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bcjinseoul
Joined: 13 Jan 2010
Location: Seoul, Korea
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 Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:19 pm Post subject: Getting into pool in Korea |
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So I've played hundreds of hours worth of pool over 4 years in korea on and off, and after the start of my 5th one this fall, I'd like to get more into pool. I'm not amazing, but I'd say I'm pretty damn good. Living in Seoul, some of the best players I see duke it out at some venues in Itaewom such as Bless U and Dolce Vita. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction.
Where's the best place in Seoul to buy sticks and equipment?
Any advice in joining any leagues or forming one? How many pool clubs are there in Seoul anyway?
What kind of tournaments and prizes are out their for foreigners? Any publications and pamphlets or websites that are noteworthy for pool-loving expats?
What are the best places in Seoul for foreigners to play pool, besides Itaewon? And I'm not talking just anybody and any old pool table in the back of some bar, but advanced levels and serious players who would rather spend their weeknights practicing the game they love rather than giving privates or drinking; and at some reputable place that doesn't say "당구" on it (seriously). |
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Yaya
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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| League in Itaewon is usually on Wednesday nights, I believe. A guy I know made friends and girlfriends through pool. |
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samd
Joined: 03 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:26 am Post subject: Re: Getting into pool in Korea |
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| bcjinseoul wrote: |
| I'm pretty damn good. |
You'll fit right in in any bar in Itaewon then. Be sure to bring your own cue, or three, and bitch and moan every time you miss. |
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Milkman Dan
Joined: 10 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:59 am Post subject: |
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Unlike the OP, I'm completely worthless at pool, but I used to play a lot back in high school and always enjoyed it. So I'm in the same boat as far as looking for instructions and online shopping resources here in Korea.
Does anyone have experience playing in pool halls not usually frequented by other foreigners? There are a bunch near where I live, and I'd rather not make the trek out to Itaewon. Also, what's the pool etiquette like in Korea, assuming its any different than the US. |
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PastorYoon
Joined: 25 Jun 2010
Location: Sea of Japan
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Milkman Dan wrote: |
| Also, what's the pool etiquette like in Korea, assuming its any different than the US. |
In my experience, it is different from the US. I was waiting for my wife to get her nails done, so I had an hour to burn. I went across the street to play some pool. I spent about 30 minutes playing by myself, then some Korean guy came over and asked if I wanted to play. What started out as a simple game of pool turned out to be a battle of nationalities... well, at least for them it was.
I won 4 out of 5 games against the guy and every time I was shooting, his Korean friends were shouting, "Korea! Korea! Korea!"
Anyway, I won and they were acting like jackasses. I went back to my American wife after that. They went to their homes where their grandmas were in the kitchen sitting on the floor picking their feet while making soup and grass.
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Yaya
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| PastorYoon wrote: |
| Milkman Dan wrote: |
| Also, what's the pool etiquette like in Korea, assuming its any different than the US. |
In my experience, it is different from the US. I was waiting for my wife to get her nails done, so I had an hour to burn. I went across the street to play some pool. I spent about 30 minutes playing by myself, then some Korean guy came over and asked if I wanted to play. What started out as a simple game of pool turned out to be a battle of nationalities... well, at least for them it was.
I won 4 out of 5 games against the guy and every time I was shooting, his Korean friends were shouting, "Korea! Korea! Korea!"
Anyway, I won and they were acting like jackasses. I went back to my American wife after that. They went to their homes where their grandmas were in the kitchen sitting on the floor picking their feet while making soup and grass. |
How were they acting like jackasses? |
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Milkman Dan
Joined: 10 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 12:07 am Post subject: Re: Getting into pool in Korea |
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| bcjinseoul wrote: |
Where's the best place in Seoul to buy sticks and equipment?
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I'm giving this a bump because I'm still looking for good retail spots to test out and buy a decent pool cue. |
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Skippy
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Daejeon
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| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Me too on where to buy? |
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nathanrutledge
Joined: 01 May 2008
Location: Marakesh
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| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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Just tossing this out there, but near Dongdaemun Stadium, the sporting goods district there. All the big sports stores in the US have some pool stuff, probably find something around there.
Another idea, ask one of the pool hall owners where he gets his supplies. That'd probably be your best bet. |
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Riddle
Joined: 19 Jul 2006
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Most of the OP's answers can be found at
www.poolinseoul.com |
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Scorpion
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
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I haven't read the other posts, but I will never get into a pool in Korea again. It's just one ajoshie after another emptying his nostrils into the water. Chlorine can only do so much.
Keep out of Korean pools. |
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