How Korean Corn Dogs Changed My Life

Brings to life a country as complex and vibrant as its many gochujang-laced dishes. A delicious reminder that we can find “home” in the most unexpected landscapes, people, and flavors * KIM SUNÉE, author of Everyday Korean and A Mouthful of Stars *Shocking, hilarious, and swooningly romantic, Alice Amelia’s memoir reads like one of the best rom-coms - and yet it all actually happened. It’s also a love letter to Korean food, culture, men and women. By the time I reached the final page, I was ready to book a flight * EMILY CHAPPELL, author of Where There’s A Will *A fascinating deep dive into the world (and the seedy inner workings) of k-pop and k-drama, neither of which I knew anything about, an insider’s guide to the hidden heart of Seoul; also an honest account of the author’s turbulent twenties and affairs of the heart * Sarra Manning, on Substack *

Alice Amelia fell in love with K-dramas as a teenager in Henley and moved to Seoul in her early 20s, where she then lived for 5 years and became part of the booming Korean entertainment industry.

In Korea, Alice worked for many major companies including The Black Label, HYBE, Starship Entertainment and Netflix. She also featured in adverts for Samsung, Hyundai Department Stores and the Korean gaming giant PUBG Studios, accumulating a social media presence of 100,000 combined followers. Alice has acted as an ambassador for the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and worked with the Seoul Tourism Organisation.

She recently earned a Master’s in Film and Television production from MetFilm School and she is also an award-winning playwright.

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