BRTC Blemish Serum Review

Hello again lovelies, happy weekend~!! (Let's forget that tomorrow is actually Monday again) *sob sob*
today I'm gonna review one of my HG skin care which will benefit all of you with acne prone skin, and sensitive skin.

We'll cut all that talk, since I'm a very big fans of this product, called Blemish serum from BRTC.

I belive in skin care range from innisfree to treat my acne and things, but BRTC skin care range is a different matter, so to cut it short, I belive those skin care product from both BRTC and Innisfree range works the best for me. Since I always use make up range from innisfree, but I tents to use more skin care range from BRTC a lot, (even though I use Innisfree skin care range a lot too~^^).

Which one works faster? I would proudly say, BRTC. When I'm in urgent, using BRTC serum is a really great choice. *truly* like when I have some special upcoming event in a week or so, but my skin looks so damaged with pimples and acne, that's the time when I'm in the urge to use this baby. And this product works fantastically~

My skin has gone to breakout because of wrong product. I actually always review a good products, right? but actually this time, maybe I have this sickening products to review very bad in the near future. That product makes my skin broke out so badly, with very small deadly pimples around my cheeks, and even my nose area, (the one space between both my brows and the nose bridge)--> that is..nightmare..totally nightmare. I thought I was doing good handling all those pimples and break out since 2011-2012, and just really need to take more care about my acne scar, and now my skin goes rampage because of this single product..Guess how terrified my skin is? that's when I find solution, find this product, and use it right away after the package come to my home.

The intensity ot this product is just the very same with my restore serum from BRTC line, that is also my HG to take note~XD

it has the sama blue phyto coloured consistency, but more vivid on the restore serum BRTC than this product.

I love love love this product. I helps me a lot! totally a saver of my skin-life. Not only save my skin form existing pimples and acne, it also preventing upcoming acne. (it would be a double combo if used with restore serum from BRTC-trust me the result is queen-like) tee-hee~ not forget to mention that this products also provides high moisture to our skin at the very same time treat the killing acnes and pimples there~
Really recommended!

Though it's not cheap, let's put on a thought that nothing in the world worth having is cheap right?
and this product also have some minty scent, botanical scent, and If I'm not wrong, a little essence of alcohol scent~I'm not bothered by the smell of the most product actually, it has similar scent to the one's contains tea tree scent~

This product atually made for people out there with excesive sebum, (because most of the pimple and acne appear is from excesive sebum or oil from our oiwn skin), but I personally had a dry-acne prone skin, and it does not bother me, just make sure u put another thing on top of this product like, emulsion, lotion, cream, etc.( again, if you had a dry skin like me, if not, using this single serum for your night-time is enough for your life saver-since it also makes the skin do the job nicely focusing on absobing the only and one products applied on your skin) If I'm too tired, put this only product on my face is enough. No reason to be lazy. Remember, putting your whole skin care is like investing for your own self in the future ahead.

(+)
-treat acne and pimples
-didn't irritate my skin
-fast-saver
-so moisturize my skin

(-)
-might be have a too strong scent for someone who had allergic to the scented product
-for some people might be kind of expensive
-only 30ml >___< *greedy me~LOL

that's for today lads
see you next time~

Good luck and God bless

- Daisy -

Review Etude House AC Clinic Daily Gel Lotion

Hello everyone..^^ 

I'm back after "one year"..hehehe.. i'm sorry.. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!! Thank you for all support and we will try our best in this new year. ^^

I feel so blessed last year. I got many new experiences, good and bad memories. It was a happy year for me. ^^

The first product that i'll review in this new year is skincare from etude house. AC Clinic Daily Gel Lotion.

I got this on November and i don't have time to write any review. But it give me a time to use this product and i can share what i thought about this product after one month. 

This product is not a new product and i already use it in trial kit. I love it so much so i bought a full size.

So..let's see the description :

Formulated with Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress extract, AC Clinic Gel Lotion delivers trouble care.  Skin Lotion maintains oil and moisture balance to supply trouble care and prevention.

Non-Comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested

'Non-Comedogenic' means it will not produce nor aggravate acne. AC Clinic line is formulated without acne-inducing ingredients to promote clear skin.

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress extract

Actually,i don't really like alcohol on my skincare. But since i already bought it, i'll use it. :(
One thing that i like from ac clinic is non-comedogenic. I hate when i try any acne skincare,it'll produce acne before i get clear skin. People say that "Purging". And this product never give me any purging effect. 

The packaging of this product was not travel-friendly. I can't bring this product anywhere,too fragile and heavy. So i usually put the lotion into little plastic bottle if i want to go somewhere.

The scent of this product doesn't bother me and i'm quite familiar with this scent. But my friend really hate this type of scent and don't want use this line because the scent. For myself, as long as the product was effective..i don't mind about scent or packaging.

This product is lotion type skincare, which have more light texture than cream type. I use this type skincare a lot, it's comfortable and not produce any oil on my face. 

After i use this product for one month, i can say this product was good for my oily skin. It's maintains oil and moisture balance very well. And it prevent me from acne, there's no single big annoying acne on my face after i use it. XD 
My face become more clear and i love it so much. 
I use it every morning after i use my toner and in night i use collagen lotion. 
Overall i love it and will use it as my acne prevent skincare until i found more amazing product..hehehe

Since it's contain alcohol, i'll give : 4/5 :p

- Soojung -

Innisfree Green Persimmon Pore Special Kit Review

Hello everyone.. ^^

Review for today also come from innisfree product.. i'm sorry,i'm too obsessed with them.. XD

This time i didn't buy them..i got it as a sample bonus. hehehehe..so happy with this,i want this line for tightening my pore more but i hesitate because it's little bit pricey.  :(

Green Persimmon Pore Essence 

Pore Re-balancing Technology creates moisturized feeling inside pores and matt outside pores.Green Persimmon (250mg) prevents oxidation of sebum to create clean skin. Peptide out of 6 kinds of Siberia plants create resilient pores. Squalane out of olive remains moisture of skin for hours.

 4 Free System (Animal ingredients, mineral oil, artificial colors, artificial fragrance

Green Persimmon Pore Pack & Cream

 Rich moisture gel for elasticity. Green persimmon prevents sebum for clear skin.6 kinds of siberia plant peptide content treat pores.

4 free system ( animality, mineral oil, artificial color, artificial scent )

Green Persimmon Pore Toner

 Ethanol free & slightly acid toner removes impurities of pores gently. Contains Green Persimmon (1000mg) to prevent oxidation of sebum. Nature originated salicylic acid exfoliates gently. Clove flower extract controls sebum to create healthy skin.

 4 Free System (Animal ingredients, mineral oil, artificial colors, artificial fragrance)

This kit contains 3 little babies :
- Green Persimmon Pore Essence 10ml

- Green Persimmon Pore Toner 15ml

- Green Persimmon Pore Pack & Cream 5ml

I can't talk about their packaging since they only samples.
All product from this line have same scent,maybe this scent was from green persimmon. I never see green persimmon anyway and never smell them. But it's very fresh and mild. I like it.
About the toner,i feel this toner was very gently and have cooling effect. I think i'll try them after my 9 in 1 toner run out.
And i think this toner can't use as makeup cleanser like my current toner. I will use it only as toner and buy sherbet cleanser from tony moly. XD

Next is the essence. I absolutely love this essence as primer for my daily make up. If you know Goodbye Pore Primer Essence from Etude,this one has similar effect. This product will reduce the appearance of your pores and this product makes your face matte. Also will control your excessive sebum. It'll make your face like a smooth canvas. For the texture,it's little bit more creamy than soybean energy essence but still lightweight and easily absorb to my skin. No breakout for me. Although this product are made for reduce the appearance of pores,it won't clog your pores.

Last is the cream & pack. This product can be use as moisturizing cream or sleeping pack. I don't know,this one doesn't make me exciting. I don't feel anything and i don't like the texture. Creamy like other cream but sometimes i feel there's some oil on there? But it's true that this product not sticky and lightweight. Too lightweight until i can't feel anything. Not very moisturizing,even for me who have oily combination skin. T.T
I just use it for a week and my pores did not so much changed. Well,it takes time to see the results.

Between them,i'll choose the essence as the best product from this line. But not tempting enough for me to buy it immediately.

That's it for today. See you on next post.. ^^

- Soojung -

Innisfree Jeju Sudachi Soothing Mask Review

Hello everyone. .^^
For past few days,i feel like i'm gonna be crazy..
I already decide to close my online shop for a while,since i want focus to my study..
Sorry for my customers,it's not because i don't like be disturbed with your question and order..but i get frustrated if the package arrived so late,especially innisfree. I don't know what happens with them,it keep arrive late and some product was out of stock.. :(
When i get so frustated i can't do anything except sleep..i can't study well. So,please forgive me.
But if you have some question about korean cosmetics,you can give your questions on this blog or personally send us a message.. we'll be happy to answer your questions..^^

For today i'll share my thought about my new innisfree mask..

Innisfree has many various wash off mask on jar. They have various type with various benefit. 

1.Olive Heating Massage Mask 

Contains organic olive and green complex to moisturise dry skin.

Green Eco-Complex contains five kinds of pure native Jeju ingredients (Green tea, Rapeseed, Citrus, Cactus, Volcanic groundwater) that supply vital energy to the skin.

2. Almond Sugar Scrub

Removes dead skin cells to improve cell renewal rate, which aids in the better absorption of skincare products.

3. Jeju Fermented Leaven 

Jeju fermented leaven brightens the complexion, and the gentle formula works for all skin types.Makes skin feel luxuriously soft and look radiant. Intensively provides a surge of moisture and nutrition for skin.Moisturizes the skin, making it soft, smooth and elastic

4. Red Ginseng Mask

This nutrition mask targets dry and dull skin and provides radiance to your skin with a rich 6 year old red ginseng nutrient treatment

5. Jeju Sudachi Soothing Mask 

A soothing mask,formulated with refreshing Jeju tangerine to deliver instant cooling and calming effects to your fatiqued skin 

You can choose among them according to your skin condition and problems. ^^
The one that i choose is Jeju Sudachi Soothing mask. I need a mask which can provide me soothing and cooling effect. It feels so nice on hot days. XD
It also prevent my skin from potential acnes.

- 91% moisturized sudachi 500mg are included

- Provides a cooling texture and pacifies the skin

- Vitamin C, A, and flavonoid content pacifies the skin

- Jeju Green Tea, Mandarin, White Lotus, Camellia Flower, and Orchid are also included

This product get a big smile from many people.

Ah. Suddenly i noticed that this product use after cleansing and toner. I use it only after cleansing. Next time i must try after refining skin with toner. 

Contains Jeju Sudachi and Green Complex .

Free From :

- Mineral Oil 

- Benzhophenone

- Parabens

Packaging

I don't expect this thing gonna be this small. This mask almost have same size with my 30ml eye cream. ><
But i think if i use once a week,this product will run out in one year. 
Every innisfree mask and skincare product that i know,never use glass packaging. They always use plastic bottle/jar that looks like glass. So it's safe if you accidentally drop it.

One thing that i don't really like from innisfree jar mask is you have to use fingers for take out the product.
Of course it's not hygienic. 

Scent 
I love the scent. It's contain jeju sudachi (tangerine) so it has citrus scent of the tangerines. Very calming and it helps me to sleep better. I hope i can use it everyday like daily sleeping mask but can't do that..

Texture

As you can see,it looks like a jelly (gel). I really like gel texture for my skincare,it's cooling and i like to touch them. XD
But after you rub them on your face it'll turn into lotion like.
I like to put it in the fridge so when i use it,it feels more cooling. Very comfortable. I love it. <3

Result on my skin
Overall i like how this product cool and soothe my skin. They help reduce redness on my skin and heal some little acnes or any irritation. I also like use it after i remove blackhead on my nose,it reduce the redness and prevent any further irritation. Another thing that i love from every skin care from innisfree is they make my skin like baby skin. After using it,my skin feels so smooth and fresh.. <3
And because it contains tangerine and green complex that have many vitamin c,this product will brighten your skin. ^^

Price
10.000 won / around $10 / IDR120.000-135.000

Overall rating
4.5/5

See you on next post..^^

- Soojung -

Tony Moly Floria Whitening Capsule Essence (Sample) Review

Hello everyone.. It's Soojung.. ^^

I'm back after 3 weeks not write anything.. I'm really sorry.. :(

I have a project for system analysis class and i'm very excited to work with that..so i don't have time to write some post..i'm really sorry  :(

Today i take a break because i'm not feeling well,and some people made me upset yesterday..when i'm mad,i choose to stay silent and stay away for a while until i forget..i hope tomorrow i'll feel more better.. 

Anyway my mini haul will arrive this week so i will write new product review very soon.. ^^

Today i only have this little sample from tony moly..

What's this?

It's not a new skincare item from Tony Moly,but it's sure a best seller product from their brand..You also can see this product on Get it Beauty ( I'm addicted with this program). Most of review says this product was not special,almost no effect on their skin..but i'm still curious with it..and luckily i got a sample to tried out..

Tony Moly Floria Whitening Capsule Essence

Pearl Powder Enriched amino acid, natural minerals diminish the appearance of dark spots, freckles to prolong resilient skin and be against skin aging.

Evening primrose oil Highly moisturize skin, leave skin soft and moisture with forming a protective layer on skin.

White Flower Complex A cosmetic complex from petals with concentrated vitamin delivers potent antioxidant benefits. (cherry blossoms, rape blossom, dandelion chrysanthemum, pansy)

Suitable for women in their 20~30s, for all skin type, for immediate whitening and moisturizing. White flower and natural pearls' whitening, moisturizing properties offer clear glowing white watery skin.

Special whitening line includes patented ingredient, Kombucha, and water lily extract with antioxidant properties to bring back healthy, clear skin

Photo will coming soon,i'm too lazy to upload with this condition.. :(

Result on my skin :

- I just feel it brighten my dark spot a little bit.. i use this for 3 days and it's work on my recent dark spot. 

Maybe my dark spot will disappear if i use it more longer..But i don't want buy it in full size,i still have soybean enegy essence..and they do the same job..

And i feel that few skincare sample works better than the full size.. it's like marketing strategy i guess.. if you like the sample,then you'll buy the full size..But after you buy the full size,it's not work as good as the sample..

- Feel light like other essence.. not sticky and hydrating my skin.. 

- Smells nice

I guess that's all for today.. i like to sleep right now,i need a rest..

See you on next post.. ^^

- Soojung - 

Innisfree Green Tea Pure Cleansing Foam Review

Hello everyone.. This is third post for today.. φ(￣ー￣ )ノ
( today,i write all day long..after this i should write my brief self description for bnt girl and i don't know how describe my passion T.T )

Now i will share my new cleansing foam from innisfree..

i have 3 innisfree product left that i have to review for you guys..I hope you not tired to read innisfree product review again and again.. ><

So for today is Green Tea Pure Cleansing Foam..

You guys might be already know about this cleansing foam,since this one isn't new cleansing foam from innisfree..

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"This Mild Cleansing Foam cleanser contained with jeju organic green tea moisturizing,antioxidant ingredients and kaolin washes off not only make up residue but also soft facial hair impurities with it's refined and foamy lather as it helps to create a fresh and clean skin" 

Formulated with Jeju organic ingredients

Provides moisture and creates bright skin

Removes dead skin cells and sebum clearly

Natural Ingredients : 88%

Green..green..green.. i like green.. go green..ヽ(○´∀`)ﾉ♪
I love the packaging..it's totally looks eco friendly..it blends well with green plants and my bedroom wallpaper. It also made from eco friendly plastic..

Main Ingredients 

Glycerin : as a means of improving smoothness, providing lubrication and as a humectant. Cleansing foam that use this in their ingredients are mainly used by people with sensitive, easily-irritated skin because it prevents skin dryness with its moisturizing properties. It draws moisture up through skin layers and slows or prevents excessive drying and evaporation.
Camellia Sinensis : you can say this is the green tea. Green tea can reduce sun damage. Green tea appears to exert sun damage protection by quenching free radicals and reducing inflammation rather than by blocking UV rays. Prevent Skin Cancer. Rejuvenate Skin Cells.Sooth Acne And Lighten Skin.

Kaolin : kaolin can help cleanse, purify, heal, soothe, nourish and tone all skin types. The best thing is that it is cheap and free from chemicals. It is an excellent skin care treatment as it helps control sebum production, the major contributor to oily skin. The clay helps in regenerating and mineralizing of the dry areas, leaving your skin smooth and glowing. Kaolin clay is effective for keeping premature aging signs at bay. The mask adheres to oil, dead cells and blackhead, thereby preventing the build-up of unwanted facial features.
(takes from various source)

You can see,it's white cream cleansing foam. I made ​​a mistake when making the hole to expend the product. Too small and makes me suffering when i want to use the product. I should makes a  new hole. (☞ﾟ∀ﾟ)☞

I took it out a bit and make a little foam. As you can see, does not make a lot of foam like other cleansing foam that i had tried before. You just need little amount for whole face. And usually i use this along with etude wonder pore brush. Even i use brush,the foam still that much.

Many cleansing foam will makes our face so dry and almost take all sebum and moisture that we need. Some people may assume that drying effect was a sign that your face has been cleansed. Well it maybe true,but it's not healthy.Even if we have an oily skin type,takes all sebum is not the best way to cleanse our excess oil. My friend who works in a rural area in Borneo,few weeks ago suddenly contacted me and ask about skin care product that she should use in those condition (hot and hard to find good skincare product). She said that her cleansing foam makes her skin dry and she can't take it anymore. And she said,she use one of local brand cleansing foam. From the name of brand i can say it must be because they're use a lot detergent on their product. This can cause acne for people with sensitive skin. I suggest her to use other  local cleansing foam,since it's hard to deliver korean product to her in such condition. But after she come back from Borneo,i will give this cleansing foam to her. This cleansing foam is very gentle and there's no drying effect after i cleanse my face. When i use daily make up which is not too thick,i just use this cleansing foam + toner for cleansing all make up. It's cleanse my face very well and also provide moisture for my skin. Also it's give instant brightening effect.
For scent,i love the scent..it's fresh and very calming. （´ω｀♡%）
For price,i think all cleansing foam from innisfree are quite expensive if we compare with cleansing foam from other brand. But since i got this when innisfree made a big sale,it's only 4200 won. Very cheap. On local online shop now,it's start from 80.000 - 95.000.

Final Score
4.8/5

See you in next post. ^^
- Soojung - 

Innisfree Soybean Energy Essence Review

Hello everyone.. This is Soojung.. ^^

This seems we'll do a lot of product review for this month,since we bought a lot of innisfree product. So i hope you like it. ^^

When we talk about innisfree,what's the best product category in their brand?skincare?base make up?color make up?body?hair?tools or sun care product? 

After we tried many product from them and read other blog,i can say innisfree is the best for skincare and base make up. We never feel disappointing when we tried their skincare and base make up. <3

When i want to buy new product from them i always check the smile rating in their website.
http://innisfree.co.kr

This rating are come from innisfree's customer who write review in their website.. More happy the smile,more high their rating. With these smile,we customers feel more easily to find great/good/so-so/bad product.
Of course not every product have smile like that..few are get bad expression. Last time i read one reason why they give bad expression and it's not because their product bad on skin but because they find a dried caterpillar in innisfree cotton pad. Well..this must be because some mistake on their factory,but if you see the good side from this experience.."Oh then innisfree are true about their 100% natural cotton pad till' a caterpillar still in their cotton pad". :D
This is what we like about innisfree eco friendly campaign.

Then..what product that have a big happy smille ? 

That product is "Innisfree Soybean Energy Essence"

Innisfree Soybean Energy Essence is included in First Treatment Essence skincare category.

First treatment Essence seems really popular since SK II FTE,a lot of korean brand made their FTE ingredients according to SK II FTE. If you already watch Hover unnie video about SK II FTE dupe,you will know few product that silmilar to SK II product.Then..What's first treatmeant essence? If i see in Missha First treatmeant essence,FTE is :

- Highly concentrated essential essence for recovering rhythm of skin

- Essential essence applying at the first step of skin care for firming foundation of skin

- Booster essence to help synergy of skin care

if you see those explanation,you can say FTE is first skincare that you use after cleansing and before toner/skin and it'll help other skincare function.But if i learn from other explanation,first treatment essence is an essence that must use at first skincare step because after cleansing your pores are still "open" so the essence will absorb to your skin completely.Also because they contains highly concentrated ingredients it'll repair your skin more intense.Few brand are contains galactomyces,bifida,black sea cucumber or fermented ingredients. All almost have similar function,moisture,whitening and anti-wrinkle.

Innisfree Soybean Energy Essence is one of SK II FTE "dupe" that i choose to tried out. Let's see the description of product from innisfree global website.Sorry if you can see clearly. Click the picture for better resolution. 

Lazy to read all? this is the point :

- This product contains 91% fermented Jeju soybean concentrate to promote healthy and vibrant skin

 - The main fuction is whitening and anti wrinkle

- It also purify dull skin tone and refine unbalanced skin texture 

- Firm skin barrier to protect your skin from external aggressors

- 6 in 1 functional skincare

- Give soothing & moisturizing effect to illuminate & smooth your skin

- You can use in 2 way :

1. Use cotton pad when your skin feels rough & dull.it'll help to refine old dead skin cells for creating clear skin

2. Use your hand when you witness wrinkle & dryness. Your body temperature will helps formula to absorb into skin and make your skin feeling soft and sleek.

- The texture absolutely not sticky and very light,it looks like toner but have gluey substance.Perfect for hot days and oily skin. But it also can provide moisture to dry skin.

When it arrive,my friend stuff are leaked everywhere and destroy soybean energy essence paper box. it erase the soybean ink and made some letter disappear. T_T

I bought the mini size of this product since i'm a college student who have tight budget. The mini size is 80ml.

This is the explanation on the back + ingredients.First ingredients is bacillus soybean ferment extract for firming and on third ingredients there's arbutin for whitening.

This product have 5 free system 

Fragrance, animal ingredient, mineral oil, artificial colors, and acrylamide

The bottle are made from recycleable plastic which like glass bottle. I personally like the packaging since it really innisfree like.hwhw. 

The texture are like gluey toner,translucent and no fragrance at all. it like water if you not touch. The texture are similar to Hada Labo lotion.Very light and not sticky at all. Suitable for me who have combination oily skin. XD

Result on my face

 (i use it for 3 days,i promise to review it after 1 week but i can't wait..hehe)

- Firming my skin very well..my skin looks more healthy and young (how old i am??) since my pore get more tight. Don't be disappointing if you don't feel anything at first use.At first minute use, i also didn't feel any instant difference on my face (like more supple or something else)..but after few minute,i feel my skin more smooth..and it'll stay all day long if you use it in the morning. If you use at night,it will still smooth (even more smooth) in the morning.You can see the different before and after you use it very clearly day by day. (it always happen when i use innisfree product <3). You know many korean actress/actor/idol's skin are very tight and very smooth right? my skin texture almost like that now (still have few acne scar so not perfect). Also i think it because innisfree wine peeling jelly softener,but even i didn't do my peeling routine..soybean energy essence still smoothing my face (i already prove it). Maybe it's because soybean energy essence can use as peeling too.

- Brighten my skin tone. This effect also not instantly appear after you use it..i usually use this at night,and in the morning my face will shining XD 

- It didn't break me out. Please be careful..Some people can't use fermented extract product at all. It'll irritate your skin and make everything more worse. So if you want tp try fermented extract product like this,make sure that you have tried another fermented extract product before and you're fine with that. Luckily,it didn't irritate my skin and i really happy with the result.(even though i never tried another fermented product). Anyway since it's innisfree,you can little bit feel assured to try out.^^

- Very hydrated. My skin not a dry type,and i don't need very moisturizing product. I just need hydrated product to maintain moisture level on my skin. Many oily skin people didn't realize that their skin get dehydrated because bad excess oil which come out. They feel don't need hydrated their skin and it get more severe. Have you guys ever feel your skin feel rough but oil still come out a lot? that called dehydrated oily skin. You need some product that can hydrated your skin while also control your sebum level. And i think this product including in that category. But if you want hydrated & cool product,you can choose gel type moisturizer product.

- UPDATED : Control my excessive oil. My skin usually will produce some excess oil in the morning,but lately i can't found any excess oil on my face.
My skin seems turn into normal skin type. 

About the price,some of you maybe already know how expensive FTE product. Because i bought the mini size and when it on sale,i get this product at 15.000 won (not including other cost). Local online shop are sell the big size at 370.000 -390.000 and mini size at 240.000-280.000.

This is my first FTE and i LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Very satisfied. XD

5/5 !! (Can i give 6/5?hwhwhw)

Sorry if i talk to much.. ^^

See you in next post. <3
- Soojung -