• Exciting K-Experience in K-Contents - From shopping for K-items to night views of Seoul, experience the best of the world

        • 08/13/2024

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  • K-experiences that captivate the mind have been carefully selected, from exotic experiences that stimulate curiosity through regular appearances in K-contents to unique Korean room experiences. It includes experiences that all Hallyu fans want to follow, such as shopping for K-items at a traditional market, enjoying Chimaek at Hangang Park, experiencing a food stall, and experiencing a convenience store Ramyeon machine.

    HiKR Ground
    40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 중구 청계천로 40)

    It is an experiential Korean tourism promotion center with a name meaning ‘a welcome greeting from Korea (KR) to tourists around the world (Hi)’. Contents such as K-pop, dramas, and movies can be combined with smart technology and Hallyu art and enjoyed in a realistic way. On the second floor, you can plan and shoot your own music video by using extended reality technology to create a background with five K-pop music video concepts. In addition to this, there are endless things to enjoy, such as walking through the background of a drama in VR, introducing tourist attractions in Korea, and exhibiting works of artists.

    Bangsan Market
    18-1 Eulji-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 중구 을지로33길 18-1)

    This market is famous for bakery products, cooking utensils, and packaging products. If you're looking for something special, not just the usual souvenir shopping, this is the place to go. You can also choose a scented candle or diffuser material that will remind you of your visit to Korea. Perfume and scented candles are mainly gathered in Building A. It also has the advantage of being close to Dongdaemun, Myeongdong, and Euljiro, and there are many restaurants.

    Banpo Hangang Park
    40 Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 서초구 신반포로11길 40)

    Like the main characters in K-dramas, citizens often visit the Hangang River. They spend time lying on the grass, riding a bicycle, or playing sports. 'Chimaek (chicken and beer)' is an essential fun part of this Hangang River outing. Most Hangang Parks offer rental mats and tents, and delivery of Chimaek is also available. Enjoying Chimaek while looking at the sparkling river water will create unforgettable memories.

    Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
    40 Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 서초구 신반포로11길 40)

    It is the world's longest (1,140m) bridge fountain. Thanks to the 200 lights installed on the bridge, the rainbow-colored water stream dances to the music in a fantastic way. The location where the water can be seen as a whole is Banpo Hangang Park, and you can see a slightly different shape depending on the location. Photos of the fountain on the bridge, which is hot on social media, can be taken on the Jamsu Bridge. The fountain show runs for 20 minutes.

    Euljiro Pocha Street
    13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 중구 중구 을지로 13길)

    Eulji-ro 3-ga, also called ‘Hipjiro’and gaining explosive popularity among young people in their 20s and 30s, was a place visited by workers at Euljiro printing and ironworks in the 1970s and 1980s. At night, hundreds of small tables occupy the alley and transform into a place to enjoy 'Gilmaek (Street Beer)'. Salty Dried Young Pollack(Nogari) grilled over briquettes and a glass of beer with spicy Sea Snail Salad are the main menu items here.

    Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Pocha Street
    11beon-gil, Jongno 3(sam)-ga station, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 종로3가역 11번길)

    It is one of Seoul's representative Pocha Streets boasting history and tradition. When you come out of Jongno 3-ga Station, exit 6 (toward the Nakwon Music Mall), you will find a lot of food stalls with a crowded atmosphere. There are vinyl covered areas and open areas, so you can choose according to your taste. It is a heaven for snacks such as Chicken feet, Octopus, Udon Kimchi Pancakes, and Rolled Omelet.

    Seoullo 7017
    432 Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 중구 청파로 432)

    The overpass, which had surrounded Seoul Station for 45 years, has now given way to people. It is a very special experience to climb on Seoullo 7017, which was born into a beautiful hanging garden through urban regeneration, and overlook the city scenery such as Seoul Station and Sungnyemun Gate at a glance. The walking path decorated with various plants is beautiful during the day, but at night, it is even more beautiful with the lights of the buildings added to the elevated lights like the blue Milky Way. Among them, the appearance of Seoul Station with its arched curve is impressive.

    Suwon Paldalmun Market
    8 Jeongjo-ro 776beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 수원시 팔달구 정조로 776번길 8)

    There are 9 traditional markets around Suwon's South Gate. Among them, in Paldalmun Market, there is a whole chicken street that stretches for about 400m, so many people visit it. The old-fashioned way of frying the whole chicken in a large cauldron and the unique seasoning preserve its flavor. After visiting other connected markets, you can complete your Suwon tour by walking through the Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

* Content creation & related inquiries: Hallyu Content Team