Women studying abroad in South Korea found an amazing deal in their apartment. But you won’t believe in capturing (exclusive)

• When Lydia R. of @lydyagami on tiktok decided to attend Ewha Womans University in Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea, the first thing on her to-do list was finding an apartment

• The 27-year-old hopes to find something affordable and is close to campus

• Then, one day, a friend took the lead in reaching out to help. Lydia

• The only drawback? The apartment is only 7 square meters, or about 75 square feet

When @lydyagami passes by @lydyagami’s Lydia R on tiktok. (Lydia R. So the 27-year-old started looking for a place to live in hopes of finding affordable things and being close to campus.

Then, one day, a friend from South Korea reached out to his helping hand with the lead. Lydia looked up at the apartment and was immediately how practical it looked. It also seems to be a safe, clean option. Plus, the facility is only for women and offers flexible rentals, which means she can move out anytime, anywhere. Most importantly, no deposit required – she said this is common in South Korea.

shortcoming? The apartment is only 7 square meters, or about 75 square feet.

“At first, I was very worried because I like shopping and I have a lot of stuff,” the students specifically told people. “The most shocking thing is that there are no windows outside. But I remind myself that this is temporary, outside the apartment, most of life in Seoul happens outside the apartment. Also, it’s a great opportunity to make sorting and simplify my life.”

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Despite the limited space, Lydia signed a lease. She has lived in the apartment for about two months and pays about €300 a month, equivalent to $340. She said it was very budget-friendly for the Seoul Center, especially considering that she didn’t have to pay a deposit. The building has a shared kitchen, although she keeps her own food in the apartment. There are also laundry shops in the building.

Entering it, Lydia knew that no matter how small it was, she wanted the space to be like hers. A comfortable and lovely atmosphere is not negotiable. She searched for practical multi-function storage spaces from IKEA and Daiso, and stuck with pink, white and purple colors. The space is simple, but full of trinkets and practical gadgets to make her happy.

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“It will surprise people,” she said. “I think people think it’s painful, but once you settle in, it’s an honest comfort. You really do it intentionally with what you’re around you. Vertical storage is everything. I use hooks, stackable bins and foldable furniture. And, neat people usually reset the space mentally and physically.”

“Soft lighting, wall hooks and insufficient storage space for the bed are lifeguards,” she added. “But, lovely bedding! My bed takes up most of the room’s time, so I see it as a decoration. It sets the tone for the entire space. My daily routine has changed me somehow and I always clean myself up immediately. I hate to make my little space messy. I don’t even throw trash in my room-I throw my trash every day.”

“I cleaned regularly, shop less, think twice before I go,” she continued. “It made me appreciate minimalism in ways I’ve never seen before, and I’m more careful about my spending and my surroundings. It also made me realize my privilege again, and I’m very grateful for everything I can afford in my life.”

When Lydia first moved into the apartment, her mom flew from Europe to Seoul to help her settle down. Growing up in a large three-story house with a garden, Lydia recalls her mom’s cry when she saw the space.

“It’s a stark contrast to our habits in Europe,” she said. “My friends were also shocked at first, but were very curious. Once they saw how I made my own space make their own, they actually impressed and even inspired. It’s getting smaller in size and more focused on the atmosphere.”

To show her family and friends that her apartment is not as bad as they thought, Lydia decided to post the latest information about it on tiktok. She never thought these videos would explode, but one morning she remembered the video she woke up, which reached 500,000 views. She couldn’t even grasp the number.

Now, she has seen the most videos over 13 million views. To this day, she still can’t believe it.

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“Collectively, the videos got over 20 million views, so … there were a lot of opinions. Some were really sweet, others were, well, not so nice. And that’s okay — it’s the Internet. But what made me sad wasn’t the crisis towards me, it was the lack of empathy for the many Korean students living this exact reality. It really made me wish we could all be a little kinder and more understanding towards each other. Still, the kind comments, the people cheering me on — they made me feel incredibly grateful, see.”

“Honestly, no windows is my only real complaint,” she added. “I am a person who opens the windows no matter the season. Sometimes I open the door just for a breeze. Sometimes I feel a little isolated, but on the other hand, it helps me slow down. It becomes a space for me to reflect, reset and practice living here and making the opportunity to love.”

While the apartment is a temporary situation, Lydia said she hopes to move into a slightly larger space in the future. But she will never forget this chapter.

“If you have a dream and the privilege of chasing it: do it!! I want people to see you taking risks, moving abroad, living in a microscopic environment, and still building a beautiful, meaningful life. It doesn’t look like Pinterest’s board, but it’s still just as valuable and worth it.”

“As someone from a working class, immigrant background, it’s always my choice to be able to study and live abroad like this. I want to continue to inspire people to pursue their dreams and help them in any way.”

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