* PENTAGON
There are five virtues of K-pop groups: Vocals, dance, teamwork, character, and talent. PENTAGON is a boy band that pursues these five virtues to excellence. Their music video for “Shine (2018)” already exceeded 200 million views, while their albums were included on Billboard's “Social 50” chart in 2020 and made 10th place on Billboard Japan’s “Hot Albums” chart in 2021. All these point to the group’s talent and popularity being recognized around the world. Members of PENTAGON cite Myeongdong as their first pick for unforgettable tourist destinations in Seoul. After all, Myeongdong is like PENTAGON, in that both are beating hearts that cannot be missed. Let the heart of K-pop, PENTAGON, take you to the heart of Seoul at Myeongdong. “Myeongdong has a special place for all our members. Back when we were training for our debut, we bonded over our shared love for people-watching and snacking, so we often went to Myeongdong for walks. Whenever we go to Myeongdong, we find that Myeongdong has a unique sense of vitality that makes us feel as if we are on a trip to a faraway place. If you’re visiting Seoul for the first time, Myeongdong is sure to be a part of your itinerary. It’s quite close to Seoul Station, after all. Myeongdong is a big street with a lot of small shops, so you can find many opportunities for shopping and snacking in streetside food stalls. You can even branch out to the nearby Namdaemun Market or Namsan Mountain. In fact, you can take the cable car at Namsan Mountain and see the city from above.”