People from all corners of the world gathered in Seoul in early February for a feast worthy of the upcoming Lunar Near Year: Two tables were laden with ubiquitous Korean fare like dumplings and fried chicken, homemade comfort food from abroad like shepherd’s pie, garlic bread and tres leches cake, as well as all manner of snacks, and even some libations in the form of Jell-O shots. This was the scene at the Valentine’s Day Platonic Potluck hosted by LoLMeetupKorea (LoLMK), a community of English-speaking gamers who play on Riot Games’ Korean League of Legends (LoL) server. The timing of the event meant international residents could enjoy a festive gathering ahead of the holidays, even far away from home. The food offerings were as diverse as the group members, ranging from Korean Americans who want to stay connected with English-speaking culture to international students and workers searching for gaming buddies, and even soldiers stationed in Korea. LoLMK was founded at least 14 years ago and is currently helmed by owner/leader Eric Hwang and Phil Chung. Chung, the deputy leader,