• New Record on Billboard! Hidden Healing Spots of World Star BTS

        • 07/22/2024

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  • In 2020, a Korean song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.The song, BTS’s DYNAMITE stood out for its lively beat and romantic lyrics. With this Billboard achievement, BTS solidified their status as a K-POP world star nown to everyone globally. The group captured all three major American music award stages, including their solo performance at the 63rd Grammy Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and the American Music Awards. It was a moment that proved BTS had transcended the genre itself. So, where are the hidden healing spots in Korea that BTS has visited?

    Gyeongbokgung Palace -Gyeonghoeru and Geunjeongjeon
    161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161)

    On the American national TV show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, a special broadcast called “BTS Week” was carried out. Among them, a performance of BTS’s Map of the Soul: Persona tracks “MIKROKOSMOS” and “IDOL” took place in the historical Gyeongbokgung Palace, specifically at Gyeonghoeru and Geunjeongjeon. Experience Korea’s past in the beautifully lit purple Gyeongbokgung Palace.

    Hanok of Korea (Korea’s House)
    Hanok of Korea, 10 Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (서울특별시 중구 퇴계로36길 10 한국의집)

    In 2018, BTS graced the cover of Billboard Magazine, and the backdrop featured an old Korean Hanok building. This place is the traditional cultural space Hanok of Korea, operated by the Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation. Here, visitors can experience various aspects of Korean history and culture, ranging from traditional meals to cultural experiences and traditional art performances. If you’re curious about what the essence of Korea is, visit Hanok of Korea.

    Geu-Jip
    Geu-Jip, 46 Gangnam-daero 34-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (서울특별시 서초구 강남대로34길 46 그집)

    To commemorate their debut on June 13, BTS holds the BTS FESTA every year with their fan club, ARMY. In 2018, they celebrated the festival at a special place, a pub called Geu-Jip. Everything from BTS photos to the seats they sat on is preserved, and there is even a BTS dining set menu. A must-visit for anyone wanting to trace BTS’s footsteps!

    Seokchon Lake
    Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (서울 송파구 잠실동)

    A picture of RM was posted on the official BTS Twitter, and the place shown in the background piqued fans’ curiosity. The location is Seokchon Lake in Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. The lake is divided into West Lake and East Lake based on Songpa-daero, and RM took his photo at East Lake. The area is full of popular cafes and restaurants, and a cherry blossom festival takes place every spring, making it a popular destination for many citizens.