So my day started out with a 2-hour dance class learning the routine to “Red Flavor” by Red Velvet ( 레드벨벳 ‘빨간 맛’), which btw is a perfect summer jam. It was hard for me because I have neither dancing ability nor any knowledge of K-pop, but it was definitely an experience! We then performed the dance flash-mob style in front of the main gates of Korea University. There were people filming our dance, but it didn’t occur to me until later that they would actually use the footage. Not only do I see that video literally every day on the screens on campus, but I even saw it on a train heading out of the city??? If you’re curious, here’s the link: https://youtu.be/X6S5C1FDTs0
Later that same day, I went to the rehearsal for the broadcast of KBS Music Bank, which was amazing! I wish that I had some great pictures, because there several big names there, like SHINee, NU’EST and Kyungri (from Nine Muses). However, we were strictly not allowed to take any photos, and the security guards were really not playing any games. I also won a raffle to see the live show after the rehearsal, and it was filled with some amazing performances. Being in Seoul, I almost can’t help beginning to love K-pop…