How to Survive Winter in Seoul | Moving to Korea | Melody Alisa

[@welderella]

It’s important to cover your head. That’s where most of the heat escapes from.

[@TheUnpolishedPath]

Speaking to my soul girl! Everything you said is 100% true. So glad this winter hasn't been as cold as the last. Almost to spring, fighting!

[@MelodyAlisa]

yesss!! Almost made it through!

[@welderella]

I had a portable electric heater and it jacked up my electric bill horribly. Gas heat is what I have. I heat my whole house with it. I love it. My house never goes below 70 F. But if I had to use electric heat it would be too expensive. SAD is real! I went through that.

[@WendyVences]

your videos are by far the most helpful videos on living in korea ❤ thanks for the tips Mel !

[@MelodyAlisa]

tysm :)

[@swiftauto3868]

Another great video!

[@MelodyAlisa]

thank you!

[@daarmonet]

this was an adorable video you have such a bubbley vibe

[@MelodyAlisa]

thank you!

[@deekkru7892]

The “Don’t be cute” one cracked me up. I went to college in the midwest (where I also happen to have lived my whole life), and it was very entertaining to watch all the newcomers try to be cute in the middle of winter. They learned quickly that layers will always beat style. I know you’re planning to leave Korea and its chilly weather behind soon, but if you ever find yourself in a sad sort of winter again, a SAD (seasonal affective disorder) lightbulb might help? They’re designed to mimic natural sunlight, and can help with vit D production & the winter blues. We have one here in Wisconsin for all those days when even the hardcore midwesterners won’t step outside. You can do it, Mel! Springtime is just around the corner!

[@MelodyAlisa]

I've never heard of using a lightbulb before I will definitely keep that in mind - thank you!

[@thehoodgarden]

YAY! Your hair is out! And looking gorgeous! I hope they're getting used to it! If not, They gonna learn today! #teamnocrazyperm LOL!

[@welderella]

Yes. She is beautiful with beautiful hair.

[@welderella]

I wish I could teach in Korea but I won’t pass the medical history questions. Which sucks! I was going to try to teach there.

[@saraobrochta1127]

I know this is from last winter but I'm so glad you mentioned seasonal affective disorder! When I moved from California to Washington I had such a hard time because no one had told me about S.A.D. Taking vitamin D helps!

[@CherishMyDaughter]

You must be so happy to be done with the winter part! Looking forward to the rest of your moving videos!

[@MelodyAlisa]

THRILLED!

[@itsBernnnn]

Awesome tips! Thx! Love the video, super helpful. Moving soon!

[@kolasquid8429]

it would be cool to know about your first day teaching in Korea like the class reaction in all your schools and how cold it was and the other teachers reactions too

[@MelodyAlisa]

maybe I'll make a video about it :)

[@HeyitsKimberlee]

ahh leaving tomorrow to travel to Seoul! I have a huge puffy super warm coat but I feel like it's too bulky to carry, also I'll be there til summer..I'm carrying my pea coat instead, hopefully I'm making the right choice!

[@hyonhyonau]

KimberleeDM Stick to the Mel's do tip #3. You can easily get Hotpack (there are two types of Hotpack, one has sticky one side so that you can stick it to the middle layer of your cloths and the other has none so that you can carry it in your pockets) from any drugstores in Korea(Olive young, watson's, LOHB'S..). By using hotpacks I can wear dresses and coats during winter. Btw if you are from Chicago or Newyork, winter in Korea would not be that much cold. It usually 20~35 degrees Fahrenheit in January. December and February are slightly warmer than that.

[@miavos3610]

Excellent advice!

[@nanaphoenixadam]

..you're super adorable. I can't wait to watch yr 3rd episode of Moving On series.

[@MelodyAlisa]

coming this week!

[@chromaticribbon]

I got so happy when you made a new video!😂 is the snow heavy in korea??

[@MelodyAlisa]

It differs each winter but this year it hasn't been

[@NICOLE-sb5so]

I understand what you mean about being cold...when you come from a warm region.....Here inTexas....my city has been in the mid 70's this entire week...Lol...wear a light jacket outside....minutes later you are sweating...so i can imagine South Korea being extremely cold in the 30's or 40' degree temperature...great tips....have a bless up coming weekend!

[@sarasteen5535]

Love youre hair👏🏻💕

[@miavos3610]

In winter, your ondol should never ever be switched off. You risk having frozen water pipes. Keep it on 20 degrees C always. Just some advice from someone who had to survive without water in my home for 2 months. The school had to deliver huge containers of water at my home which I had to warm up on the range in huge pots for ablutions.

[@MelodyAlisa]

oh wow, I've never heard that advice before. when I was home I would just keep the ondol on one or two degrees higher than room temp.

[@8brands]

Hey there, thanks for the tips. Do you need an electric blanket ontop of the portable heater too?

[@MelodyAlisa]

if you want! if so, def purchase that in Korea

[@8brands]

@@MelodyAlisa thanks!

[@Seoulbrotherdre]

the weather in korea was crazy when it was cold it was really cold. i needed that fur hood on my jacket lol. they used to look at me like a drug dealer out there lol

[@itsannavy3afwikanh352]

I really like your videos 🙂

[@MelodyAlisa]

thank you :)

[@sanchimm]

uh these tipps are awesome thxxy ill spent 1month winter travel in south korea ":D

[@richelleroberts2156]

I've lived in the Caribbean my whole life and anything below 20C is too cold for me. Defintely can't survive winter lol.

[@BrandonshanesProductions]

Me too but anything below 17C is too cold for me

[@barashka_51]

You're so sweet and positive ✨✨❤️

[@aliceroared]

I'm in Australia and I bring the heater into the bathroom with me in the winter hahahaha, idk how I'd survive Korean winters 😂

[@redfullpack]

The sight of barren trees on Seoul's streets can be depressing even though there is sunlight Wear sunglasses to protect against snow blindness Plus it is very difficult to DRY your washed clothes on winter

[@hernameistah_jay7482]

are you going to continue your KZbin channel back in the states? I really like your channel and personality

[@MelodyAlisa]

yep, I will!

[@debwilliams2105]

Another awesome Video lovely! You look beautiful! Good advice, but I am not feeling those slippers lol. Love you💃🏽🚵🏽

[@MelodyAlisa]

haha but they keep my little toesies warm!

[@KajasKrap]

not being cute is basically my winter deal, haha! Truly words to live by, and now I just laugh at the people that are freezing to death in their cool outfits. When it comes to heat tech, fine knit merino wool is the way to go! Much warmer than synthetics, and so much better for the environment too.

[@MelodyAlisa]

ooh snap, never heard of that type of wool - I'll def have to check it out next time

[@batniea]

Whew! I'm going to have to come back to FL in the winter. 😬 Haha. Here, we can still wear sandals in the winter. 😂

[@MelodyAlisa]

nothing better than a Floridian 'winter' lol!

[@mcledesm]

thanks for so useful video! I'm going to Seoul next week and I am from Colombia (we have spring or summer almost all the time) So, where can I get the portal heater you talk about? could you please send us a link or something? surely I'm not prepared for that season so I'm going to need it! thaaaank youuuu!

[@hyonhyonau]

Magda Ledesma You can easliy get Hotpacks (which is from Mel's do tip #3 and Koreans call it "Hotpack") from any drugstores(olive young, watson's, LOHB'S) or some CVSs(GS 25, CU, seven eleven) in Korea. Hotpack is disposable thing and the warmth will lasts about 20 hours-so when I came home, i detach the hotpacks from my underneath cloths and then I put it into the blanket. Hot pack costs around 1 dollars per sheet, so if you are staying Korea for a week, you don't have to purchase portable heater( what i have is Usb charged, and it is less warm than portable hotpacks- there are two types of Hotpacks, one has sticker on one side, the other has no sticker. Put sticker thing on your underneath cloth and bring no-sticker thing in your pocket).

[@MelodyAlisa]

you can buy them from Home Plus but if you're just visiting I suggest doing what @hyunah yoon suggested and getting heat warmers/ hotpacks :)

[@kamilahdouglas1609]

What's the temperature in Korea? are we talking 45° or 30 below?

[@MelodyAlisa]

this winter has been a lot warmer than last! average highs have been in the low 30s.

[@jiminieoppa]

Mel on the Move Back in the states like in the north east we can get to below -15 so Korea doesn't seem that bad!

[@MelodyAlisa]

definitely coming from somewhere like that a Korean winter wouldn't be so bad! lol the power of perspective

[@sahanavj5299]

When is Korean winter? I'm going to Korea from March to June and I wanted to know when it'll start getting warm and when I can be a little cute lol

[@hyonhyonau]

Sahana Vj As Korea is located in Northern hemisphere, it is similar to any other countries in it. From March to May is Spring and from June to August is Summer. But it kinda seems like spring and fall is getting shorter, so you might feel cold during March, but from April, it would be warm enough to wear light cloths.

[@sahanavj5299]

hyunah yoon thank you !

[@MandyHiHello]

I don't think I knew you were from FL. Me too! Did you have to deal with ice everywhere? That's one of my fears for when I visit...slipping and sliding and falling on my butt everywhere I go. lol Also, how does the heat and humidity of Korea compare with FL?

[@katherinediaz574]

how cold does it usually get where you live in Korea?

[@MelodyAlisa]

highs in the 20s and 30s throughout winter

[@leyabelleh9180]

Will you ever live in places other than Korea or outside the states or does Korea have your heart?

[@MelodyAlisa]

I definitely would live in other countries. Korea has been great though

[@STARLIAFIRE]

The water from the shower is cold too? Or is it just at first?

[@MelodyAlisa]

no, the water is warm but the bathroom itself is cold

[@grevince5551]

I have been to US feeling similar emotions cause English is not my first language... Seeing your video, now I know How Folks in US thought about me... :-) If I had known you earlier and spoken English more proficient than now, I could have give you some friendships.. Maybe Other Koreans also would think like me..

[@meyaadams85]

How old are u

[@MelodyAlisa]

25

[@abigdarkmess8799]

I will not have this problem lol I'm from connecticut.

[@MelodyAlisa]

haha you will be good to go!

[@Taë1308-d4d]

4 layers? geesh lol.

[@MelodyAlisa]

It's def a bit extreme lol but I play no games with the cold.