Music is the one language that everyone can speak. It is the great unifier of people. Music has the power to move us to tears and make us dance with joy. It can break hearts and mend them. A world without music would be a truly bleak one indeed. Music is such an integral part of human culture that nearly every significant cultural festival or celebration has a strong musical component.

The true beauty of music is how varied it can be. And this is most prevalent when you go traveling. As you explore the planet you will be met with a huge range of varied music types and musical history. Throughout this series we will be exploring the different musical influences that can be seen in different parts of the world. And today we are taking a trip to Seoul, the stunning heart of South Korea.

South Korean Music

South Korea has become home to one of the most popular music genres on the planet. K-Pop. What was once only popular amongst the citizens of South Korea, K-Pop has become an international sensation. BTS has become one of the most popular bands on the planet. They have fans ranging in the millions in the USA and other western nations.

BTS definitely paved the way for K-Pop to advance further onto the international stage. But over the last few years we have seen K-pop become ingrained in western culture in a huge way. Many artists now regularly do collaborations with K-Pop bands. Top 40 charts in the west feature K-pop songs. And there are even movies being made featuring K-pop as a major plot point.

Seoul, being one of the most popular and modern cities in South Korea, is where a lot of K-Pop bands spend most of their time. Seoul has some of the best recording studios like Black Key Studios. Beyond that, Seoul is home to some of the most socially active districts such as Gangnam. And a lot of the most famous musicians in South Korea spend a lot of their time socializing here. So if you have ever wanted to see some of your favorite K-Pop stars, you should consider giving Seoul a visit.

Karaoke Culture

In a lot of the western world, Karaoke is often seen as a fun activity that is done a couple of times a year. Often only visited by drunk people on a massive night out. But in South Korea, Karaoke is a huge part of their social culture. Because music is so ingrained in their culture.

Karaoke studios are all over Seoul. There are cheap ones on small high streets, right up to the luxury karaoke rooms in places like the famous dalto shirt room in Gangnam. Karaoke studios are visited by school kids, business groups entertaining guests from abroad, parties spending a night on the town, and everyone in between. Musical expression is such a vital part of Seoul’s culture. So if you do plan to visit, you should definitely visit one of their famous Karaoke bars.

Musical History

Modern K-Pop might be the most internationally relevant form of South Korean music, but it is only the latest genre in a rich musical tapestry. South Korea, like most nations, has a varied and beautiful musical history behind it. And Seoul is home to some of the best musical museums in South Korea.

The Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music is definitely our favorite. The buildings are in keeping with the classical architecture of South Korea, making you feel like you are stepping into the past. The museum takes you on a tour of the music of the ordinary people of the past. The museum shows how music was intertwined into the daily lives of citizens hundreds, if not thousands of years ago.

Parum the Musical Instrument Museum is, as the name suggests, a tour through the history of musical instruments in South Korea. It touches on the history of each instrument and shows some of the most popular players in South Korean history. It features some recorded music shows as well. It features a lot of small instruments that were only ever used by small villages or folk cultures in the past. This museum is a must for anyone passionate about music.

The D Museum is one of the most popular contemporary art museums in Seoul. This museum is the perfect mix of music and other art forms. Being contemporary, you won’t see much musical history here. Instead you will find a number of exhibits that use music to express new ideas and values. It shows the more experimental side of South Korean music. Because, at its heart, Seoul is all about self-expression and advancing fashion culture. And music is a big part of the fashionable culture the city has cultivated. So if you are interested in modern art, this is the place for you.

If like us you are a fan of Hollywood and movies you have seen some of the most impressive transformations from actors for different roles. While for example transformations such as Colin Farrell’s for the Batman were mostly if not all makeup many others require more physical commitment to the role. Speaking of Batman one of the best examples of this is, of course, British actor Christian Bale. Many talks about his transformation both his four-month-long weight loss for the machinist and his five months to get back into shape for Batman Begins. But how do actors manage to transform their bodies for roles so fast? When’s dive into it see what it takes in what they do to achieve such transformations.

To continue with the Christian Bale example a lot of people have been impressed by the fact that you lost 60 pounds in four months which is a lot. The way achieved this though is both impressive and concerning for many. During these four months before the machinist started shooting Mr. Bale limited his diet to one can of tuna and a single apple every single day. One for many this is an incredible commitment for others this is quite a dangerous diet as you are lacking a lot of supplements and vitamins that could help your body feel better. Following this weight loss, Eden regained all the weight and even more muscle within six months to be able to play Batman and Bruce Wayne in the Christopher Nolan film Batman Begins.

As you can imagine for this kind of transformation Christian Bale and to be followed by normally a personal trainer but a personal dietitian. While many applauded his commitment and the intensity of his work so he could be back into full muscle shape for his role as the Cape crusader Bale himself had critiques for his actions. once on set for Batman Begins Christian Bale realized that this massive changes in a way to add caused an to be weakened for quite a while making it extremely more difficult for him to do certain action scenes than expected.

While many actors consider this kind of commitment to be part of the job others have questioned the choice to ask actors to change their body type completely to be able to play roles rather than look into ring people of said body type. We’ve seen this discourse arise especially regarding the 2022 film the whale starring Brendan Fraser. The discussion rose not only because of the inclusion of diverse bodies but also because of the extreme weight loss and weight gain dangers that can be caused to actors who go through them. While Fraser himself was not extremely overweight he still embodied the role fully.

The issue with this type of expectation regarding radical body transformations for actors is that often they can go through very difficult and even dangerous periods just so they can be cast in a movie. While this is quite a taboo subject for many the reality is that most action stars, especially male actors, are required to be in extreme shape. We have seen this for example with the transformation of Kumail Nanjiani for his role in the Eternals as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Why many applauded his transformation many pointed out that for many roles and for many actors the only way to achieve such a physique is of course to use steroids and similar chemicals in their bodies. Many of the cried the expectations that actors should be ready to go to such lengths only to be able to get work. While a little to no actors have admitted to the use of anabolic steroids it is still definitely a part of the industry at large. Even if it is quality steroids tested in labs many questions the ethics of expecting people to such lengths only to be able to make money.

As you can see there are many ways that actors manage to transform their bodies at impressive speeds. Not all of them are extremely safe or recommended for most people trying to lose weight or get in better shape of course and the reality is that it is extremely easier to lose weight and transform your body when you are being paid to do it and I have nothing else to worry about. This is why often when we talk about celebrity diets and training routines you might notice that it is hard to adjust them to your own life. Having a lot of money allows you to not only buy great products for your diet but also finance any type of physical activity that you might think will help with your weight loss or body transformation. Sadly not Everybody has those means. The idea is to find what works for you and adapt your training routine and your diet to your lifestyle and your own personal choices.

Something that we all tend to carry with us at all times is our phones. I personally can’t remember a time where I did not have my phone in my pocket and I feel as though this is going to continue to be the case. If you are someone that travels to school or to work and you have gaps in your day, something that you are likely more than familiar with is boredom. Boredom can be incredibly annoying, but if you have any of the following apps on your phone, it will be much easier for you to be able to avoid boredom.

TikTok

A very entertaining app that you have to have on your phone is TikTok. I was like a lot of people and I was very reluctant to download TikTok onto my phone, as I thought it was just stupid. However, I bought a phone that already had TikTok installed and I decided to give it a go and I have been hooked ever since. There is a For You section of the app and in this part, you have videos that are specifically catered for your personal taste and the For You section is guaranteed to relieve any boredom that you may be feeling.

BitLife

A really fun app that will provide you with hours and hours of entertainment is BitLife. This app is really unique and it has been around for over a decade now. With this app, you start off as a baby and you have to navigate the intricacies of human life by raising your very own person. You have control over every aspect of their life, down to their education and their social life. You can live whichever life you would like to and it is a lot of fun.

Reddit

A good source of constant entertainment and news is Reddit. Reddit is a really popular platform for entertainment and there are something called subreddits, which you can select to ensure that you are only following content that you are interested in. You can also post on Reddit and interact with other people in the reddit community. Something that you may be aware of is that you can get upvotes on Reddit and they can improve your app popularity. If you want to gain reddit popularity, be sure to visit the upvote.shop to purchase some.

Temple Run

If you want to do something mindless on your phone, something that I would definitely suggest that you check out is Temple Run. This game has been around for the best part of a decade and it has always been a very popular app that now has several forms. The task for this app is actually really straightforward and all that you need to do is try and make it through an obstacle course without being hit or falling down a ditch which can be a huge problem.

Audible

Audible is an app that is perfect for when you’re bored, as it allows you to listen to thousands of audio books, podcasts, and other forms of audio entertainment. You can listen to a range of genres, from fiction to non-fiction to educational and more. With a subscription, you can access unlimited titles, and you can also download titles for offline listening. Audible is a great way to pass time when you’re bored, and you can learn something new in the process. The best part about audible is that they offer a number of free titles, so you can test it before you commit to it.

Among Us

Among Us is an online multiplayer game where players take on the roles of either crewmates or imposters. Players must work together to complete tasks and identify the imposters before they sabotage the crew. With its simple and easy-to-learn mechanics, it is a great game to play when you’re bored. When you play on your phone, you can connect with people playing on any platform so that means that if your friends are playing on PC, you can still play with them no matter where in the world you are. You also get fun features with the phone version.

Netflix

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services available and provides its users with a large selection of movies, TV shows, and documentaries. With a subscription, you can gain access to a variety of content that can be streamed directly to your phone. Netflix also has a wide range of specialized content, such as “Netflix Originals” movies and TV series, which can provide hours of entertainment during periods of boredom. If you have no access to internet, you can also download some shows or movies before time and you can access them whether you have internet access or not.

Most people at some point in their life have dreamed of being a celebrity. The glitz and glamor of Hollywood. The fame and adoration. Talk show appearances and world tours. And, of course, the riches that come with it. Not every celebrity is mega-rich. But the average celebrity has vastly more money than the average person.

But celebrities are people too. And they often have much more expensive tastes than the average person. And when a celebrity has been out of work for a while you have to wonder how they manage to keep their riches. There is a lot that can be learnt from celebrities and their finance management. So today we are going to explain to you how celebrities manage their finances once they make it big!

Interest On Savings

One of the simplest ways that celebrities manage their finances is to put 70-80% of their income straight into their savings accounts. When you have the sort of money a celebrity has then banks are very willing to offer very attractive interest rates to entice you into using their bank.

Then that money will slowly accrue interest over time. There are a whole host of celebrities out there that now survive simply off the interest they are earning off their savings accounts. And this isn’t just something celebrities can do. Anyone can create a savings account with a solid interest rate. We recommend going to a few banks to see which one has the best offers.

Investing Their Money

The way most celebrities manage to stay rich is by investing it. Investing is the best way to make your money work for you. Investing isn’t too dissimilar to a savings account. Both are a system of depositing money into a company for it to accrue interest. But the difference is investing has a much higher chance of bigger returns.

But it is a double edged sword. Because, as much as your investment can increase in value, it can also decrease. Many people have lost thousands of dollars due to bad investment decisions. It takes a lot of research and knowledge to know how to make a good investment.

There are two ways that celebrities learn this information. The first is through manual research. And this is the route we recommend you do to start with. You can learn to invest with joy wallet or any of the hundreds of investment guides online. There are also a lot of investment practice apps available that allow you to make pretend investments to get a feel for how the market works.

Stock Brokers

But the main way that celebrities manage to carry out successful investments is with the help of a Stock Broker. This is a professional who makes their living by investing other people’s money for them. Their job is to take the money you give them and find good investments. Then they get paid a percentage commission of your investment earnings.

This means that a Stock Broker is always motivated to find you the best investments possible so that they can earn a lot of money as well. Celebrities have access to some top tier investment firms. But there are Stock Brokers available at any level of finance. So it is entirely possible for you to employ a Broker to help you get started in the investing world.

Financial Experts

Alongside Stock Brokers, celebrities have the funds to employ all manner of financial experts to help them better manage their funds. The often decadent life of a celebrity is not cheap. They have a lot of costs to consider. Chief among them being housing costs and travel expenses.

And celebrities don’t often have time to manage all their expenses. Paying bills, handling costs, or even going shopping. Which is why they use financial experts to help them do all that. There are many specific branches in the world of finances. And you can enlist the service of specialists for all manner of things. There are accountants who help do your taxes for you, ensuring everything is paid properly and on time.

What Can Be Learnt From Celebs

Now it might seem counterintuitive to examine how celebrities manage their finances. As we have said they often have access to a whole host of services that you might not due to financial constraints. But there is a lot to be learnt from how celebs manage their money.

The biggest takeaway is that, unless you are working in the world of finances yourself, there is always someone better qualified to help you manage your money. And there is no shame in seeking out that help. Making use of the free financial advice services offered by your bank. Or just taking the time to read up on the different aspects of the financial world online.