Lotteria Gangnam :: Day 07 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

Then we go to Gangnam. Go to Gangnam Station exit 9. Then make a u-turn, and turn left. There's a lot of restaurant in there.

We plan to eat Gary's BBQ, but we can't find it, and it turns out that opening hours is 17:00.

So, we decided to eat Lotteria again.

Part 1: Gwanjang Market
Part 2: Namdaemun Market
Part 3: Korean Egg Bread Ewha Women's University
Part 4: Lotteria Gangnam
Part 5: Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Part 6: Dongdaemun
Part 7: Hongdae

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Expense for 12th January 2017

- isi T-Money: KRW 10.000
- Jelly Yoghurt: KRW 2.400
- Bindaetteok: KRW 2.000

- Ggyeran Bbang: KRW 1.000
- Lotteria Gangnam: KRW 5.150

Sub Total: KRW 20.550 (= IDR 256.875)

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Flight Ticketing+Accomodation+Visa: IDR 5.390.349,5

6th January 2017: IDR 8.329,5

7th January 2017: IDR 544.633
8th January 2017: IDR 356.250
9th January 2017: IDR 505.625
10th January 2017: IDR 701.875
11th January 2017: IDR 706.750
12th January 2017: IDR 256.875

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Total: IDR 8.470.187 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink# no shopping)

Kona Beans > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 08 (3) - 2014 October 15 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

Arrive at Apgujeong Rodeo Sreet bus station, we didn't go back to the subway station. But we walk to Apgujeong Station direction because our next destination is Kona Beans. If you go to Apgujeong Station, just go to exit 2. But because we are from Apgujeong Rodeo Street station exit 2, then we walk straigh until intersection, cross the big road (not the small road). Then go to the right to Apgujeong Station directions.

Just walk until you found Blacksmith Restaurant, turn left. Just go straight then you will found the cafe.

Address: 13 Apgujeong-ro 42-gil (640-9 Sinsa-dong) Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

This cafe is owned by Super Junior. (Some of blog, said that it's some of Super Junior's Mom cafe) I just know after I enter the cafe. It's my friends who wants to came here. The cafe is cozy, and comfortable to hang-out with friends.

After rest enough and enjoy the cafe, we continue to our next destination. From Kona Beans, back to the main road, then turn left. Until you found the big intersections. Turn left, there you can see the Apgujeong Subway Station exit 2.

Credit:
- https://koreancodex.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/kona-beans/
- http://seoulgazer.tumblr.com/post/40341173422/making-your-way-to-sj-cafes-part-1-kona-beans

Kpop Entertainment Trip > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 08 (2) - 2014 October 15 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

Some of my friends, are Kpop fans. And this is why this trip is made. I'm not a big fans, but I know some of idols. And I'm curious, about the entertainment in Korea.

From Apgujeong Rodeo Street exit 2, make a u-turn, you will greet by Apgujeong Street which is very big. Just like Orchard Road in Singapore, but bigger and not too crowded like Orchard Road. You can see clearly the shop in the road side. And all is branded.

1st destination is SM Entertainment. Actually, there's an office in the road which we passed, but it has been renovated. So we keep move on. We plan to visit the other office. I remember my friends said, keep walk until you found Citibank. Then turn left. So, we keep walk to Cheongdam Station direction. We passed Galeria Department Store, and many fashion boutique. The weather is nice, so it's really comfortable to walk.

After the main road turn to right, we found the citibank, then we turn left, to a small alley. Just walk straight until almost the end of road and you arrive at F&C Entertainment. If you know CNBLue, AOA, FTIsland then this is their company.

Walk again to the end of the road then turn right. Then you will arrive at SM Entertainment new office. Super Junior, TVXQ, Girls Generations, F(x), EXO, this is their company. My friends is fans of Suju, and we took some picture in here. In front of SM Entertainment, is Han River. But you can't see it from here because there's a small hill.

Then we walk straight, and turn right. We found JYP Entertainment in there, right in front of Dunkin Donuts. This is the company for 2PM, Miss A, GOT7, etc.

There's 2 alley in there, and we go to the left, and found CUBE Entertainment, the company of Beast, 4Minutes, BToB, etc.

After that, we arrive again at the big street cheongdam but different alley. Actually, from here you can turn left and walk to Cheongdam Station. But, because we still need to visit a cafe at Apgujeong, then we turn left. Stop by KFC first to eat because it's already lunch time. Then we decided to ride bus to back to Apgujeong Rodeo Street Station. Fortunately, some of us know how to read Hangeul. So I know how to read bus line. (But I forgot the bus number).

Apgujeong 압구정 - Cheongdam 청담 trip > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 08 (1) - 2014 October 15 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

Today, we visit Apgujeong and Cheongdam Street at Gangnam.

Before start our journey, I bought Banana Milk for my breakfast.

Apgujeong and Cheongdam are located right at the entry of Gangnam (literally meaning, “South of Hangang River”). Gangnam is known for advanced industries, venture capitals, global business centers, expensive apartment complexes, and high-end villas. If one lives in Gangnam, he or she is regarded as having “new money”. This is also area of K-Pop Entertainment. Many entertainment company, located in here like SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, Cube Entertainment and F&C Entertainment.

We decided to stop at Apgujeong Rodeo Street Station. At the station, we can found 2PM 2D stand-picture.

Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong are the main shopping districts for the rich in Gangnam. Many young people interested in fashion and hair crowd the district. Considered to be ‘hot’ places, Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong typically lead in new fashion styles and social trends in Korea.

Connecting Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong, Apgujeong-ro (ro meaning ‘boulevard’) is the center of luxury fashion and is full of a chic department stores and luxury brands. Korean and international designer shops, galleries, and multi-shops (designer goods in smaller boutiques), and entertainment venues can easily overwhelm casual visitors. Designated as the ‘Special Fashion District’, Apgujeong-ro attracts leaders in the fashion industry and fashion enthusiasts and holds various fashion festivals and events every year.

Aside from fashion, Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong are renowned for offering high-end total beauty care from nail art to hairdos, skin care, and plastic surgery. Top-notch beauty shops provide comprehensive luxurious services to international tourists.

Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong embody the modern wealthy lifestyle in Korea, evidenced by the young professionals that flock to the area’s chic cafés, bars, and restaurants.

Credit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/whereToShop/whereToShop.jsp?action=about&cid=995827

The street from the Cheongdam Station intersection to Galleria Department Store is lined with luxury brand stores and designated as the special fashion zone “Cheongdam-dong Fashion Geori (Street). Often frequented by celebrities, the area became a popular tourist destination for Hallyu fans.

Credit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1389275