5 K-POP Idol-Owned Cafes and Restaurants You Must Visit When Vacationing in South Korea

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Inas Arwina Ramadhani

As a K-POP fan, you certainly want to visit South Korea. From filming locations to cafes owned by K-Pop idols, you want to visit them all.

Although these K-Pop idols are already famous and have successful careers, they also expand their wings in the culinary world. These cafes and restaurants can also be a bridge between idols and fans.

Curious about which cafes and restaurants are owned by K-Pop idols? Let's take a look below.

1. Magnate (Jimin BTS)

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Magnate is a café owned by Jimin's father, which was opened in 2019. This café is a gathering place for ARMYs!

Not only is the café's atmosphere very spacious and comfortable, but some ARMYs who have visited Magnate also claim to have met Jimin's father. The café is located at 1786-19, Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan.

2. Viva Polo (Chanyeol EXO)

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Viva Polo is an Italian-style restaurant owned by Chanyeol's mother. It is filled with photos of Chanyeol made by fans.

Even Chanyeol himself recommends a menu item, the Kimchi Arabiatta Pasta, which he wrote himself. The restaurant is located at 312-86 Myeongil 1 Gangdong-Gu, Seoul.

3. Otsu Seiromushi (Jin BTS)

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Another restaurant owned by Jin BTS is Otsu Seiromushi. This restaurant, which serves Japanese steamed dishes, is managed by Jin and his older brother.

Only open in the evenings, the restaurant only accepts visitors who have made reservations in advance. The restaurant is located at 30 Baekjegobun-ro 45-gil Songpa Ildong, Songpa-Gu, Seoul.

4. KaMong (Kai EXO)

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This café belongs to Kai EXO's brother. The café is quite unique, as the name KaMong is an abbreviation of Kai and Monggu, Kai's dog.

In addition to desserts, snacks, coffee or tea, they also sell glasses and mugs. The restaurant is located at 1678-4 Seocho 1-Dong, Seocho-Gu, Seoul.

5. Gongbech (Suga BTS)

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Another hangout spot that ARMYs must visit is the seaside café owned by Suga BTS. Suga gave the restaurant to his brother named Geumjae. However, it has been reported that the ownership has changed now. 

In addition to serving various pastries and delicious coffee drinks, visitors can also enjoy the beautiful Jeju sea view across the restaurant. The café is located at 83 Dongbok-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do.

(kpl/mag)