About Paper Weekend

Paper Weekend is a bilingual blog in English and Korean, written by me, Irene. I'm Korean, I work full time, I'm married, and I live in the New York and New Jersey area.

I wanted a place to put the things I usually end up telling friends about: where we traveled, which shows are worth the time, and what day to day life here is really like. Writing it down means I can share it with anyone who's curious.

What you'll find here

  • Travel: trips from a quick weekend away to a longer vacation.
  • TV: reviews and summaries of Korean and American shows.
  • Life: everyday life in the New York and New Jersey area.

Why two languages

I speak Korean and English, so I write in both. Most posts appear in each language, though the two versions won't always match word for word. Some posts may exist in only one language.

How I work

  • I write about places I've actually been and shows I've actually watched.
  • If a post has affiliate links or was sponsored, I say so at the top of the post.
  • When details change or I get something wrong, I update the post and note what changed.

Ads and links

Paper Weekend may show ads and may include affiliate links. That doesn't change what I choose to write about or what I think of it. You can read more on the disclaimer page and in the privacy policy.

Get in touch

You can reach me at hrsong425@gmail.com. There's more on the contact page.