Drop-In Diaries: Culture, Community, and CrossFit

In the first episode of "Drop-In Diaries," CrossFit Seminar Staff trainer and affiliate owner Kelly Kim drops into affiliates in Seoul, South Korea, for a journey that’s equal parts culture, community, and CrossFit. Joined by Juria Maree, CrossFit’s South Asia country manager and Seminar Staff Flowmaster, Kim hits local affiliates and immerses herself in a city where performance isn’t just trained, it’s lived. From the gym floor to everyday life, Seoul’s CrossFit community reflects a deep-rooted Korean value: show up prepared, work hard, and respect the process. With heritage held in high regard and a CrossFit scene that’s growing fast, Kim shows us why Korea’s fitness culture is thriving and why the future of CrossFit in Seoul is just getting started.