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[K-TRAVEL] 2025, week 4 of 08 - Seoul's Sizzling Summer Finale: Festivals, Food, and Fun!

📌 Table of Contents 🔥 This Week's Hot Places 🎉 Unmissable Festivals & Events 🌟 Influencer's Pick of the Week 💡 Travel Your Way: Seoul for Every Style 🍯 Bono's Honey Tips for Seoul Travelers 🔥 This Week's Hot Places Hangang River Parks (한강공원) As the summer heat begins to soften, the Han River becomes the city's favorite playground. This week, head to Yeouido Hangang Park or Banpo Hangang Park. Locals love to cool down by the river, enjoying the breeze and the stunning cityscapes. You can rent a bike, have food delivered right to your picnic blanket, or even enjoy a relaxing cruise. The Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain show is a must-see in the evenings, creating a magical atmosphere. Ikseon-dong Hanok Village (익선동 한옥마을) Get lost in the charming labyrinth of Ikseon-dong. This trendy neighborhood puts a modern twist on traditional Korean houses (hanoks). The narrow alleys ar...

[K-TRAVEL], week 4 of 08 | Your Ultimate Guide to Seoul's Sizzling Summer Finale!

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📌 Table of Contents This Week's Hot Place Festivals & Events Travel Deals & Events Influencer's Pick For Every Traveler BonoHyung's Pro Tips Hey K-Travelers! BonoHyung here, your go-to guide for everything hot and happening in Seoul. Can you believe it's already the last week of August? Summer is bidding us a fiery farewell, and Seoul is pulling out all the stops. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned Seoulite, this week is packed with unforgettable experiences. Let's dive into the best of what this city has to offer! 🌆 This Week's Hot Place: The Han River Parks This week, all eyes are on the Han River! With the Hangang River Festival in full swing, the riverbanks are buzzing with energy. It's the perfect spot to escape the last of the summer heat and dive into a world of fun. The festival offe...

[K-POP], week 3 of Aug - Your Ultimate Guide to K-POP This Week: Concerts, Comebacks, and Insider Tips!

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📌 Table of Contents Weekly K-POP News Briefing Latest K-POP Releases Review K-POP Concerts in South Korea Pro-Tips for Buying K-POP Concert Tickets in Korea Overseas K-POP Concerts Concert-Goer's Essential Tips K-POP Events & Pop-Ups K-POP Album & Goods Shopping Guide 🎤 This Week's K-POP News Briefing Hello K-POP lovers around the world! It's your favorite K-POP power blogger, BonoHyung, back with the hottest news from the heart of the K-POP universe. This week has been a whirlwind of excitement, with major chart shake-ups and comeback announcements that have us all on the edge of our seats! In a surprising turn of events, the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X from the Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" has taken the Billboard charts by storm, with their song "Golden" hitting No. 1 on the Hot 100. This marks a historic moment as they become the first fe...

[K-POP], week 3 of Aug - Your Ultimate Guide to K-POP This Week: Concerts, Comebacks, and Insider Tips!

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📌 Table of Contents 🗞️ This Week's K-POP News 🎶 Latest K-POP Releases 🎤 K-POP Concerts in Korea 🎫 Pro-Tips for Buying Concert Tickets in Korea ✈️ Overseas K-POP Concerts 🤫 Concert Etiquette 101 🎉 K-POP Events & Pop-Up Stores 🛍️ Album & Goods Shopping Guide 🗞️ This Week's K-POP News Stay up-to-date with the hottest happenings in the K-POP world! Stray Kids to Release New Album 'KARMA' on August 22nd Get ready, STAYs! The powerhouse group Stray Kids is set to drop their highly anticipated 4th studio album, 'KARMA', on August 22, 2025. The album delves into themes of destiny and retribution, reflecting the group's incredible journey. The title track, 'CEREMONY', is a celebration of their achievements and a heartfelt thank you to their dedicated fanbase. The talented production trio 3RACHA, consisting of members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, has ...

[K-FOOD], week 3 of 08 | This Week's K-Food Scene: Retro Rewind, Cheesy Tteokbokki & Global Cravings!

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📌 Table of Contents 🗞️ K-FOOD Trend News ✨ This Week's New Product Reviews 🥢 K-FOOD Pairing & Side Menu Ideas 🏆 This Week's K-FOOD TOP Chart 🌍 K-FOOD Popularity Across the Globe 🗓️ Global K-FOOD Expos & Pop-up Stores Hey K-Foodies! BonoHyung here, your guide to the electrifying world of Korean food. From sizzling street food to the latest convenience store creations, we're diving deep into what's hot and happening. This week is a wild ride of retro comebacks and modern twists that are taking the world by storm. So, grab your chopsticks (or forks, no judgment here!) and let's get into it! 🗞️ K-FOOD Trend News The "Retro Craze": Old School Snacks are Back! Get ready for a blast from the past! Major Korean snack companies are digging into their archives and bringing back iconic treats from ...

[K-TRAVEL], week of Unveiling the Emerald Waves of Boseong Green Tea Fields

📌 Table of Contents 1. 👋 Welcome to the Green Heart of Korea! 2. 🤔 Why Boseong Should Be Your Next Stop 3. 🗺️ Your Perfect Day Trip Itinerary 4. 🍦 Must-Try Green Tea Delicacies 5. ✨ BonoHyung's Insider Tips 6. 🎯 Key Points of Your Boseong Adventure 👋 Welcome to the Green Heart of Korea! Hey K-Travelers! BonoHyung here, back for our weekly escape from the city buzz. This week, we're diving deep into the rolling emerald hills of Jeollanam-do to visit a place so picturesque it feels like stepping into a painting: the Boseong Green Tea Fields (보성녹차밭) , specifically the stunning Daehan Dawon Tea Plantation (대한다원) . Forget the concrete jungle for a day and get ready to be mesmerized by endless waves of green! 🤔 Why Boseong Should Be Your Next Stop Boseong isn't just a farm; it's an experience. As the largest producer of green tea in South Korea, this area offers a uni...

[K-TRAVEL], week of Unveiling the Ancient Heart of Korea: A Journey Through Gyeongju

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📌 Table of Contents 📜 Introduction to Gyeongju: The Museum Without Walls 🗺️ Recommended Itinerary: A Walk Through Time 🍜 Culinary Delights: A Taste of Silla 💡 Pro-Traveler Tips for Gyeongju 🌟 Key Highlights of Your Gyeongju Adventure 📜 Introduction to Gyeongju: The Museum Without Walls Welcome back to BonoHyung's K-TRAVEL log! This week, we're stepping away from the bustling energy of modern Korea and traveling back in time to the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, Gyeongju . Often referred to as "the museum without walls," this city is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. The Gyeongju Historic Area , a designated UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000, offers a remarkable concentration of outstanding examples of Korean Buddhist art, including sculptures, reliefs, pagodas, and the remains of temples and palaces from the 7th to the 10th centuries. If you're a history buff, a culture enthusiast, or simply someone seeking...

[K-POP], week 2 of Aug - Your Ultimate Guide to This Week's Comebacks, Concerts, and Must-Know Tips!

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📌 Table of Contents Weekly K-POP News This Week's Hottest Releases K-POP Concerts in Korea Pro-Tips for Ticket Booking (for Global Fans!) K-POP Concerts Around the World Concert-Goer's Survival Guide Special K-POP Events & Pop-Ups Album & Merchandise Shopping Guide Hello, K-POP lovers around the world! It's your favorite K-POP expert, BonoHyung, back with the hottest updates for the second week of August 2025. This week is packed with thrilling news, sensational comebacks, and concerts that will make your heart beat faster. Let's dive right into the vibrant world of K-POP! 🎤 Weekly K-POP News Briefing This week, the K-POP scene is buzzing with excitement! The supergroup 'ETERNALS' has just announced their much-anticipated 3rd world tour, "COSMIC DRIFT," set to kick off in Seoul later this year. The announcement has sent fans into a frenzy, w...