Humans of Jeju
Episodes
Turning Sea Garbage Into Works of Art, Installation Artist Kidae Kim
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
10 years ago, turning down on studying abroad in Germany, Kidae Kim moved to Jeju Island which he feels as his second hometown. The world of art that ...
Moru Tea Farm & Tea Room, CEO Maengchan Kim
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The CEO of Moru Tea Farm, Maengchan Kim, one day remembered the wide fields he saw as a child and dreaming of becoming a farmer. From then on, he has ...
Unmanned Exhibition Space Seetangraum, CEO Kang Na-kyung
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kang Na-kyung, who is engaged in various activities as a cultural planner in Jeju, is currently operating an unmanned exhibition space called ‘Seeta...
Fairy Tale Stories Based on the Nature of Jeju Island, Fairy Tale Author Kim Jin-cheol
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Jeju, where there are many myths and legends that stimulate imagination, Kim Jin-cheol debuted in 2006 by winning the Jeju New Artist Award fo...
Home Meal of the World, Owner & Chef Lee Sang-eun
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One day on a trip to Jeju Island, Lee Sang-eun all of a sudden signed a contract to rent an empty space which she turned into a restaurant with her ow...
Finding Happiness in Jeju, Married Couple Guitarist Jeon Sang-heon and Illustrator Kim Yeon-su
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One day, the husband receives a tragic news. After being diagnosed with cancer, and spending the difficult days, the couple decides to move to Jeju fo...
Bini Art Space, Visual Artist Lee Sanghong
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Seoul, visual artist Lee Sanghong has been working as artist for more than 15 years. His connection to Jeju Island started in 2017 ...
Becoming a Protagonist of One’s Life as N-Jobber, Poet Kang Jihye
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Poet Kang Jihye, who debuted as a poet in 2013, lived like a typical city person before moving to Jeju in 2017. Adapting to the life in Jeju where she...
Capturing Your Wonderful Life, Studio MoBe
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After graduating from Chinese politics, MoBe decides to change his path in career to become a photographer. He worked as a commercial photographer in ...
Collecting and Recording the Colors of Jeju, ‘Color Lab Jeju’ CEO Kim Myungeun
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The colors of nature Kim Myungeun had encountered in nature, such as the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and Iguassu Fall in Paraguay, had great impact on her...
Zero Point Trail, CEO Yoo Ahram
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CEO Yoo Ahram, who likes to walk and climb mountains, created the ‘Zero Point Trail’ as a new way of climbing Hallasan Mountain, the highest mount...
From Seoul ‘Pulmujil’ to Jeju ‘Pulmujil’! Village Bookstore Owner Eun Jong-bok
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with a humanities and social sciences bookstore in Seoul, Eun Jong-bok has been an owner of a bookstore for 29 years. Facing difficult time l...
Vejigeun Research Center, Head Director Seo Moran
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every Thursday, reporter Jae delivers real life stories of fascinating people who live in Jeju in various ways. Meet the ‘people living in Jeju’ b...
Seogwipo Cultural City Center, Urban Culture Planner Shin Seung-hoon
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every Thursday, reporter Jae delivers real life stories of fascinating people who live in Jeju in various ways. Meet the ‘people living in Jeju’ b...
Organization that Protects Abandoned Animals ‘Friendly Hands’, Leader Ko In-suk
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Jeju, the number of pet owners is rapidly increasing. Although there are more than 90,000 households raising pets in Jeju Island, about 7,000 are a...
Making His Own Story in Jeju Island, Actor Kim Min-jae
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every Thursday, reporter Jae delivers real life stories of fascinating people who live in Jeju in various ways. Meet the ‘people living in Jeju’ b...
Falling for Jeju’s Charm While 8 Years in Jeju, Couple Hong Jin-young and Lee Hee-sun
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every Thursday, reporter Jae delivers real life stories of fascinating people who live in Jeju in various ways. Meet the ‘people living in Jeju’ b...
Voice Actress, Lee Hyunae
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every Thursday, reporter Jae delivers real life stories of fascinating people who live in Jeju in various ways. Meet the ‘people living in Jeju’ b...
Ploving Korea, Leader Jeon Jangwon
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every Thursday, reporter Jae delivers real life stories of fascinating people who live in Jeju in various ways. Meet the ‘people living in Jeju’ b...
Modern Folk Painting Artist Lucy Sson
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every Thursday, reporter Jae delivers real life stories of fascinating people who live in Jeju in various ways. Meet the ‘people living in Jeju’ b...
Jeju Color Institute, Colorist Lee Yoo-jin
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Yoo-jin, who sees the world through color, is working to find the ‘color’ that suits for people and space. Lee Yoo-jin, who says that her life...
Capturing the Scenery of Jeju through Film and Music, Healing Musician Janito & Yejin
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Janinto and Yejin, who live on Jeju Island making New Age/crossover music, are sharing the beautiful scenery of Jeju through music and film with many ...
Man Who Captures the Sound of Jeju Nature, ‘Sleeping Lion’ CEO Lee Yong-won
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After learning the meaning of ‘ecological sensibility’ while working in the field of environment in Seoul, he was drawn to the ecological sensibit...
Seogwipo Outdoor Culture Expedition Team ‘Altteureu Expedition Team’, Kang Chang-yu and Oh In-soo
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Six members in their 70s and 80s who were born and raised in Daejeong-eup gathered to explore the historical sites of Daejeong-eup. Visiting sites suc...
Seongeup Folk Village ‘Traditional Food Preservation Group’ President Hyun Eun-joo
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Jeju Island was ruled in three districts (1410-1914), the village was the capital of Jungeuihyeon district and today the old folk houses still re...
Seogwipo Outdoor Culture Expedition ‘Stream Expedition Team’, Park Young-jin and Baek Eun-hee Explorers
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021, couple Park Young-jin and Baek Eun-hee worked as a ‘Stream Expedition Team’ as a part of Seogwipo Culture City activity that discovers an...
A Bookstore With Warm Food Stories ‘Kira’s Book Kitchen’, Lee Geum-young
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inside a tangerine orchard, Lee Geum-young runs a bookstore filled with warm food stories. After living as an instructor of entrance exam academy in S...
Do Work That You Want to Do, Photographer Ok Jeong-sik
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ok Jeong-sik, who has been working in hotels for over 10 years, by chance took part in the ‘Overseas Photography Expedition’ when he needed a chan...
Veteran Firefighter with 18 Years of Experience, Seo Hyunjoo
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The veteran firefighter, who became a firefighter at the age of 24 and has been working for 18 years, has worked in putting out fire, going out into e...
Creator of ‘Jeju French Film Festival’, Commissioner Ko Young-rim
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Jeju Island, Ko Young-rim majored in French Language and Literature and left to study in Franch in 1984. After 12 years, she returned to Korea...
Wellness Stay, Café ‘901’ Owner, Choi Jiwoo
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Choi Jiwoo and her family moved their home to Jeju when her husband, who fell in love with Jeju Island on his first visit, suggested the idea. Jiwoo w...
The Singing Bodybuilder, Ko Kangmin
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ko Kangmin has been working as a fitness trainer and bodybuilder for over 20 years. One day, by a friend’s recommendation, he participated in the Ba...
Immigrating to Jeju Like Fate, Jeju Urban Sketcher 'Park Ji-hyeon'
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even wanting to go to the bathroom by car, Park Ji-hyeon who hates to walk, felt fate to live in Jeju while climbing Halla Mountain during her travel ...
Coming to Jeju in Search for Freedom and Second Life, Gastroventurer Kim Ja-bin
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Ja-bin, who writes ‘Gourmet Travel Journal’ for Jeju local newspaper since 2019, six years ago gave up her job that she had worked for 16 year...
'Saebyeol Fairy', Lee Sarang
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In her mid-20s, Lee Sarang, traveled Jeju Island and even though it was tough backpacking around the island it still remained as a special memory, and...
The Main Character of Poetry Book ‘Twelve-Year-Old Haenyeo’, 75-year-old Haenyeo Ko Ok-hee
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Currently 75-year-old, haenyeo Ko Ok-hee was born in Udo Island and learned to work underwater from her mother, who was also a haenyeo, at the age of ...
Literary Girl who made Jeju Life into ‘Poetry’, Poet Kim Shinsuk
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Poet Kim Shinsuk, who was born in Seogwipo, met her husband, a poet, and fulfilled her dream of becoming a ‘poet’. Loving books and loving to writ...
Principal of Dolbitna Art School, Jo Hwanjin
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Like fate, Jo Hwanjin took up the job of building 'Jeju Stone Wall'. Since 2008, he has been organizing education, research, and activities related to...
Environmental Brand ‘Love Your Soul’, Environmental Education ‘Sunflower School’ President Chloe Chung
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe, who works as an English teacher, became interest about the ‘environment’ in 2015 when find dust was becoming a serious issue in South Korea...
Drawing and Writing Jeju, Calligraphy Artist Kim Hyoeun
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In her early forties and 18 years in her marriage… Kim Hyoeun lived as a mother, wife, and daughter-in-law with various jobs. Then, one day she came...
Jeju-UCLG Global Youth Creativity Residency
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
‘Jeju-UCLG Global Youth Creativity Residency’, where young people from home and abroad collaborate with mentors specializing in global culture and...
Lighting Designer, Jeju Night Sky Keeper Lee Sohyun
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To the extent to be called fusion sculptor, Lee Sohyun works in various art fields to keep pace with the current era. She fell in love with Jeju Islan...
Tranforming from Photographer to Upcycling Artist, Artist Jung Yeoncheol
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On a travel in Panama, the artist saw and felt the seriousness of waste problem at sea. He decides to live in Jeju Island, the island that he loves, a...
From Former Adversiting Copy Writer to Starting a Second Life as Guesthouse Manager, Han Minkyung (a.k.a Hancopy)
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Working as an adversiting copy writer for 10 years in Seoul, one day, Han Minkyung decided to move to Jeju hoping to live a more enjoyable life. 9th y...
A 30-Year-Old Young Adult Making Strenuous Effort for Her Bookstore, ‘Bookdamas Owner Kim Yejin’
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Yejin, who enjoys sharing thoughts and communicating with others, one day learns about indie books and comes up with the idea of ‘mobile booksto...
20 Years of Working Home and Abroad to Plan and Promote Culture, Head of ‘Hwanijung’ Cha Eunsil
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From promoting South Korea’s famous Busan International Film Festival and Bucheon International Film Festival to promoting Broadway musical and Cirq...
Two Artists Representing Jeju Island, Photographer Kim Young-gap and Entrepreneur Sir ‘Gidang’ Kang Goo-bum
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For centuries Jeju has been an artistic inspiration for many artists. Humans of Jeju prepared special stories of those artists who loved Jeju and left...
Two Artists Representing Jeju Island, Artist 'Lee Jung-seop' and Calligraphist 'Hyeon Jung-hwa'
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For centuries Jeju has been an artistic inspiration for many artists. Humans of Jeju prepared special stories of those artists who loved Jeju and left...
Discovering Art of Comfort Through Jeju Gut Ritual, Photographer ‘Yun Hangyeol’
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yun Hangyeol, who is a photographer and an exhibition manager of ‘Art Lab. Sanyang’, fell in love with the world that she saw through her camera l...
Cooking with K-POP Celebrities, Food Specialist 'Kim Youngbin'
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
19th year working as a food specialist, Kim Youngbin's work involves menu consulting and food styling. Her interest in sustainable food and local food...
Living the Life of 'Haenyeo' Following in Her Mother's Footstep. Haenyeo Chae Jiae
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a single mother, Chae Jiae's life in the mainland was not easy and she decides to come back to her hometown Jeju Island. Today, we listen to her st...
Please, Release the Dolphins Back to the Sea. Hot Pink Dolphins Co-representatives 'Hwang Hyeonjin and Jo Yakgol'
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
10 years ago, the two who came to Gangjeong Village, Jeju, after hearing about the news of the construction of naval base, learned that they shared sa...
Married Couple who Met at a Travel, 'Irishman Gavin and Korean woman Jung Jinha'
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jung Jinha, who left the company and traveled the world, meets Gavin in Ireland. The two became lovers, and when Jinha returned to Korea, she decides ...
8th Year Living in Jeju, the Person who Fell in Love with Jeju Oreum 'Park Seonjeong'
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Park Seonjeong intended to live in Jeju for only one year, but is already on her 8th year. What has kept her on the island for so long are the 'Jeju O...
80-year-old Mother and Her 40-year-old Youngest Daughter's Story of Life in Jeju. 'Mother Yang Chunryang and Daughter Oh Doyoung'
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we tell the story of mother and her youngest daughter living together and squabbling over everything in town of Wimiri in Namwon area of Seowip...
Environmentalist Who Cares about the Earth. ‘Small Things are Beautiful’ CEO ‘Lee Kyungah’
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After leaving the company she worked for and while living 3 years in Thailand, she was moved by the environmentalist she met. Beginning the second cha...
Returning to Hometown ‘Jeju’ and Teaching ‘Children’ about Value through Books. Author ‘Oh Seungju’
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After working in educational consulting in Seoul, author Oh Seungju returns to his hometown ‘Jeju’. He teaches children the process of wisely conf...
Local Magazine that Tells the Lives of Jeju People. Editor-in-Chief of [SARM] ‘Kwak Hyojeong’
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From editor of magazine to being a Korean teacher of overseas volunteer group ‘KOICA’ for 2 years in Uzbekistan, her next destination was ‘Jeju’...
Meeting on Camino de Santiago to Getting Married. Couple 'Moon Kyungrok and Park Jinhee'
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we meet a married couple who met for the first time on the pilgrimage route in Spain, and hear why they selected 'Jeju' as their home and what ...