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    Feel the Presence of BTS in #Seoul_Hanok

    A hanok is a house designed and built using Korea’s traditional methods. A typical hanok is designed to blend in with the surrounding nature and consists of a maru (wooden floor hall) and ondol (floor heating system). Hanok streets and hanok cafés have become must-visit attractions among tourists who seek to admire Korea’s traditional beauty. Explore the beauty of Korea’s traditional architecture with this itinerary that takes you to Ikseon-dong and Korea Furniture Museum that appeared in BTS’ episode of “You Quiz on the Block.”

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      Ikseon-dong Hanok Street (익선동 한옥거리)

      Ikseon-dong Hanok Street refers to the 800-meter stretch of alleyway lined with hanok buildings located near Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 3, & 5). Many charming shops, restaurants, and cafés are cuddled together side by side. The place has appeared in many Korean dramas and shows, including “Play Seoul (2020)” in the episode featuring NCT’s gourmet tour.

      Approx. 5.8 km / 35 min by bus

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      Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

      A museum exhibiting 2,500 pieces of traditional Korean wooden furniture. It was featured in an article by CNN as “one of the most important and beautiful pieces of architecture in Seoul.” The area also became familiar among global K-pop fans after it was revealed that BTS’ episode of “You Quiz on the Block” was filmed here.

      Approx. 1.1 km / 16 min on foot

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      Sooyeon Sanbang (수연산방)

      A hanok teahouse known for its signature sweet pumpkin bingsu (shaved ice). This place was where the blind audition for selecting MSG Wannabe members took place in the episodes of “Hangout with Yoo.”

      Approx. 14.5 km / 1 hr 13 min by bus & subway

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      Seonungak (한옥카페 선운각)

      A hanok café located near Bukahasan Ui Station (Ui-Line). The café offers a scenic view of Bukhansan Mountain that changes with the season.

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    Jongno 3(sam)-ga Pojangmacha Street

    A street near Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station, Exit 6 (Seoul Subway Line 1) that gets lined with pojangmacha (temporary food stall) after sundown. The place offers the perfect opportunity to soak up the local atmosphere of Seoul.