Who is TingSsam? Korean Teacher, Host & Creator

I love traveling — but not the typical kind. Rather than rushing from place to place, I enjoy living like a local and experiencing culture from the inside. That's also the kind of experience I want to share with my students and guests:

🧑🏫 7 Years of Online Teaching (as of 2026)

My journey started simply from a love for communication. I've taught Korean online for more than 10,000 hours — 7 years of online teaching (as of 2026). Ranked in the top 0.5% of teachers on AmazingTalker before going independent.

I'm also a mentor for Korean language teachers. I've mentored over 1,000 teachers on how to teach Korean more effectively, and even published a book to support fellow educators.

I've also been featured in several media programs related to Korean language education.

Since 2023, I've been actively creating Korean learning content on YouTube and Instagram, offering live classes, K-pop & drama-based lessons, memes, games, shadowing, and cultural discussions. Teaching Korean makes me feel the most "me." It's where I laugh, grow, and connect deeply with people around the world.

Teaching Korean isn't just a job to me. It's a way to share my culture, my language, and a piece of Korea with people all over the world. And honestly? It's one of the most meaningful things I've ever done.

🏠 Hosting in Seoul: Korea's Most Popular Airbnb Superhost of 2025

I also hold a real estate license and have been hosting on Airbnb since 2017. All of my stays have ratings of 4.9 or higher, and I'm proud to be Korea's most popular Airbnb Superhost of 2025.

My father has been in real estate for over 40 years, and we run our stays as a team — my mom, dad, husband, and me. Since our home is just 5 minutes from the guesthouses, our guests can always rely on us.