Wadiz in-house clubs, with participation from over a third of the company’s employees. Earlier, we introduced three clubs that exude the spirit of art.
The flower arranging club “Hwatu,” the music clubWadiz Group Sound,” and the painting club “Wanadu” are the stars of the show. If you haven’t seen them yet… it’s not too late! Go check them out right now. You’ll find yourself feeling the urge to get creative.
The weather has turned cooler. It’s the perfect weather for getting active. In this section, we’ll introduce some sports clubs that will make you want to get moving. With these clubs, we’ll have our company’s arts and sports section all set in no time.
Soccer ClubWadiz FC'
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Check the boxes next to the items that make you think, “Wait, that’s me!” How many did you check?
First off, Wadiz FC members must check number 3. Every Thursday morning at 8 a.m., before work, we all head to a nearby futsal court to work up a sweat together. It says “scary,” but isn’t the hidden meaning really “envious”? After all, it’s the gold standard for the “God-like life” everyone wants!
Wadiz FC is a soccer club with a long-standing tradition dating back to 2017. It all started with the sense of camaraderie that comes from playing sports together—a feeling quite different from the camaraderie you experience at work!
A group of like-minded colleagues would get together once a week for a quick game of futsal in the mornings to warm up. When the company’s club system was established, this gathering officially became the soccer club.
Even though it takes real passion to fight off sleep and show up early, many members continue to support Wadiz FC. When asked what the secret is, Jin-gook, one of the team managers, replied, “It’s about finding some breathing room.” He thinks people turn to futsal to carve out a moment of relaxation amid their hectic daily lives 🌿
Just to give you an idea of how amazing Wadiz is, one of our members actually went on a training camp to Jeju Island on their own. Wadiz FC is currently dreaming of an even bigger training camp—in Guam! (Guam, really...? So where do I sign up?)
The Wadiz FC members look so excited and happy!
The energy and sweat evident in Wadiz ’s activity photos speak volumes about how passionate the members are about futsal and the club. Wadiz FC says Guam is on their wish list, and they’re hoping to take a soccer trip to Jeju Island someday. (Jin-gook from Operations says he loves you!) Judging by that enthusiasm… I expect I’ll be working soon!
Wadiz FC's passion knows no bounds!
Golf Club 'Buddywa'
Golf is all the rage these days, loved by people of all ages. Back in 2019, trend-setter Wadizhad a golf club. Why do I say “had”? Because the Wadiz golf club, “Buddywa,” has a story of revival.
With COVID-19 bringing all gatherings to a standstill, the 2019 golf club naturally disbanded. The members simply went about their daily lives, keeping their love of golf and their skills to themselves while working hard.
Wadongso, the green light was given for in-house club activities. Jin-gook, an operations manager who was just then learning to play golf, thought it would be great to improve his skills alongside others like him. By bringing together existing members who had been scattered and recruiting new ones, the golf club was relaunched as “Buddywa,” the Wadiz High-End Community Club.
Buddywa—a genuine community club where men, women, seniors, and juniors all enjoy themselves together.
(We took off our masks briefly for the photo. These true professionals always follow safety guidelines wherever they go 👍)
A “high-end community” club? I was a little puzzled. When I first met Jin-gook, the manager of Buddywa, he introduced the club to me like this. A community club instead of a golf club...?
Jin-guk, our operations manager, believes that the essence of golf lies in its “community” aspect. This is because four people form a group and cheer each other on as they journey through all 18 holes together. He says this sense of community is what makes golf so appealing. You can get to know each other while walking and chatting during the round!
The goal of Buddywa is to help you get to know Jinguk and others with diverse roles and personalities through club activities and build a close-knit community.
That's so cool 😍
I can hear the "Good shot!" cheers from the Buddywa members all the way over here!
Once a month, the BuddyWA team gets together after work to play a round at a nearby indoor golf course. Just like any good community club, we enjoy some great food, chat, and keep the atmosphere friendly and relaxed 😉
I hear that playing rounds on the course and participating in the "W Golf League" are also part of your future plans. With these new activities added to the mix, I’m really looking forward to seeing the community grow even more vibrant.
I'm so disappointed 😥 I'm really upset too
Stretching ClubWadiz Stretching Program (WASP)”
Every week at lunchtime, you can see Jin-gu residents heading to the Culture Center dressed in comfortable clothes and carrying yoga mats. If you follow them, you’ll find them stretching out their bodies. This is theWadiz Stretching Program” (hereinafter referred to as “WASP”), a stretching club.
WASP has had the largest membership ever, both during the first generation of clubs before the pandemic and now. It has enough members to fill three entire classes. (Actually, I’m a member of WASP, too.)
Jin-gook, our operations manager, cited the secret to WASP’s popularity as the fact that “you can participate casually without feeling overwhelmed, while still maintaining your physical balance.” “Taking a moment to pause and care for your body, which you might have neglected while focusing on work”—isn’t that the appeal of WASP?
Although I have to give up my lunch break—a major highlight of the workday—there are so many other benefits that make up for it. Once you discover the true “joy” of deep breaths, a clear mind, and a light body, you’ll look forward to your WASP session every week.
Stretching time with Instructor Woo-jin! It must just be my imagination that I feel refreshed just watching, right?
I’ve been with Wasp since 2019. As a result, the program offers a wide variety of activities—from band exercises to yoga balls and even yoga rings. Thanks to this, I’ve been able to experience new ways of relaxing and releasing tension through a range of movements. In particular, the yoga ring I bought years ago with the intention of stretching out but ended up just sitting around as a decoration is finally serving its purpose! It’s all thanks to the club, where I learned how to use it properly 😂
We recently held a special “singing bowl” class. In today’s fast-paced, high-stress society, relaxation is essential for maintaining a healthy body and mind and for moving forward. This class reminded WASP members, who are often exhausted from work, of the importance of rest and recovery, and provided them with a brief opportunity to do just that.
Teacher Jihoo, who was specially invited to teach the singing bowl class!
Actually, I was asleep…
DaySunday, one hour a week, everyone get healthy together with WASP. I think WASP is a club that benefits both Jin-gook and the company 😉
Wasp is hard at work!
Following the art club introduced in the previous chapter, we now have a sports club as well. Wadizis home to so many wonderful, genuine people who know how to take care of themselves and their colleagues through a variety of hobbies. It made me wonder if the phrase “colleagues”—the ultimate form of employee welfare—isn’t becoming even more meaningful within this kind of culture.
As I got to know the various clubs, I thought I could sum upWadiz internal clubs with the phrase,Wadiz clubs are all about arts and sports.” But then, one day, a formidable club announced its arrival like a comet.
I can't believe such a cool guy like Jin-gook was right by my side!
With a total of seven years of international experience, nearly two years as an English speaking instructor, and a perfect TOEIC score, Jin-gook has started recruiting members for an English club. If this club gets officially registered, Wadiz in-house clubs will become even more well-rounded—covering intellect, character, and physical fitness 😎
I’m really looking forward to the club culture becoming even more diverse with the addition of various new clubs!
