Seoul(Mapo-gu)

Football Faentasium is the first soccer-themed experience museum in Korea, founded by the Korea Football Association. The museum uses the lastest in IT for exciting displays, experiences, educational lessons, and more for a facility more like a theme park than a museum. The name comes from a mix of the words fan, fantasy, museum, and stadium.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

The National Folk Museum is the leading museum depicting Korean folk culture that attracts 3 million visitors every year. Every Saturday, the museum offers free performances where Korean music, traditional dance, martial arts, and mask plays are performed for Korean and foreign spectators to illustrate Korea’s major seasonal events, special exhibitions, and traditional intangible cultures.


Seoul(Mapo-gu)

Shanti is an Indian, Nepalese restaurant with cuisine prepared by an Indian chef.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

Located in the middle of COEX Central Plaza, Starfield Library offers visitors a perfect reading space. Two-floored library has 13-meter high bookshelf and soft lights to ease the eyes as well as various types of tables with electric plugs for those with laptops. With more than 50,000 books ranging from literature to hobbies as well as over 400 types of magazines, visitors can enjoy reading interesting books in the middle of a shopping center.


Seoul(Gangdong-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Yangchulbuk Restaurant is a casual eatery specializing in Korean-style beef intestine barbecue. Its branch located in Seongnae-dong is owned by the parents of Park Shin-hye, a talented K-star who has been the lead in several K-dramas, including The Heirs, Doctor Crush, and Pinocchio. Portraits of the K-star and figurines of her beloved puppies are displayed inside the restaurant. Ingredients are sourced daily from local meat suppliers and side dishes (banchan), including the mukbap (chilled acorn jelly rice soup) are made in-house every day. In her free time Park Shin-hye is known to enjoy dining at the restaurant with her colleagues.  


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Owned by the parents of Lee Hi, Lamese Cadeau specializes in Korean seafood dishes. The K-pop star’s favorite food on the menu is the ganjang-gejang (soy sauce-marinated crabs) made with fresh crabs sourced from the Incheon sea shore. The ganjang-gejang meal is served with several side dishes (banchan), featuring locally-sourced conch, abalone, and seaweed. Upon request, the dishes can be delivered directly from the restaurant. As for the interior, a large poster of Lee Hi hangs by the entrance while autographs of Lee’s fellow artists from YG Entertainment―such as Bobby and Lee Soo-hyun―decorate the walls.  


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Owned by FNC Entertainment, the agency of FT Island, CN Blue, AOA, Yoo Jae-suk, and numerous other Hallyu stars, FNC WOW is a must-visit spot for all K-pop and K-show fans. Its signature drinks are the Artist Lattes featuring impressive latte art images of Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Hong-gi, and Seol-hyun. As for desserts, the café offers a variety of colorful cakes made with unique recipes. Recommended menu items include the caramel mocha, green tea latte, and fresh fruit ades.  


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

K-star Yoo Yeon-seok, who has starred in K-dramas Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim, K-show We Kid, and musical Hedwig, is the owner of this three-story venue. Complete with floor to ceiling windows, the bar on the 7th floor offers panoramic views of the Itaewon area, while the cozy rooftop seating on the 8th floor is perfect for date nights. The 6th floor features a beautiful banquet room which has hosted various trendy K-stars’ private parties. Reservations are required for special events.  


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

The owner of this fresh burger joint located in the Hongdae area is none other than Loco, one of the hottest rappers of the AOMG crew. The restaurant was indeed “famous” even before its opening, thanks to Loco’s Hallyu star status. Its signature dish is The Famous Burger featuring thick patties and a generous amount of melted cheese. Avocado slices and bacon can be added for an additional charge. Every Friday and Saturday, a DJ booth is set up at the counter for hip-hop and electronic music parties open to all.  


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Itaewon Land is a 5-story jjimjilbang (Korean spa) with guest rooms available for overnight stays. Its traditional sauna, has a red clay room, flat stone room, and salt room. The water at Itaewon Land was verified by the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources and it is known as the best aquifer water in Korea. The water was taken from water sources more than 500m underground.  



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