One of the aims of our recent trip to Korea was tour the
various locations where our favourite shows were filmed as well as to visit the
big 4 entertainment companies in the small hope of meeting someone famous.
So off we went to Apgujeong in search of our favourite Kpop
stars!
The Apgujeong/Cheongdamdong area is home to the country’s
leading entertainment and talent agencies. It is also otherwise best known for
being the playground for the rich and famous in Seoul. Flagship stores of major
luxury and fashion houses line the street and this is the place for celebs and
socialites to visit their high-end/private beauty and hair salons. There are
also plenty of chic, trendy cafes, bars and restaurants everywhere.
If you have ever dreamt of running into a Kpop star, this
area is going to be your best bet. Look! We found 2PM at G+Star Zone, a Hallyu
star-themed photo zone at Apgujeong Rodeo Station.
At K-Star Road, which is modelled after the Hollywood Walk
of Fame, we saw Big Bang, CNBlue, Super Junior, FT Island, Girls Generation and
more!! Ok, not the idols themselves but an art installation series of 3-metre tall bearbrick-like” figurines painted
with the logos and emblems of various Kpop groups! We had fun trying to figure
out which was which!
Based on the walking directions we received from fansites,
we managed to somehow figure our way to the entertainment companies! It was
quite a far walk in the blistering heat but I’m glad we somehow made it!
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| JYP Office - JYP was the only celeb we spotted! |
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| Cube cafe - located opposite JYP office |
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| FNC office - didn't see any of the CNBlue boys though :( |
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| SM Entertainment - a pretty non-descript building |
How to get there:
Apgujeong Rodeo Station is on the Bundang Line. The K-Star Road is found on the main street just outside Exit 1 of the station.
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