Small Circles, Deep Connections

After our first K-Friends Connect event, one thing was clear: people were hungry for deeper, more sustained connections. A single brunch was wonderful, but true friendship is built over time. That's how the idea for Friends Circle was born.

We envisioned small groups of Korean and international friends meeting regularly over four weeks. It wasn't designed as a class, but as a journey. Each week had a theme—from sharing fun facts about ourselves to diving deep into our cultures—but the real goal was simply to create a space for friendship to blossom.

And it did. Circles explored local restaurants together, visited historical sites, and helped each other navigate daily life in Korea. One participant from Brazil shared, "I learned how to handle Korean banking, discovered amazing local spots, and most importantly, I found people who genuinely cared about my experience here."

Friends Circle became more than a program; it became a testament to the idea that when you intentionally create small, safe spaces for people to share their lives, beautiful things happen. One circle at a time, we're building a more connected and understanding community.