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Credit: Dispatch BTS ( 방탄소년단 ) is currently the most famous Korean boy band in the world. This famous K-Pop group/boy band began rising in popularity around the world in 2018. This was also when they started winning many awards in Korea and abroad. Shortly after, COVID-19 broke out and this stopped fans and people all over the world from traveling to Korea.  But the good news is that now in 2022, most of the world including South Korea has opened their borders and we are now free to travel! So if you are an ARMY in town following in the footsteps of BTS or you simply happen to be visiting Korea and are looking to get your ARMY friends some souvenirs, then continue reading. In this blog post, we’ve compiled all the places that ARMYs must visit in Seoul!   1. Gyeongbokgung Palace ( 경복궁 ) Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기 [H]ot [P]ictures [K]orea 🇰🇷(@hotpickorea)님의 공유 게시물 Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the historical royal palaces in Seoul where BTS shot their vid...

In Korea, cafes are very easily found around every corner, and if you look closely there are so many weird yet interesting cafes such as dog cafes, fishing cafes, kids cafes, and far more. Today is the day for cat lovers. Do you want to just relax with adorable cats around you? Well, let me help you out.  Below, I have rounded up a list of cat cafes in Seoul for you to experience.  1. Cats Garden (고양이 정원) Address : 18 Gaehwadong-ro 19-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul Price : Adult 20,000 Won ($16) | Middle~ Highschool Student 15,000 Won ($12)| Elementary Student 12,000 Won ($9.5) | Below 4 years 10,000 Won ($8) Opens : 11:00am ~ 10:00pm Note : There is a two-hour time limit on weekends and holidays Cat Garden is the first outdoor cat cafe in South Korea. It is a beautiful space in the center of the city where cats, nature, and people can spend time together. The cafe has indoor and outdoor areas. I especially recommend the outdoor where you can spend time with adorable cats and nature. ...

As Covid restrictions ease up, you might be getting some wedding invitations. You probably are looking at the invitation and wondering, how do I prepare? What am I supposed to wear?  Or maybe you haven’t received an invitation but are curious anyway. Well, let me help you out with that.   How to dress for a Korean wedding For both men and women, keep two words in mind: “simple” and “smart.” For men, you will most likely be wearing a suit. Whether or not to wear a tie is up to you. What if I don’t have a suit? Well, no need to panic because these days the dress code is becoming more casual. You can simply wear a dress shirt and trousers. For women, you can wear a solid-colored dress or a blouse paired with a blazer or coat. Basically, anything that doesn’t really stand out.   What not to wear Korean wedding. While it is important to know what to wear, it is more important to know what not to wear so that you won’t be stared at the whole day. You should not wear shorts, sli...