Echo Story
Housing

A Roommate Who Speaks My Language

2026.02.04

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Episode Summary

An Indonesian young man just arrived in Korea. Excitement meets reality - real estate agents don't speak his language, and studio apartments are too expensive to afford alone. Then he discovers a post on linglow: "Indonesian preferred, 250,000 KRW/month" roommate wanted.

Breaking the Language Barrier

Translation apps had their limits. But on linglow, he could chat comfortably in Indonesian and met a senior from the same hometown - Jakarta. "I'm from Jakarta too!!!" A warm greeting marked the beginning of a new friendship.

A Warm New Home

The senior welcomed him to a clean two-room apartment. "This is your room. I'm a good cook - let's eat together!" Life in Korea, which would have been overwhelming alone, became reassuring with a roommate who speaks his language.

Life Together

On weekends, they cook hometown dishes together. Before work, they cheer each other on with "Fighting!" Life in Korea is no longer lonely.