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K-pop has gained significant popularity on a global scale.
So, many people travel to Korea to enjoy K-pop.
Today, I will introduce a K-pop-themed travel spot for such people.
Let's begin😎
The headquarters of BTS, known as Hive, is situated in Yongsan. This location is frequently visited by numerous ARMYs who come to take commemorative photographs. While presently closed, the adjacent Hive Insight also accommodates K-pop exhibitions. Moreover, various events are organized on the birthdays of affiliated artists. Additionally, one may visit Black Drum, a cafe managed by ARMY. The café is abundant with BTS merchandise.
Address: 42 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Website: https://hybecorp.com
Ktown4u coex is a prominent K-pop merchandise store. Located in Samsung COEX, this place can be considered a prominent K-pop hub. Here, not only are various items of K-pop idols sold, but a pop-up store is also located here. Another way to enjoy this place is to take pictures with the idol in the background at the photo booth. This academy also trains K-pop idols. If you want to take a one-day K-pop dance class while traveling, make a reservation and visit this place! It will be a very meaningful time!
Address: 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Work: 11 AM–8 PM
Website: https://kr.ktown4u.com/
Hiker Ground is a Korean tourism promotion center where visitors can experience K-POP and view media art simultaneously. Here you can see various exhibitions and media art. What makes this place especially unique is the K-pop-themed space on the second floor. This place, designed to resemble a K-pop music video, features various set stages including subways, a coin laundromat, and outer space. Produce your own trendy K-pop music video using XR Live Studio!
Address: 40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Work: 10 AM–7 PM (Mon Closed)
Website: https://hikr.visitkorea
Gwangya is a store located on the lower floor of the headquarters of SM, Korea's leading entertainment company. After passing through the unique door, you will be greeted by a beautiful interior made of glass, with music videos by various SM artists displayed on the walls. Here, you can purchase merchandise and albums from various SM Entertainment artists, including NCT and Aespa. The octagonal object inside the store is the store's identity! Take great photos.
Address: 685-700, Seongsu 1-gaje 1-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Work: 10:30 AM–8 PM
Don't you want to become a K-pop idol at least once? Reverie Studio is a K-pop idol concept filming studio. You can transform into a K-pop idol with a variety of unique idol costumes, accessories, and stylish hair and makeup. Embrace being a K-pop artist who greets fans after a performance! In addition, you can take photos with various concepts.
Address: Seoul, Seongdong-gu, Seongsu-dong 1(il)-ga, 668-20 5F
Work: 10 AM–9 PM (Mon Closed)
Website: https://www.reveriestudio
Withmuu and Beat Road are representative K-pop album stores. Both places are located in Hongdae, making them convenient for travelers. These stores are also popular among Korean K-pop fans. A unique feature of these stores is that you can exchange photo cards with each other after purchasing an album. Create special memories with your favorite idol at the photo booth!
Address: Seoul, Mapo-gu, Yanghwa-ro, 188 ak plaza 2F
Work: 11 AM–10 PM (Sat, Sun 10:30 AM–10 PM)
Website: https://www.withmuu
Address: 107 Donggyo-ro, Seogyo-dong Mapo-gu, Seoul
Work: 11 AM–9 PM
Website: https://beatroad.co.kr/