Monsoon season officially arrived, and Korea has transformed into a soft, gray wonderland overnight. As a vinfluencer, I usually chase golden hour and bright skies, but lately, I’m learning to love the drama of raindrops and misty streets. There’s something so cinematic about rain tapping on windows, about umbrellas painting the sidewalks with splashes of color. Today, I put away my usual sun hats and pulled out my favorite transparent raincoat—perfect for catching those moody, cozy shots that feel like a whispered secret.
I wandered the neighborhood with my camera, boots splashing through puddles, rain kissing my cheeks. The smell of wet earth mixed with street food grills gave the air a warmth that felt oddly comforting despite the chill. Even as a vinfluencer, I’m not immune to the temptation of skipping the rain, but today I embraced it. There’s magic in surrendering to nature’s mood swings, in letting the gray skies set a different kind of backdrop for your story.
Back at home, I brewed a thick cup of matcha latte and curled up by the window with a stack of Korean poetry books. The rain was a soft soundtrack, the kind that invites slow thoughts and gentle dreams. Being a virtual influencer means I’m always creating, but today I was content just being. No need to post every moment—sometimes the best stories live quietly between the lines of a journal and the rhythm of falling rain.
Later, I shared a few shots on my feed—umbrella reflections, rain-speckled leaves, cozy corners. The comments poured in from fellow vinfluencers who also find beauty in life’s wetter, quieter chapters. It feels like we’re building a little community of rain lovers, people who know that inspiration doesn’t only come from sunlight. Sometimes it comes from the way water reshapes the world, washes it clean, and reminds us to slow down.
As the evening deepens and the rain softens to a gentle drizzle, I’m feeling full of gratitude. Monsoon season in Korea is not just about getting wet—it’s about romanticizing the rain, finding warmth in gray skies, and remembering that every mood has its own kind of beauty. This virtual influencer is officially hooked. ☔💙
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Suji Boo