Reason for learning Japanese

Hello again. Here is a brief explanation of why I am trying to learn Japanese in Okamoto Sensei's entertaining and inspirational class. My primary academic interest is Korean modern literature and cinema. But these days, I sense there is a "transnational turn" going beyond the national-bounded study. I think the Japanese cinema and literature has crucially interacted with Korean lit and cinemas. Not only to appreciate a crucial impact on my academic area but also to extend academic knowledge beyond the national and territorial boundary, I am willing to learn Japanese.

Above reason is more professional-wise. But here is my personal reason. I was showered by Japanese popular culture during my teenage period. I read and watched so many animes, mangas, and Japanese modern fictions, which made a huge impact on me. I could understand most of colloquial Japanese back then. But now, I feel more sincere and serious about learning Japanese for I almost forgot most of it. 

My hometown is Busan, which locates in the southern part of South Korea. It is very close to travel to Japan. Before I went to college in Seoul, I traveled to Japan frequently. I truly enjoyed food, souvenirs, and everything. I went to Tokyo, Kyoto, Fukuoka, and Osaka. Most of Kansai regions were easier for me to travel but one of the most wonderful place among Japan was Hokkaido. I loved seafood, dairies, sweets, and even agricultural products like potatoes. I remembered Obihiro very clearly since it was the setting for famous Iwai Shunji's movie, Love

これからどうぞよろしくおねがいします。

+ ) This youtube is a recently released song of Yeaji, a Korean-American electronic music composer/artist who based her musical activties on Brooklyen. I think her music is very trending right now. Hope you enjoy it.