“Following the Footsteps of Your Bias” Top 4 Unique Experiences in Seoul Chosen by K-POP Idols
FanWork · 체험소개 · Travel Guide, Activities
Cha Eun-woo, BTS, BLACKPINK
Seoul
Attention K-POP fans traveling or living in Korea! Stop going to obvious tourist spots like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong! There are special places hidden all over Seoul where your ‘Bias’ actually visited and enjoyed themselves.
From the place where BTS’s Jungkook burned his artistic soul, to the workshop where Cha Eun-woo made pottery, and the phone case shop visited by BLACKPINK. Beyond simple pilgrimage, we introduce 4 unique experience spots special to Korea that you can only experience here.
1. Capturing the Sentiment of ‘Face Genius’ Cha Eun-woo – Ceradu
📍 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu | Pottery Workshop
Photo Source: Seradeu
“Cha Eun-woo made pottery here?”
Yes, that’s right. This place, Ceradu, is the workshop where ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo personally visited to experience pottery making. Located in the middle of Gangnam (near Yeoksam Station), this is a place already famous among fans where you can heal while touching clay.
The biggest attraction here is the consideration for travelers. Pottery usually takes a long time to bake, but Ceradu’s signature ‘Drawing Cup Making’ allows for same-day pick-up after the experience, making it perfect for foreign tourists with short schedules.
💰 Programs & Prices
Location: B1, Gaeyu Building, 332 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (10 min walk from Yeoksam Station Exit 1)
Reservation: Mandatory up to 3 days in advance (English communication available)
2. K-POP Idols’ Health Care Secret? – Heojunoppa
📍 Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu | Oriental Medicine Experience & Tour
Photo Source: Heojun Oppa / K-Pop Demon Hunters
Behind the flashy stage, how do idols take care of their health? This place, which became a hot topic after Rumi from K-POP Demon Hunters visited, is a place where you can easily and funnily experience Korean traditional medicine (Hanbang).
‘Heojunoppa’ is located in Seoul’s traditional Yangnyeong Market, so the deep scent of herbal medicine welcomes you the moment you enter. It is not just a place for medical treatment, but a special tour program where you can find out your body constitution and experience Korean traditional wellness culture.
📋 Tour Info
Location: Room 2401, 72 Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
3. The Place Where BTS Jungkook’s Artistic Soul Resides – Painting Room
📍 Apgujeong-rodeo, Gangnam-gu | Drawing Cafe
Photo Source: Official BTS YouTube Channel
This is the Painting Room, which became a hot topic after BTS’s Golden Maknae Jungkook visited. It is an ‘Idol Art Hotspot’ visited by numerous idols such as NU’EST’s Minhyun and Girl’s Day’s Yura, besides Jungkook.
Here, you can enjoy not only static painting using brushes but also stress-relieving ‘Action Painting’ where you scatter paints. Drawing skills are not important. Leave your own work of art like your favorite idol.
💰 Options
Location: B1, 24 Eonju-ro 170-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5)
Operation: Closed on Mondays / 14:00~22:00 (Opens at 12:30 on weekends)
4. BLACKPINK Jisoo & Jennie’s Couple Item – My Own Phone Case (Naemamdaero Phone Case) Hongdae Branch
📍 Hongdae, Mapo-gu | DIY Experience Cafe
Photo Source: [V LIVE] HOW TO in V – Jisoo’s Phone Case
The place where BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Jennie visited and made phone cases for each other! This is My Own Phone Case (Naemamdaero Phone Case) Hongdae Branch.
You can choose your taste among hundreds of parts (decorations) and make a one-of-a-kind phone case in the world. Recently, it is also known as a must-visit course for fan activities as it is possible to make ‘Top-kku (Top loader decoration)’ or bead straps, which are essential items for K-POP fans. Stop by for a while enjoying the hip atmosphere of Hongdae streets.
💰 DIY Price List
Location: 3rd Floor, 21 Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Sangsu Station Exit 1)
Time: Daily 12:00 – 21:00 (No reservation required)
Editor’s Note
The 4 places introduced today are not just for sightseeing, but places that perfectly fit the recent trend of preferring ‘experiential travel’ where you make and feel things yourself. On this trip to Seoul, leave special memories following the footsteps of your favorite idol.
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