Hi, I’m the LA Oppa.
I’m a Korean guy living in the LA area with my wife (a proud ARMY). This blog is where I explain the Korea I grew up with — the food, the culture, the history behind the K-pop lyrics — to friends who didn’t grow up with it.
No tourist-brochure version. Just what Koreans actually eat, how we actually drink, and why that one lyric made my wife go quiet for a full second.
What you’ll find here:
Korean food guides — what to order, how to eat it, where to find it around LA
K-pop and K-drama culture, explained by someone who catches the references
The history and spirit behind it all.
Have a question about Korean food or culture? Head over to the Contact page — I read everything.
— LA Oppa