My wallet and I took a trip into the heart of the K-pop photocard business machine. We barely survived.

Collecting photo cards is so central to the K-pop business that stores sell fans rare cards. I went, and I couldn't stick to ...
scmp.com

If you’re a K-pop fan in Seoul or into Korean youth culture, karaoke or shopping, the Hongdae neighbourhood is the place to be

Having been the capital of Korea for the past 600 years, Seoul consists of a group of neighbourhoods with distinctive characteristics. Want to see palaces built in the 1300s and roam narrow alleyways ...
Prestige Online

Explore Seoul Through Katseye’s Viewfinder

KATSEYE, the Los Angeles-based girl group, shares their Seoul travel guide for fans, highlighting top attractions and ...
Soompi

Wonder Girls' Hyelim, Ga In, Kang Min Kyung and Many More Attend H&M Hongdae's "Pre-Shopping Party"

It was a big night for the poppin’ streets of Hongdae as the clothing brand H&M launched a new store and held an opening event on February 28. The event was called “Pre-Shopping Party” and many hot ...
The Korea Herald

Guesthouses: Hongdae’s hidden charm

Seoul’s Hongdae community has no shortage of tourist charms: Urban arts, indie music, lively nightlife and unique cafes and restaurants. A new attraction has been added recently ― cheap, convenient ...
Soompi

Secret Spotted Eating at Hongdae

Secret was spotted eating ddeokbokki at Hongdae, a popular area for college students for hangouts such as shopping and eating. Two pictures were uploaded on an online community board with the title: ...