South Korea is home to delicious foods, adventurous nightlife, and endless cafes. Also, South Korea is home to the worldwide famous boy group, BTS! BTS have made their mark on their home country and have many memorable spots. From stores, cafes, and filming locations, Korea is filled to the brim with endless areas that have BTS written all over it. If you're planning a trip to South Korea and want to experience some of these locations, here's a list of some popular places!
1. Original Big Hit Building - Seoul
If you want to travel to the past and see where it all started, Big Hit’s original entertainment building is the place to go! Located in the bustling, luxurious city of Gangnam, the building is decorated with various fan writings. It’s a popular staple to visit for many fans because it is where BTS spent their beginning years as a group. The journey is worthwhile and should be added to your bucket list of famous BTS tourist locations.
Location: Nonhyeon-ro 145-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 강남구 논현로145길)
Big Hit Entertainment
2. Line Friends - Seoul
The famous merchandise store LINE Friends is one of the cutest places to shop in South Korea. BTS released their character line BT21 and as soon as you enter the store, you’re greeted by all of their cute characters. From face pillows, plushies, and even keychains, the BT21 characters have all the items you can think of! The store also has photo zones with statues of all the characters. LINE Friends is in various locations in Seoul. You can check and see if it’s close to your hotel! A BT21 souvenir is the perfect way to end your travels.
BT21's Official Instagram
3. Jumunjin Beach Bus Stop - Gangwon
If you know the “You Never Walk Alone” album, a certain picture may come to mind. BTS’s famous album cover and filming location can be found outside the bustling city of Seoul and in Gangwon! The bus stop has become a famous photo zone thanks to the boy group. Not only that, it is paired with the beautiful Jumunjin beach. Going on a sunny, warm day will give you the best photo possible and you can experience a sunny, colorful beach to complete your visit too.
Location: 8-55 Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung, Gangwon-do (강원도 강릉 주문진읍 향호리 8-55)
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4. MAGNATE - Busan
This cafe is special for an amazing reason! Magnate in Busan is a stunning cafe with an endless menu of coffees, juices, and pastries. What makes it so special? It’s owned and run by Jimin’s father! Opening in 2019, the cafe was an instant hit and many ARMYs travel to Busan just to get a glimpse of it. The interior design is no shock, being covered with various Jimin and BTS merchandise. Jimin’s famous Louvre portrait is displayed for everyone to admire and take pictures with. Magnate is a spot you won’t want to miss if you plan on visiting Busan!
Location: 1st floor, 135 B-dong, Jinnam-ro, Nam-gu, Busan (부산 남구 진남로 135 B동 1층)
Magnate's Official Instagram
5. Gamcheon Culture Village - Busan
Gamcheon Culture Village is a popular travel spot in the beach city, Busan. Known for its vibrant houses, sculptures, and murals, the village is filled with life and has many shops for you to discover. One of the popular murals here is none other than BTS's Busan Boys, JungKook, and JiMin!
Location: 203 Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan (부산광역시 사하구 감내2로 203)
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6. Compose Coffee - Various Locations In Korea
Compose Coffee is a popular coffee chain in South Korea known for its bright yellow color and large serving sizes. It's located nearly in every corner of South Korea. What makes Compose Coffee fit the list is that V recently became the latest face of the company! He can be seen all over the stores and in various advertisements for the popular chain. If you're looking to collect a cup sleeve with V on it and try out some delicious drinks, head to any Compose Coffee in South Korea!
Compose Coffee
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