Korea University's IPSELENTI

After Yonsei's AKARAKA I was breath taken by the tremendous display of school spirit, fantastic cheers, and amazing performances. I soon discovered that our rival, Korea University, has a similar event. After hearing about this I decided I HAD to go and see it for myself! So I called, texted, and kakaotalked my Korean friends and I managed to score two tickets! Thank goodness for networking.  

At the rival university

Korea University's equivalent to Yonsei's AKARAKA is IPSELENTI. Just like AKARAKA, it is held every semester during the spring (around May) and has a full day of student performances, cheers, k-pop groups, and fireworks. The only main difference was that Korea University doesn't have an amphitheater, so the event is held on the football/soccer field. Because it's a larger location, it is easier to get a hold of tickets! 

Just like at AKARAKA, there was a surprise proposal. I wonder whether these proposals are a usual thing at these school events...But nonetheless, it's a very sweet/romantic gesture that never ceases to amaze me. Koreans truly are romantics. 

Girls Generation!

By the end of the night, I was overwhelmed by k-pop performances! I have to admit, Yonsei has a better location, program, and cheers. But Korea University had more k-pop performers. Besides just by having k-pop group Sistar perform, they won my heart, performance wise! 

Jinyang Lake Observatory and late night Music

On my last day in Jinju my friends Yoonseul and Sorim took me to Jinyang lake. Jinyang lake is the largest lake and located to the west of Jinju. The area was formed after a hydro electronic dam was build on the Nam river and they later created an observation tower. 

Jinyang Observatory

Danger!

There's a legend of a monster living in the lake O.O

Yoonseul and Sorim taking me down to the lake...so many stairs. 

Later that evening we went back to the main part of Jinju near the art/music center and just sat outside by the river. Jinju is so peaceful! The air is clean, crisp, and reminds me of Hawaii. 

Later that night we encountered an old Korean man playing the harmonica. He was just walking by and when he heard us playing the guitar he joined in...so random! 

Jinju's Night Music Fountain

The second attraction in Jinju which I visited was the famous night music fountain. This fountain has been in some K-dramas and is a hot spot for locals and couples. This fountain only lights up at night and has shows every hour (the time varies). The cool thing about this music fountain is that the fountain changes colors and shoots different water formations depending on the type of music which is played on the park's outdoor speakers. I was lucky to take a short video of the last song before my camera died out! I posted the video at the bottom. Enjoy!