HOW TO DRINK SOJU

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· 제목 : HOW TO DRINK SOJU (A Guide to K-Drinking Culture and Games, 슬기로운 소주생활 영문판)
· 분류 : 국내도서 > 요리/살림 > 술/음료/차 > 술
· ISBN : 9791197339745
· 쪽수 : 291쪽
· 출판일 : 2026-02-01

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Have you ever wondered why Koreans use two hands to receive a glass? In How to Drink Soju, Soju Artist FUNNYJUN?featured in the Netflix documentary 「SOJU RHAPSODY」?decodes the hidden logic of the Korean table and explains how Korean drinking culture is a “Joyful Consideration” practiced through mutu

Prologue
A Glass of Soju, Bridging the World ... 35

01. WHAT IS SOJU?
Which One Is the Real Soju? ... 53
What’s Inside Soju? ... 56
Why Do Soju Brands Taste Similar? ... 58
When Does Soju Taste Sweet? ... 60
- Soju Cooler
- Slushy Soju
What Is the Best Temperature for Soju? ... 62
Why Soju Is Getting Weaker? ... 68
Weight Gain from Drinking Soju? ... 70
Why Are Soju Bottles Green? ... 72
Why Are Soju Bottles 360ml? ... 74
Why Do People Tap the Bottom of Soju Bottles? ... 76
Where Can You Buy the Cheapest Soju? ... 78

02. SOJU BRANDS
Does Soju Have a Hometown? ... 65
Chamisul / Chum-Churum / White / Cham / Good Day /Daesun / Ipsaeju / Ijewoolinn / C1 / Siwonhan Cheongpung / Hite / Hallasan / Jinro is Back / Saero / Grapefruit Chamisul / Soonhari Yuzu / Pyongyang Soju / Geumgangsan Soju
Why Are Most Soju Models Women? ... 104
Lee Young-ae / Psy / Lee Hyori / Suzy / Baek Jong-won / Jennie / IU

03. READY TO DRINK
Essentials for Drinking Soju ... 116
Soju / Soju Glass / Chopsticks / Spoon
Low Table / High Table / Anju / Small Plates
Water Bottle / Water Cup / Apron / Order Bell
Napkin / Wet Wipes / Music / Drinking Buddies
Where Should I Seat? ... 134
Seating Arrangements / Basic Seat of Honor
Two-People / Three-People / Four-People / Five-People
More than Ten People
- Solo Drinking Skills

04. HOW TO DRINK
Step 1 Soju Drinking Etiquette Starts with Seating ... 150
- Tips for Holding the Bottle
- No Forcing
Step 2 Hold the Middle of the Soju Bottle ... 152
Step 3 Open the Bottle Cap Counterclockwise ... 154
- Elbow Tap Technique / Open it with an X-Twist
Step 4 Offer Soju When Empty ... 163
- Encouraging Someone to Pour Soju
- Pouring for Yourself
- Don’t drink holding the soju bottle
Step 5 Pour Soju with Your Right Hand ... 170
- How Not to Pour Soju
- Hand Position for Pouring Soju by Distance
Step 6 Hold the Soju Glass with Your Fingertips ... 176
- Tips for Holding a Soju Glass
Step 7 Receive Soju with Both Hands ... 180
- How to Show You’ve Received Enough
- How to Receive Soju Based on Distance
Step 8 Lightly Clink Glasses ... 184
- Proposing a Toast
- How to Nail a Toast / Toast Speech
Step 9 Drink Within Your Own Limit ... 188
- Turning Your Head While Drinking
- Just a Sip or a Small Gesture / The First Glass: One-shot
- Names of Soju Shots / Love Shot /Wave Drinking
- Glass Shaking / Three Drinks for the Latecomer
- Don’t Drink Soju Straight from the Bottle
- Techniques for Pretending to Drink
Step 10 Where to Place Your Glass to Show Intent to Drink ... 200
When your glass is empty and you want to keep drinking / When Your Glass is Empty but You Don’t Want to Drink Anymore / When Your Glass is not Empty and You Don’t Want to Drink Anymore

05. HOW TO PLAY
How to Play Soju Games ... 208
- Drinking Game Forfeits
Ancient Korean Drinking Game
Drinking Board Game
Drinking Dice Game
Soju Cap Flick Game
Soju Cap Up & Down Game
Soju Cap Art
Soju Bottle Spinning Game
Soju Bottle Cap Spinning Game
APT. Game
Offering Soju with a Song ... 220
- Soju Microphone
Soju Cocktails Recipe ... 222
Somaek (Soju + Beer)
- How to Make Somaek
- Somaek Maker
Honey Soju
Soiball

06. WHAT TO EAT
The Perfect Anju for Soju, Land·Sea·Sky ... 234
Samgyeopsal / Kimchi Jjigae / Chicken / Hoe
Why Do People Change Venues When Drinking? ... 240
First Round: Drinks Paired with a Meal / Second Round: Light Snacks / Third Round: For Fun or Deep Conversations / Why Do Koreans Move from Place to Place While Drinking? / Banju
Day Drinking Makes You Forget Your Parents? ... 246
The Secrets to Feeling Better After Drinking ... 248
Quick Fixes for a Better Morning ... 250
Tips for Enjoying Alcohol Responsibly ... 252

SOJU AND ARTS
The Origins of Drinking Etiquette ... 256
Soju and Literature ... 257
Soju and Songs ... 258
Soju and Movies ... 260

Inspirational References and Websites ... 262
K-Drinking Culture Gallery ... 273

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소주를 통해 K-술의 주도와 놀이를 예술적 시각에서 탐구하는 ‘소주 아티스트’다. 그는 주도가 지닌 배려의 가치를 체계화하고 이를 K-콘텐츠로 확장해왔다. 책 속 200여 점의 일러스트는 국내외 전시로 이어져 ‘소주를 마시는 방법’과 ‘술자리의 놀이’를 시각적으로 풀어내며 주목을 받았다. 이러한 활동은 넷플릭스 다큐멘터리 「소주 랩소디」와 다양한 언론을 통해 소개됐다. 또 종로구가 주최한 초대형 스트리트 공공전시 ‘소주게임뎐’을 기획해 한국의 주도 문화를 놀이와 체험으로 확장했다. 퍼니준의 작업은 일상에서 무심코 지나치던 규칙들을 발견하는 데서 출발한다. 그는 그림, 글, 콜라주, 인스톨레이션 등 다양한 방식으로 이를 풀어낸다. 한국의 주도 또한 그가 일상 속에서 주목한 중요한 탐구 주제다. FUNNYJUN (Wanjun Kim) is a "Soju Artist" who explores the drinking etiquette and playful rituals of K-Sool through an artistic lens. He has systemized the inherent value of "consideration" found in Korean drinking etiquette and expanded it into diverse K-Content. The 200+ illustrations featured in his books have been showcased in numerous exhibitions both in Korea and abroad, gaining significant attention for visually deconstructing "how to drink Soju" and "the art of play at the table." His unique work has been featured in the Netflix documentary Soju Rhapsody and various major media outlets. Additionally, he curated the large-scale public street exhibition "Soju Game-Dyeon" hosted by Jongno-gu, expanding Korean drinking culture into an immersive experience of play. FUNNYJUN’s work begins with discovering the "unspoken rules" of daily life that often go unnoticed. He expresses these findings through a wide range of media, including illustration, writing, collage, and installation. Korean drinking etiquette remains a central theme of his artistic exploration, born from his keen observation of everyday life.

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In Korea, drinking soju is not simply about consuming alcohol. Every gesture of pouring and re
ceiving a drink carries consideration and respect. This etiquette extends naturally into Korean ta
ble manners and daily social behavior. Through sharing a drink, we learn how to respect one another—and sometimes we even see a glimpse of someone’s personality or social attitude.

The color of soju bottles has an interesting backstory. Glass bottles can naturally take on a bluish tint due to the iron content in the glass during manufacturing, unless specific coloring processes are used. In 1993, a soju brand called Green Soju deliberately used green bottles to symbolize cleanliness and purity. As the brand gained popularity, other soju manufacturers followed suit, making green bottles the go-to packaging for soju.* Over time, consumers began associating the green bottle with soju itself