The infamous "Ask Andy Anything" Thread (S. Korea and its Culture)

[CuriousAndy]

I'm bored and I've decided to create the

Ask Andy Anything! thread.

Welcome! Of course many of you guys are knowledged about lots of stuff but here's one thing I can specialize in:

Korean culture:: this could range to anything from[/b]
Pop/Hiphop Culture in Korea
Religion
History
Language
Common Mindset
Music (modern music)
[/b]

Ask me anything in that category or anything related to Korea.. now here we go..

 

[MaxDSP]

Is Korean food burn-my-ass-with-hellfire-and-brimstone spicy?

Is it spicy spicy or is it hot?

 

[FrontlineWarrior]

WHY ARE YOU BUMPING THIS STUPID REPOST THREAD BY A STUPID REPOSTER TO THE TOP YOU IDIOT?

 

[Pr0Hawk]

Why are boybands still alive?

 

[CuriousAndy]

in response to MaxDSP

Korean Food is spicey.. but it's definitely different type of spicey-ness from Mexican food.

Mexican food uses a lot of Jalepeno peppers and Red Hot chilli peppers.. those have that 'Stingy, spicey taste'

Korean food differs because it uses just plain red/green peppers in most of their food. and the taste is more of.. "burning, lingering, hot taste'

~andy

 

[kikokam]

korean food... are they usually bbq?? most of the korean restaurants i've been to are all bbq'ed....
what other korean food are there that arent bbq'ed?

 

[MaxDSP]

<< WHY ARE YOU BUMPING THIS STUPID REPOST THREAD BY A STUPID REPOSTER TO THE TOP YOU IDIOT? >>




You just did the same, LOL

Besides, my question is actually serious, in some respect

 

[Looney]

Why is it that the majority of Koreans that come over to North America (US and Canada) are Christian, but in Korea the majority are Mahayana Buddhists?

 

[MaxDSP]

<< in response to MaxDSP

Korean Food is spicey.. but it's definitely different type of spicey-ness from Mexican food.

Mexican food uses a lot of Jalepeno peppers and Red Hot chilli peppers.. those have that 'Stingy, spicey taste'

Korean food differs because it uses just plain red/green peppers in most of their food. and the taste is more of.. "burning, lingering, hot taste'

~andy >>





Are there any good and spicy VEGETARIAN dishes at Korean restaurants?

 

[CuriousAndy]

in response to Pr0Hawk

Korean boybands started very late 80s and early 90s.. The first ever boyband was Seotaiji wa Ah ee Deul (Seo taiji and the Boys)

The group was composed of 3 teenagers with popular pop/dance culture taken from western music.

Now, Korean music industry has prospered to countless varieties such as::

Hip-Hop[BIG], Rap, Trance, Pop (big), R&B, Ballad and so on


Rap and Hiphop culture is VERY BIG in Korea now.. If you visit Korea, you'll be bound to see bunch of teens with baggy jeans practicing breakdance..

~andy

 

[Geforcekj]

so your communist eh? no wait that's north korea but you didn't say you wern't from there, and I can only assume b/c you didn't deny it it must be true...ok I'm dne my nef...how's the weather in korea?

 

[tweakmm]

how do you breakdance?

 

[Geforcekj]

tell me that if they wear baggy pants do they atleast pull them up (ie not below their asses)...if not I've lost all respect for korea

 

[CuriousAndy]

In Response toMoralpanic


<< Why is it that the majority of Koreans that come over to North America (US and Canada) are Christian, but in Korea the majority are Mahayana Buddhists? >>



Historically, Buddism was a dominating religion in Korea due to influences from China.. Currently, Christianity (Protestant) is the biggest in Korea right now. It is safe to say, 50% of Koreans are Christians and 25% of that are really devoted ones..

Majority are Buddihists? That used to be true back in 70-80s..

~andy

 

[KEV1N]

<< Why is it that the majority of Koreans that come over to North America (US and Canada) are Christian, but in Korea the majority are Mahayana Buddhists? >>



Having taken Asian American Studies, a theory is, most of the middle to upper-middle class Koreans in Korea are Christian, and incidentally the middle to upper-middle class are the ones that immigrate to America.

 

[CuriousAndy]

In response to Geforcekj

I speak as a South Korean.. I moved to the States 8 years ago.. I speak both language fluently and am intact with both, American and Korean culture.

North Korea is yes, communists.. they're economically poor. The gov. is always bz making nukes and souping up military power, N. Koreans literally starve.. their current economy and life style is same as S. Korea back in the 70s

They do not have any form of entertainment.. their access to global news are restricted by the communist government.

they're kinda like some middle east countries..

~andy

 

[CuriousAndy]

<< Having taken Asian American Studies, a theory is, most of the middle to upper-middle class Koreans in Korea are Christian, and incidentally the middle to upper-middle class are the ones that immigrate to America. >>



I have to disagree with that. Economic class play a little to none role with religion in S. Korea

There are so many passionate Christians that are poor as hell and they attend service in some small house in rural areas.. and in heart of Seoul, there are many rich people who are christians as well..

and vice versa for Buddists

FYI: Did you know that S. Korea has the BIGGEST PROSTANT CHURCH in the WORLD? it's called Yuh Ui Do Kyo Hweh.. located in the heart of Seoul, in Yuido Island (kind of like the island WTC is on)

~andy

 

[Looney]

Ah ok... that sounds valid.

Another question, what's the best recipe for Kim Chi?

 

[MaxDSP]

Andy, answer my question damnit. :|

 

[Fry]

can you hook me up with a low-maintenence, relatively smart, korean hotty in the UCLA area?

 

[swai]

how about translating the following:
"hi, my name is..."
"what time is it?"
"i'm hungry"
"you are a NEF!"

 

[Fry]

dong-bu-lo is roughly "full of $h!t"

well, ok, it's not - i made that one up, but when translated literally it is.

 

[CuriousAndy]

<< how about translating the following:
"hi, my name is..."
"what time is it?"
"i'm hungry"
"you are a NEF!" >>



1. Anyoung, Neh ee Lum Eun...
2. Myut Shi Ya?
3. Bae Go Pah
4. Nun NEF!!

Korean language is arguably one of the most advanced and easiest language to learn.. check out this thread for more detail:
Korean Language ATOT thread

~andy

 

[Looney]

Is your name Andy Lee, Andy Kim, or Andy Park?

And why is it that half the population are those 3 surnames?

 

[FrontlineWarrior]

north korea isn't communist, it's totalitarian

or as the CIA puts it: authoritarian socialist; one-man dictatorship