Hey K-pop stans, are any of you planning on going to South Korea soon? Every trip can't be complete without food adventures, don't worry, we've got you covered! Here's every fan's guide to your favorite idol's very own restaurant or cafe in the city of Seoul.
1. Super Junior Yesung's Mouse Rabbit cafe
Mouse Rabbit cafe is co-owned by Yesung and his brother, Kim Jongjin. The name of the cafe represents their Chinese Zodiac signs as they're born in 1984 and 1987, which are the year if the Mouse and Rabbit, respectively. The building has three floors with different interior styles and has Yesung's pictures everywhere, definitely an ELFs paradise! The address is located at 05017 Mouse Rabbit 5-14, Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea, you can get there by commuting via the subway through Line 2 heading towards Konkuk University and leave through Exit 2, the cafe is just a walking distance.
2. BTS Jin's Otsu Seiromushi restaurant
Co-owned by Jin and his older brother, the traditional Japanese style restaurant specializes in luxurious, steamed dishes that served seiro-mushi style. It opens at 5 PM and located at 30 Baekjegobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa 1-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea; it is near Lotte World. You can commute there by taking the subway to Jamsil Station, and it is on the other side of the lake when you exit the station. ARMY's be mindful of the waitlist that can last at least 2 hours.
3. Shinhwa Minwoo's Roof And cafe
Located at 04399 66 Hannamdaero 27 Gil Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, it is a 10-minute walk from Exit 2 or 3 of Hangangjin Station. Actor Oh Daehwan and Shinhwa's Lee Minwoo co-owns the cafe, it is known for the Instagramable Nama Choco Latte! Their other best-sellers are the rich butter croissants, chocolate croissants, and the Iceawa Choco drink that comes with marshmallows and shaved chocolate shavings.
4. Super Junior Donghae's Haru & OneDay cafe
Owned by Donghae, this cafe is a walking distance from Exit 4 of Seongsu Station and opens early at around 7 AM, which is convenient for those of you who have other plans within that day. The overall minimalist design and spacious interior give off a welcoming factor. Noticeably the cafe dedicated a small area for Haru & Oneday merchandise such as travel pouches, tumblers, coffee mugs, shirts, and canvas bags can be seen with prices range from $15 ~ $59. The official address is at 92, Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
5. 2AM Jokwon's Midnight in Seoul cafe
Midnight in Seoul is a cereal cafe that was previously owned by Korean actor and singer Yoon Kyesang and his other artist friends before it was transferred to Jokwon. It is located at 06048 18 Eonju-ro 147-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, which can be reached by a 15-minute walk from Hakdong Station Exit 10. This cafe serves a variety of cereals, toppings, and milk from 8 AM to 12 MN, and from there on until 2 AM, they turn into a bar that serves dinosaur chicken nuggets. It is known for its Instagramable interior, which includes electric pink walls, neon LED signs, and stacks upon stacks of cereal boxes!
