Brunch for our first meal today!
This place is so beautiful
Famous for its healthy brunch menu, and this place itself is very pretty with a garden vibe
So beautiful in here, Eunhye
(Who found this beautiful place!)
Is there a waiting line?
(Bad feelings are always right) Waiting in line as a lot of people were there!
Saw a cutie pie while waiting
The mood here is unique
(Like.... It really made me feel like I was in LA!)
(Got seated after waiting a little bit!)
(Excited) It’s been a while since I had brunch abroad
(Beautiful Eunhye reading the menu)
Let’s do this first
(Surprised as I forgot to bring a camera tripod)
(Camera moving slowly)
(I put it on an empty stool.. and that was no use!) Every time that ma’am moves, the camera goes with her lol
Thump thump (Adjusting for a while…)
(The camera doesn’t seem ready at all)
(But I need to order first..)
I ordered the menu ‘big boy’, and got an avocado with the side
And can I change sunny-side up to poached egg or no?
Poached egg the best for brunch! (I was a bit worried if they would say we can’t change to poached eggs)
(The hand of help)
You are genius, Eunhye!
(Falling in love with you again!) Smart as the beautiful accountant
Thanks to Eunhye, I got nice angle hehe
Following that ma’am again
Moving whenever she smiles lol
(Please understand the situation with smile haha) The sorrow without a tripod
This is huge!
This is the size of America, right?!
(The turkey sandwich Eunhye ordered!)
(My radar caught French fries!) Can I have this?
You always get..
Tiny
And cute
(My preference revealed)
But why is this egg so small?
I can’t stand that my egg is tiny!
(I’m always down for poached egg for brunch)
I just need to hold and grab it, as it’s hard to cut this bread
(What a tough bread that can’t be cut even with my teeth)
(Run away)
I had to eat those one by one! (The taste was good but it was hard to eat…)
- Are those good? - Yes not bad for me
You know, your menu seems really healthy
Almost no dressing on it
There’s no dressing at all!
(Should I say that the taste is all about on the basic… ingredient?)
Jiyeon, what do you usually eat in Korea?
(Simple Korean side dishes, chicken breasts, etc.) For one meal, I just eat what I have at home
Then salad or.. poke?
You really eat healthy
Yes, I have to take care of myself because of my work...
If I don't manage myself properly, my face becomes swollen and changes a lot
(I don't hold back strictly, but I think I focus on managing my swelling!)
(Let's just enjoy LA brunch) But when you're traveling, having fun is the first thing!
Jiyeon, you're so pretty right now
I'm the LA hot girl
(I'm being too high) Why are you spinning like that lol
We're going to look around Melrose Avenue today!
(Girls happy with the perfect weather)
Where are we heading now~?
We're going to Glossier~
Glossier~
(Mesmerizing scenery) Everything screams LA here...
I like LA...
It's really quiet!
It's the city of angels
(There were many pink walls on Melrose Avenue, so it was fun to look for them)
It's so crowded!
(It's a brand made by Kylie Jenner, and the store was big and hot)
I heard this one is so popular!
What's that?
(People also buy a lot for gifts) The lip balm that you can buy easily!
We laughed a lot today
(Actually, I have something I want to buy the most...)
(Or) Pouch?
(I found the key ring!)
It's a key ring that's only available in LA
(So cute!) Isn't it so cute? I'm gonna buy couple of these cause it's so cool
Hey, but .. why do you come to the cosmetics store and buy a key ring?
Because this one is the most famous one!
(We are friends) By the way, that hoodie's so pretty haha
(Pouches with beautiful colors also made me think)
I think the smaller ones are better
(The small design is cute, but I'm a bit worried because I always have lots of things to bring with me...)
[Found the super cute one!] Is this a hand cream?
Isn't it so cute inside of it? The red one
So cute! It's like a hand sanitizer!
(It's making us crazy)
Everything's cute!
(What should I buy among these...) This bag's cute too
Pastel colored bottle is also so pretty...
And the variety colors of cosmetics... I want to buy them all
(I recommend you to visit here if you're in LA!) When done looking around, tell the staff you've chosen, and it's over!
(Perfect finish with such a cute packaging)
I simply bought lip balm and OOO!
(The logo is so big that it doesn't even show on the screen)
Ready to go?
Hahaha I'm done shopping!
Now off to Glossier and then Supreme
I don't think I've ever seen a Supreme this big back in Korea
There's a line
(We got in pretty quick!)
(Not that much stuff for such a big store?!)
(My face says it all LOL)
Nothing really caught my eye
And the prices aren't that different from Korea
(Kinda meh?)
(I looked through the t-shirts, but...)
(Nothing I really liked)
(Guess I'll just say I was here..) Came to Supreme, all I got was this selfie!
But on my way out, I randomly saw this guy doing tricks(?)
What in the world did I just see?
And the fan service is on fire!
Came here for soft tofu!
(Time flies when you're having fun!) Melrose Avenue stroll turned into dinnertime real quick
BCD Tofu House, here we come!
(It's an LA classic for a reason!)
I guess I'm a true Korean at heart
(Only day 3 in LA)
(And I'm already craving Korean food!)
I'm like, where's my soup at? LOL
No Korean food for two days straight, my stomach is not having it!
Kimchi taste test!
How is it?
The kimchi is delicious!
(Passed the picky kimchi taster's taste)
Do you like aged kimchi or fresh kimchi?
I like both. I just like delicious kimchi haha
Hehe
It feels like I just came from Korea
Why does it feel like it's been so long since I've eaten it?
I didn't eat soup much in Korea
(Thinking about it, the stews I had to say goodbye to for a while to manage my weight while I was in Korea..) Because I was afraid of gaining weight
- You used to eat it well - But I quit
What's wrong, Jiyeon!
I quit Yukgaejang...
[Today is the day we reunite~!] Eat a lot
(Looking good enough to eat)
(Handheld camera was a little risky, so no food footage) This place is an LA classic for a reason, the food was amazing
(Stuffed and happy)
(Not in Korea FYI)
LA nights are freezing!
Jiyeon, you look so cold!
Can you tell?
It's written all over your face! You look so cold!
This place is, like...
I think it's even more cold because there are no huge buildings
The wind is direct!
(It's winter after the sun is gone) You can only feel the LA vibe during day time
(But it can't stop my joy)
What is she doing lol
Oh?! palm tree!
(Only this palm tree tells me that I'm in LA)
What are you doing HAHAHA
[Their friendship trip is happy as always] Uncontrollable mood
A day starting with morning coffee
What are you going to drink?
I want to drink iced americano, but my stomach is empty
- And it's a bit cold! - I'm going to drink iced americano
(How can I hold on morning iced americano!)
Coffee transfusion before going to the palace
(Together with the morning coffee, we are going to Santa Monica today!)
Now, we have arrive in Santa Monica
Where to eat today!
(It's a place called, 'BELLES' in Santa Monica)
Wow it's so beautiful
It's a Hawaiian restaurant
We came here bacause it looks unique
It was a comfortable place with the feeling of nature
What did you choose?
I'm going to eat tuna poke bowl
Eunhye chose tuna poke!
(What I wanted the most in LA) I'm just going to eat roll
I suddenly feel hungry..
It's (already) 1 o'clock
We survived by the coffee..
Yes, I got better after drinking the coffee
It's so cute how you're bringing that comb with you
I always have to brush my hair because it keeps getting frizzy
It feels more frizzy bacause it's dry in LA
Sumin gave me a perfect gift
Thank you, delicate Sumin
I should count how much cash I have left
Do we have enough cash to eat and spend for today?
A while ago, you had 130 dollars? 140 dollars?
(I exchanged only the amount I need to prevent overconsumption)
I have 135 dollars left!
I can't go shopping..HAHA
(But you can prevent overconsumption if you set your limit!)
My precious money
I hope there’s nothing to buy in ALO! Please!
(There shouldn't be something I want to buy..)
(It looks quite healthy..?) It's the tuna poke that Eunhye ordered!
There's no dressing?!
It's different with the poke I used to eat in Korea
But this is original
(Eunhye can't believe it lol) Are you supposed to eat that healthy?
It's a Hawaiian restaurant, so this is the original, right?
But there might be some seasoning inside?
Yes....it must be
What on earth will my roll look like?
(At this point, I'm curious about the appearance of Veggie Roll)
(Mine came out too!)
Jiyeon, I think yours will taste better than mine
HAHAHA
(Consolation) No, Eunhye, yours will also taste good
(Still, my roll has good looks)
Hawaiian food!
(I think it's my first time to have a real Hawaiian restaurant like this.)
Is it okay? Than you expected?
What I wanted to eat the most in Canada was avocado roll
Oh really? Try to see what it's like
This is it!
(Let me introduce my favorite~)
Dip it in soy sauce!
What I used to always eat in high school was avocado roll!
(Avocado roll was my favorite food in school)
(Healthy taste itself) It's very healthy here
How about you, Eunhye?
It has so healthy taste
Why don’t you say it's delicious?
It's a taste that can make me live more year
[Eunhye seems to have failed to pick the menu] Isn't it good?
(I never heard that it was delicious..) It's very simple
Does it taste good?
(Eunhye, let's eat something delicious for dinner!) I think there's a difference in the menu, but I enjoyed the Hawaiian restaurant
Venice beach~! It's famous...
(Venice Beach I've only heard of!)
Where should we go? Didn't you say you wanted to walk over there?
I was going to look at the beach and walk, but let's just go
(Let's walk around the picturesque scenery first!)
It really feels like a vacation spot
There is a boat!
(So romantic) This is the sentiment of California...!
It really looks like Hawaii here
It felt like Hawaii itself added a spoonful of freedom in it!
(Souvenir shop visited as a tourist) There are a lot of cute souvenirs
Eunhye, this is so cute, Venice Beach!
Wow, it's so cute
I didn't expect anything, but there were a lot of hip and cute things!
(Should I buy it or not?)
It would be fun if the babies do it with friendship bracelets
(It was good to stop by for fun) A souvenir shop that has everything!
(Wandering around without a destination again)
(I finally took off my jacket, thanks to the sunlight)
The dress I bought on my first day in the U.S!
That is so pretty! Please show us
Please turn around~
(Producer Eunhye’s dizzy directing)
[A cafe we encountered while walking thoughtlessly] I’ll go to a cafe and enjoy my time
It’s right in front of the beach, but it seems like you can’t see the beach
(The view would be better if I sit outside!)
But it’s nice to be at the beach! It really feels like we’re in LA
Light breeze is also blowing~
It is still 3:30
We’ve got a lot of time
The Grove is open until nine o’clock
Let’s enjoy the last day!
Let’s spend a lot of time together (today)
Let’s talk a lot, we gotta catch up
(3 nigths and 4 days with a bestie I haven’t met in a long time is too short..)
I wish I could stay with you for another couple of days
Just for like two days..
Only two days?
(No that’s not it~) Because we don’t have much time, maybe a week?!
I wish we had about two more days
Yeah then we could be more relaxed..
Just have some brunch and chat~
Have a cocktail at night and chat~
Just want to be in this peaceful scenery and talk nonstop
(Let me introduce Eunhye)
(Excuse for the background noise) Eunhye is going back to Toronto tomorrow
She flew to LA just to see me!
Jiyeon said she’s coming (to LA), so I flew right away!
(Can I join?)
(Eunhye being the MC) How do you feel about LA? Tell how you feel!
I don’t want to go back to Korea!
(A very simple and clear answer lol)
This feeling that everyone feels when traveling..
Yeah it really feels like a dream here!
This place is so relaxed
(As expected, La La Land vibes)
Where did you like the most out of all the places we went?
For me.. This place is my favorite!
The beach is so beautiful!
Jiyeon, I look tanned cuz I’m next to you
Secret for fair skin?
Don’t go outside! lol
(Other than putting on sunscreen.. Which is the key) That’s the answer, really
If you stay indoor, you don’t get tanned
(Eunhye doesn’t usually put on sunscreen) But considering that you don’t apply sunscreen regularly, you’re not that tanned
(Birds of a feather flock together) Me? I also don’t go outside either lol
When I was in Canada
(I wanted to be like the locals back then) I really wanted to be like the locals
I tried to be in the sun more, for a more tanned look
So I put on tanning oils, and laid on sunbeds
(My skin’s not tanned, it's just burnt…)
(When I was in high school) My tutor was the second generation of ethnic Koreans, so she wasn’t good at Korean
She always told me
(She recommended me a tanning lol)
To us, you’re so pretty
I used to think that tanned skins are more pretty, but I think it's just our preference
I wanted to buy some pretty accessories
Like a layering necklace
But I couldn’t find one
Did we miss it?
I think we missed it
(I hope I can find one in the rest of the day..)
Chat with Eunhye was so refreshing to me!
(We met this cutie!) That place wasn’t special nor popular, but it was one of my best memories
We also visited here on the first day! (Leaving the sadness behind, we moved to the last place, Grove Mall)
So pretty
It feels like we’re in abroad!
(We ARE in abroad) I didn’t see this fountain on the first day
(I don’t want to let it go of this place, so I just walked)
(Last meal in LA!) We’re going to have some dinner at the Farmers market next to the Grove mall
Eunhye, what are you going to eat?
At first, I just want to look around here
Ah? I want to have some sushi over there
(We can buy what we want to eat and eat together!)
This place is huge
There are all kinds of foods here
(I’ll choose here!) Hoki sushi~
(I had california rolls for both of lunch and dinner)
I’m gonna have one avocado roll
And miso soup
I like the vibe of this food court!
It’s more like a market
(I liked the atmosphere and the variety of options!) There are lots of menus, so we can choose what we want
(I can't get sick of it even if I eat it twice a day) Avocado roll is my favorite
(This was my favorite combination when I was a student) Avo roll & miso soup
This reminds me of the time when I was a student
(It was about 18,000won) Although it was a food court, the overall price wasn’t that cheap!
(Look at this chicken burger!)
Look at the size of it!
It’s huge..
Looks delicious!!!
( Spicy) It’s like an upgraded version of Mom's Touch
Eunhye really loves chicken
(A burger that touches the heart of chicken lover~)
Looks delicious!
My avocado roll
I eat avocado for both lunch and dinner
(Just so happy)
Dip it like this!
(Taking a bite..)
This is paradise!
And if I take a bite of the miso soup
Your favorite combination is always right
Is it that good?
I don’t know… I’m just obessed with avocado roll
What's the difference between just eating avocado and rice?
It's not a very special taste, but it's like sushi, and the savory taste of avocados is harmonized
Eunhye, you like it, too?
People need to eat
Which one is better, Mom's Touch or that?
Mom's Touch
Can’t keep up with the taste of Korea?
Strangely, Korean food is all delicious
(Wherever we go, it's the most delicious taste of Korea)
I'm glad I ate here
It's more fun than the restaurant
I think it's really nice to eat one meal at a restaurant and one meal in a convenient way
I think it'll be a great memory to have a quiet meal outside like this
After I finish eating, I look around the Grove
Do some shopping ~
Since you wanted to go to ALO, let's look around there
(The schedule in LA is coming to an end) I'm so sad that it's the last day
(I'm glad there's nothing I want to buy..) Last but not least, I wanted to look around 'ALO'!
Copying Jiyeon!
(Where I bought the dress I'm wearing now!) I'm back in 'Brandy Melville', where I came on the first day
I can't decide!
It doesn't feel like something in Korea
It's not that I really want this
I don't think it's in Korea lol…
(Very important) The keyword for this trip is something that's 'not available in Korea'
(Let's keep it!) Or something that's not in Korea~
Or something like a pretty flower-patterned sleeveless shirt..
flower-patterned sleeveless shirt?
Say like, it's the kind of clothes that the girls who are likely to come out in High Teen are wearing..
Like this!
(How do I look?) (It was a shopping experience full of worries..)
(It's embarrassing)
Jiyeon's last day of OUTFIT!
(I'm writing down all the outfit information as much as I can in the description box!) It's the last night that's coming
Last night... Sad
My short but happy La La Land, I hope to see you again