Hi, everybody,

You might be wondering why some people are leaving illegible comments on my website, or if you have Korean fonts installed, you might wonder why there are so many Korean comments these days?

Dakshana Bascaramurty wrote about me in The Globe and Mail last week, which is Canada’s biggest newspaper. Ever since then I’ve been getting so many interview requests from newspaper reporters and TV and radio broadcasting companies.

All major Korean newspapers and internet news portals have been reporting on the Globe and Mail article for days. I’m surprised at the tremendously powerful effect of the Globe and Mail newspaper!

These are the articles that I found on the internet (hehe, sorry, you can’t read it because it is written in Korean, but at least you can see the photo of my face on the kimchi video):

Yesterday, Sunday at 4:30 pm (Korean time was 6:30 am on Monday), I was interviewed by Mr. Doowon Seo on his live radio show in Korea named “Sisa Jeonmangdae” (current news) for about 10 minutes. Over the phone, he asked if I had ever expected my recipe videos would be popular like this. I answered, “No, never! I’m surprised!”

Anyway he asked how I got my name “Maangchi” when I opened the interview with: “Hi, I’m maangchi!” I mentioned how the name was my character’s name in an on-line game I used to play.

He said, “Oh, you are 52, but you used to play an on-line game”

You know my answer? Guess! : )

“Age is just a number!” He was laughing over the phone.

I was also interviewed by Mr. No Yeol Kim for the New York Korea Times (“Hanguk Ilbo”) a couple of days ago and this morning they posted this: http://ny.koreatimes.com/article/570318.

Eventually I will collect these interviews on my “About” page, if you’re interested to read them. I have some requests from Korean TV broadcasting companies, so if you’re in Korea you might see me on TV soon! I will let you know.

Posted on Monday, January 11th, 2010. Last updated on October 13, 2014.
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38 Comments:

  1. Mikomi18 Netherlands joined 7/17 & has 1 comment
    Posted July 12th, 2017 at 6:44 pm | or create a profile.

    Hi Maangchi!

    I know I’m writing a comment on an old article, but I was actually wondering what game you were playing when you played your purple haired character :)

  2. alanjesq St. Louis, Mo. joined 2/14 & has 2 comments
    Posted March 24th, 2015 at 2:09 pm | or create a profile.

    Maangchi: Would you please consider a catagory called “Dried Foods”. and allow users to access that catagory to become more familiar with cooking and eating all of the various dried food products. Thanks much.
    alanjesq

  3. sharaann24 Philippines joined 1/10 & has 2 comments
    Posted January 30th, 2010 at 2:46 pm | or create a profile.

    Ms.Maangchi what’s your real name? I find your really interesting you are a pride of your country. Spread more of your recipes we are lot’s of here waiting for your next dish..Love you!

  4. korea4me South Korea joined 10/09 & has 55 comments
    Posted January 25th, 2010 at 10:23 am | or create a profile.

    Hi Mangchi Darling,

    I’ve noticed lately a lot more people have viewed my video response to your Bulgogi video. I guess it’s because of all your coverage in Korean newspapers and the internet. It’s all good. ^__^

    Stay ever-young, Mangchi, age means nothing. It’s how you feel and what you think inside that is important.

    Last night I sent in my application to teach English in Korea so please wish me good luck. I’m 50 years old but inside I am still 23 years old. ^__^

    Luv u,
    xxx

  5. slyminx Dongducheon, South Korea joined 1/10 & has 2 comments
    Posted January 24th, 2010 at 7:35 am | or create a profile.

    Wow, huge round of applause for you! I’m a recent fan and shortly before becoming a fan my husband and I moved to South Korea. I’ll be keeping an eye out for you on Korean television! :D

  6. btrebilco Brisbane, Australia joined 1/10 & has 1 comment
    Posted January 20th, 2010 at 6:24 am | or create a profile.

    Maangchi,

    Just like to say thanks. My Wife is Korean and she really appreciated that I made some Korean food for her. Couldn’t have done it without your site.

    Thanks! ^__^

  7. orb123 Sarasota, Fl joined 1/10 & has 1 comment
    Posted January 16th, 2010 at 5:04 pm | or create a profile.

    Thanks for all you do. I live in Sarasota and there isn’t any Korean cooking here. I recently went to Las Vegas and ate at a wonderful Korean restaurant. I miss the food and now I’m going to make more of my own. Thanks again.

  8. intheUSA Atlanta joined 1/10 & has 1 comment
    Posted January 16th, 2010 at 12:20 pm | or create a profile.

    어렵다고 생각한 요리를 쉽게 잘 설명해주셔서 감사해요 :)

  9. ylre joined 4/09 & has 9 comments
    Posted January 15th, 2010 at 1:18 am | or create a profile.

    This comment page is turning out to be almost all about your age. And I am not complaining. ;) I, myself had also wondered about that. It sure comes as a good surprise to know the real number. (giggles)

  10. krissie08 florida joined 1/10 & has 1 comment
    Posted January 15th, 2010 at 12:31 am | or create a profile.

    wait what?? you’re 52??
    i thought you’re in your mid 30s!! what’s your secret??
    so i could give it to my mom because your skin is so beautiful..

    what korean broadcast can i see you?? MBC??Mnet?SBS?KBS?
    i’m addicted to korean culture and music..

  11. chilson London joined 1/10 & has 3 comments
    Posted January 13th, 2010 at 11:40 am | or create a profile.

    I wish I could get my wife into video games. I’m not a big gamer, but I think that they are more fun for anyone these days. I would have thought you were in your early thirties. My Korean wife is 39 and looks young too, but you both look about the similar age. Maybe Korean food is the fountain of youth! If that is true I mustn’t eat enough, so I am going gray at 30. I hope that your popularity brings a widespread appreciation for Korean foods. Keep it going!

  12. violin123 Arizona joined 1/10 & has 10 comments
    Posted January 12th, 2010 at 10:10 pm | or create a profile.

    I am so happy for you Maangchi. This is fantastic!!! I never would have guessed your age. What vitamins are you taking? Can you share?? Ah… must be good food you are cooking. :D

  13. jennykoh Singapore joined 1/10 & has 27 comments
    Posted January 12th, 2010 at 9:16 pm | or create a profile.

    Maangchi,r u sure u r 52 ???? gosh u must be kidding!!!

  14. missmakro joined 8/09 & has 4 comments
    Posted January 12th, 2010 at 11:29 am | or create a profile.

    Congratulations!!! You deserve all this hype! You loook wwwwwaaaay younger than your real age. Good Korean genes! All that kimchi keeps your skin nice and smooth!

  15. powerplantop Louisiana joined 6/09 & has 70 comments
    Posted January 12th, 2010 at 9:47 am | or create a profile.

    M,

    That is cool!

  16. Reinier Rotterdam, The Netherlands joined 2/09 & has 101 comments
    Posted January 12th, 2010 at 9:45 am | or create a profile.

    Yeah! You deserve the extra publicity, are we observing a snowball effect here?

  17. wan Singapore joined 1/10 & has 7 comments
    Posted January 11th, 2010 at 9:08 pm | or create a profile.

    Congratulations! You deserve all the accolades for what you have done in so generously giving tips and recipes. Way to go!
    52? no way – 32 maybe..

  18. Pure_Hapa Redondo Beach, California joined 8/09 & has 20 comments
    Posted January 11th, 2010 at 7:41 pm | or create a profile.

    Very cool Maangchi!

  19. shmoren los angeles joined 1/10 & has 5 comments
    Posted January 11th, 2010 at 2:18 pm | or create a profile.

    CONGRATS!!!!! this is amazing!! and i had NO idea you were 52?!! you look like you are barely 40!

  20. GraceM Brooklyn, NY joined 1/10 & has 2 comments
    Posted January 11th, 2010 at 1:32 pm | or create a profile.

    This is so wonderful! I’ve been following you for awhile, and it’s so heartening to hear you’re getting such great recognition for your hard work.

  21. aksa joined 5/09 & has 1 comment
    Posted January 11th, 2010 at 1:16 pm | or create a profile.

    Wow Maangchi you have come a long way! Congratulations on your success. I am a long time follower, and due to finding your kimchi video you have opened up a entire world of Korean cuisine for me, and many others. thanks!

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