I Found You in Seoul

Sagwa

" 한국에서 꿈을 성공적으로 실현한 인도네시아 트리오가 젊은이들을 창업으로 일자리 창출에 영감을 주었다"

" Hangukeso kkumeul seonggongjeokeuro.. aaaa you all been highlighted as young professional in this media!" Edward tried to read Korean news highlight while having morning coffee with Minji near Mapo-Gu area which is closed to Seoul Startups Hub where Minji's business is incubated there.

Edward was one of the supportive friends behind Minji's successful business as well as the popularity of AMA. She is an American make-up artist and influencer who moved to Korea to make her dream come true. Edward was actually Filipino, but since childhood he and his family moved to America and became citizens there.In addition, Edward is one of the friends who can make Minji always laugh because of his endless jokes.

" I will never walk the same again". Minji said.

" What do you mean? It's a nice thing to show..., what's his name? Who threw you away and blocked your contact for no reason? Edward brought up the issue.

" I know, he should be seeing me on the top right know" Minji said that clearly while re-touching her lipstick referring her Korean ex-boyfriend who happened an air force pilot in Gangwon-do. He was Minji first Korean boyfriend, they dated almost 2 years but Minji ended up being neglected just because this man always making unreasonable issues that his life is hard. LIKE HARD.

" I know you have been using that love letter techniques to make him apologize to you, but I am pretty sure he is now on wracked seeing you being admired by all the guys in Korea". Edward added.

" 글새, but at least my life is much more interesting compared when I was with him".

" 맞아! 너는 인기 많아 지금, like you can choose whatever man you want". Edward replied.

" As you know, it is hard to find good, sincere man who wanted to have serious relationship in Korea. I always ended up being dumped just because I am wegugin". Minji added.

Minji might have an image of dark feminine woman, everyone is curious about her right now, but she used to become light feminine woman who always kind to everyone, so that she attracts many trouble men until she turned like this.

" 예날에! You used to be that woman. But no one will mess you up right now! You will meet the right person at the right time here in South Korea. Take that as a positive affirmation."

Edward has become Minji's rock ever since she started the beauty business and took Edward as her start-up partners because his positive mindset. Besides that, Edward is also the middle man that helped Adit to negotiate some of showbiz contracts in South Korea, so technically he is AMA's manager as well.

Today, Minji and Edward are heading to prepare their first pop up booth in Seongsu to launch their latest make-up line edition with Sailormoon theme. Minji has been established the beauty business almost two years now with all upside downs to make her one stop beauty app alive.

She created the first beauty consultancy app that can check skin condition like a mirror and also created the skincare line as well as make up who is vegan free and can be used by all skin types and colours. She named her business " Sagwa" means apple, because everyone wish to have a smooth skin on their apple cheeks.

Her innovative business idea was founded and incubated by Seoul Government in Seoul Startup Hubs, and reach its ROI even less than a year. Her achievement was an example among startups founders plus Minji's sudden popularity in AMA. Even though there are so many things that Minji needs to develop in her business, she always humble to come and sit in seminar invitation or become one of speakers in university events to share her journey and experience.

She decided to join Start-up Relay Pop up in order to tell the stories about Sagwa as well as taking an opportunity to launch Sailormoon make up kit. The organiser is famous with its pop up concept for start-ups , so Minji and team would not miss the world and Edward is come along to help the preparation.

They reached the office exactly at 9 am, while walking to the elevator, Edward can see everyone is trying to approach Minji and saying hi to her.

" Look at you girl, everyone is wanting to be Minji". Edward commented while the two in the elevator.

" shut up!"

They are arrived at 8th floor, the shared co-working space with other companies who also rented their offices in that building. Sagwa's office space is located at the corner near the rooftop stairs and has a view of the Mapo-gu area.

" Why I have this feeling, that you will meet the one once we arrived in Seongsu". Edward suddenly popped out his thoughts while there are walking to the office. " Trust me , this feeling is so strong. 진짜로".

" I take that as a prayer. But girl, we have some work to do". Minji responded while showing six big boxes that need to be prepared to the popup events.

Besides Edward, Minji is helped by five other members ; Ola as operations manager, Jinny as marketing manager, Rizky as Partnerships, Ming as Sales Manager, and Chanseok as IT developer. The rest are intern who helped the operations and marketing that come to the office 2-3 times a week.

Before proceeding for loading to Seongsu, Minji held a quick meeting to check the preparation before the launching. She is really excited with the visual concept that is prepared by Jinny and team, where it is highlighted a make up transformation of Sailormoon using the magic word of The Moon Prism Power Make Up.

Minji is proud of having positive and supportive team in her startup. This kind of work environment is something that she is always wanted to. Despite her bad experience with Korean company who mislead her work contract just because she is a foreigner, Minji is glad that can create a safe and good workplace for her team.

"Wow this is gonna be amazing! You guys did a great job, now let's have another amazing job for this launch after having lunch, and I will buy you pizza for today's lunch." Minji claimed.

Everyone was so enthusiastic and excited inside the office and get ready to prepare the launch.