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May 6, 2026 · Filming Locations

COEX Aquarium is a place I would strongly recommend if you have kids, enjoy looking at animals, or just have a leisurely afternoon to spend.

May 2, 2026 · Cafés & Bakeries

There’s nothing more we love than trying new desserts in Korea. While they’re very common in countries like Japan, they can be surprisingly a…

Nov 24, 2024 · Gangnam

Located right smack in Gangnam, this impressive library has probably appeared on your Instagram and Pinterest at some point in time.

Oct 21, 2024 · FNC

I highly encourage you to go to Hallyu K-Star Road as soon as you can to take photographs of your idols’ signatures before they disappear!

Apr 27, 2024 · Food

I was absolutely enamoured by the steak cubes, and the sauce that Sol-sot provided really brought the best out of the meat.

Mar 4, 2024 · Gangnam

Visiting this private art gallery was interesting, but I don’t foresee that I’ll be coming back with the high entrance fees and odd ushering.

Dec 3, 2022 · Food

I’ve never been a great fan of porridge, but I’ve always found it particularly comforting to have in cold weather, which is why I…

Aug 15, 2018 · FNC

Besides visiting SM and JYP (which has sadly moved out of their old building) in the Cheongdamdong area, another company that you can definitely…

Aug 20, 2017 · Free

SM Entertainment’s HQ in Apgujeong may not be open to visitors, but clearly, they have found another way to cash in satisfy SM stans. Described…

Aug 12, 2017 · Free

If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of celebrities, your best bet would be to look out for a crowd of Korean fans around the building.