Summer is just around the corner, which means many are struggling to shed off those last few pounds to be beach body ready. Juice cleanses are the current trend for a weight loss method and juice bars have been spreading all throughout California. Now, the trend has finally hit Koreatown, LA.

Opened in February of this year, Oppa Juicery has since been receiving the spotlight as the go-to place for organic cold pressed juice. Unlike other juice bars, Oppa Juicery guarantees that their juices are 100% organic with no preservatives or water added and is GMO (“Genetically Modified Organism”) and HPP (“High Pressure Processing”) free. The juices are made fresh daily from just fruits and vegetables, and are also contained in environmental-friendly BPA (“Bispheonl A”) free containers.

“My team and I started Oppa Juicery because majority of the people in our community are stuck in a lifestyle with bad outdoor eating habits and bombarded with work, which causes us to not take care of our health as much as we would like to. We want to help people regain their energy by providing the highest quality products our community deserves,” said Alex Sohn, co-owner of Oppa Juicery. The juicery offers a total of 12 different flavors at an affordable price of $7 per bottle, whereas the average prices at other juice bars are $10 and up. Located on the second floor of WilFit Sports Club on Wilshire and Normandie, many have shown a positive response on social media to the juicery’s presence.

Another unique quality that Oppa Juicery acquires is that they offer free delivery within Koreatown, LA. The Detox Cleanse Program offers three different choices where you can first start off with a 1-day Soft Detox, 3-day Full Detox and then the 5-day Complete Detox to start actually getting results. There is also the option of creating your own program. By drinking the bottles of juice and water, this allows the body to gain rich, natural nutrition and vitamins while avoiding unhealthy drinks or foods for a certain amount of time.

“We came up with the name ‘Oppa Juicery’ because it’s easy to remember and it’s a catchy name. Also, the word ‘oppa’ has a meaning and intent where an older male figure takes care of the young ones. We are a group of young, hardworking working-class content creators living in Koreatown who wish to make ourselves and the people within our community healthier, less tired, and more energized to make some changes in our lives, at work and to our family and community,” said Sohn.

Yuna Hwang
K-Herald

Koreatown is exploding with restaurants, happenings and cool clubs – one of which is Rooftop 3100. With performances by acclaimed stars Stevie Wonder, DJ Mustard, and Dwele, as well as appearances by Rihanna, Omarion and Mario, the nightclub is clearly a prominent and versatile venue in the area.

Represented by neighboring Koreatown corporation DF Enterprizes, a full-service event production and marketing firm, Darius Farrelly has plans to initiate a revival of the Koreatown community nightlife, and provide an alternative to the Hollywood scene.

Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Farrelly has over 25 years of experience in various facets of the entertainment industry. Previously employed as a professional disc jockey for KKBT 92.3 FM, KDAY 1580 AM, and KJLH 102.3 FM as well as legendary clubs in Los Angeles such as Hot Fudge Sundays, Paradise 24, The Loft, and Murray Burtrums, music and television producer for national TV commercials, King World Television, Eddie Murphy Television and Rockwell International, recording artist manager, and producer/consultant for multiple private industry events, he has gained national acclaim for delivering quality work, high profile product placement and creative expertise by acting as a liaison between urban and corporate America. Mr. Farrelly has used his unique ability to anticipate the needs and expectations of his urban audiences to create environments that were full of excitement.

However, attempting to penetrate this new area hasn’t been particularly easy for Mr. Farrelly: “As the underdog in the community, it’s been extremely difficult to not only gain respect but also recognition, but that simply comes with the territory,” he explains. “We’re learning very quickly how to adapt to this new area, and we’re really trying to make our own mark in the neighborhood.” He further elaborates to clarify that the public generally chooses Hollywood when deciding to go out on the town; no one really ever vacates their ‘comfort zone’. “Koreatown is extremely influential in Los Angeles culture, and we would like to showcase that,” says Farrelly.

Through personal interaction and observation, a genuine interest in his clients and consumers, and an adventurous entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Farrelly wishes to continue to form and maintain great relationships that will allow him to propel his endeavors and that of the community throughout the urban and general markets.

Yuna Hwang
K-Herald