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Things to do in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Munak is a wax-carving jewelry workshop near Yeonsinnae Station in Eunpyeong, Seoul. I made a silver ring with an engraved star and a lab-grown diamond accent; I liked the result, though completion takes about two to three days after crafting.
Hero Board Game Cafe Hongdae Branch 1 is a board game café about a nine-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 9 in Mapo, Seoul. I played Splendor and Clue in a private seat and tried the pool table included in the admission fee; the cool interior and wide tables were comfortable, though I did not order food.
Figure Museum Jeju is an indoor figure museum in Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju. I visited with fourth- and fifth-graders to see movie and animation characters, take photos with props, and spend more than 30 minutes in the small annex. The children liked different sections, and the visit gave us plenty to look at indoors.
Munak is a jewelry workshop about a five-minute walk from Exit 6 of Yeonsinnae Station in Eunpyeong, Seoul. I made an irregular wave ring by carving blue wax during a same-day reservation, then received the finished sterling silver ring by post six weekdays later; the soldering-iron step was difficult, but the owner repaired and finished the damaged areas.
Nine Theater is a small theater near Hyehwa Station in Jongno, Seoul, where I watched the adults-only play Suspect PT Shop with my boyfriend. The cushioned seats and close view of the actors were great, and their quick-witted performances stood out. However, the nudity and explicit scenes were bolder than I expected, even for an adult audience.
Hero Board Game Cafe Hongdae Branch 1 is a board game café in Mapo, Seoul, where we returned to play two-person mystery games. We liked Samjido and the tteokbokki, but even the lower-difficulty Unlock game was much harder than expected.
Figure Museum Jeju is an indoor movie and animation character exhibition space in Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo. My husband and I spent about an hour in the main building, took photos with character props, and also visited the annex and gachashop; the large figures and detailed displays were more memorable than expected.
Nine Theater is a small theater in Jongno, Seoul, where I watched the adults-only comedy play Suspicious PT Shop: The Hot Edition from B3 and B4 seats. The close view of the actors was enjoyable, but its sexually explicit jokes and visually bold scenes may feel uncomfortable for some viewers.
Hero Board Game Cafe Hongdae Branch 1 is a board game café in Mapo, Seoul, about a seven-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 9. We played Splendor Duel in a curtained floor-seating room, ordered snacks, and stayed for nearly three hours; the room was comfortable, though it was fairly busy even on a weekday evening.
Figure Museum Jeju is an indoor exhibition space in Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, where I spent about an hour viewing figures and trying on props with my child. The life-size character details were impressive, and my child especially enjoyed the mask experience and Pokémon photo zone in the annex.
Nine Theater (나인 씨어터) in Jongno, Seoul, is a theater where I watched the comedy play Suspicious PT Shop from the second row. Its familiar personal-training-gym setting and shared laughs made it easy to enjoy, while the second-row seat felt close enough for vivid acting without being overwhelming.
Hero Board Game Cafe Hongdae Branch 1 is an indoor board game café about a nine-minute walk from Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. I spent more than five hours there with my child, playing board games, pocket billiards, and puzzles; the weekday unlimited pass was good value at the time, though seats filled quickly after 2 p.m. even on a weekday.
