Sports and Hongdae

We had our first sports experience a couple weeks ago. We met a group of Americans about a month ago who all teach in the same area that we do and we have hung out with them quite a bit since. James, the one I (Kyle) get along with best, works for a Korean baseball team here. There are perks with having a friend who works for a team, like tickets whenever we want. Bellow are pictures of our first game. (the Nexen Heros are the team we root for by the way)


The game is a mix between American baseball, college football, and English soccer. People are crazy. They sing and chant throughout the whole game. The most interesting part are the cheerleaders. They dance and follow a whistle man in cheers while standing on the dugout throughout the game, even while the game is being played. Here are some pics.


After the game we went out to this area called Hongdae. It is the artsy area of Seoul where there is a lot live music. It is especially know for its indie rock scene. When we got there we stumbled upon a performing arts school putting on a free show in the park. They had all their top students perform. (tap dancer, base, guitar, drummer, singers, and beat boxers) It was honestly one of the coolest things I have ever seen. We then went to a club called FF which is a really well know indie rock club.



To finish it off we went to a Suwon Bluewings soccer game the next week. James (the one in the blue) used to be an English reporter for the team so he was able to get me a media pass to get onto the field. All in all it was a good couple weeks.