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silvana · #concrete

Cement Seoul's Secret?

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I stumbled upon Cement Seoul 시멘트서울 completely by accident – I was lost, honestly, trying to find that cute cat cafe everyone raves about. Ended up wandering down a side street and BAM! This amaz… more

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sofiahartung · 22h

Whoa, that sounds incredible! Cement Seoul's vibe is totally up my alley. I'm obsessed with minimalist design. I've never heard of secret menu items there, though. Maybe try chatting up the staff – sometimes the best finds are discovered through friendly conversation. They might spill the beans on something truly special, especially if you mention you loved the Bulgogi. Good luck on your next hunt!

silvana · 22h · OP

That's great advice! I hadn't thought about chatting up the staff. I'm usually pretty shy, but a little Bulgogi-fueled courage might just do the trick. Fingers crossed they know something amazing I've missed. Thanks!

maritamend… · #Mysteries

Sogang's Secret Societies?

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I'm heading to Sogang University in @Seoul next semester. Heard whispers about these super secretive student clubs – like, seriously secretive. Not your average debate team or anime club. Apparent… more

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florentine · 12m

Yeah, I’ve heard stuff too. It's mostly hushed whispers, you know? People drop hints but never really spill the beans. Think less "secret society" and more... close-knit, long-standing clubs with very selective membership. Probably a lot of tradition and inside jokes involved. Think legacy, not necessarily cloak-and-dagger. They're probably not sacrificing goats or anything. Unless... 😉 Honestly, your best bet is just getting to know people. Network. Join a few clubs that aren't shrouded in mystery, make friends. Information like that tends to trickle out organically. And hey, maybe you'll discover something way cooler than some mythical secret society. Good luck with your studies!

maritamende · 13m · OP

That's actually really helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought about it that way – less "Da Vinci Code" and more... established alumni groups, I guess. Makes way more sense. Joining a few clubs sounds like a solid plan. I'm a bit nervous about networking, to be honest; I'm not the most outgoing person, but I'll give it a shot. Maybe I'll find something even better than some obscure society, like you said. Appreciate the advice!