I have been planning this trip since last July 2024 and I think it was a 2 weeks gap from my previous trip!
I was able to finally experience birthday cafes in Seoul and I was also fortunate enough to attend Johnny’s birthday event, Johnny’s Communication Center, since I was still in Seoul at the time!
We also did something new – we got someone to do our makeup, and hair, and take photos! I love how the photos turned out 🥹
Day 1
- Fly to Seoul
- Check-in at The Recenz Dongdaemeun : Seoul: Where to stay (The Recenz Dongdaemun Hotel)
- Settled in, did some work, and got lunch from Lotteria (walking distance from hotel)
- Pre-dinner at Vetiver Seongsu 베티버 성수 : Vetiver Seongsu (베티버 성수) – good croffles in Seongsu (How to go, what to expect)
- Dinner at Jayangdong Sirloin Restaurant 자양동 등심집 : Jayangdong Sirloin Restaurant (자양동 등심집) (How to go, what to expect) – NCT Johnny, Doyoung, Haechan, Mark went here!
- Cheesecakes from Western Chapter 웨스턴챕터 : Western Chapter (웨스턴챕터) (How to go, what to expect)
Day 2
- Lunch at Friends & Yard 프렌즈앤야드 : Friends & Yard (프렌즈앤야드) – good Avocado toast (How to go, what to expect)
- Shop and went around Seongsu
- Shinleedoga cafe 신이도가 : Sinleedoga (신이도가) – cute cafe in Hongdae (How to go, what to expect)
- Dinner at Mangwon Market 망원시장 : Mangwon Market (망원시장) (How to go, what to expect)
the toast looked so sad without the chili oil HAHAHAHAHAH
I honestly love the place!! I love how the cafe has this traditional vibe in a very modern city
Day 3
- Lunch at Dosan Ddukbaeki 도산뚝배기 : Dosan Ddukbaeki (도산뚝배기) (How to go, what to expect) – SVT ate here
- Hair, makeup, and photoshoot with Seohwa 서화 (@seohwafilm) : Getting our makeup, hair, and photos taken by Seohwa 서화 (@seohwafilm) (What to expect)
- Standard Bread Dosan 스탠다드브레드 도산 : Standard Bread Dosan (스탠다드브레드 도산) (How to go, what to expect)
- Dinner at Dosan Butcher 도산정육 본점 : Dosan butcher (도산정육 본점) (How to go, what to expect) – NCT Johnny, Doyoung, Jungwoo, RIIZE Sungchan ate here!
I am very very happy we got cute photos now 😭
Day 4
- Lunch at Ikseon Chihyang 익선취향 : Ikseon Chihyang (익선취향) (How to go, what to expect)
- Industry Cheese 치즈인더스트리[치즈공업사] : Industry Cheese (치즈인더스트리[치즈공업사]) (How to go, what to expect)
- Went around Ikseon-dong
- Dinner at Nuit 누이트 : Nuit (누이트) – good date place in Ikseon-dong (How to go, what to expect)
Day 5
- Birthday cafe hopping! This was NCT Johnny’s birthday : Attending birthday cafes in Seoul for NCT Johnny (How to find birthday cafes, what to expect)
- Dinner at Seongsu Ilmirak 성수일미락 : Seongsu Ilmirak (성수일미락) (How to go, what to expect) – NCT 127 ate here after Neo City : Unity concert
ngl it was one of the best days, I really had fun!
it was of THE BEST I ever had during the times I was in Seoul 😭👍🏻
Day 6
- Brunch at Conte De Tulear 꽁티드툴레아 : Conte De Tulear (꽁티드툴레아) (How to go, what to expect)
- Monday to Sunday 먼데이투선데이 청담 : Monday to Sunday (먼데이투선데이 청담) (How to go, what to expect) – NCT Johnny, Yuta, Doyoung, Jungwoo, Mark went here
- Myeongdong
now this was the one that was so good for me! the salmon with the bread and the spread all paired so well 😭
Day 7
- Late lunch at Sourdough Pizza 옥수동화덕피자 : Sourdough Pizza (옥수동화덕피자) (How to go, what to expect)
- Random cafe on the way home
- Took some rest at the hotel
- Attended Johnny’s birthday event, Johnny’s Communication Center : Short thread on X for the memories
✨ divine ✨
look at the juicy tomatoes 😭
Day 8
- Lunch at Carnaby 카나비 용산 : Carnaby (카나비 용산) – creamy Lobster pasta (How to go, what to expect)
- Drinks at A Glass Of 어글라스오브 : A Glass Of (어글라스오브) – Ice Cream Wine Bar & Cafe (How to go, what to expect)
- Seoul Forest : Seoul Forest Photo Blog: Good escape from city buildings – NCT 127 A Precious Moment X Kichwork Photo Location! (How to go and what to expect)
- Kwangya : SM Kwangya (How to go, what to expect)
- Dinner at Seongsu Ilmirak 성수일미락 : Seongsu Ilmirak (성수일미락) (How to go, what to expect) – NCT 127 ate here after Neo City : Unity concert
from my cam
Day 9
- Fly back home
Most used apps are still the same as my earlier trip!
Get discounts on Agoda and Klook!
Watch my Seoul travel film here!
💚, R
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