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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered an item from this website that they did not deliver. I tried multiple times to contact them for an update, and was thoroughly ignored.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

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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  1. Beauty & Well-being

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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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I ordered my Inspire me Korea (two…

I ordered my Inspire me Korea (two boxes) on May 24. It is now June 8 and I haven't received my order. I checked on the website and it looks like my order isn't even fufilled yet.

I realize that it is shipping from the UK, and takes time to get here (website says approx 10 days), I also realize that Covid-19 restrictions are still on and that could cause delays....but I haven't received any emails for Inspire me Korea that there are delays or if it has shipped ...no communication at all except this Review email. So I'm just waiting until it arrives and hope that I get my shipment. Just disappointed there is no communication

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Update 6/11: IMK contacted me and I gave my Order number. They were quick to reply and remedy the issue.

June 8, 2020
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Reply from Inspire Me Korea

Hi Reiko,

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

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not recommend - what a scam

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 my credit card company to dispute these charges because I’m fairly certain I was scammed.

June 8, 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 are sorry for the inconvenience and 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

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

All I can say about this store is: Gorgeous. The products are super cool and as I adore south korea I loved all the products I bought.

June 5, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

bts subscription box

My inspire me Korea package of the bts subscription box was amazing. All items in the box are at really high quality and the customer service is also amazing they are always there ready to help. I will definitely keep my subscription as I'm very please.

June 4, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved it !

Loved it ! Had so much fun unboxing , great snacks and little gifts . Can’t wait for the next one! Thank you so much !

June 3, 2020
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I still haven’t received my packages…

I still haven’t received my packages and I have paid for 2 months of membership so far ... that’s all otherwise I can’t say more because I haven’t received anything

May 29, 2020
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Reply from Inspire Me Korea

Hi Karla,

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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good, could be better

For the prize I was expecting better. Some nice snacks and goodies but nothing blew my mind so far.

May 29, 2020
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Reply from Inspire Me Korea

Hi Laurianne,

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The box was ok

The box was ok, 3 items inside unable to eat and took approximately 1.5 to 2 months to get here.
Might cancel but will see on next box

May 29, 2020
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Reply from Inspire Me Korea

Hi Christine,

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate you taking the time to tell us how you feel. We are sorry that the snacks you received were inedible as we want our customers to enjoy the contents of their box to its full extent.

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

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great idea

Great service, they keep you up to date on your package so you know when to expect it without any stress.

I subscribed to it after seeing it on Instagram. I love Korean culture (k dramas and the food especially). This is definitely a box that keeps you connected with K culture.

I subscribe to the standard monthly box. Nice wrapping with a good distribution of food and new things to try. Really fun to open it each time. Sometimes there is a bit of repetition but it’s not that often.

The only issue is that you need to understand yourself how to use the products as they are properly Korean. If they could include an explanation on what they chose and how best to use it, it would be even better but Internet is great for this so it’s easy to find out.

May 29, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very happy

I am very happy, I ordered k-culture of inspire me korea boxes from my friends who are fans of South Korea for their birthdays, she was very happy. I love your product too 😊👍

May 29, 2020
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I really like getting the sneekpeaks

I really like getting the sneekpeaks. So I do know what i'm paying for, but it is also a surprise. The website is much better than before. I also like the four different boxes even though I still like the culture box the best, because of its variety. And when I had a question the response is always very quick.

May 29, 2020
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

disapointed, like reallyyyyy

You never answered my email, so thank you very much for that. My box came in the mail like 2 months after I placed my order (I was never able to track it). The box was damaged and I was quite disapointed about the goodies, everything feels really cheap, most of it is damage because of the box's small size. I ordered another one before I received this one, I will see how this one turns out but I cancelled my monthly subscription because this is way overpriced for what is actually in the box, plus it feels as though you're just messily shoving stuff inside just to justify the price (I got the same item twice)

May 29, 2020
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Reply from Inspire Me Korea

Hi Elena,

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

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