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Ahyeon Supermarket (아현슈퍼)

Ahyeon Supermarket (아현슈퍼)

2024-07-17

13 Namgosanseong 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

For the filming of a drama set in the 1990s, it was decorated as a place with a retro old supermarket atmosphere. It was demolished after filming, but was re-installed thanks to the popularity of the drama. The scene where Na Heedo and Baek Iijin  misunderstood about kissing, and Baek Iijin  protecting Na Heedo from the motorcycle were filmed. The low wooden bench where the main characters sat down and talked to each other is a photo spot.

Jeonju Jeil High School (전주 제일고등학교)

Jeonju Jeil High School (전주 제일고등학교)

2024-07-17

15 Gwanseon 5-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

The scene where Na Heedo (Kim Taeri) taught Baek Iijin (Nam Joohyuk) how to be happy was filmed at Jeil High School in Jeonju. The scene where the faucet is turned upside down and turned into a fountain at the school faucet is so refreshing. The tap was made for filming, and unfortunately, it is not available now. It is forbidden to enter the school, so you should only look outside the school.

Daeo Bookstore (대오서점)

Daeo Bookstore (대오서점)

2024-06-27

55 Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Daeo Bookstore is the oldest bookstore in Seoul that has been maintained in one place since it opened in 1951. Recently, it has been refurbished as a cultural space with a cafe, where one can enjoy coffee, exhibitions, and performances while looking at the yard. Visitors who just want to browse can purchase a souvenir postcard set for admission. Taking a closer look at books that feel the years and objects that have traces of use, they appear to come rather new.

Ktown4u COEX (케이타운포유 코엑스)

Ktown4u COEX (케이타운포유 코엑스)

2024-06-11

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Ktown4u COEX is a K-culture complex located in the bustling COEX district. The center offers everything a hallyu fan could wish for, from K-pop to beauty, fashion, and even K-lifestyle. Each of the three floors focuses on a different way to experience K-culture, with the second floor offering sales of diverse goods, the third floor operating as an academy for learning K-pop dances and songs, and the fourth floor being an event space to facilitate  communication between fans and artists.

Palbok Art Factory (팔복예술공장)

Palbok Art Factory (팔복예술공장)

2024-05-02

46 Guretdeul 1-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Palbok Art Factory was founded in an old cassette tape factory twenty-five years after it went out of business with the advent of the CD. The factory aims to spread art and artistic creativity to the world, much like the previous cassette tape company did at their peak in the '80s.

e-Sports Hall of Fame (e스포츠 명예의 전당)

e-Sports Hall of Fame (e스포츠 명예의 전당)

2024-04-23

31 Maebongsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

The e-Sports Hall of Fame is operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea e-Sports Association to exhibit and honor the esports athletes who have made history for their amazing skills, making Korea synonymous with esports. Visitors can see the athletes' uniforms, gaming materials, trophies, and more, as well as try their hand at playing famous esports games firsthand.

Gumico (구미코)

Gumico (구미코)

2024-04-08

49 Cheomdangieop1-ro, Sandong-eup, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gumico is the convention center of Gumi. Established in 2004 to commemorate Gumi's $2 million in exports. Various exhibitions and convention events such as the Gumi Art Fair, Vacation SW Education Camp, and Wedding Fair are held. Visitors can check the event schedule on the website to find plenty of interesting attractions to enjoy.

Korean Modern Music Hall (한국근현대음악관)

Korean Modern Music Hall (한국근현대음악관)

2024-04-02

147 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8024-8683

Korean Modern Music Hall, located at The Korea Soriter Arts Center in Pyeongtaekho Tourist Complex, is the first cultural complex dedicated to modern Korean music, serving as a museum, library, and archive. It has made a name for itself as Korea's representative music institution, bringing together Korean and Western music, modern and contemporary music, as well as the public and the people. It is an organization that arranges various events to help people view and comprehend history in new ways through a perspective of "music" with its collections related to different fields, including anti-Japanese and pro-Japanese music, the independence movement, music instruction, music from North Korea and Japan, and modern pop music. 

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

2024-03-26

52 Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A museum where one can look at Korea's meteorological observation history and technological development through exhibitions. The museum has the world's first rain gauge, invented in 1441, in the early Joseon dynasty. The museum operates approximately 350 meteorological observatories across Korea and focuses on promoting the uniqueness and excellence of Korea's meteorological science. There are permanent collections and special exhibitions. The permanent collections focus on the history of meteorological science in Korea. At the same time, the special exhibitions take a closer look at the history and information about meteorological science and natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes) that occurred in various regions of Korea. There are experience programs related to meteorological science, such as making a rain gauge or learning about rain gauges.

Ivar Garden (아이바가든)

2024-04-19

8 Goseongnamseo-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Ivar Garden is an immersive media art exhibition hall in Aewol-eup on Jeju’s northwest coast. The hall is divided into eight exhibition spaces, each with a unique theme like Dreamy, Industrial, Mystery, and Party. The exhibitions extend all the way to the floor and the ceiling for a fully immersive experience.