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Loving the Korean WaveMy name is Chloe Pavlou, Im an 18 year old student from London, United Kingdom.
I was first introduced to K-pop by friends from Hong Kong, they had been exposed to it during their travels
to Asian countries.
At first I thought K-pop was bizarre, as was the Korean language at the time. They were not something that
I had come across in the past, yet I approached them with an open mind.
and most importantly, with the idols themselves.
Im not ashamed to admit that I became a bit obsessed
It didnt take me long to fall in love with the music, the overly embellished music video sets, their outstandingly
the thoughtlessly mismatched wardrobe
I am the co-founder of KLUE, the UK's largest K-pop fanbase with approximately 3,000 members in theUnited Kingdom and co-founder and Manager of LondonOppa; a website dedicated to providing news on
the latest Korean Culture and Music events in the UK. Currently on hiatus with plans of re-launching with
a new concept and website.
flawless makeup,
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How K-pop has given back to me
1. K-pop Academy with the KCCA 12 week programme where 30 chosen participants learn
about different aspects of Korean Culture.
Being a fan of K-pop and playing a big role in the community in the UK has given me many opportunities
that I am thankful to have been a part of.
2. The K-pop Star Entertainment Workshops
2012 with the KTOHelping run Dance and Singing workshops across 10 days for
K-pop fans in the UK.
I now know so much more about Korean culture as a whole
as opposed to just k-pop thanks to the K-pop Academy.
Helping to organise and run the K-pop Star Entertainment
workshops was probably one of the most exciting
opportunities ever presented to me. Both Loren Hall and I
were so excited to work with the KTO and had such a
wonderful time doing them. Even now, around a year later
participants from KLUE are still asking us if it will happen
again
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Seoul Travel Itinerary TimetableDays Activities
Day 1: Visiting Samcheongdong-gil Cheongwadae (The Blue House)
Samcheongdong-gil Road
Bukcheon Hanok Village
Buam- dong (Coffee Prince House)
Day 2: Girls Day Out~ Ehwa Womens University
The Princess Cafe
Day 3: Lotte Adventure Lotte World Star Avenue
Ice Skating Rink
Folk Museum
Sulwhasoo Spa and Seoul Leisure Sports Club
(Jjimjilbang)
Day 4: The K-pop Day! KBS Music Bank
KBS ON (Exhibition Hall) Hndel and Gretel Caf
Day 5: Just SOME of the other places that you must
visit in Korea!
DMZ (The Demilitarized Zone)
Landmarks
Namsan Tower
Gwang-An Bridge
Banpo Bridge
Korean Bangs
Shopping
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DAY 1: Visiting Samcheongdong-gil.
Jump on the Seoul Subway, Line
and stop at Gyeonbokgung.
Visit the Cheongwadae (The Blue
House); home to the President of the
Republic of Korea, Park Geun Hye.
This way you can truly get a taster of the nationalist side of Korea.
While youre at it take a wonder around
Samcheongdong-gil Road. This is a streetthat spans between Dongsipjajak and
Samcheon tunnel. It is lined with Hanoks;
traditional Korean buildings which have
been adapted to meet the modern needs
of society. Now many of them are cafes,
restaurants and galleries.
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Sticking to the traditional theme,
take yourself down to the
Bukcheon Hanok Village and
recreate scenes from Personal
Taste as it played a prominent part
in the dramas set layout.
You can then board the 1020 or the 7022 bus for
around half an hour towards Buam-dong, using your T-
money or Korea pass travel card. The K-Drama addicts
should stop at the Coffee Prince House there. Reward
yourself with a nice hot coffee and reminisce about
Han-gyuls realization of his love towards Eun Chan to
end the day.
Bukcheon Hanok Village
Coffee Prince House
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Day 3: Lotte Adventure
A trip to Lotte World will ensure a jam packed day out as they have so many activities to offer.
1. The Amusement Park
Around 10% of the 6 Million visitors Lotte World receives
yearly are foreigners which are mainly drawn towards the
amusement park.
The overall aesthetics of Lotte World are spectacular! You
are guaranteed a day of fun when you visit!
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2. Lotte World Ice Skating Rink
3. Star Avenue
4. Folk Museum
Star avenue features memorabilia previously
used by Korean celebrities and have featured
in films, dramas, tv shows etc. which visitors
have the opportunity to view. You can eventake photos in clothes that have appeared in
Korean dramas.
It may not be particularly appealing to those
who cannot ice skate, but Lotte World also
has an ice skating rink for people who can, it
is known as one of the best ice skating rinks
in Korea because of its outdoor feel thanks to
the natural light provided by the glass ceiling.
To take a break from all of the very physically
demanding and energetic activities, the
Korean Folk Museum is a good place to go
and learn a little about Koreas rich 5000 yearhistory. There are also daily traditional music
and dance performances to get a taster of
other cultural arts.
Maybe you can try
showing off your moves
like Olympic Figure
skater Kim Yuna!
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Take a stop at either Sulwhasoo SpaorSeoul Leisure Sports Club to end the day! Seoul
Leisure Sports Club isnt far from Lotte World, however Sulwhasoo Spa is closer. It depends
on how far you are willing to travel for an evening of relaxation.
Sulwhasoo Spa has an extremely contemporary atmosphere, everything is very clean cut
and perfect which makes it seem luxurious and glamorous. Seoul Leisure Sports Club seems
more traditional to Korea which gives it the charismatic charm that Sulwhasoo lacks.
Sulwhasoo Spa
Both provide quite different services so dont let the looks sell you. Sulwhasoo provides
traditional medicinal treatments such as dry cloth massages which was carried out in the
palaces of the Joseon Dynasty in order to balance the body and the mind. Seoul Leisure Sports
Club is a complex known as a Jjimjjilbang which provides fire-heated sweating rooms, saunas,
mudpack baths and many more features. It is all down to personal preference as to which one
you pick, also how far you are willing to travel after a tiring day at Lotte World!
Seoul Leisure Sports Club
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Day 4: K-pop day!
Every k-pop fan would have heard of KBS music bank, before you visit you should sign up
to KBS website and then you can apply for studio audience tickets! If you are blessed witha ticket you have the chance to see various famous k-pop artists and groups depending on
who is promoting at the time.
The KBS building also houses the KBS ON (Exhibition Hall) which shows how the Korean
broadcasting industry has changed over the years. There is also a window that looks into a
broadcasting studio so you can experience TV program production first hand.
KBS Music Bank KBS Exhibition Hall
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After screaming your heart out and fan-girling like no other you can drag yourself (with
any energy you have left) down to Hndel and Gretel. A small caf owned by none other
than the younger brother of Yesung from Super Junior, Jong Jin! If youre lucky, you might
just get a glimpse of Yesung himself in the caf, it is definitely a good hangout for an ELF
(Super Junior fanclub members).
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Korea being the only divided country with the most
heavily armed border in the world makes the DMZ a
must see! DMZ guided tours are available through
various organizations, it is probably the closest to
North Korea that most people will get. The prospectof visiting the border and looking over into North
Korean land is so exciting and interesting to me
personally as here in the West, North Korea is seen as
a very secretive and mysterious country. It is also a
great opportunity to learn about the Korean war and
how the country divided.
Day 5: Just SOME of the other places
that you must visit in Korea!(if you have time)
The DMZ (Demilitarised Zone)
During the last day in the travel itinerary there is a mixture of places to choose from as
there is just TOO MUCH to see and do in South Korea! These are definitely places that
should be visited if there is any spare time and places that I, myself would love to visit
some day.
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Gwang-An Bridge Banpo BridgeNamsan Tower
All of the above are just so spectacularly beautiful, especially at night. If youre going sight
seeing in Seoul you should at least try to stop at one of these locations! I could only imagine
the atmosphere making you feel as though you were staring in your very own Korean drama.
PC Bangs
Noraebang
Noraebang being amazingly popular amongst
Korean society as well as gaming culture, the
bangs in Korea are something I would love to
experience. They truly are the epitome of
Korean.
ShoppingDongdaemun Market MyeongdongItaewonHongdae