[FRIENDS OF KOREA] Two Peace Corps Volunteers' brush with cinematic fame in 1960s Myeong-dong
One evening in Seoul, having nothing better to do, I decided to go out on the town in Myeong-dong with my friend Ron Rezac, a fellow Peace Corps Volunteer. Back in the 1960s, Myeong-dong was a trendy spot for Korean youth, filled with bars, cafes and music venues. After a few hours and a few beers (maybe more than a few), I let it be known that I, strangely, wanted to cap off the evening with…
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In 1960s Seoul, a Peace Corps Volunteer named <reporter_name> found himself in Myeong-dong with his friend Ron Rezac, another Peace Corps Volunteer. Myeong-dong was a popular hangout for Korean youth at the time, bustling with bars, cafes, and music venues. After a night of drinking and socializing, <reporter_name> expressed a desire to end their evening with a cup of tea.
The two friends made their way to a nearby dabang cafe, a type of small, private restaurant. Upon entering the cafe, they were informed by the door attendant that the establishment was closed and they were not permitted entry. Undeterred, <reporter_name> and Rezac insisted on their rights and their ability to communicate in Korean.
The attendant, taken aback by their enthusiasm, relented and allowed them inside, directing them to a table. As they settled in, they discovered that the reason for the cafe's closure was due to a movie company having taken over the space for the evening. The filmmakers were in the process of shooting a feature film, and they had plans for the dabang to feature two characters who were drunk.
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