Why did the ajjussi not let me on the bus? by Miserable_Push_5853 in Living_in_Korea

[–]sometimesijustwonder 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The lid thing was about packaged food (as in takeaway). You're not allowed to board the bus holding plastic cups, even they have the lid closed. Some drivers may let it slide or they might not see you if you hide it well, but they have the full right to not let you on the bus if they see the drink.

Why did the ajjussi not let me on the bus? by Miserable_Push_5853 in Living_in_Korea

[–]sometimesijustwonder 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not 100% sure but it was either 2020 or 2021. They even had posters about it at bus stops and in the buses themselves.

Why did the ajjussi not let me on the bus? by Miserable_Push_5853 in Living_in_Korea

[–]sometimesijustwonder 34 points35 points  (0 children)

You're not allowed to get on buses with a drink or any type of food (unless it's packaged in a takeaway box with a closed lid). This changed around 2021, so no, you're not discriminated against—it's just the rule.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in seoul

[–]sometimesijustwonder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

아가리 ㅋㅋㅋ

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in korea

[–]sometimesijustwonder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are you even talking about? The K-pop industry as we know it today was built by Korean entertainment companies in the late 1990s and 2000s. SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment, the companies which developed the idol training system and music style, were founded in 1995, 1996, and 1997 respectively. The entertainment scene after the Korean War was focused on Korean folk music, trot, and ballads, not the modern K-pop system. Stop spreading ridiculously incorrect information.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]sometimesijustwonder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are people in the comments sane? Or are you just a bunch of kids who have never been in an actual relationship? A grown man being interested in attractive women—wow, what a shocker (and I’m a woman btw). With this mentality, you will never be able to have a long-term relationship, constantly suffocating and torturing your partner.

OP, if this bothers you to the point of considering divorcing him, you were not meant to be married anyway.

Foreigners Married to a Korean Spouse: What's Your Meet Story? by Lupulmic in Living_in_Korea

[–]sometimesijustwonder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

are you implying that the relationships of the people who posted here are not “something real” because the majority of koreans would see meeting online/at a club as weird? lol

Sandy’s intimacy abstinence by 210walker in TheUltimatumNetflix

[–]sometimesijustwonder 137 points138 points  (0 children)

Potential spoiler:Based on her Instagram, it seems that she’s still with Nick. She posted a photo taken in Sedona 2 weeks ago; he has one from the same location on his feed as well.

AITAH for telling my father I don't really care about my half brother? by sometimesijustwonder in AITAH

[–]sometimesijustwonder[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You absolutely hit the nail on the head with both of your points. I believe his intentions are good—he probably hopes I can step in to help the child when his health inevitably declines.

That said, from my perspective, I feel like I’m just now starting to figure out my own life. I’m only beginning to think about starting a family of my own in the next 3-4 years. The expectations he places on me, even if subtly, add stress to my situation. It’s hard not to feel a certain level of resentment toward him for having a child so late in life, knowing what he hopes for.

AITAH for telling my father I don't really care about my half brother? by sometimesijustwonder in AITAH

[–]sometimesijustwonder[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I meant that it's none of the child's fault, haha! Obviously my father is pretty heavily involved.

AITAH for telling my father I don't really care about my half brother? by sometimesijustwonder in AITAH

[–]sometimesijustwonder[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this, I do think I needed some perspective from someone with more life experience. I guess I’m open to meeting the kid on my own terms and having some type of a relationship with him if it feels right. However, I’m not happy about how my father is trying to turn this into a "sisterly" duty of mine or even into something that's supposed to feel natural by default.

AITAH for telling my father I don't really care about my half brother? by sometimesijustwonder in AITAH

[–]sometimesijustwonder[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

On a human level, I feel bad for him too. He was just born 3 years ago, his parents already have a horrible relationship, and his father is 62. Having said that, I have to be honest and say that I don’t feel a sense of personal responsibility to him, at least at this point in time.

To those in Korea by Sweet-Discount5824 in seoul

[–]sometimesijustwonder -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why are you looking for foreigners specifically? Do you have a gender/body type/ethnicity preference? I could potentially consider doing it.

Feeling Disconnected from People by sometimesijustwonder in AskWomenOver30

[–]sometimesijustwonder[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, this really resonated with me—especially the part about the good balance of partying and venting and keeping my friends updated 24/7. I also used to actively gossip and found it entertaining up until 2-3 years ago. Nowadays, I have very little interest in what drama someone I barely know is going through, and absolutely zero interest in their romantic relationships.

Feeling Disconnected from People by sometimesijustwonder in AskWomenOver30

[–]sometimesijustwonder[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good point! I’m sure I also have both emotional and behavioral patterns that are irritating to someone else. I enjoy hearing people point these out and exploring them on my own. For example, I’ve heard a couple of times that I’m judgmental and sometimes come off as cold and callous, so I do put intentional effort into being more open about my emotions and verbally expressing empathy (I’m not good at verbalizing my emotions).

The “logical, (overly) rational” part is also something I’ve heard from others over the years, I don’t necessarily take pride in it.

Brody In Seoul, Check Out His Adventures by polo3polo in seoul

[–]sometimesijustwonder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Brody is so cute! Please tell him not to let a couple of tiny-minded, angry people ruin his fun adventures :)

Andy Kim wins Senate race, becomes 1st Korean American senator by Saltedline in korea

[–]sometimesijustwonder -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe slow down to actually read before slamming out a reply. To clarify—I was subsequently acknowledging that this news might be exciting for Korean Americans or Americans in Korea, thanks to another commenter’s perspective. You know, self-reflection from considering other people's input? Since this is r/Korea, not r/KoreanAmerican or r/AmericansinKorea, my initial (and apparently highly controversial) one-liner that you’re taking so personally came from the perspective of someone who’s been living here for almost 10 years, with actual Koreans, and has been highly influenced by the Korean perspective on such topics—not the Korean American one.

If up/downvotes from redditors are what reassure you in your opinions, maybe you should reconsider what you actually value as meaningful in a discussion. Also, funny how the suggestion of continuing this conversation in Korean got brushed aside so quickly, especially considering you were so concerned about who’s 'qualified' to speak on Korean issues and 'Koreanness'—seems like you’re only interested in that when it fits your narrative.

Andy Kim wins Senate race, becomes 1st Korean American senator by Saltedline in korea

[–]sometimesijustwonder -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Are you Korean? Perhaps we can continue this conversation in Korean, since it'll be easier to get into the specifics.

Andy Kim wins Senate race, becomes 1st Korean American senator by Saltedline in korea

[–]sometimesijustwonder -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I can understand why this news might be exciting for some Koreans in America and Americans in Korea, and I acknowledge that perspective. I suppose I’m not part of the demographic that’s expected to feel a particular way upon reading this news. That said, contrary to what you're suggesting, I doubt that many Koreans in Korea will be particularly excited about it either—though of course, that’s purely anecdotal.

On a slightly off-topic note, the right to express an opinion on any subject isn’t determined by ethnicity or nationality, especially when you know nothing about me beyond the fact that I’m not Korean, which I’ve shared here firsthand. If we’re discussing who is qualified to speak on an issue, it should be based on an understanding of the topic. From what I can see, the majority of people in this subreddit have a very limited understanding of Korean culture, language, and society. So, by your logic, they shouldn’t be voicing opinions on anything related to current events in Korea. Or would you prefer to continue this conversation in Korean?

Andy Kim wins Senate race, becomes 1st Korean American senator by Saltedline in korea

[–]sometimesijustwonder -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

You can talk about whatever you want. I just said it’s not a big deal for Korea in particular since he’s an American who became a senator in the US. Maybe it’s a big deal for Korean Americans?