June 2023-06 vol.90
Sometimes you might want someone else to plan the travel itinerary for you. You would desperately seek the help of others if you’re traveling in a city like Seoul where there are tons of things to see and do. How convenient and enjoyable would it be if you can follow a perfect itinerary full of great sightseeing, shopping, and food experiences? And what if that perfect itinerary is planned by your favorite K-pop artist or celebrity? Wouldn’t you want to start packing for a trip right away? As June marks the beginning of summer, discover the summer story of Seoul filled with recommended travel courses and traces of popular K-pop artists. |
🚇 Seoul Travels Brought to You by SUHO |
The subway in Seoul is the most convenient and easiest means of public transportation for travelers. SUHO, the leader of the popular boy band, EXO, recommends a course around Seoul you can travel by subway.
SUHO loves new experiences and likes to stay active. He is a typical planner who meticulously plans what to wear and at which angle he will take pictures. As a personal travel agent, he introduces SUHO Line, a tour course in Seoul based on familiar themes of pictures, the Hangang River, shopping, and must-eat places that K-pop fans and visitors in Seoul can easily access by subway. As VisitSeoul TV launches the SUHO Line series, a special travel course designed by SUHO himself, Visit Seoul presents the details of everyday life and travel ideas in Seoul in the eyes of SUHO. Check out the Editor’s Pick of Visit Seoul if you want to learn different stories of Seoul told by SUHO. |
💜 Sacred Tour with the Map of the SEOUL |
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The city of Seoul bathes in purple glow throughout the month of June. Seven landmarks of Seoul, including Sebitseom and Namsan Seoul Tower, illuminated in purple to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BTS, while the Yeouido Hangang Park hosted the Seoul in Purple, BTS FESTA, the main event of the celebration. Seoul created a Map of the SEOUL by selecting 13 places depicting special memories of BTS among popular tourists spots of Seoul.
The Editor’s Pick of this month's newsletter introduces the following six tourist attractions of Seoul: Sungnyemun Gate, Korea's National Treasure No. 1, and former stage of the Global Citizen Live Seoul in 2021; Geunjeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace, a cultural heritage symbolizing the spirit of Korea and where BTS performed on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC in 2020; Yeouido Hangang Park, the main event spot for the 2023 10th Anniversary BTS FESTA; Euljiro, BTS’s 2021 season's greetings filming location and the latest go-to spot emanating a retro vibe; the National Museum of Korea where BTS filmed a hopeful message for the world during the pandemic crisis; and the Seoul Sports Complex, host venue to concerts of popular musicians from around the world and various sporting events. The BTS-themed tourist spots introduced in this month’s newsletter are sure to satiate not only the loyal ARMY but also anyone visiting South Korea's capital. |
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Mood, sunday 🗓 June 14 - July 11, 2023 This duo exhibition of Junghwa100 and Joyce Jinn captures the pursuit of nature, human essence, and love. Spend a heartwarming day through touching, encouraging, and loving artworks of these two artists. 
🗓 April 1 - November 30, 2023Diffusione is a lighting sculpture where LED marble spheres are aggregated together to form a post. The artwork delivers an infinitely optimistic message to everyone who has endured the pandemic crisis. 
All Aboard! SUHO Line Has Arrived! The first episode of the SUHO Line series is finally out! What happened to SUHO in Seongsu-dong, where SUHO Line begins? Find out now on VisitSeoul TV! 
SUHO Flashes His Camera Skills! The second episode of SUHO Line takes you to the Ttukseom area! Do you want to find out how good SUHO is at skateboarding? Be sure to check out VisitSeoul TV. We have welcomed the summer by traveling Seoul along with our favorite K-pop celebrities. Follow in the footsteps of your favorite K-pop stars and visit their recommended places and share in creating a similar path of memories and experiences. July’s newsletter will go deeper into the SUHO Line and other hot places preferred by SUHO while introducing Mullae-dong, the once thriving industrial neighborhood of old that has now evolved into a collection of trendy places offering a fusion of art, food, and good vibes. As the rainy season approaches, stay tuned for Visit Seoul’s monthly newsletter to keep you refreshed during the height of the summer season. |
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