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Chimaek Nights in Jongno: A Vintage Seoul Experience

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  Review: Chicken and Draft Beer at Nakwon Arcade , Jongno , Seoul Nakwon Arcade in Jongno is one of Seoul’s most iconic and historic downtown neighborhoods. Surrounded by major tourist attractions like Gwanghwamun , Deoksugung Palace , and Insadong , it’s a popular area for travelers exploring the heart of the city. 치λ§₯μ§‘ This neighborhood is filled with vintage Korean shops and arcades that reflect the country’s traditional urban culture. Especially in areas like Insadong and Ikseon-dong , the streets are bustling with tourists—not because of flashy modern buildings, but because they preserve the everyday lifestyle and charm of Korea’s past. Tonight, I visited a draft beer spot with friends for our second round (what Koreans call “ 2-cha ”). The place is called Gyedong Chicken , a timeworn chicken-and-beer joint that carries the marks of history. In Korea, when you think of a draft beer place, it’s usually a chicken shop—and vice versa. There’s a kind of unwritten rule: chic...

BTS Beach: The Iconic BTS Filming Location at Maengbang, Korea

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  🌊 BTS Beach: The Iconic BTS Filming Location at Maengbang, Korea bts beach Welcome to the Famous BTS Beach If you’re an ARMY planning your next trip to Korea , there’s one spot you simply cannot miss: Maengbang Beach in Samcheok, Gangwon Province . Known worldwide as the BTS filming location for their Butter album jacket photos, this sandy paradise has become a pilgrimage site for fans across the globe. Why Maengbang Beach Became BTS Beach Back in 2021, BTS chose this quiet stretch of coastline as the backdrop for their Butter concept shoot. With bright orange parasols, volleyball nets, and the sparkling East Sea behind them, the photos captured the playful summer vibe that fans instantly fell in love with. Since then, the beach has been nicknamed “ BTS Beach ” , drawing thousands of visitors daily during peak season. Local authorities even recreated the props from the shoot, so fans can pose exactly where BTS once stood. Fan Experiences: Walking in BTS’s Footstep...