Why not hang out instead of doing a language exchange?

Seoul’s #1 Global Community Since 2023
" Fakebuddies" is where the coolest locals and internationals vibe together. 😎✨
> Why "Fake Buddies"? > Because let’s face it—every great friendship starts with strangers. We might start out as "Fake Buddies," but we always leave as "Real Friends."
Please double-check the scheduled date, time, and location carefully.

Optional meal together afterward!

TICKETS & MEMBERSHIP

• Single Outdoor Pass: ₩14,000 (FREE for first-timer internationals! 🎁)
• Single Indoor Pass: ₩10,000 (FREE for first-timer internationals! 🎁)

Please Note:

• Additional expenses (such as ticket costs and meals) may apply separately from the participation fee.
• Membership benefits are available for regular attendees!

HOW TO JOIN? (Easy 2-Steps)

• Step 1: Click RSVP on this page.
• Step 2: Just drop a quick "Hi" to our friendly host, Edgar, to lock in your spot!
• KakaoTalk: kakaotalk(FakeBuddies) (Kakao ID: fb_edgar)
• Instagram: Slide into our DMs @fake.buddies

Please get to know more about us here
Moreaboutus: Fakebuddies
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2023년부터 시작된 Fake Buddies는 서울에서 가장 힙한 로컬과 외국인들이 모이는 외국인 비율 높은 1위 글로벌 커뮤니티입니다.
처음엔 이름처럼 '가짜 친구'로 어색하게시작할지라도 찐친이 되어 돌아갑니다.
매주 지루할 틈 없는 다양한 페이크 버디즈 이벤트가 열리고 있으니, 언제든 편하게 카톡 주세요!

• 카톡: 링크 (카카오톡 ID: fb_edgar)
• 인스타: @fake.buddies

• How To join?: (1) RSVP, (2) Message Organizer(Edgar) On Kakao
• Both RSVP and messaging the organizer(Edgar) on Kakao are required to secure your spot for the event.
• Click 👉 here to message Organizer on Kakao or one of the events on our main page.
• If the link isn't working, you can add us directly on Kakao using our account: fb_edgar
• You can check out more details for event schedules on our main page

Mission: Are We a Cult?

• No. Then why "Fake Buddies," you might ask? The name may sound odd, but it reflects a reality - at first, we're all just strangers.
• Life or travel in Korea can be challenging. Many come here hoping to bond with locals, yet cultural barriers and language differences often stand in the way. Koreans typically form close-knit groups based on school or work connections, which can feel impenetrable to outsiders. Furthermore, Seoul offers few spaces dedicated to making friendships.
• Koreans also find the idea of interacting with foreigners appealing, but it can be a bit scary. We want to understand different cultures and widen our views, but worries about language can make it tough. As a newer generation, we want to break away from traditional viewpoints and engage with the world more openly. This is where "Fake Buddies" comes in.
• Co-founders KB and Edgar have a mission: to create a community where both locals and internationals can mingle, break down walls, and form connections. We envision a space where 'fake' buddies become 'real' friends. In this community, we embrace difference, encourage language exchange, and celebrate shared experiences.
• I know it sounds a bit cheesy, but our primary objective is simply to hang out and have real fun together.
• We're Fake Buddies, on a journey to becoming real friends.

Please get to know more about us here
Moreaboutus: Fakebuddies
주의: 한국인의 경우 외국인과 달리 첫 회 참여 무료 및 3회권 할인을 제공하지 않고 있습니다. 영어 사용 환경이 많은 점, 외국인과 한국인의 경제적 상황 등을 고려하여 결정하게 됐습니다. 양해 부탁드립니다.

This event is open to foreigners only. Korean nationals are not eligible to apply.
COST: ~~39,000 KRW~~ → 9,000 won
📅 DATE: 2026. August 15th(Saturday)~August 16th(Sunday) | 1 Night 2 Days Tour
📍 REGION/CITY: Yeongju , Chungju & Sejong
>>> Sign up & Check details <<<

🔍 VISITING SITES / EXPERIENCES:
🍽️ Experience the Scholar's Table: Yeongju Seonbi Cuisine
🍵 A Day as a Seonbi (Tea Tasting & Traditional Crafts)
📜 Joseon Civil Service Examination Experience
🖌️ Water Calligraphy Experience
🏆 Jangwon Celebration & Cultural Finale
♨️ Suanbo Hot Spring Foot Bath
🏯 Tangeumdae Pavilion
🏛️ Chungju Museum & Jungangtap Historic Park
☕ Chungju Coffee Museum
🚴 Sejong Lake Park Picnic & Multi-person Bicycle Ride
🌳 Korea National Arboretum, Sejong
✅ INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
🚌 Round-trip transportation from Seoul
🏨 1 Night accommodation
🍽️ 4 meals

• 1 Lunch
• 1 Dinner
• 1 Breakfast
• 1 Picnic Lunch

🍵 Scholar's Table (Yeongju Seonbi Cuisine)
🎨 Traditional cultural experience program

• Tea tasting
• Hanji craft
• Traditional door bell making
• Traditional fan making

📜 Joseon Civil Service Examination Experience
🖌️ Water Calligraphy Experience
🏆 Commemorative gift opportunities for top exam participants
♨️ Suanbo Hot Spring Foot Bath Experience
☕ Beverage at Chungju Coffee Museum
🚴 Multi-person bicycle ride at Sejong Lake Park
🌳 Admission to all attractions on the itinerary
👨‍💼 English-speaking tour staff throughout the trip
❌ NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

• 🛡️ Travel Insurance
• 🛍️ Personal Expenses (Snorts, extra souvenirs, and snacks)

💰 COST: ~~39,000 KRW~~ → 9,000 won💸

• How To join?: (1) RSVP, (2) Message Organizer(Edgar) On Kakao
• Both RSVP and messaging the organizer(Edgar) on Kakao are required to secure your spot for the event.
• Click 👉 here to message Organizer on Kakao or one of the events on our main page.
• If the link isn't working, you can add us directly on Kakao using our account: fb_edgar
• You can check out more details for event schedules on our main page

Mission: Are We a Cult?

• No. Then why "Fake Buddies," you might ask? The name may sound odd, but it reflects a reality - at first, we're all just strangers.
• Life or travel in Korea can be challenging. Many come here hoping to bond with locals, yet cultural barriers and language differences often stand in the way. Koreans typically form close-knit groups based on school or work connections, which can feel impenetrable to outsiders. Furthermore, Seoul offers few spaces dedicated to making friendships.
• Koreans also find the idea of interacting with foreigners appealing, but it can be a bit scary. We want to understand different cultures and widen our views, but worries about language can make it tough. As a newer generation, we want to break away from traditional viewpoints and engage with the world more openly. This is where "Fake Buddies" comes in.
• Co-founders KB and Edgar have a mission: to create a community where both locals and internationals can mingle, break down walls, and form connections. We envision a space where 'fake' buddies become 'real' friends. In this community, we embrace difference, encourage language exchange, and celebrate shared experiences.
• I know it sounds a bit cheesy, but our primary objective is simply to hang out and have real fun together.
• We're Fake Buddies, on a journey to becoming real friends.

Please get to know more about us here
Moreaboutus: Fakebuddies
주의: 한국인의 경우 외국인과 달리 첫 회 참여 무료 및 3회권 할인을 제공하지 않고 있습니다. 영어 사용 환경이 많은 점, 외국인과 한국인의 경제적 상황 등을 고려하여 결정하게 됐습니다. 양해 부탁드립니다.