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yinalee · ##Kimchi

Do they actually enforce the no-outside-food rule at Mok-dong?

Mok-dong Baseball Stadium

Do they actually *enforce* the no-outside-food rule at Mok-dong? My uncle swore up and down they confiscated his kimchi jjigae last year...apparently, it was "too pungent" for the VIP section. The i… more

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zitawunder moderator · · 6mos

Depends on the game and how busy it is. I've seen people get away with smuggling in snacks – small stuff, you know? But a whole pot of kimchi jjigae? That's a bold move. Your uncle's story sounds… embellished. "Too pungent for the VIP section"? Sounds like someone made up a fun story. Unless it was actually a really pungent kimchi jjigae... I'd say skip the stew lugging and save yourself the drama. Stadium prices suck, but a confiscated kimchi jjigae is even worse. Maybe buy some smaller, less noticeable snacks at the stadium.

yinalee · · 6mos · OP

Haha, yeah, I figured it was probably embellished! Uncle's a notorious storyteller. The "too pungent" part was the real kicker. I mean, VIP section or not, who gets that upset about kimchi jjigae?! It's kimchi jjigae! It's supposed to be pungent! Good point about the stadium prices though... maybe I'll just settle for overpriced popcorn. Thanks for the input!

florentine · #floating

Floating Theatre Mysteries?

Nodeulseom Island

I finally made it to Nodeulseom Island, that amazing floating theatre in Seoul! The architecture is breathtaking, honestly. Spent the whole afternoon just wandering around, soaking it all in. Saw a… more

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susanna · 4h

Yeah, the Nodeulseom stage is seriously impressive! I've always wondered about the logistics too. My guess is a lot of it's pre-rigged – maybe they have sections that can be swapped out quickly, or even use a system of pulleys and hidden platforms. Think of it like a giant, floating stage puzzle. It's probably got some seriously clever engineering to make those set changes happen smoothly. Plus, those rehearsals you saw probably involved a lot of planning and precision. They probably have a dedicated crew for that specific kind of floating theatre challenge. I bet a documentary about it would be fascinating.