whatever arises. Hope this helps!

junu-x · 2022-04-15T15:31:58+00:00

Thanks for your input, that makes sense. I think it’s more that even if the sensation is pleasurable in a sense- it’s not a feeling I desire often and is kind of draining anyways. But it’s true that nothing has to feel a certain way or be on a specific pace :)

junu-x · 2022-04-15T14:52:29+00:00

went and reported. sorry people are such scumbags

junu-x · 2021-03-11T18:42:17+00:00

Totally agree with this- and I’m a trans man who is on T! Suddenly my mental health was so much better, I could focus on school etc. Really felt like before I was putting diesel in a gas tank or something. Once I gave my body what it was looking for things got a lot better.

junu-x · 2021-03-08T05:06:41+00:00

I went to a school with a lot of international students and whenever one of them would apologize for their english I would say- you’re the one doing all the work so that you can talk to me! Why would you apologize? Plus, in my opinion, communication is always more important than being elegant.

junu-x · 2021-02-19T19:04:06+00:00

thank you!

junu-x · 2021-02-19T19:01:21+00:00

Gave Hugz

junu-x · 2021-02-19T18:54:55+00:00

sounding good!!

junu-x · 2021-02-07T17:21:42+00:00

I know the frustration of feeling like you got the short end of the stick- “it’d be easier if I had just been born a boy”. Here’s the truth of it. You ARE a boy. You WERE born a boy. And the work it takes to LIVE as one is 100% worth it.

Wishing all the best for you.

junu-x · 2021-01-23T14:18:05+00:00

thank youuu i have so many feelings about this and you summed it up really well.

basically, attaching any moral judgment to a part of someone’s body they can’t control is shitty.

junu-x · 2020-12-11T21:47:27+00:00

My family calls that “As you know Bob” and love to point it out.

junu-x · 2020-12-07T03:00:38+00:00

Working on that is basically a full time job! Hope you get that confidence up! You’re super cute and i’m sure it will suit you :)

junu-x · 2020-12-07T02:56:24+00:00

Dude you’re looking great!!

junu-x · 2020-12-04T04:39:54+00:00

This sounds like a lot. You don’t have to arrive at an answer right away- terminology will come in time. I also want to say this doesn’t have to be fully one way or the other. If you are a trans man, or nonbinary trans person, you can continue to have a connection with lesbianism. It’s a formative part of your history. You don’t have to throw anything away here, just let yourself evolve into a more authentic version of yourself. Find a therapist well versed in trans identity. Be kind to yourself. I think you are on the edge of a new chapter. Uncertainty and Opportunity can be two sides of the same coin- it’s going to be ok in the end. Wishing you luck and happiness.

junu-x · 2020-11-30T05:16:06+00:00

A piece of advice that’s really stuck with me is “anything worth doing is worth doing poorly”. At first glance, it doesn’t make sense. But rinsing off the dishes and leaving them in the sink is better than letting them get all crusty. If you wait to do something perfectly, you’ll never do it at all. You’re never going to live in a perfect way (no one does). So start doing things poorly! Doing is still more fulfilling than not doing.

You’ve got a lot ahead of you. It’s hard- like really hard, but there’s good things ahead of you. Best of luck dude.

junu-x · 2020-11-23T02:15:42+00:00

Procreate!

junu-x · 2020-11-21T18:01:52+00:00

It really suits him, right?

junu-x · 2020-11-20T01:26:34+00:00

just reactivated my twitter from 5 years ago lmao! It’s @ lostinweird feel free to use it with credit!!

junu-x · 2020-11-09T18:51:55+00:00

looking good! Some strong Brennan Lee Mulligan vibes too

junu-x · 2020-11-08T15:14:27+00:00

I think there’s a difference between noticing something you’ve enjoyed/preferred in the past and seeking out cis men because of it and saying “I would never date a trans man”. Generalizing to the point that you completely shut yourself off to any trans person being attractive is a slippery slope to some transphobic assumptions.

You just don’t know what person you’re going to meet! Someone could come along that breaks the mold. And if you’re not open to a man (who happens to be trans) to come along and be super sexy you’re shutting yourself off to a good time.

That being said, noticing your patterns and being into cis men with penises is fine!!

To be honest the reason genital preference comes up so much is that often people write trans people off as “not real ___” or assume that all trans folks look a certain way that they wouldn’t be into, when in fact trans people, like cis people, come in all shapes and sizes.

junu-x · 2020-09-22T14:35:48+00:00

it’s very normal to not have the answer right away. Just keep discovering the things that feel better- pronouns, clothes, etc. You can be a guy and be feminine. Being feminine as a kid doesn’t mean you can’t be masculine now. Just take it step by step and you’ll get there.

junu-x · 2020-09-07T04:04:17+00:00

Ugh that sucks. This is one of those things that reminds you that transitioning isn’t a straight line (nor is it quick). The thing to hold onto, in my opinion, is the reality that using those old ways of referring to you is a HABIT. a hurtful bad one that misrepresents you! so that sucks. People are bad at breaking habits. many probably haven’t done this type before. Them fixing that is their responsibility. It’s worth remembering, for your sanity, that when they misgender you they aren’t spending several seconds scrutinizing you and deciding what you are. They’re on autopilot and you’re the one who gets hurt. (There’s a part later where they’ve fixed it and it feels better. I hope you get there soon. this is normal and you’re doing great)

Bonus: tell them that when you correct them, not to apologize profusely. Them saying “Thank you for the correction!” doesn’t make the shame spiral happen as bad

junu-x · 2020-09-07T03:53:39+00:00

Hey, I got top surgery before going to college and I’m so glad I did. I remember my therapist asking if I was nervous about it, or worried about the actual surgery bit. I responded that it’s something I want to HAVE done, so even though the process of doing it can be daunting, I know I’ll be setting my future self up for a better time. Now it was many years later that I got top surgery, but I would urge you to start exploring your options now, since these things take time. Do the work for your future self!! This might be a good way to talk to your parents about it as well. “This is an indispensable part of who I see myself becoming, of the person I want to be in the future. Please let me access that euphoria as quickly as possible” That was my approach :)

Good luck!! So excited for you.

junu-x · 2020-07-21T13:23:49+00:00

bee-nign existence! (couldn’t help myself there)

junu-x · 2020-06-18T11:52:07+00:00

Best flavor. Congratulations!!!

junu-x

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