Taste of South Korea

  Hello, global music lovers and cafe hoppers!  It’s Bitna. In our last journey, we connected with the deep, quiet soul of ancient Korea through the world-famous Room of Quiet Contemplation at the National Museum of Korea . Today, we are taking a short, exciting leap from the historic past straight into the glowing center of modern global pop culture. We are heading to the HYBE Headquarters (하이브 본사) and its surrounding trendy neighborhood, Yongridan-gil (용리단길) ! Located in the dynamic district of Yongsan, this area has rapidly transformed into a vibrant cultural hub. It is a place where you can feel the creative energy of top global artists like BTS, SEVENTEEN, and NewJeans, and immediately transition into exploring some of the most aesthetic, delicious independent cafes in Seoul. Let's find out how to spend the perfect afternoon here! 🎵 The Mecca of K-Pop: Standing Before the Kingdom of BTS As you walk out toward the Han River from Yongsan Station, a massive, sleek, charco...

  Hello, urban trendsetters! It’s Bitna.  In our last stop, we unleashed our inner children and captured magical photos at Lotte World .  Today, we are crossing the Han River slightly to enter the most famous, glittering, and high-energy district in all of South Korea. Welcome to Gangnam (강남) ! Literally meaning "South of the River," Gangnam became a global household name thanks to PSY’s viral hit song Gangnam Style .  But there is so much more to this neighborhood than just catchy pop music.  Gangnam is Seoul’s fast-paced, neon-lit economic hub, packed with luxury shopping, cutting-edge technology, and a surprisingly peaceful touch of ancient history.  Let’s explore the best things to do in Seoul’s glitzist district! 📸 Say Cheese at the Gangnam Style Statue You cannot visit this area without paying tribute to the song that put it on the global map! Head straight to the front of the massive COEX Mall to find the iconic "Gangnam Style" Statue . This giant,...