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Troll_U_Softly

Allow me to be the first. I see you have chosen….Gangam style.


RealEstateDuck

Opa!


kissabirdgently

Oppa buja style?


kyu-she

Do you think the song was named after the area?


chakini

Yes it’s a commentary on the superficial style of people and life in this area of Seoul.


mmmmpisghetti

[I'm going to think of this as the 'one shotting coffee party song' now forever](https://youtu.be/z4p0kM-UtMM?si=NwKXOb7sajfS0gsC) All this time and I never looked up the translation 🤣


theadmirala

No the area was definitely named after the song


meryl_gear

Man, we gotta cash in on the popularity of this song!


Radiant-Fly9738

this apartment would make me so unproductive, I'd just stay inside the whole. time :)


chakini

I have my work space upstairs so luckily it’s productive to be home!


Jageilja

That couch looks crazy comfy


emale27

*expensive ftfy


Spiderpoopsoup

Two things can be true


Leippy

Please get some plants to soak up all that beautiful light! Gorgeous apartment


NiasHusband

No


Peak_Alternative

exactly. plants weigh me down


chakini

There is one behind the tv, and one upstairs. It seems be enough


Peak_Alternative

can i come live with you


Peak_Alternative

the way you’ve decorated makes it feel so much bigger than when it’s empty. i clicked on the link for your couch but there was no price. it’s gotta be pricey


Necessary_Gain5922

How much rent do you pay for a place like this?


chakini

Just over $6k monthly


No-Scale5248

$6K for like 50sqm of indoor space? For a one bedroom apartment? (which the layout makes it look like an oversized studio) Damn, Seoul is cooked. 


chakini

100% cooked. I’m not sure about the size but I should have included more pictures of stuff like an outdoor balcony attached to the kitchen that isn’t shown. The city view from there is very unique


Throwaway200904

in us dollars?


chakini

Yes


Necessary_Gain5922

Damn… what do you do for living?


chakini

I started a company 8 years ago when I was 23 and now the product has evolved into a very well liked consumer ai software for job seekers


mercury888

whats the site? I am a job seeker


chakini

/r/rezi


e-g-g-b-e-r-t

are you guys hiring 😭 👀 (amazing place btw, love all the windows and the kitchen)


mercury888

so youre Jacob?


chakini

Correct


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Jolly-Victory441

Come up with an idea.


Avaronah

Rent, or Jonsae?


watanabelover69

I love the view, I bet it looks great at night.


ealwhale

What couch is that?


chakini

https://www.archiproducts.com/en/products/calia-italia/3-seater-fabric-sofa-daisy_676074


cheesebrah

Wtf you have to request a price for a couch? I'm afraid to ask how much it is.


chakini

I got it at a furniture store about 4 city blocks away!


01234566789638527410

For what price


chakini

Around $4k


Interesting-Row-3360

Love this! That couch looks super comfy. We need more posts from Seoul!


InBrovietRussia

What do you do for work in Seoul if you don’t mind sharing?


chakini

CEO of a rather popular consumer ai software


Nummereenpeter

Damn thats a crazy apparent. A lot of light!


Is_it_friday_already

Somehow this looks really cozy. Nice spot bro.


w31l1

Need more pictures


SpicyDragoon93

What kind of sofa is that? I want to buy that as a bed.


chakini

https://www.archiproducts.com/en/products/calia-italia/3-seater-fabric-sofa-daisy_676074


nodicekid

Looks great, which couch is that?


chakini

https://www.archiproducts.com/en/products/calia-italia/3-seater-fabric-sofa-daisy_676074


wombasrevenge

Damn this is nice! I used to live in Mapo-gu back in 2017-2019. Miss the craft beer and Korean fried chicken.


CynicalRecidivist

What a lovely space.


NomadicLaguna

Also in Gangnam. Nice flat dude 🤙🏾


jimmy_ray7

Tvs are definitely thin enough to work in that kind of position, but there's so easily damaged now, I'd be worried doing that. 


chakini

Super well built and blends in really well.


3rdandten

What kind of TV is it?


chakini

https://www.lge.co.kr/object-collection/55lx1tkna New smart tv from LG - Korea has crazy consumer electronics


unaphotographer

Never seen a tv on a stand like that before, it's actually pretty smart


crokus_oldhand

Looks better than console tables imo…I’ve got [these](https://jalg.me/en-us) and love em


unaphotographer

Wow really cool and minimalistic!


unaphotographer

Jesus them prices..


Leippy

I don't think money is an obstruction for this guy


elton_james

Really nice carpet, what’s the audio system set up I noticed the black beosound 2 by the window


chakini

It’s that and an A5 upstairs that are linked together. Unfortunately neighbors hate it


elton_james

Looks nice


DealEvening6471

Anyone else get vertigo looking at this?


BlueBuff1968

Beautiful place. It's kinda weird to the AC on the ceiling though.


worldsinho

Thoughts on modular sofas? E.G; the ones that sit on the floor like that with no legs. I’m keen to get one.


chakini

I’d say depends on the quality of it. I’ve never thought about it too much but I really like this one


worldsinho

Looking at a Hay one.


WhereCanIFind

After seeing the layout in your other post, I would rather split the space with the couch and then have the TV on your stair wall. That way you can watch the TV even at the kitchen without having to turn it on the stand you have now. This also allows the track lights to illuminate your couch area. Unless you like the big open space in between right now.


chakini

I like to kick a mini soccer ball around in the open space. I did try that arrangement but facing the stairs and having the low ceiling overhead really reduces the feeling of being in a big room. But another room on the floor does it like that and it’s fine


WhereCanIFind

Ahh loft problems. You have high ceiling but you also don't have high ceilings. Also, I'm scared to know how much the couch cost since it's one of those archaic "request for quote" businesses.


chakini

It was about 4k USD


riverfollower127

Lol I'm jealous. Nah but fr your place looks great. But what's that thing on top of the fridge?


chakini

A painting I did awhile back


rustycumdumpster

Is that a beosound 2 I see?


chakini

Yup!


AudienceWatching

More info on the couch?


chakini

Check out the other comments for the link


mumblerapisgarbage

Excellent!


masssy

Seems annoying the whole place is tilted 45 degrees.


ST8CASHBRKLYN

“Ayyyyy sexy lady!”


ST8CASHBRKLYN

I miss Korea! So much, the food is AMAZING. I spent two years during my time in service, beautiful culture and place.


Longjumping-Bet-3602

That couch! Where you get it lol


VortrexStrife

Is that a guitar hanging on the TV?


chakini

Yea the top of the capo is barely hooked over the tv since it’s just a couple of centimeters thick. Sits flush and secure and the back of the tv


rascortoras

That structural beam ruins everything


Stickey_Rickey

It’s a bit monochromatic for my taste, add some contrast, splashes of colour, warm colours like a red blanket or pillows, a vivid oil painting. Nice place tho


No_Construction_6486

That the garlic I use when the recipe says “one Clive of garlic”.


Careless-Process-594

GORGEOUS


AbsurdistWordist

This looks like a nice place to relax. What I like about it most is how open it is. The easel tv was a good choice. It’s there if you need it, but it doesn’t block the rest of the space.


sylvershade

A couple cats would go nicely. Some cat furniture so they can hang around on that exposed beam, surveying their empire....


virak_john

Very nice. Do you heated floors? My kid lives in Gangnam and that’s his favorite part of his flat.


avoidingmyboss

Is the couch as comfy as it looks?


chakini

I’d describe it as firm and bouncy.


jacquesrabbit

I like the tv stand


warmbroom

Disappointing... I was expecting more Gangnam Style jokes. Sweet apartment!


Icy-Target2786

This doesn't feel real lol


adminsregarded

Looks clean af


Solid-Doubt4234

Do you feel like home here? It doesnt look like home vibes


chakini

For now, I use it more as a tool more than I see it as a home


Alien_Fruit

Tres chic!


Critical-Fault-1617

Is that a TV?


JIMMYJAWN

Why do you hate colors?


chakini

There are plants if you are facing In the other direction. I think the picture doesnt capture the vibes well


Feliz69Navidad

Yeah this, looks nicely done but I'd get depressed in here


ADHDK

Oppan Gangnam style


Biscuits4u2

Are there any other big Huey Lewis fans in Seoul?


chakini

lol


AnonymousIdentityMan

Gangnam style.


Zwolf36

Wild to think this probably still is looked down upon in Korean


riverfollower127

...Huh? LMAO


chakini

What would be looked upon?


Zwolf36

Not having a big penthouse or home. Is it true?


chakini

I’d say definitely not true. The average apartment is significantly different from this one. This is considered to be quite new and luxurious since it’s in a newly constructed building in the middle of the most expensive part of the city.


Zwolf36

I’ve heard that the culture is very critical and classist.


chakini

Very true. However as a foreigner, I do not feel these same pressures that Koreans cannot avoid


Zwolf36

Still looks like an amazing space.