If you`re a Korean-wave fan, you would know SM, YG, and JYP. They are "Big 3" entertainment agencies in Korea. The Big 3 have recently launched their iconic restaurants for their fans. It`s up to your choice. SM, YG and JYP will capture your taste buds and imagination in different ways!

Tour route
SMT SEOUL - SUM Market - JYP THE STREET - Studio J  - YG REPUBLIQUE(Myeongdong)
 

Course 1. World Food Festival held by SM
SMT SEOUL

SMT Seoul is a unique dining place where you can enjoy small dishes with a variety of tapas (Tapas itself are a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks in Spanish cuisine). Not only traditional Korean food but the exotic world foods which were reinterpreted into Korean style are served here. The Playground on the 1st and the 2nd floors is an exciting multiplex attracting visitors with the ceiling media images and SM star's holograms as well as delicious lunch and tapas.
 

 

 

 

And the Penthouse on its 3rd and 4th floors serves the international food including Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Western food in the concept of 'Seoul-stye tapas'. But reservation is essential. On the 5th floor, 'Vertical Garden' welcomes and eases you with the comfortable atmosphere.

SMT SEOUL
Address: 58 Apgujeong-ro 79-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2-6240-9300
Website: www.smt-seoul.com

Course 2. A Paradise for SM fans
SUM Market

Tasted good food? Then it`s time to taste the 'SM artists'. SUM Market in Chengdam-dong, Gangnam is a paradise for Korean-wave fans and the local star-chasing girls. The market to have a sales area of 250m² was opened in last March, named after SM.
 

 

 

SUM means 'SM with you'. Here, you`ll meet authentic SM star brands such as 'Girl's Generation Beer' and 'Super Junior Noodle'. Among many eye-catching items, 'Girl's Generation Package' and 'Super Junior Package' are the best selling products.

SUM Market
Address: 648 Samsung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2-6240-9846
Website: www.smtown.com

Course 3. JYP Style! An Oasis in the City
THE STREET

Built in the concept of a cozy cafe, The Street provides a place to relax. The only clue you can relate it to JYP is the choke art blackboard filled with the JYP's group names on the wall. Most of all, its fantastic dishes like Kimchi pilaf, Galic oil pasta, and Mushroom cream tartin are recommended.

 

 

Side dishes like Deep-fried glass noodles in seaweed and Tteokbokki (Stir-fried rice cake) are also good for tasting Korean snacks. The compy outdoor seats are the best relaxing spot in the city.

THE STREET
Address: KRA Plaza, 529 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2-547-8898
 

Course 4. Meet JYP artists
Studio J

The characteristic Studio J is a JYP-style lounge bar that was opened jointly by JYP, and Y1975 which gained fame as a celebrity's bar in Cheongdam-dong. The best point of this bar is unlimited JYP artists' performances. Starting from JYP as an artist, many of the affiliated artists including Baek Ye-Rin, Ji Soul, and Baek Ah-Yeon have made great performances in the Studio J. The witty music video of 'Un-nis (Sisters)', organized by the 'girl group mission' in <Slam Dunk of the Sisters> by KBS2 was also taken here.

 

 

 

Surely, the luminant LED-lit stairway, magnificent interior and the invigorating live music stage will make you happy. You`d better check your favorite artist's schedule before you visit.

Studio J
Address: 13-12, Seonreung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2-540-6799

Course 5. All-in-one dining place
YG REPUBLIQUE

YG Republique that claims to stand for the true Korean style is a glamorous dining multiplex which combined great dining experience with entertainments. Upon entering into the YG world, you`ll soon be lost your way in a hip dining bar, a fancy goods shop, brunch cafe '3 Birds' and K-PUB, and restaurant 'Samgori Pujukkan (Bucher's at three-way intersection).

 

 

 

While dining, you will meet their artists through the wall images, posters, and the music videos.

YG REPUBLIQUE
Address: 13 Myeondong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2-318-3892

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