Taiwan-Seoul 2026, Part 1: Taiwan

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Two weeks away from work, thirteen days away from Singapore. The only confirmed activity going into this trip was the IOI concerts in Seoul — everything else was decided right before or during. Turned out booking day tours on Klook became a pattern I didn’t plan for.

Started the trip in Taipei, flew on my birthday.

May 24 — LCP Final

Went to watch the LCP BO5 between DCG and SHG. Underdog story: DCG did the unexpected and defeated SHG, with even the viewers rooting against them. A fitting start to a trip where most things weren’t planned.

Taipei, May 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I spent five days in Taipei in late May — the first leg of a longer trip that would take me to Seoul after. I landed on the morning of May 24, and it was also my birthday. Small surprise at Changi: the immigration screen had a little animation that said happy birthday. Nice touch.

Day 1 — Arrival + LCP Tournament

First order of business after checking in: find a spot to watch the LCP BO5 between DCG and SHG. This is the kind of thing I’d never plan for on a normal trip, but there’s something about being in a new city and finding a place to watch esports. It set the tone — this trip wasn’t going to be a rigid itinerary.

Taiwan on Tee Zhi Yao

Taiwan-Seoul 2026, Part 1: Taiwan

Taipei, May 2026