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Attention SM Fans! Join Planet Zoom-In’s thrilling three-day SM-themed adventure. Experience the locations where your favorite idols filmed, shop at popular K-pop stores, dine at restaurants your idols have visited, and even volunteer to give back to the community. Prepare for an unforgettable three-day journey that you won’t want to miss!
Start the afternoon with a delicious lunch at *Insadong Chon, a restaurant that EXO members often recommend . Satisfy your taste buds with a variety of traditional Korean dish including some delicacies like oysters and bossam, and more. Next, we’ll head over to Kwangya Store, a flagship store that changes its concept every time an SM artist makes a comeback. You never know what you’ll see there! Take a stroll down K-star Road, where you can catch a glimpse of idol life and immerse yourself in the K-pop wave with K-pop bears to represent some of your favorite idols.
Ready for a break? Relax at Cafe Butterful & Creamorous, a cafe recommended by EXO Suho and GFriend Yerin. Enjoy coffee and a baked treat before heading to one more store before dinner. Stop by the KTOWN4U store, located inside the COEX mall, which is easily identified by the large Gangnam style statue situated outside. Don’t miss the opportunity to browse through a wide selection of K-pop merchandise, ranging from albums and lightsticks to photocards and decorations. Even see the famous Starfield Library inside the COEX Mall filled with thousands of books.
Our final stop of the day is Kenzo Ramen, where NCT 127 filmed an album unboxing video. It’s time for some delicious dinner! Afterward, you’re free to explore on your own or return to your accommodation for a good night’s rest before volunteering on day 2.
Day 2 of your Planet Zoom K-Pop Adventure: Give Back and Volunteer It’s time to make a positive impact! If you’ve been on one of our K-Pop themed trips before, you know that Day 2 is all about giving back. You have will volunteer in the morning after breakfast, however if plans change then volunteering will happening in the afternoon.
Morning Volunteering:
– Head to either a Soup Kitchen to help feed the homeless or an animal shelter to care for dogs rescued from illegal dog farms.
– Enjoy lunch and some downtime at your accommodation before heading to *Yeouido Han River Park for a relaxing break.
– Satisfy your hunger with a delicious Kimchi Stew dinner at 찜생찜사, a restaurant that even NCT Haechan frequents.
**Afternoon Volunteering:
– Enjoy breakfast and some free time or attend a Gimbap making class before heading to lunch and your volunteering destination.
– Options for volunteering include assisting homeless vendors in selling Big Issue Magazines or supporting the ecological park near Han River by removing weeds and harmful organisms.
– After volunteering, freshen up with a shower before heading to 찜생찜사 for dinner.
– *Relax and unwind with a scenic view of the Han River before calling it a day.
Get ready for more foodie experiences and café hopping on Day 3 of your adventure!
Today marks the final day of our trip and we have a jam-packed itinerary. First up, we’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading to Seongsu Yeonbang – an innovative platform that houses small brand stores, including the Cheon Sang Ga Ok cade. This is the same spot that Karina of Aespa visited for Travel Dairy: Soul; Seoul, so you know it’s going to be good!
After soaking up some Korean culture, we’ll make our way to Zesty Saloon in Seongsu for lunch – a favorite burger joint of both EXO’s Suho and rapper Lee Youngji. With our stomachs satisfied, we’ll visit Korea’s first pop-up store constructed entirely from shipping containers, Common Ground. Expect to discover an array of up-and-coming designers, with mainstream brands taking a backseat. Take in some live performances and exhibitions that showcase Korean culture.
Next, we’ll stop for a coffee break at Vacances Cafe, where NCT Dream filmed “NCT cafe in a Dream” for sweet drinks and pastries. Then, it’s onto another popular location and NCT filming site, *Seoul Tower. You might even be lucky enough to spot NCT’s Yuta and Winwin’s locks, or bring your own to hang up!
Finally, we’ll end the day with dinner at *Mokmyeoksanbang in Myeongdong. This restaurant offers a wide variety of Korean, seafood, barbecue, and healthy food options – including vegetarian and vegan choices. This is where NCT shot their Hot & Young Seoul travel program, and it’s the perfect way to cap off our unforgettable trip.
It’s hard to believe that three days have flown by so quickly! As our journey comes to an end, we must say our goodbyes. Although we may have missed a few places, we hope that the ones you had the chance to visit were worth it. Stay tuned for more K-pop trips from Planet Zoom to discover what other sites there are to see! Keep an eye out for more blog postings for other trips and volunteer opportunities with Planet Zoom!