Hongdae Pedestrian Street (Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu)

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A vibrant street in Hongdae famous for K-pop busking, attracting both idols and aspiring performers.

Hongdae Pedestrian Street, stretching through Donggyo-dong, is an iconic hub of K-pop street culture. It's renowned for its lively busking scene where talented K-pop dance cover groups and vocalists perform daily, drawing massive crowds. Many K-pop idols, before and after their debut, have graced this street for busking events, fan interactions, or filming for reality shows and promotional content. The energy is palpable, with music echoing through the streets and spontaneous dance parties erupting. For international fans, it’s an essential experience to witness the raw talent and passion that fuels the K-pop industry, offering a chance to see future stars or even current idols up close in a dynamic, open-air setting. It truly embodies the spontaneous and youthful spirit of K-pop.

"Hongdae Pedestrian Street, stretching through Donggyo-dong, is an iconic hub of K-pop street culture"

Busking Groups

• Activity: K-pop Dance Covers and Performances
  Numerous busking groups perform K-pop dance covers and original songs, attracting large crowds and creating a lively K-pop atmosphere daily.

K-pop Busking Groups

• Activity: Regular Dance and Vocal Performances (Ongoing)
  Numerous amateur and aspiring K-pop groups regularly perform dance covers and vocal performances, attracting large crowds and showcasing K-pop culture.

Trainees

• Activity: Street Performances and Fan Engagement (Ongoing)
  Many K-pop trainees from nearby agencies use this street to gain performance experience and interact with the public, often performing covers or original dances.

Various K-pop Artists

• Activity: Street Performances and Guerrilla Concerts
  Occasionally, K-pop groups, especially new or smaller ones, hold surprise street performances or guerrilla concerts to promote their music and interact with fans.

Various K-pop Idols

• Activity: Pre-debut Busking, Reality Show Filming, Public Appearances (Ongoing)
  Many K-pop idols, both established and pre-debut, have performed busking events or filmed reality show segments here. It's a common spot for public appearances and fan interactions.

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