According to her it is likely that this essay was written near Yong Joon's debut. Here is the essay and photos of Hajodae in Kangwon-do.
Hajodae
by Bae Yong Joon
Posted by Gaulyoja on KOB
Korean to English translation by Gualsan on BYJ's Quilt
I’ve traveled almost every part of Kangwon-do, but the pIace that comes up in my mind first is Hajodae, the pIace that I’ve stayed for about 3 months, two years ago. Its magnificent nature is well preserved, and there is very few people because that area is preserved as a resort for military personnel.
On a stormy day, I stood near the cliff of Hajodae, which was echoing the roll of thunder. The scene of the waves shattering into white foam was so magnificent that I think the memory of the scene will last till the end of my life.
I often speared fishes, and there was a funny episode with a fish named “Goonsoo”. The old fishers of the village told me that boiled ‘Goonsoo’ – a kind of sea mollusk whose size is about one feet - has a special taste. Hearing their advice, I became curious how it would taste, so I caught four large Goonsoos and put it in a large pot and boiled it. When the water began to boil, I opened the lid of the pot, and Oh my God! I was confused. Those Goonsoos were shrunken into the size of a finger! Anyway, whenever I think of Goonsoo, I still laugh.
I recently visited that pIace with Kwon Oh Joong, who became friends while shooting ‘Love Greeting’. That pIace gives me new impressions each time I visit there. Hajodae was the pIace that I ended the wandering of my youth, and was the pIace that I made a new start. Therefore it has a special meaning to me and my life.
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Seeing the photos above, I'm reminded that my pale skin needs the beach. We have beautiful beaches in our country. Our beaches lure tourist to visit our country. ^^
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