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HiKR Ground

Jung-gu, Seoul

Korea Tourism's free K-culture and K-pop media-art center.

Run by the Korea Tourism Organization in Myeongdong: K-pop media-art zones, an immersive music-video studio you can star in, and rotating exhibitions. Free, air-conditioned, and very ARMY-friendly.

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Amorepacific Headquarters

Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Beauty-conglomerate HQ with a flagship store, museum, and library.

A striking cube by David Chipperfield in Yongsan, housing the APMA art museum, a library, and a ground-floor beauty flagship. The most architectural K-beauty stop, near the HYBE district.

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Cheongdam-dong

Gangnam-gu, Seoul

K-pop label and fashion district where BTS members frequent.

Multiple agencies and the kinds of high-end cafés and restaurants ARMY have spotted members at. Walkable area for an afternoon.

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CJ ENM Center — Sangam

Mapo-gu, Seoul

Home of the Mnet cable music countdown show.

The Sangam media-district HQ where Mnet's weekly countdown tapes. Another comeback-stage venue; audience access is fan-club-gated per taping, not open to walk-ins.

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Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Jung-gu, Seoul

Zaha Hadid landmark hosting fashion shows and brand events.

The flowing silver building you've seen as a backdrop in fashion and K-pop content. Frequently hosts exhibitions and launch events — check the calendar for your dates.

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Gentle Monster — Haus Dosan

Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Flagship eyewear concept store in the Dosan/Apgujeong area.

The Korean eyewear label whose pieces show up across idol styling, in a gallery-like flagship that's a destination in itself. Pair with the Cheongdam/Apgujeong walk.

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