It’s an all-too-familiar scene for an adult who is a K-drama fan: a green bottle of soju on the table as our favorite characters eat out after work or maybe shared between two college friends stealing glances at each other. If you can call out ‘geonbae!’ (which means cheers! or bottoms up!) right along the characters on screen, then you probably already know this popular Korean spirit.
Soju has slowly made its way to Filipinos’ drink menu thanks to the arrival of the Korean Wave into the local media. You’ve seen how it’s done in K-dramas. This means soju not only goes well with Korean food, but adults may also enjoy it in moderation to socialize.
This clear distilled alcohol was traditionally made from rice, and modern makers have made it more appealing to everyone by adding flavors. Don’t just get any random green bottles off the grocery shelves, though….
