Naging special ang celebration ng 54th birthday ng multi-media personality na si Christine Bersola-Babao dahil naganap ito sa bansang South Korea.
Sa naging panayam namin kay Tintin via Facebook Messenger last November 3, first trip niya ito sa tinaguriang Land of the Morning Calm.
At dahil isa siyang K-drama fan, mas naging exciting ang pag-travel niya dahil kasama ang mister na si Julius Babao at napuntahan nila ang iba't ibang location ng mga paboritong niyang K-dramas.
October 25 noong makarating sina Tintin at Julius sa South Korea dahil um-attend sila sa wedding ng TV and radio host na si Grace Lee sa fiance nitong si Alex Tiu.
“Cheers to more blissful moments together! So happy that on my first trip to Korea, i get to spend time at your wedding, @gracelee_1004 , weddings which i only get to watch in Kdramas!” caption ni Tintin sa kanyang Instagram post.
Naganap ang wedding sa Sarang Church in Seoul na dinaluhan din ng iba pang showbiz friends ni Grace na sina Rufa Mae Quinto at Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla.
After the wedding na nagsimula ang birthday adventure ni Tintin sa South Korea na noong 2017 pa raw niya pinaplano simula noong ma-hook siya sa kakapanood ng K-dramas.
CHRISTINE FINALLY FULFILLS HER K-DRAMA DREAMS!
Una nilang pinuntahan ay ang Bukchon Hanbok Village kunsaan kinunan ang malalaking eksena sa K-drama na Personal Taste na pinagbidahan nila Lee Min Ho at Son Ye-jin.
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Nagsuot din sina Tintin at Julius ng traditional clothing ng Korean people na Hanbok. Sinusuot ang Hanbok tuwing may formal at semi-formal event, kasama na rito ang wedding. Heto ang post ni Tintin sa IG:
"This is a THANK YOU post : Days ago, on October the 30th , I celebrated my Birthday. So many wishes came true. One of them is to finally visit Seoul, South Korea for the first time since i got hooked in Kdrama in 2017 starting with Goblin. Tho I’m not a fan of KPop, ( i have many dear friends who are) but i love the color Purple ????and people sometimes think i must be an army. ( BTS) . But really, i am just your basic Tita who loves Kdrama especially the KILIG , RomCom and feel good ones. I got to see Queen for Seven Days, Kingdom, Love in the Moonlight & Eternal Monarch, Rookie Historian ( to name a few) . And i love seeing the actors in costumes & in palaces ! Sabi ko , someday magcocostume ako ng ganyan! And finally, on this Bday trip , i got to wear a Queen’s Costume at #gyeongbokgungpalace and feel like a Joseon Queen for a day! ( with Pappu also in costume! ) and then this pic which was shot at the #bukchonhanokvillage by Jimmy our photographer on another day, to commemorate my Bday. ( thankyou Jim for the beautiful photos ! Kamsahamnida!)
"Kamsahamnida, my beloved Pappu @juliusbabao for making my Kdrama dreams all come true and for being so game sa mga kdrama kalokahan ko! I am super blessed to have you! My real life oppa hubby ! I’m eternally grateful to You Dear Lord, for this life that You have blessed me with [emojis] May i continue to live long & healthy to carry out Your Mission & Purpose for me.
"Kamsahamnida! Also to all of you who greeted me on my bday & sent me wishes & prayers. Wag kayo magsawa sa Kdrama posts ko ha?"
Sa isang separate post, heto ang caption ni Tintin: "My KDrama Heart is [emojis]. This trip has been in the making since 2017 when i started being a fan of Kdramas. But it has taken a backseat because of other impt travels. The perfect time is this year, on my Bday! So special ! #Kamsahamnida , my beloved Pappu @juliusbabao for making my #KDrama dreams come true! So here we are at the #BukchonHanbokVillage infront of #LeeMinHo and #SonYeJin’s home in #PersonalTaste , ( which i got to watch in 2017 ) . But, Minho and YeJin were not around - you know, busy ( hehe) . @yejinhand busy with their baby ni #Hyunbin . And so #JuliusandTintin took over the house! ????????
"Love You Babe ! So Much ! #Saranghae ! [heart emoji] you are my forever King Oppa - nampyeon ! ( even if you are only 2 years older ) #Labyoo ! Photos by Photographer @1dmarkiv based in Korea. Thankyou @rajahtravel_com for arranging everything for us, hassle free. ThankYou, Fritzie !Kamsahamnida !"
Pinuntahan din ng couple ang Love Padlocks sa pamosong Namsam Tower or N Seoul Tower. Dito kinunan ang ilang sikat na K-dramas at para ma-seal ang special moment, nagsabit ng kanilang couple padlocks sina Tintin at Julius.
"OUR “COUPLE LOVE LOCK” is Locked Forever in our ♥ and Seoul! Another Cheezy moment unlocked in my Kdrama fangurling life! At game ang Pappu ko! Happy Wife, Happy Life!
"Day 2 of our Tour: Namsam Tower: ( N Seoul Tower ) K-dramas such as Legend of the Blue Sea ( LeeminHo Scene) , True Beauty, My Love From Another Star, Love Alarm, The Producers, and Fated To Love You filmed here at the N-Seoul," post ni Tintin.
TINTIN AND OPPA JULIUS REENACT FAVE K-DRAMA SCENES
Hindi rin pinalagpas ni Tintin na makunan siya na may dalang yellow umbrella sa South Korea.
May reenactment pa sila ni Julius ng eksena mula sa K-drama na Lovely Runner.
"Another Kdrama Feels na Moment! Yesterday afternoon, biglang nag-drizzle ! Of course, ever so ready ang inyong Mammu Tintin ! The YELLOW UMBRELLA ! ( when you know ??) #LovelyRunner #lovelyrunnerumbrella
#suddenshower #LOTBS #Cloy
"You know how it is in Kdramas - always mayroong UMBRELLA element- always raining.. or snowing.. Para romantic! Haha!
Uy hindi ako adik sa Kdrama ha! Cray-Cray lang! @rajahtravel_com thankyou for arranging everything for us," caption pa niya.
Isa pang napuntahan ng mag-asawa ay ang Gwanghwamun Square kunsaan kinunan ang K-drama na The Eternal Monarch at ang action thriller na Iris.
Sa IG post ni Tintin, nilagay niya ang historical facts ng Gwanghwamun Square sa kultura ng Korea.
"Another KDrama moment achieved at #Gwanghwamunsquare haha! the Eternal Monarch! Tapos biglang umulan ! Cue: Present ulit ang #YellowUmbrella ! ( you will know abt the umbrella when u watch #lovelyrunner )
"From MySeoulBox.com: However, Gwanghwamun Square’s first major k-drama appearance was in the action thriller Iris (2009, below). After that, the Square appeared in several other shows such as City Hunter (2011) and Queen and I (2012). Besides these series, it’s also hosted concerts, festivals, and other K-pop-related events.
"#TheEternalMonarch #theeternalmonarchdrama
"Gwanghwamun Square is the center of Korean history and culture. Even after Gwanghwamun Gate was destroyed by fire during the Imjin Waeran, a seven-year war waged between Joseon and Japan following the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, the space in front of the gate continued to house government buildings, including the Yukjo ("six ministries").
"Gwanghwamun Gate was rebuilt at the original site when the Gyeongbokgung Palace was renovated during the reign of King Gojong, but moved to a new location east of the palace after the office of the Government-General of Joseon was built in the palace precincts after the coerced annexation of Korea by the Japanese Empire in 1910.
"The gate was rebuilt as a concrete structure during the Third Republic (1963–1972) but restored at its original location in 2008 after continued controversies over its location and building materials.
"While Gwanghwamun Gate underwent a cycle of destruction and restoration a few times, the open space in front of the gate remained as the center stage of Korean politics where Korean people gather together to exchange their views about various social and political issues.
"The area has grown into a symbol of democracy and harmony of Korean people as it passed through the most turbulent part of the Korean history."
Marami pa raw na hindi napuntahan si Tintin na K-drama locations. Gagawin daw niya iyon sa susunod na pagbisita niya.
"When i travel again to South Korea, perhaps the year after next, will go visit The Purple Island! My fave color! It’s outside Seoul na kasi and need na mag-overnight doon.
"Will visit Nami island also. During mid or late Autumn is the best daw in Nami when the leaves change colors na. Maaga kasi punta namin, Oct. 25. Start pa lang ng Autumn breeze."
At para sa mga kapwa K-drama fans ni Tintin, mapapanood ang kanyang travel vlog in South Korea sa kanyang YouTube channel na Christine Babao's Channel.
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