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Things to do in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Munak is a jewelry workshop about five minutes’ walk from Yeonsinnae Station Exit 7 in Eunpyeong, Seoul. I made a ring in a one-to-one wax-carving class that took about 90 minutes; the hard wax was challenging to shape, but the designer helped me refine the thickness and curves I wanted.
Nine Theater (나인 씨어터) is a theater in Jongno, Seoul, where I watched Suspicious PT Shop, an adult comedy set in a personal-training studio. Its bold dialogue, physical intimacy, and audience interaction felt more funny than uncomfortable to me, making it an unusual Daehangno date.
New Chapter Studio is a studio and party room on Baegot-ro in Bupyeong, Incheon. I rented it for a friend’s birthday, brought a cake, and took birthday portraits and group photos; it was a comfortable space for talking, relaxing, and taking pictures together.
Magic & Joy Gwanggyo is a performance venue beside CGV on the 10th floor of Galleria Department Store in Suwon. I watched a children’s magic show with my child, who is not yet two; they stayed focused for the roughly 50-minute to one-hour performance, and I enjoyed it too.
Fist X Seoul National University Entrance is a group fitness space in Gwanak, Seoul, where I joined a coach and team members for a sponsored workout session. The Fat Burn and Volume options made it easy to choose a goal, and exercising together was more fun than working out alone, though the Grey Zone felt extremely intense.
Seongrok Boxing Gym is a boxing gym in Goyang, Gyeonggi, where I took a one-hour personal coaching class. I learned stance, guard, jab, straight, and hook techniques with immediate corrections; it felt well suited to beginners who want to build their form step by step.
Sodium is a rental studio in Jung, Daejeon, with OTT viewing, photo areas, karaoke, instruments, and pocket billiards. I watched videos on its clear projector screen and took digital-camera photos, though the rental can feel expensive for the space alone and I ran out of time for karaoke.
Excel Fitness PT Pyeongchon Branch is a gym about a 10-minute walk from Pyeongchon Station in Anyang. As I returned to working out, I looked around the weight machines and stretching area; the partitioned showers stood out, though I would need instruction to use unfamiliar machines.
Hyeonnyeo Sindang (현녀신당) is a shamanic fortune-telling consultation space in Suwon, Gyeonggi. Before getting married, I visited with a longtime friend to discuss work, personality, and what lay ahead; the conversation felt relaxed, though there was no separate waiting area.
Saranghao Dalkomhage is an indoor dog café in Pyeongnae-dong, Namyangju, where I spent time with my dog. The non-slip mats and separate seating area for guardians felt comfortable, and my initially shy dog gradually explored and rested; the original post says dogs under 15 kg may use the space.
Hero Board Game Cafe Hongdae Branch 1 is a board game café near Hongik Culture Park in Mapo, Seoul. I played Spot the Difference, Splendor, and Lost Cities with a friend new to board games; Lost Cities was our favorite, though the escape-room-style games seemed too difficult for a beginner.
Figure Museum Jeju is an indoor character exhibition space in Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju. I revisited with my two children, photographed them with Spider-Man and other characters, and found the elevator and nursing room convenient for bringing a baby.
