Moving to Seoul Korea | Apartment hunting, 12 House tours, Snowy Days, Cafe hopping | VLOG

[@SolLife_]

Which house did you like the best?

[@Bagnasution]

Can’t wait to see you making another hand-made dish on the new apartment! 😅

[@evermillcreek]

I like how you skipped past House 9 without a word, as if it wasn't immediately the most inspiring and wonderful place to call home 😉

[@DreamHomeLife]

House 9 will be made into a very beautiful & cozy home🏡

[@YunaSamui]

House number 9 🎉😍

[@Michelle.in.Denmark]

I hope it’s house 9 😊

[@NativeWanderers]

While KZbin is filled with more and more fast and flashy content, it is good to have channels like this with videos that put the viewer in calm and relaxed state of mind. Thank you for sharing your videos. Every video of yours is a delight and you certainly inspired me to finally start my own channel and be okay with sharing slow-paced videos from my travels. Thank you Sol, and wish you all the best on your new page in Korea! ✨

[@SolLife_]

Thanks for watching! I think finding your own pace is most important 🍃Good luck with the channel!

[@NativeWanderers]

Indeed. Thank you! 🌺@@SolLife_

[@prettyrehhh]

it gave me more look of reality as i have always wanted to be their it seems harder in here than others vlog here i have seen the reality have to work hard to get what to want

[@ismailmuttaqien1203]

I watch this at 1.5x speed

[@LaikikiSunny]

Indeed, that's why i love korean vloggers they usually have videos like this and gives a calm and cute vibes.❤❤❤

[@sahanaroychowdhury9788]

House 9 is such a vibe. Warm tones. ❤

[@GeeEssence-xm8ug]

Exactly.

[@hassan2526]

House 9 was my favourite

[@Akilia90]

Me too. It was so pretty!

[@SolLife_]

Seems to be everyone’s favourite!

[@just_shua]

Yes it's so pretty

[@selita90]

furnitures on point and you have separated rooms

[@jessymontealegre5316]

houses 3 and 9 favorites

[@Koshka54]

Those deposit prices are OUTRAGEOUS! Thank you for sharing your journey. Love your chill vibe.

[@Yxxyn._]

They’re kinda typical there. I remember I saw a deposit for I think over 40k+ on a Chinese apartment

[@BasedTexans]

I thought that was a typo. Is that down payment real?

[@Yxxyn._]

@@BasedTexans Yh all down payments there are really really big

[@BasedTexans]

@Yxxyn._ that's scary!!!

[@Yxxyn._]

@@BasedTexans I don’t think it’s too bad well it is but. After rent can be cheap and places in my country if you paid 800€ for rent you’d get REALLY shit looking places, however in a lot of Asian apartments they seem to look really worth it.

[@TheLimeInc]

You are now our Korea guide, for our planned Korea trip in 2025 as you have been our Japan guide for our last trip ❤❤❤

[@SolLife_]

I will try to find all the nice places 🫡❤️

[@magicmyth2635]

house 9 😍 it looks so light and cozy, can't wait to see what you choose, good luck with the house hunt ;)

[@ebo9963]

S.Korea is the easiest place to live. Everything is so convenient, and they really try to make sure your needs are met. Healthcare, dental, childcare are all topnotch. The transportation system is spectacular, whether it be train, bus, plane, or subway. I won't even use those modes of travel here in U.S. but there i loved it. And food is so cheap.

[@marie-xq5yj]

Honestly, I shed little tears, I have been following you for a while and you are my comfort creator. Your travels to Japan allowed me to escape, to travel with you. I'm very moved but let's not be sad because it's over, let's be happy that it happened! Thank you for everything, look forward to following your adventures in Korea.🫶🏻

[@dlamo90]

What a wonderful vlog! House 9 has so many "call me home" vibes 🎉 and the office has amazing views. Glad you got your home and already taking notes for a future trip to Seoul 😊

[@biswajit07]

Sol's "must have" points list: 1. Cafe nearby 2. Cafe nearby 3. Cafe nearby 😹😹😹

[@SolLife_]

😂😂😂 first priority ☕️

[@krisha017]

But in korea, cafe is everywhere 😂

[@itsthegumptionforme6233]

Definitely house 9 - I loved the little space for a boudoir. The loft style seemed more cozy and less constricted than the rest. Thank you for a pleasant video!

[@Orangeyoshis]

I live in a rural mountainous area and watching this is so interesting, beautiful, and even mysterious to me! City life is like a whole other planet. Thank you for sharing this! I can’t wait to learn more about Korea.

[@SolLife_]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰✨

[@AnjaOtter]

I've never subscribed to anyone so fast, there's something so peaceful about this video. Now excuse me while I binge watch your entire channel like a Netflix show 🍿

[@SolLife_]

Welcome! Hope you enjoy 😎🍿

[@low8739]

Me too. I subscribed before the vlog even finished. I love that it’s so peaceful. A lot of us in the US forget to slow down and savor the moment.

[@AnjaOtter]

@@low8739 we have a similar culture in London and I've been trying so hard to slow down and appreciate the little mundane things in life! ❤️

[@nonrrr2494]

서울의 눈오는 풍경을 이렇게 아름답게 담다니요❤ 저도 9번이요, 인테리어를 잘해둬서 그런가 젤 이뻐보이네요, 앞으로 채널 자주 찾아올께요

[@anti_soxial]

I'm a Korean living in Portland, Oregon. Your video makes me miss Korea so much!! I will look forward to your upcoming videos!!!!

[@freely333]

I'm in PDX too!!!♡

[@anti_soxial]

@@freely333 Hope you are enjoying the sun!! because i am :) I just got here couple months ago, i thought the default weather here was RAIN. haha

[@lululemonbar9110]

I just moved from Portland to Texas. Lol enjoy ❤

[@grow1820]

I am an American residing in Seoul, Korea. I graduated from Portland State University and moved to Korea around 17 years ago. I have no plans to return to the USA. Love Seoul.

[@kircielouwho]

I'm from the Portland area too! I hope you're enjoying it here and love it as much as I do. Korea looks like such a great place!

[@mitchykosan24]

The suspense of your new place is killing me 😂 I like apartments 8 & 9! Can’t wait for the apartment reveal!

[@jwfloating-world]

Hi Sol. Thank you for sharing not only your apartment hunting experiences, but your anxiety too. I thought your "must have" list would have included must be near a coffee shop ☕👍😁. I see some other comments have complained about your move. But we had a three part programme shown here in the UK last year exploring the beauty and diversity of South Korea. Its amazing as its such a young country. I look forward to seeing which apartment you choose and your continuing adventures.

[@SolLife_]

Definitely my top priority! ☕️😂 I think many people will miss my Japan vlogs (I will too!). But Japan is already so well covered I’m looking forward exploring all the hidden gems in Korea! 💎

[@amam3669]

The guideline to finding apartment is so helpful for who are relocating to Korea! Wishing you all the best on your new journey.

[@tanushree4364]

After a tiring day at work, a calm vlog from Sol is how i want to end my day! Perfect❤ can't wait for all the Korea vlogs!!😊

[@SolLife_]

Hope you enjoyed it!☕️🍃

[@Tiptoze]

I lived in Seoul for 9 months back in 2022, I miss living there and having so much to do right outside my door. Looking forward to seeing your adventures in Korea❣

[@livi9464]

I love how alive this vlog feels, with the background sounds and everything ❤

[@la_lalala89]

I like house no. 9, so much natural lighting and the layout is unique❤

[@KewpieGirl]

Im think #9 looks brighter and I like the windows with a view right next to the kitchen. I hope you chose it but if not maybe 11? can't wait to see you next!

[@SolLife_]

Coming soon 👀🏠

[@BabyNatie12]

In my opinion, I think house number five was the best out of all the houses she looked at it had everything that she wanted, except for the bathroom which probably was a wet room, but she could’ve took that and just added a glass divider so the bathroom won’t get wet. She got a plus with it by getting the computer area and it was very spacious.

[@florianschultz6594]

Can’t wait to know the hidden gems of Korea and follow you on your new adventure, keep up !! 😊

[@SolLife_]

Thank you! I’m on the search 🫡

[@kiyoshitakeda452]

Enjoyed the home hunting. Many apartments were too dark in feeling. The houses were better. Like the last one. The snacks and foods look delicious. Thank you for the video.

[@arthurg7894]

I don't have the words to express how much I love this channel ❤

[@SolLife_]

Thank you 🥰 I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

[@thewitchykitchen]

This was so much fun to watch. I really liked #9 with the loft and office space. Thanks for taking us along with you

[@dreamchampagne]

Wait wait wait $38,000 for a deposit?? That is how much you can put down to own a very big home in the US. That is absolutely an insane amount of money, wow! That’s more than my car😂

[@katecosettevocals]

I was thinking the same thing!! I even had to google what that was all about 😂

[@shojinryori]

So, that wasn’t a typo and it wasn’t supposed to be $3.8k? 😅 Yikes…

[@createdbynialee]

Yeah is that a typo I wonder!? Even in Australia we don’t put deposit that much unless you’re buying a house 🏡

[@katecosettevocals]

@@shojinryori haha when I saw the $22k I also hoped that was a typo! xD and then saw the $38k 🤯

[@mr.edwvrd]

Koreans must be rich, 38k is insane.

[@jensennwong]

So excited to see Korea related content. I love your vlog aesthetic, can't wait to see more !

[@SolLife_]

Thank you 🥰

[@rajasri99]

After the whole chaotic day, finally a clam soothing video to watch💜🌸✨️

[@secret_risse1017]

I've been following your channel since 2021 and I can't believe I get to see you start a new journey! I'm excited for this new Sol life era

[@SolLife_]

Wow! Thanks so much for the support and joining me on my new journey 🥰🌱

[@thatbannanwastgood]

@@SolLife_have fun!

[@شهد-ل6ب4ي]

I felt so calm and peaceful when I saw this video اتمنى في يوم من الايام ان اتمشى في شوارع كوريا واتجول فيها🤎، تغيرت في كُل شيء إلا في عشقي إلى كوريا✨، أحببت المخبوزات والقهوه 🥖🥐🧋 وشعرت إنني أُريد تجربتها، وأعجبني البيت رقم 9 لو كنت مكانك لأخترته، شعرت بالهدوء والآمان عند النظر إليه والview جداً واو

[@juunii8786]

Yayyy🎉 new vlog!! we’re with you on your new journey solll !!!♥️

[@SolLife_]

Yay! Thank you!❤️

[@BellaDeVeyra]

Happy for you that you finally have a new apartment. One less thing to worry about. Can't wait for the reveal next week 💖💖

[@jiex]

can't wait for you to share your journey, places to visit, food recos and more *yay! sooo excited 😊

[@Charles-tw]

Great to see your new vlog. It's not only elegant, but also practical. Looking forward to your coffee hopping. At some point, I'll even think about whether there is a coffee shop nearby that you've been to 😂.

[@mariamlm96]

Three and nine 100%. Both were so cozy and a vibe! Loved the floors in 3! I would be happy in either! ❤

[@RangerNia]

House 1 1:53 House 2 2:34 House 3 3:27 House 4 4:12 House 5 7:13 House 6 7:40 House 7 7:59 House 8 12:30 House 9 13:01 House 10 13:40 House 11 14:25 House 12 15:05

[@jackietsuruya]

Watching you look for your apartment throughout Seoul made me feel exhausted for you! 😮‍💨 수고했어요~👏🏼 I live in Korea also so I know that pain…🫠 Excited to see the new home in the next video 🏠♥️

[@charliepanella-huart]

House 9 is my favorite !! it has chill and cosy vibes, just perfect !

[@laviniashi9831]

I'm so happy to see you have a new life in Seoul, hope everything goes well with you.😊

[@SolLife_]

Thank you 🥰

[@gilliandempster5686]

Looking forward to seeing your new apartment and your life in Korea. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@tracyfinch918]

Apartment 9 is really nice and cute!🥰 It’s my favorite one of these!

[@janav9972]

House 9 was amazing 😍😍😍

[@Rhiannercakes]

I always get so amazed at how inexpensive rent is there, at least compared to here. And for apartments three or four times as nice. It's so lovely, these apartments.

[@abigailhoekstra3195]

Yeah but the deposits are no joke

[@roomick]

Looking forward to more such videos from you in the future. Hopefully you've adjusted well 💕

[@AMAR9933]

House 9 was so much nicer than the rest!!! Not sure which one you got but I hope you love it!

[@SolLife_]

Loving it so far! 😍

[@theagakcook]

Happy that u managed to find a place that u like so quickly! 😍 totally agree with u that u really need to feel safe n comfortable in that area to be able to live there 🙌🏼

[@anjo237]

Thanks for sharing Sol! 🙏 Great vid as always. 🙌 Looking forward to more SK content. ❤

[@Ironwill_Games]

Can’t wait to see how you’re new apartment worked out. All the best on this new chapter in Seoul!

[@_bmee]

finding a place is always so hard, glad you already found your house

[@영-x6r3m]

thanks for sharing the food places! I will be in Seoul in 3 weeks and this was so helpful! Pls share more restaurants/cafes/places to go in Seoul!!!

[@SolLife_]

Will do! Have fun on your trip! 💕

[@christainamerica]

All the best for your new life in Seoul and looking forward to see more lovely and cozy videos from you ❤

[@prisciladesa2747]

Thank you, you in Korea were able to help me here in Brazil. I was able to come up with lots of ideas to use in my future home🇧🇷

[@양경주-u2d]

7:05 갑자기 눈을 밟는 장면이 너무 귀엽네요ㅋㅋ 구제시장을 좋아하시는것은 정말 의외입니다! 서울로 이사하신것을 환영합니다!! 한국의 좋은 장소들 소개해드리고 싶네요 The scene where he suddenly steps on snow is so cute haha. It’s really surprising that you like the old market! Welcome to moving to Seoul!! I’d like to introduce you to some good places in Korea.

[@새새싹싹]

나만 한국인 아니었어?

[@sharonrousseau3527]

Congratulations on finding an apartment. I’m in USA & the apartments there seem so compact. Definitely different. I think you’re really brave and I’m excited for you.

[@missglee]

When I was working in Shanghai China there are a few things important to me and I will not settle for any less.. 1. Must use Gas for shower heater. In some Chinese apartment they have separate heater tank for shower so when water runs out on the tank, good luck on winter. So my apartment must have shower heater connected to the gas line, that way I don't have to worry about water running out. 2. Must have fire cooking stove range. I will not settle for induction. I don't like cooking on electric stove top 3. Must have balcony for drying clothes..I don't like drying clothes inside the house without proper ventilation. those are the 3 most important for me.. Good luck in finding yours. :)

[@cholietta]

Wishing you all the best on your new adventure ❤

[@SolLife_]

Thank you so much!!

[@cherrytomato6139]

Goodness, when it rains it pours, doesn't it? Moving to a different country, finding a new apartment, and a bad flu - all came into one for you. But you are doing so well, hope everything falls into place! Stay well and strong.

[@SolLife_]

Definitely felt like it when I first moved! Think the cold weather and stress caught up with me. But now I feel like things are finally falling into place. Thanks for the kind words! 🥰❤️💪

[@blimeyifancyreading]

Korea is such a beautiful country!

[@nideaquinideallabykantu]

Apartments in Korea look much better than regular apatos in Japan. Excellent.

[@ColePhillips]

the deposits are absolutely insane lmao 😅 truly makes me question everything. love the vid!

[@Yellome53]

This was a very delightful video. First time watching your video. Thanks for the great advice about house hunting, you have to find a place you feel safe to go home too. Congratulation on your new place

[@SolLife_]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@harukazeeh]

I already miss your Japan vlogs but your Seoul vlog feels nice to watch too. Looking forward to more Korea vlogs =)

[@ОльгаКовтун-ч4ц]

Сеул красивый в любую погоду,люблю Ю.Корею.замечательная страна,где люди живут,работают,отдыхают,они любят свою страну и гордятся ей.,чтят свою культуру и традиции.

[@ivywalowe7821]

Finding a place in a foreign country is always the most harrowing exprecience omg. It's never ending and it unconciously burdens your mind. Good jov

[@Vakrestelee]

Welcome to Korea! ❤ we wish u have a pleasant moment in Korea

[@Amacott99]

The deposits are enormous! We are an Australian family of 5 that moved from living in India (after an 8 year contract) to Singapore. The rental market here is completely crazy and what you get for the price is completely nuts. Bathrooms and kitchens are terrible. Unless you pay $16k plus SGD. What we paid for our deposit is more than I paid for my house deposit in Australia 😂

[@lululemonbar9110]

Singapore looks amazing. I imagine it’s much nicer than India? Hope you and your family enjoy it. Your kids are lucky to live such international lives. 😊

[@rebeccaseal4182]

House 3 and 5 I liked for natural light. But house 9 is the best one yet Good luck from the 🇬🇧 ❤

[@ymuratilter]

nice to have you back 😀

[@sum67-u8j]

Awesome! So you’ve moved! That’s lovely! I hope this is a great and a memorable chapter in your life :)))

[@SolLife_]

Thank you!! 😊💕🌱

[@sum67-u8j]

@@SolLife_ welcome!! 🩷🩷 Have a good day/night!

[@leleprtk]

The Seongsu place was just perfect, too bad the view was a brick wall! Can’t wait for your new content, I’m so excited 💕 House 9 felt like home to ME 😂 so I hope you chose that one

[@SolLife_]

Everyone seems to love no.9! 😂Reveal coming up soon 🏠✨

[@wenarafanan2166]

First-time to watch ur vlog.😊have a snowy days.✌️😊🫰🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭Philippines)❤

[@marccolomayt82094]

Wowwww & can’t wait soon for more new apartment in Seoul vlog! ❄️❤❤

[@SolLife_]

Coming soon! ✨

[@KillerTacos54]

Amazing vlog! Thank you for sharing, and I’m glad you’re enjoying Seoul

[@tarilestari9290]

I like house number 9. Coz Its fully furnished, simple, more light and cozy.

[@smbjmn]

Your cafe content was so good, I was drooling!!! 🤤😍

[@SolLife_]

Thank you 😋

[@evaleporino3689]

Hello, Sol! I just wanted to say that your videos are really cosy 🩷☕

[@SolLife_]

Glad you like them! 💕

[@katecosettevocals]

Okay guessing on which one you ended up with solely on my own favorite haaha 13:09 had suuuuch nice lighting!! And it looked like it had such a nice vibe. I am, sadly, afraid of heights, so I couldn't do it lol but it looks like SUCH a cool place to live! But I am so happy you found the perfect place for you, I hope you are still enjoying it more and more everyday!! :D so excited for the tour, thanks for taking us along your apartment hunt!! :)

[@SolLife_]

That one seems to be everyone’s favourite!

[@katecosettevocals]

@@SolLife_ I was surprised to see that in the comments too haha! But if that’s not the one you ended up with don’t feel bad at all when you reveal! We’re really only seeing a little glimpse of them all, there were several others that had such a nice space and aesthetic too! 😊

[@anatolypavlyuchenko8804]

Apartments #9 very light and cosy. love it

[@InnocentTropicalSailboat-ex4mr]

I"ve been waiting for your new vlog in Seoul... ❤❤

[@shodaaaaa]

Its really interesting seeing other countries/cities rental apartments! All the apartments have decent space but the layout made them 10x worse! I think they need better space planning 👍🏼

[@car0m912]

Number 9 looked so full of light 😍

[@vinnhardiman]

yay been waiting for your new video 😊

[@sharesomestars]

oh wow.. house 9 is my dream home..it looks so cozy..

[@ravinss4127]

japan, and now korea so amazing

[@SolLife_]

🥰🥰

[@jesusloverforever5762]

This is the best vlog I've ever seen ❤ You really do have a talent. Korea looks so beautiful 💜😍

[@casadechris923]

When I first moved to Seoul way back in 1995 they had just opened the purple line and I moved to Hwagogdong. After five years I decided when the contact expired I wanted to move. My ex partner and l looked around shinchon and it was days and days of looking around because we refused to pay for a real estate agent. Finally we found a cute apartment in a five floor building in hong dae area. It was the best decision. 2002 was World Cup and that area had a lot of cool bars and clubs, club night once a month and was one stop away from the subway line to itaewon. It was on the green line so 10 minutes to myung dong. All those troubles search but in the end was the best decision. I stayed there three years before moving to another country. Every year I go to Seoul I have to visit Hongdae and I’m amazed how much it keeps changing.

[@setayesh.6190]

I fell in love with houses 4, 8, 9 and 11, which means that one day I will own one of these houses. Many people now live in the country that I dream of living in and are ungrateful for where they live, while what they are unhappy with is the dream of many people like me.

[@junedee]

I cant even convert into text the face I made when reading those deposits

[@lululemonbar9110]

I will never complain about American deposits again.

[@ellaahill]

I was legit thinking the same thing

[@ellaahill]

@@tanscullenit’s way cheaper here in Australia and America I’m guessing (I’m Aussie) the bond is usually only $3000-$5000 sometimes way less!! (Aud)!! Hope that makes sense 😊

[@ellaahill]

@@tanscullen wow yeah it’s definitely hard! I couldn’t imagine how difficult it would be

[@Santiago_LE]

House 9 had a nice view and cozy, that one was perfectly suitable

[@talk1conversation]

I am moving back to Seoul in a few weeks. I can't wait!

[@DdSouzavlogs]

Que clima gostoso ❤

[@dwalker6868]

I know the one that look like home to me, but I’m await until you tell us laugh out loud. Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful day.

[@AshishKumar-bd1gg]

Can't wait to see your new apartment 😊

[@SolLife_]

Coming up soon! 🏠

[@GeeEssence-xm8ug]

House 9 is so nice. I'm glad im not the only one that liked it.

[@ellaschannel777]

Oh my goodness, why are the deposits so much! They're are all very nice though. Such a beautiful place you live in, and the food looks delicious.