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!