Venerable Beomjeong, aka the “Flower Monk”, is quite the social media influencer in Korea.
Venerable Beomjeong, who also goes by the nickname “Flower Monk”, is a young monk from Hwaeomsa, a Buddhist temple located in South Korea’s South Jeolla Province.
He is known for his K-pop idol good looks, and boasts over 26K followers on Instagram. A large number of the monk’s following are fans in their 20s and 30s. If you’re wondering what is a “Flower Monk”, Venerable Beomjeong states on his IG that a “flower-like practitioner” is someone who is able to “emit the deepest scents” towards others.In Korean culture, it is also a compliment to describe a young man as “flower-like”, as it means they look pretty or boast delicate features, you know, like so many K-pop idols.
According to reports, Venerable Beomjeong is now so popular, tickets to a night tour of Hwaeomsa were all snatched up within four hours of its release.Tickets are free, and only the first 22 applicants are guaranteed a spot. However, due to popular demand, the temple has announced that they will increase their tour capacity by an additional 18 spots.
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