Hi there! If you're reading this, you must be interested in learning the Korean language.

I'm writing this story to help you better understand your potential coach.

Written by Mia.
Coach at 33 Day Korean Challenge

I was born on November 25, 1997, in the industrial city of Ulsan, South Korea.
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I grew up fighting with my younger brother who's 3 years apart.
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I lived in Ulsan until I was 19 years old, so I didn't have a chance to meet foreign people, however, I started to dream of being a Korean teacher when I got to know pen pals.

I could learn English by exchanging letters and parcels with my pen pal friends, and thanks to that, I was able to get to know about various cultures.
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I still hang out with them since middle school. And I hope I can be forever friends with Hoonies, too.
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Anyway, I went to university with a dream of becoming a Korean teacher. And from that moment on, I started teaching Korean to exchange students.

After graduating, I got accepted into a foundation that teaches Korean. But I had gone through a so much tough time.
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At first, when I got accepted to this foundation, I cried on the street out of happiness because it was the job I had wanted to take for a long time.

However, contrary to high expectations, my coworkers didn't like me because of my young age, and I was deeply disappointed with the organizational culture.
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So I eventually left the foundation crying once again - but out of sadness. And at that moment, I realized that I wanted to be a teacher.

Since then, I finally found what I really wanted to do.
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I started to make content for teaching the Korean language. Ryan was my role model who helped me to start this journey.

On this journey, I could meet various students from all over the world, laughing and crying together.

I realized I feel the happiest when I teach Korean.
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So now, I am studying Master's Degree in graduate school, and about to write my thesis.

Thanks to that, I am discovering many opportunities and challenging myself again and again.
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In particular, I am learning many things from students while working as a coach in the 33 day challenge.

The motto of my life is 'Life is only once'. Every moment won't come back anyway.
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I hope we can create a moment that everyone enjoys together. As a Korean teacher, I will help Hoonies keep smiling.
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I hope we can find small happiness and smile every day. Since you're here, let's enjoy mastering Korean!

I hope my story has given you a better understanding of my story for teaching Korean.
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Learning a new language is like a long marathon, and I am here to help you with your journey. I am fully ready to be your Korean coach but also a Korean bestie.
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I look forward to welcoming you into my classroom and embarking on this journey together.
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See you soon!