#Damyang

[mylifeto-camera]

Bamboo forest-Damyang, korea

[leibal]

Aesop Seochon Store is a minimal interior located in Seoul, South Korea, designed by Samuso Hyojadong. Taking inspiration from the Soswaewon garden of the Damyang region, an epitome of sixteenth-century beauty and serenity, the designers set forth to create an experience where the past meets the present in a graceful convergence.

[intoloopin]

✹ … ⥁ A MONTH IN LOOP NEWS: SEPTEMBER

Opening up the month with a much anticipated announcement in a not so ideal setting, New Wave Music saw itself corned to confirm LOOPiN's upcoming album after leaking of the comeback logo, tracklist and promotion schedule took place on September 11th.

'Internet War', the group's 4th full album according to the leaked content, is a half hyperpop inspired, half mellow PC pop devoted project set to introduce a new batch of units to the group - two trios and two duos, as seen on their pre-debut era. Aside from dual title tracks 'Jump' and 'Tell Me What To Do', the album will have 12 b-side tracks.

New Wave Music took to social media on the 12th to confirm the content as belonging to LOOPiN, and attaching an official date to the release: October 10th. Curiously enough, no commentary on legal consequences against the prossecutors of the information early released have been found on the statement, fueling rumors that the leak might have come from staff or even the members themselves in some unespected, unconventional form of marketing or preassure to actually release music - something LOOPiN hadn't done since April.

While the upcoming fictional survival show 'Show Me The One' is taking its time to unravel the official lineup on social media, a varieted amount of entertainment companies have already announced their compeating trainees - divited on the show on teams of multiples of 3s. New Wave Music made no different: on September 16th, the company shared a news outlet confirming trainees Dahyung (25), Chaeun (23) and Furumi (22) of Team RIIDEWAVEE as not only their 'Show Me The One' representatives, but also a third of the lineup of their future girl group, set to debut on the first semester of 2024.

While there's clear rumors of who two out of the three trainees might be - Dahyung is highly especulated to be former MIDNESTRA member Kim Dahyung, while Furumi can't be anyone else but Fukunaga Furumi, Nogizaka46 graduate and the younger sister of LOOPiN's Haruki -, Chaeun is still an unknown name.

We wish the girls good luck on the show and a successful debut!

TW: mention of suicide.

On September 22th, Choi Sangwon, 41, was found and reported dead in a motel room in rural area Damyang by three witnesses - later confirmed as Idols by a minor south korean tabloid with no real evidence to back it, but a name prestigious enough for it to be taken as truth right away. Any further information on the identity of the alleged celebrities has yet to surface.

Sangwon, who had been a well known manager for multitple K-Pop acts such as 3rd gen leader boy group INPEAK (from 2011 to 2014), one hit wonder girl group Sweet-X (2015), LOOPiN (2016 to 2022) and more recently, rising girl group FairLand (2022). Taking the role of marketing adviser and trainee evaluator in the majority of the companies he worked for, he had a reputation as a creator of opportunities and great judge of star power.

Police confirmed the cause of death as suicide a day later.

Sangwon's passing seemed to put the final nail in the coffin for the future of Greater Sound Entertainment's FairLand.

Coming from a small company and making their debut in August 2021, FairLand finally gained momentun in February 2023 with the release of their third single, 'Rose Blossom', which gained popularity amoung korean netizens and charted for two entire months near the top 10 and 20 of various music platforms. However, the sixteth was placed on complete hiatus shortly after the end of 'Rose Blossom' promotions, with leader Sangah and maknae Ichiko being completly gone for the group's Youtube and Weverse content streamed from August onwards.

Greater Sound's official note on the disbandment, released on September 25th and personally signed off by CEO Lim Gahyun, reads as follows: "Hello, this is Greater Sound Entertainment's Lim Gahyun. It's with a heavy hearth that we come to you with the announcement of the end of FairLand. I want to make this an opportunity to personally thank the support that we have received in recent years from the general public and Landies. To the members, I'm sorry, and I love you. I hope all of you always, always knows that as truth. Please, keep showing support on the bright journeys of SANGAH, NAHYEON, SOOAH, MINJI, JAZZ and ICHIKO, which are far from over. We hope we all get to shine more brightly and safely from now on."

Not a single member has decided to stay under Greater Sound - which is rummored to terminate all operations on the following months.

We hope to see what the future has in store for each and every single one of the former members. #ThankYouFairLand!

LOOPiN member Haruki, who had been set to appear at Milan Fashion Week on the 26th as a guest of Vianfino, taking active duty as one of the ficitonal brand's declared muses and first global ambassador, took fans and media by surprise by not appearing in Italy.

Hours after the Vianfino runway started with Haruki's front row seat left empty, New Wave Music released a statment on the commotion, declaring that from now on, "all upcoming activities which will not involve or enrich 'Internet War' promotions directly, that taking in consideration not only Haruki's current public schedule, but of all the members of the group, have been indeterminantly cancelled' - which as far as we know of includes a Hanjae photoshoot for Esquire Korea alongside the cast of his newest drama series, J.J and Haegon's appearence on a late October episode of Return Of Superman, and a special fansign event for Gyujin's birthday on October 17th.

To quote the company's official note: "All the LOOPiN members have decided to prioritize their walk into a new era as a team. We ask the public's understanding and the respect of this personal choice taken by the group as a whole."

As expected, the public hasn't been convinced by New Wave Music's vague reasoning, with the majority of fans online suspecting some sort of punishment or ban being placed on the LOOPiN members - a theory highly supported by the quiet and unusual state of the members personal Instagram and Tiktok pages, all colecively not updated since the 24th.

[2d1nseason4]

📍Cheongsong Garden, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

📍Sihwa Alley, Seosan-dong, Mokpo-si

📍Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do

📍Naganeupseong, Suncheon-si

📍Gwanbangjerim, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do

📍Baengnokdam Crater Lake, Mount Halla (Halla-san), Jeju-do

2D1N + Locations (6/?)

[seraphic-beauty]

Fourth Of July

teaser

Heeseung Lee is the epitome of

everything good. A kind heart

encased with a gorgeous smile, his

beauty was unmatched in the little

village of Damyang. His name was

known all around the town of

Damyang, practically a celebrity.

He is loved by all, but one. I

can’t stand Lee Heeseung.

[wannaberp]

— WHO IS SON GAEUL?

she’s a EIGHTEEN year old wannabe, born OCTOBER 26, 2003. she’s currently eyeing LIME ENTERTAINMENT and lives by the words “how are you supposed to find what you’re looking for if you’re not convinced it’s even out there?”

maybe you should learn more or ask her a question.

▶ PLAY THE CLIP [ audition_tape.mp4 ]

gaeul stands in the centre of the dance studio she had booked, keenly aware of both the increasing cost if she goes even one minute over her allocated three-hour slot and the long bus ride home from gwangju after she was done. the sight of her best friend giving a thumbs up from behind the camera to indicate it’s recording banishes those thoughts from her mind, and instantly she puts on the brightest smile she can, turning on the charm.

“hello,” she says, bowing to the camera and hoping her country accent isn’t too obvious. “my name is son gaeul, i’m eighteen years old, and i’m from damyang county in jeolla. for my audition with lime entertainment, i will be performing lightspeed’s bad.”

not wanting to give herself a moment to feel nervous, gaeul nods at her friend to turn on the song and launches into her performance. luckily, the performance is exhausting enough that gaeul can’t risk losing any focus from her performance. she’d never had any doubts about her ability before - growing up in a tiny, two thousand-person town meant she was generally used to being the most talented person around. now that she had decided to venture down the path to become an idol, things started to feel much more real than they ever had before. sure, she was good by damyang standards, but was she good enough for lime, for seoul, for the world?

gaeul hits her final pose and is panting, trying desperately to hide the rapid rise and fall of her chest. she bows again, beaming from ear to ear, saying, “this was son gaeul. thank you for your consideration!” her friend stops recording and showers her with compliments. gaeul lets herself believe those kind words - maybe it’s thanks to the rush of endorphins.

hours later, as she leans her head against the cool bus window, those unfamiliar doubts start to creep into the back of her mind. she’d picked a song with difficult choreography in an attempt to impress - but didn’t her voice sound wobbly, having to keep up with the moves? was she really a good enough dancer to justify picking this? was she being a tryhard, doing a boy group song, and worse, one from lime entertainment itself? gaeul was someone who had always felt confident in herself and her abilities, and it felt frightening to no longer have that sense of security - but maybe it was worth it, if it meant she’d reach her dream.

[downtownboys]

› BASICS

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ STAGE NAME : JAEHAN ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ BIRTH NAME : PARK JAEHAN ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ BIRTH DATE : MARCH 14 2001 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ZODIAC SIGN : PISCES ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀BIRTH PLACE : DAMYANG, ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀JEOLLA, SOUTH KOREA ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ETHNICITY : SOUTH KOREAN ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ NATIONALITY : SOUTH KOREAN ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀HEIGHT : 188 CM ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ FACE CLAIM : YOON HYUNSUK

› CAREER

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀OCCUPATION : IDOL, SONGWRITER ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀COMPANY : NEWTRO MUSIC ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀GROUP : DOWNTOWNBOYS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀POSITION : LEAD VOCALIST, DANCER ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀TRAINING PERIOD : 3 YEARS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀YEARS ACTIVE : 2021 - PRESENT

⠀

[salazarastark]

Bamboo Forest // DAMYANG, SOUTH KOREA Lost in the mesmerizing allure of Damyang's Bamboo Forest, a true natural wonder that captures the essence of South Korea's beauty.

[altarix]

Bamboo Forest // DAMYANG, SOUTH KOREA Step into a world of serenity and tranquility at Damyang's Bamboo Forest in South Korea. Let the towering stalks of bamboo empower your soul as you wander through this ethereal landscape.

[moni-logues]

Hiiii for the ask game: 18, 22 and 25 (tell me your fav!) 🫶🏼🫶🏼

18. A memorable meal from this year.

Ok actually I've thought of another.

Quite hungover, the best fucking noodles I've ever eaten in my life, in London, Master Wei's I am coming back for you!!!!! Thats the memory: they were fucking delicious 😋😋😋

22. Favourite place you visited

(ok it is SO hard not to make all these about Korea??? I'm sorry but I did one (1) exciting thing this year and that's it?!?!)

I think damyang bamboo forest?? It was certainly one of them anyway. Omokdae in Jeonju also too. Seoul forest when the tulips were out...

Also ok fine I went to Edinburgh again and I fucking love Edinburgh.

25. Did you create any characters this year?

Yes! Kintsugi OC! And then all the others that live in my head lmao she is cute and bubbly and friendly and really just wants everyone to have a good time but she's also scared and anxious and wants to be wrapped up tight and never let go

End of year asks!

Askbox!

[lovepaulyongjoosong]

DAMYANG COUNTY

<DAMYANG COUNTY > Damyang County (Damyang-gun) is a county in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. Tourism is a major local industry. Notable local products include bamboo goods and strawberries. Damyang is not to be confused with Danyang, which is located in eastern North Chungcheong Province. <Geography> The county comprises one eup (Damyang-eup, the seat), and eleven myeon (Bongsan-myeon,…

[betsyloopswool]

Bamboo Forest // DAMYANG, SOUTH KOREA Lost in the mesmerizing allure of Damyang's Bamboo Forest, a true natural wonder that captures the essence of South Korea's beauty.

[pionia-milly]

Watch "[육아브이로그]5개월 아기와 함께하는 가족여행 | 담양 리소프 | 외출 꿀템 | 아기 장난감 추천" on YouTube

My favorite baby, she is a miss Gulbi/ dried yellow corvina and family trip to Damyang, Jeolla province and most Goguryeo Korean live in South Jeolla province and next is Gyeongsangdo province in south Korea. She is a 5 months old baby. If Koreans want to see Goguryeo kondom Korean go to south Jeollalla to Gyeongsangdo provinces and Silla dynasty only accepted Korean by dna so I think horse race they meaning about beach Goguryeo Kingdom founder by Korean but lately other northern rase joined and that Kingdom unified by Silla and some people like Seok, Talhae cane from near Siberia. So I think Korean original people(Balhae) mixed with hores rase people and some made Gaya kingdoms some said Korean is southern people a.d northern rase mixed but it was wrong they talk about Japan. Of course non korean lived Korea for worker but Korean are original people and horse race mixed people and that horse race younger brothers are Trukic people because truk can lived 3 kingdoms and Silla dynasty too but lest trukic lived up near Russia now they left to West

[dan6085]

Here are the top 20 places to visit in Korea, including both South Korea and North Korea. These places offer a mix of historical sites, natural wonders, and modern attractions.

1. **Seoul** - The vibrant capital of South Korea, Seoul is home to numerous landmarks, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and the traditional Bukchon Hanok Village.

2. **Busan** - South Korea's second-largest city, boasting beautiful beaches like Haeundae, lively markets, and the stunning Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.

3. **Jeju Island** - A popular island destination with beautiful beaches, lush forests, and iconic volcanic landscape. Highlights include Hallasan National Park, Jeongbang Waterfall, and Manjanggul Lava Tube.

4. **Gyeongju** - A historical city with many ancient temples and tombs, such as Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, and the royal tombs at Tumuli Park.

5. **Andong** - Known for its well-preserved traditional Korean culture, Andong is home to Hahoe Folk Village, Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy, and Andong Mask Dance Festival.

6. **Chuncheon** - A scenic city surrounded by lakes and mountains. Must-visit sites include Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park, and Soyanggang Skywalk.

7. **Suncheon** - A city boasting the Suncheon Bay Ecological Park, Suncheonman Bay Wetland Reserve, and Naganeupseong Folk Village.

8. **Daegu** - A city with a mix of modern and historical attractions. Highlights include E-World, Donghwasa Temple, and Seomun Market.

9. **Incheon** - A bustling port city with attractions such as Songdo Central Park, Incheon Grand Park, and Chinatown.

10. **Suwon** - Home to the impressive Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Korean Folk Village.

11. **Gangneung** - A coastal city known for its beautiful beaches and the Ojukheon House, where famous Korean scholar Shin Saimdang lived.

12. **Damyang** - Famous for its lush bamboo forests, including Juknokwon Bamboo Garden, and the Metasequoia-lined road.

13. **Yeosu** - A picturesque harbor city with attractions like Odongdo Island, Hyangiram Hermitage, and the Yeosu Ocean Railbike.

14. **Pyeongchang** - The host of the 2018 Winter Olympics, Pyeongchang offers ski resorts and beautiful natural scenery.

15. **Seoraksan National Park** - A stunning national park boasting beautiful mountain landscapes, lush forests, and the famous Sinheungsa Temple.

16. **DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)** - A unique area separating North and South Korea, offering guided tours and a glimpse into the history of the Korean War.

17. **Panmunjom (JSA)** - The Joint Security Area in the DMZ, where North and South Korean forces stand face-to-face.

18. **Mount Kumgang** - A beautiful mountain range located in North Korea, known for its stunning landscapes and hiking trails.

19. **Kaesong** - A historical North Korean city, home to the Koryo Museum and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tomb of King Kongmin.

20. **Pyongyang** - The capital of North Korea, where visitors can explore landmarks like the Arch of Triumph, Juche Tower, and the Mansudae Grand Monument.

Please note that travel restrictions to North Korea may apply, and it is essential to check the latest information and guidelines before planning a trip.

[usuallywisestarlight]

Los proyectores Christie y Design Silver Fish ofrecen imágenes fascinantes en la mayor exposición coreana de arte multimedia

Los proyectores láser de Christie® están iluminando la rica historia, cultura y ecología de Damyang, una antigua ciudad situada en el extremo suroccidental de la península coreana, con sobrecogedoras proyecciones en una exposición de arte new media. Delight Damyang es la última obra de una serie de exposiciones de arte experiencial de nombre Delight conceptualizadas por la renombrada firma de…

[hi-im-aiii]

Just Us (Choi Yeonjun x Celebrity Reader)

Chapter 2: A burglar?

You immediately disembarked the plane, got your luggage and went to the bus terminal. You reviewed the route and how long would it take to reach Damyang-gun.

“It will take another hour of bus ride,” you sighed.

You requested your manager to find you a place in South Korea to have a vacation where no one can recognize you, a peaceful village far from city center and near to nature. But you did not expect that it would be this far.  

You put your luggage on the bus compartment and entered the bus. You swiped your T-money card and find yourself a seat. You sat down by the window on the right side of the bus, on the middle section. After some time, the bus started to move. You observed your surroundings. There are a lot of space in the bus. It seems that there are just few people going to Damyang-gun this time around.

You checked your phone. It’s already past five in the afternoon. You feel so tired. You travel around for almost the whole day. As the bus kept on moving, you observed the how the scenery have changed. From big buildings with bustling people on the sidewalk to few houses and fields with a lot of bushes and trees. You now see South Korea’s countryside.

You checked the address that your manager has sent you.

“Wolsan-myeon, Damyang-gun, South Jeolla Province,” you whispered to yourself. You searched what attraction are near the cottage house that your manager had booked for you.  “By car, 10 minutes to Juknokwon, Metasequire Gil and Korea Bamboo Museum; 20 minutes to Damyang Kwanjerim and Damyang Hot Springs; and 30 minutes to Sosaewon.

You smiled knowing that there are a lot of attractions to visit near your accommodation. You also read in your manager’s note that there is a scooter that the owner of the cottage lent to you. Visiting the attractions will not be very difficult for you, since you know how to ride the scooter.

After some time, you can almost see the bus stop where you need to get off.

“도개 (Doage),” you read the sign and pushed the red button to let the driver know that there will be someone going off on the stop.

You got off the bus and got your luggage. You are in the bus stop and enjoying the countryside breeze. It is indeed fresher than the air in Seoul definitely, as you recall one of your stays in Seoul previously. You looked into the autumn sky and felt cold. You notice dark clouds started hovering into each other. You started walking to the direction of the rented house.

Shortly afterwards it started raining, very small drops at first, however the sky was packed tight with clouds and gradually the drops grew bigger and heavier, until it was autumn’s dismal rain that was falling.

You are totally soaked in the rain. You run fast as you could with you pulling your luggage and an arm around on your baggage.

You can see your accommodation ahead. It was a Hanok, a house built in the traditional Korean style with modern touches. You can see the spacious courtyard of your accommodation. As much as you want to check it more, you don’t have a choice but to immediately ran for cover. The rain is really pouring so much.

You past the courtyard and run into the house’ façade where there’s roof that can shade you from the rain. You observed that the house is really mixed style, feels traditional yet has a modern design. Instead of traditional wooden sliding door, it was built with glass sliding door and the main door has even a passcode lock.

You then receive an email from your manager. He forwarded to you the cottage’s owner message. They greeted and thank you for choosing their accommodation. House rules are also indicated on the email and also the passcode.

You immediately dial the code to unlock the door. You fumbled your hand on the wall to find the light switched and pressed it open. You removed your shoes in the doorway, and headed to the living room. The living room is spacious. It has a huge sofa in the center and a widescreen television mounted on the wall. You want to explore more the house, when you suddenly sneezed loudly.

“I guess I need to take a warm bath first,” you hurried inside the bathroom.

You were enjoying the warm water as you soaked your whole body in the bath tub. Nothing really beats having a warm bath after a long and tiring day. You can still hear the

rain drops on the brick roof. It is still loud. Seems like the rain seems will not be stopping anytime soon. You closed your eyes to relax more, when you heard some noise.

“What’s that?” you asked yourself.

It sounded like the door is opened. As you recalled, it is the same sound when the door was unlocked. You immediately get off the tub and try to find a towel to cover your body. But then, the only available towel in the bathroom is so small. You feel so scared all of a sudden. You can hear your heart loudly pounding on your chest.

In this foreign land, you can end up dying. You thought to yourself. You imagine the morning news content saying a foreign woman found dead in a rented cottage on the countryside. Just imagining that, you feel that your body started to freeze.

The you can hear footsteps becoming louder. As if they are coming near you. You gather all your strength and tried to take steps near the door as you observed that the doorknob is not locked.

Holding the small piece of towel to cover your chest, you are about to lock the door, when the door burst open.

“Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!” You shrieked.

You want to ran away but you missed a step and trip forward. You closed your eyes as you feel that you are slowly falling to the floor.

But you didn’t feel cold instead it feels soft and warm. You opened your eyes and saw that there is a man beneath you. You are about to shout for help when the man spoke.

“Y/N?”

“Y-yeon-jun?”

You stared at him shocked. "Why are you here? What are you doing here?!"

"I-I...." he stuttered. You see him blushing so hard. His eyes are trying to look away from you. Then, it hit you. You are almost naked and you are on top of him!

"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" you shrieked in embarrassment. "Please close your eyes! Close your eyes! 재발 (jaebal)!"

He closed his eyes tight, "My eyes are fully shut, please get up and put on your clothes. Please". Yeonjun was pleading with his red as tomato ears.

You immediately get up, look for your luggage and go to the nearest bedroom.