Jeju-do
Jeju-do (Korean: 제주도) 🇰🇷
This photo story begins in Jeju-do (제주도), a volcanic island off the southern coast of South Korea, known for its dramatic coastlines, emerald waters, and quiet fields of wind-swept grass. But to me, Jeju is more than just a beautiful place—it’s my best friend Jinshil’s motherland.
This was a trip of four: my best friends since high school—Eika, Hanjie, Ruolin—and me. We planned this reunion trip when I returned to China after two years of studying in the States at the University of Michigan. At that time, I had just received my Ph.D. offer from USC. It felt like a rare in-between moment—closing one chapter and opening another.
Traveling to Jeju together was like pressing pause on everything else. These photos are a small attempt to capture the island’s beauty, but also the warmth, silliness, and stillness we shared along the way.
Art & Culture
Earth & Light
Bites & Sips
Korean food and cafés are a feast for both the palate and the camera—every dish perfectly plated, every café corner designed like it’s made for Instagram.
Us
Just us—soft smiles, loud laughs, and all the little moments in between.
