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Sex, identity and beer in Wangsimni

Nicky Bisquits is a big lad. One of those people who you have to look at whenever they enter a room. Like something passing through your peripheral vision or an evolutionary warning system kicks in. Yet, despite his size, or perhaps because of it, he’s one of the most mild-mannered English men you will ever quite meet. Everything is a smile, a handshake and a constant desire to accommodate…

Sex, identity and beer in Wangsimni

Nicky Bisquits is a large man, commanding attention as he enters a room. Despite his imposing stature, he exudes a mild-mannered demeanor. On a cold winter evening, the pair found themselves in search of a warm pub amidst the Hanyang University area of Wangsimni, already having consumed an excessive amount of alcohol. As the night stretched past 3 a.m., many establishments had closed early or required clientele to order hearty meals and soups due to the late hour.

Just then, a striking wooden door with a "Bar" sign caught the reporter's eye, perhaps evoking images of a vintage speakeasy with cigar-smoking patrons.

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