The Pledis Entertainment building is even prettier at night, as the facade lights up in a beautiful shade of blue. Seventeen, After School, NU’EST, and more can be sometimes seen getting in the building to practice
Gangnam Station ( 강남역 )
Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to Read more [...]
Seoullo 7017 ( 서울로 7017 )
Seoullo 7017’s name is a nod to the dates of its construction. The original overpass was constructed in 1970, and it was reborn in 2017. There are also 17 different pathways to walk at Seoullo 7017. When this Seoullo 7017 project was implemented to transform the Seoul Station overpass into Read more [...]
Tangent ( 탄젠트 빌딩 )
It is an enormous sculpture in glass, concrete, and steel, reminiscent of a painting by Kandinsky.
Seoul City Hall ( 서울 시청 )
After four years and five months of construction, Seoul City Hall was reborn in October 2012. The new Seoul City Hall is an eco-friendly building with a unique exterior, the design of which is based on the eaves of traditional Korean houses. The total floor area of the city hall Read more [...]
Pak No Soo Art Museum ( 박노수 미술관 )
Pak No-Soo was an extremely talented contemporary Korean artist who recently passed away on February 25, 2013, at the age of 86. Pak had left 1000’s of artworks and his home to the county of Jong-ro. The home and surrounding grounds have been transformed into a unique and beautiful art Read more [...]
Seoul City Hall Citizens’ Hall ( 서울 시청 시민청 )
If you head down to CIty Hall’s basement, you will find Citizens’ Hall which is located on the first and second basement level of the Seoul City Hall. The Citizens’ Hall was built for the people as a space dedicated to listening to the voices of the people with Speakers Corner Read more [...]
Yeouido Mulbit Square ( 여의도 물빛 광장 )
In stifling summer, the discomfort index increase and it will be hard to walk on the street. Then, it will be a good idea to find a place where you can cool your body down. This Yeouido Mulbit Square is a perfect break area where you can relax your foot Read more [...]
Daehangno Street (University Street) (대학로)
Daehangno Street, known as the street for young people, is the former location of Seoul National University. In the 1980s, many theater groups started moving to Daehangno, and it soon developed into a cultural center. In a short period of time, movie theaters, live-cafes, regular cafes, and pubs sprung up, Read more [...]
Deoksugung Doldam-gil ( 덕수궁 돌담길 )
Stretching approximately 900m in length, Deoksugung Palace Stone-wall Road was Korea’s first successful attempt at creating a comprehensive urban space where both people and nature can coexist. The road was built using eco-friendly materials and the utmost precautions were taken to ensure pedestrian safety. There are over 20 benches and Read more [...]
Tubester ( 튜브스터 )
Just when you thought you’ve done everything you can by the Han River, Tubester is here to give you an opportunity to do something on the Han River. A large tube-boat fully capable of seating 6 and equipped with a parasol to protect you from the sun, riding the Tubester is one Read more [...]
Food and Culture Academy (푸드앤컬쳐 아카데미)
Food and Culture Academy has been providing Korean cooking classes and culinary culture programs for international visitors since 2002. The classes are designed for visitors who simply wish to have a culinary experience or avid cooks who wish to learn about Korean cuisine. Participants can choose from a wide range Read more [...]
Shinchon Street ( 신촌 거리 )
Alive with an energy all its own, the street between Sinchon Station (Subway Line 2, a 15-minute walk from the Sinchon Railway Station) and Yonsei University is a favorite retreat for the college crowd, who spend many a night relaxing at the various cafés, restaurants, and bookstores. The campuses’ youthful Read more [...]
Lotte World Aquarium (롯데월드 아쿠아리움)
With the motif of “Communication between people and the ocean,” Lotte World Aquarium is located in the B1-2 floors of the popular downtown amusement park, Lotte World. Visitors to Lotte World Aquarium can learn about the marine life from both rivers and oceans while exploring the various themed areas
Gangnam Tourist Information Center ( 강남관광정보센터 ) ( Hallyu Experience Zone )
Hallyu Experience Zone (2nd floor of Gangnam Tourist Information Center) The Zone is composed of Digital Hallyu Experience Zone, Touch Star Zone, Digital Scope Vision, Hallyu Star Exhibition Booth, K-Drama Sets, souvenirs, and CDs. Visitors can see celebrities’ stage costume and accessories on a dummy and there is a special Read more [...]
The Seoul Metropolitan Library ( 서울도서관 )
Seoul Library provides access to a wide range of documents and materials about Seoul Metropolitan City. Visitors will find diverse resources related to the city including, history, culture, urban planning, transportation, environmental issues, administration, reports on outbound visitors, research documents, video clips, and e-data. In Psy’s <gentleman> music video, Read more [...]
Bplusm ( 비플러스엠 )
< <Mo-Yoen’s house in Korean TV drama ‘Descendants of the Sun’> Do you remember the scene that Shi-Jin who just came back from Afghanistan was waiting for Mo-Yeon in front of the hospital in the 2nd episode of <Descendents of the Sun>? Shi-Jin planned to have a decent dining with her Read more [...]
Boramae Park ( 보라매 공원 )
Boramae Park is a former Air Force Academy site that has been transformed into a recreational park. It adopted the name ‘Boramae’ (meaning hawk) which was the symbol of the site when it was the Air Force Academy. There are a variety of exercise facilities including multi-purpose areas, badminton courts, Read more [...]
Han Nam Bowling Center ( 한남 볼링 센터 )
The Han Nam Bowling Center boasts of various convenience facilities such as billiard tables, recreational amenities, and cafés and operates 24 hours. Hallyu stars who live nearby are known to visit the bowling center often in the early morning. The center has become more famous since EXO members played a Read more [...]