Here is a trivia question to which all Hallyu fans would know the answer. What is the name of the K-pop group that former U.S. President Barack Obama mentioned during his speech on July 3rd, 2017? Yes, it is the dashing and stylish SHINee. Since their debut in 2008, the members have toured all over North America, South America and Europe. SHINee’s last international tour ended in June, 2017, after their concerts in Los Angeles, Dallas and Taipei were completely sold out. Magnolia Design Café located in Itaewon by Yongsan-gu Office is known to be one of Key’s favorite cafés in Seoul. He has shared pictures of himself enjoying drinks at the coffee shop via his personal social media account. Magnolia Design Café is housed in a refurbished family-home offering a cozy atmosphere in the midst of the bustling Itaewon area. The exact spot where Key took photographs can be found at the quaint backyard. The most popular menu items during warmer seasons include the blueberry smoothie and iced latte.  

Slow-cooked pig bones in house, their pork soup taste is rich and full of flavors.

It is a 100-year-old store that has been loved by customers for a long time while maintaining its reputation for over 30 years. The best menu at this restaurant is buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

Korean restaurant in Yeondong, Jeju-si.

Cheonghyang Ilsik is a Japanese restaurant specializing in seafood made with fresh fish and shellfish. In addition to serving delicious dishes, the restaurant also presents a traditional interior design complete with wooden and roof tiles.

Specializing in high-quality beef ribs, Daegwol Anjip offers an authentic atmosphere decorated with traditional Korean architecture and gardens, where you and your family can have a welcome and pleasant dining experience. Also, by opening the kitchen facility and meat processing facility to diners, everyone can trust the cleanliness and quality of the meat that is served. Daegwol Anjip’s set menu is quite popular among families, not only because of the abundant amount of food, but also the side dishes that are offered along with the set menu. The well trained service staff will enhance your dining experience.

This is where you can have all the Samgyeopsal (pork belly) you can eat. The best menu at this restaurant is unlimited serving. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Jongno Sarangga (Formerly Chilgapsan) is a gourmet restaurant that is so popular that there is always a group of regulars lined up outside, even during lunch! Neobiani-gui, grilled sliced beef, is one of the restaurant’s specialties, along with soybean paste stew with crushed tofu in dried anchovy broth. It’s not only the amazing tastes of these delectable dishes that draw customers, but also the reasonable prices. If you plan to visit Jongno Sarangga (Formerly Chilgapsan), make sure to make a reservation to avoid some of the wait.

Mihyang is a seafood restaurant specializing in haemul-jjim (steamed seafood).

Different from other beaches, Mongdol Beach is covered with black, round rocks instead of the usual white sands, but the more popular beach of the area is Hakdong Mongdol Beach. Due to this unique characteristic, many beach-goers visit during the summer seasons. There are also many well-known restaurants in the area, one of those being the Hansol Raw Fish Restaurant. A stationery next to the restaurant comes to sight first, as the restaurant is small in size, located on the side of the street with a Sea Squirt Bibimbap specialty that is to die for. The restaurant's clean and cozy interior holds over 10 tables, designed to remind one of a beautifully picturesque countryside. One of their most popular dishes is the Haemul-doenjang-jjigae, a stew made with soybean paste and plentiful amounts of fresh seafood. Hansol also possesses an aquarium full of red snappers and flatfishes, which make up the ingredients for their delicious Hoe-deopbap.