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Do not recommend. It’s been two months since I’ve ordered 3 different boxes. Close to $150 worth of product and they just keep offering excuse after excuse, no real resolution. I am now working with m... See more
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The box had cool stuff in it (despite some of it looking like things you could get at any Asian market) but the overall experience was bad. For one, I didn’t receive everything in my order. The shipp... See more
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After shipping was almost 40 dolalrs USD for me didnt feel like much was in box 2 of the 3 snacks i can find anywhere didnt get anything else other then the chopsticks and 4 mini little iron ons? Not... See more
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Inspire Me Korea gives you an authentic cultural experience in a box - bringing you closer to South Korea! Each month receive Korean cultural souvenirs, Korean language learning material, K-POP collectibles, best-selling beauty/skincare and Korean food/snacks, plus a monthly magazine of entertainment, culture, recipes!
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4 Victoria Gardens, TW5 9DE, London, United Kingdom
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This is an excellent subscription box…
This is an excellent subscription box that offers so much. You get to really explore and learn about Korean culture through it. Their customer service is top notch as well. They are quick to respond, helpful, and always seek to remedy any issues you may have. I had a shipping issue before and they offered to send a replacement item. However, the warehouse no longer had the item in stock so they offered me a credit which I used to get one of their stand alone books. I really enjoy the products I get from them as well.
15 June 2020
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I really like the bts box
15 June 2020
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Great products. Great value for ARMYS
Just received the BTS I.M.K box and it's amazing! I love the cute little Polaroid photos, movie ticket designs and the noodles, I'll definitely give them a try!. For my first box this was actually very good.
15 June 2020
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Love the K-Culture Box!
Love this k-culture subscription box! Shipping takes forever, it took 2 months to get here but worth the wait! It has a little bit of everything. I especially enjoyed the k-beauty mask I received, my BTS picture, flash cards,and the soybean paste. I made Doenjang Jjigae(soybean paste stew) today for the first time and it tastes amazing! Thank you Inspire Me Korea, looking forward to the next box:)
14 June 2020
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Same items in both boxes we have…
Same items in both boxes we have received so far.
14 June 2020
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Reply from Inspire Me Korea
Hi Miss K,
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate you taking the time to tell us how you feel. We are sorry for the inconvenience and we would like to investigate this for you.
If you'd like to email us on customer@inspiremekorea.com with your order number, we will investigate this and do our best to resolve things for you.
Thank you!
Chelsea
Customer Experience Team
Sticker are my favourite!
I always love receiving these boxes, I've only recieved 3 so far, but I have no complaints, I love the food, I love the souvenirs and I love the stickers. Stickers are my favourite. I use the packaging as storage too for my make up, pens and pencils, and paint brushes, so for me, as I've said before, definitely value for money!
14 June 2020
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One last shot...
I was really hoping the last time was just bad luck, but after waiting for my 2nd subscribtion box, I have yet again had to contact customer service because of wrong AND missing items. (I got a catalog from MARCH in MAY) + some other stuff
I really liked the concept of this site and I really wanted to give them another shot, but if I have to contact them and receive follow up boxes just to get what I paid for, it really doesn't seem worth it with all the waiting.
So if I have to contact them again next time I really can't recommend them.
13 June 2020
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Reply from Inspire Me Korea
Hi Marie,
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate you taking the time to tell us how you feel. We apologise for the inconvenience as we always strive to provide the best service possible to our customers.
We'd really like to resolve this for you - if you'd like to email us on customer@inspiremekorea.com with your order number, we will investigate this and do our best to resolve things for you.
Thank you!
Chelsea
Customer Experience Team
Needs an information card with the box
Its a lovely little subscription box, you get a variety of interesting products. The box came fast and is great value for your money. It is jam packed with information from recipes to music recommendations to language activities however there is no card that informs you what the food or skincare is (unless I have missed it) so if you have allergies definitely get in touch with the company. All in all worth a purchase.
13 June 2020
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The length of time taken to dispatch my…
The length of time taken to dispatch my orders has made this 3 stars. Nearly 4 weeks is far too long.
13 June 2020
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Reply from Inspire Me Korea
Hi Dorsetgirl,
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate you taking the time to tell us how you feel.
We'd really like to resolve this for you - if you'd like to email us on customer@inspiremekorea.com with your order number, we will investigate this and do our best to resolve things for you.
Thank you!
Chelsea
Customer Experience Team
loved all of it and it was quick in…
loved all of it and it was quick in coming. thank you!
13 June 2020
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Loved it
I loved my Culture Box!!
After a month of learning Korean and wanting to understand more about the country I thought this would be a great way to have a small taste, and I wasn’t disappointed. The only reason I don’t give the box 5 stars is because I thought the box is bigger, but honestly it’s me nitpicking.
12 June 2020
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Felt there wasn't as much in the boxes…
Felt there wasn't as much in the boxes as the old edition
12 June 2020
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Reply from Inspire Me Korea
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate you taking the time to tell us how you feel. We're sorry to hear that you were not fully satisfied with your box, as so much work goes into curating the boxes and we do get lots of positive feedback.
We'd really like to resolve this for you - if you'd like to email us on customer@inspiremekorea.com with your order number, we will investigate this and do our best to resolve things for you.
Thank you!
Chelsea
Customer Experience Team
I love everything about InspireMeKorea
I love everything about InspireMeKorea! From the awesome boxes to the new digital content I can't be more excited! Best subscription I have ever gotten!!
12 June 2020
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It is always such a pleasure to receive…
It is always such a pleasure to receive Inspire Me boxes, and the customer service is the best I have had in a very long time. Every item in each boxes are useful and nice to have, and I especially love the snacks options!
12 June 2020
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I've placed three orders since May 2
I've placed three orders since May 2. shipping takes a long time. have not yet received 1 order. I understand that Corona takes longer but it takes a long time
12 June 2020
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An inspirational treat
The Inspire Me Korea box is filled with lovely little treats. I was particularly happy to find a small tub of the Gochuchang sauce which is a favourite of mine I've not been able to re-stock due to lockdown.
I liked the range of different items, some snacks, some face masks and a few cute literature items about Korean language and Seoul locations.
As someone planning trip to South Korea, it was a lovely taste of things to come.
12 June 2020
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GREAT PRODUCT I LOVE ALL THE ITEMS…
GREAT PRODUCT I LOVE ALL THE ITEMS WHICH I RECEIVED RECOMMENDE IT HIGHLY
11 June 2020
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